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Last post by syncro garry
06 Jan 2021, 19:12
Vw golf 2.0agg with kr 16v head
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Paulf1969 »
03 Jan 2021, 20:59
Evening
Been on this forum for some time, with the intention of picking up information etc for my projects and cars🤷🏻♂️ But life got in the way?...
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Last post by silverbullet
06 Jan 2021, 08:38
Alternative engines
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Tonkatoy »
10 Feb 2019, 18:55
I have a t25 panel van which is running a rover V8 3.9 engine, I have looked at the alternative engine section but cannot find any links to similar...
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Last post by Tonkatoy
31 Dec 2020, 21:06
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Last post by matt10000wba
29 Dec 2020, 17:09
1Y starting problems
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poofit »
13 Oct 2020, 19:05
Hi all!
Long time lurker here! Recently had the van booked in for a service but they couldn't do it due to it had a fuel leak from the injection...
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Last post by clone123
28 Dec 2020, 19:54
ADY hesitance and power loss.
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kevtherev »
23 Nov 2020, 00:31
Just a few niggles with my recently fitted ADY.
Rough idle, bogs under load, then at 3000rpm its all back.
New bosch Lambda, replaced with OE
MAF...
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Last post by kevtherev
27 Dec 2020, 04:59
1.9 TDI Engine
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peterboat »
28 Jul 2020, 23:32
I have the chance to get for free a 2006 1.9 TDI engine complete with ECU loom everything in fact, the question is how much of a pain is it to fit...
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Last post by peterboat
20 Dec 2020, 18:57
1Y engine help
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JustGavin »
17 Dec 2019, 22:30
Here goes
A good friend has fitted a 1y engine into my 87 vw caravelle. Engine was out of a 2007 vw caddy with 60000 on the clock. All filters and...
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Last post by booted
17 Dec 2020, 18:13
Ahu dip stick
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KOTSY »
26 Nov 2020, 16:09
Hi all ,I have a golf AHU 1.9 td in the back of my doka that I have had for about 5 months .
went to check the oil pulled out the stick and the...
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Last post by KOTSY
26 Nov 2020, 16:09
Cosworth 2.9litre in my Crewwy
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dickspanner »
04 Jul 2006, 15:56
Hi folks
Not been on for a while but have just farmed through all V6 threads again.
I have gone and done it, I have bought the Granada Cosworth...
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Last post by dickspanner
23 Nov 2020, 18:28
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Last post by booted
20 Nov 2020, 17:05
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Last post by booted
20 Nov 2020, 09:07
The good old engine debate....
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Jarvo »
09 Nov 2020, 20:16
Evening all,
I have tried to read as much as I can about replacing my T25 engine. Most of the posts I read tend to be a few years old, so I thought...
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Last post by mrhutch
18 Nov 2020, 11:33
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Last post by Aidan
17 Nov 2020, 20:38
Importing a Turbo WBX to the EU
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90Multivan »
12 Nov 2020, 20:24
Hello All,
I'm rebuilding my 2.1 MV engine and debating weather to add a turbo kit....or use DJ pistons. To add to the criteria, I'm planning long...
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Last post by silverbullet
13 Nov 2020, 09:22
1y service manual/ diagrams
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rikpal »
07 Nov 2020, 10:52
Hi
I have checked wiki and the tech forum, but nothing showing.
Looking to diagnose an oil leak plus look at timing , so does anyone have a copy of a...
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Last post by rikpal
09 Nov 2020, 04:45
1y service manual/ diagrams
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rikpal »
07 Nov 2020, 10:33
Hi
I have checked wiki and the tech forum, but nothing showing.
Looking to diagnose an oil leak plus look at timing , so does anyone have a copy of a...
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Last post by rikpal
07 Nov 2020, 10:33
AAZ cold start + overheating
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chalkywoods »
25 Oct 2020, 18:46
I bought my T25 in July and have been doing a fair amount of work on him since then. He started as an Aircooled in 1981 but has had an AAZ put in...
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Last post by chalkywoods
02 Nov 2020, 18:55
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Last post by peterboat
28 Oct 2020, 20:39
1.6d to 1y the definitive guide
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weldore »
15 Aug 2012, 16:05
theres been a few people over the years gone this route including myself and have had to ask questions or trawl through the alt forum for answers and...
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Last post by poofit
25 Oct 2020, 16:48
1.8T Clocks
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Sidyboy75 »
06 Oct 2020, 12:15
Hi, I’ve taken on a bit of an unfinished project, a T25 with a 1.8T AGU engine. It is running, but none of the original clocks or gauges work.
Can...
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Last post by Sidyboy75
06 Oct 2020, 13:46
Any 1.8 20v Turbo build threads?
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booted »
30 Sep 2020, 16:50
I'm searching for any build threads for fitting a 1.8 20v Turbo engine, most of the info I have found so far has been not a lot of help as photos...
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Last post by Da dan
05 Oct 2020, 21:07
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Last post by Jarvo
03 Oct 2020, 20:41
adding a turbo to aef conversion?
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saviogimmi »
29 Sep 2020, 10:19
Has anyone done this? Had an aef in my van for years and would just like an extra push up hills and overtaking. would the jx mainifold and turbo...
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Last post by colinthefox
29 Sep 2020, 18:25
Petrol to diesel
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roonstar »
17 Sep 2020, 17:00
Guys I'm having a moment.
So 1.9 aef engine fitted into gearbox I've came to fit the engine bars and on lhs I've bolted engine bar to from of the leg...
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Last post by davidoft1
27 Sep 2020, 17:18
Syncro JX to AFN mTDi swap
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NickBab »
21 Sep 2015, 19:22
Hi
As some of you may know I had an unfortunate luck of blowing the head gasket on my JX engine on the way to Busfest. A little embarrassing turning...
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Last post by no1owl1980
25 Sep 2020, 06:48
Tuning mTdi AFN recommendations
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siwalker93 »
21 Sep 2020, 15:05
I have a mTDI AFN from a '98 passat fitted in my panel bus (not by me), it has a mechanical pump from a Kia Sedona 2.9 and the original turbo (I...
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Last post by siwalker93
21 Sep 2020, 15:05
Van running to hot
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clone123 »
16 Sep 2020, 17:13
Hi
All I no this will have been discussed on here a few times but for the life of me I can't find any links so if one of you kind people can point...
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Last post by clone123
18 Sep 2020, 20:57
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Last post by Liamhammond
16 Sep 2020, 10:30
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Last post by docklad
13 Sep 2020, 17:41
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Last post by pkrboo
09 Sep 2020, 21:22
Rotate oil cooler?
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Mark S »
03 Sep 2020, 13:37
1.9TD (AAZ). As one of the early AAZ 'pioneers', I have just realised (after 17 years) that my oil cooler (sandwich device between block and oil...
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Last post by Mark S
05 Sep 2020, 16:17
AAZ intercooler
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halfbakedpixels »
22 Nov 2013, 20:59
My T25 has got an AAZ fitted and I'm thinking of fitting an intercooler. Has anyone got any experience on fitting one in a T25 engine bay.
I've...
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Last post by Golding
03 Sep 2020, 20:49
jx to dj ?
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Lio »
02 Sep 2020, 07:32
Hello,
I understand this not really an alternative engine swap as it is still t3 engine, but I am thinking of exchanging my td JX engine from 1985...
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Last post by silverbullet
02 Sep 2020, 08:01
2.5 V6 TDI
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ollie.rostoff »
28 Jul 2020, 21:17
Evening all,
This is my 1st post as I’m a newbie, I hoping I can get some advice.
On Saturday I purchased an F reg T25 which has been converted to...
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Last post by syncroandy
24 Aug 2020, 12:08
Polo bodge
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glennyboy2 »
16 Aug 2020, 02:59
Just come back to the fold after purchasing a Leisuredrive Hightop retirement project.Being delivered today. Has had the original petrol engine...
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Last post by glennyboy2
16 Aug 2020, 17:21
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Last post by HarryMann
11 Aug 2020, 12:46
To flip or not to flip
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martin83 »
03 Aug 2020, 14:29
Hi all, I'm currently running my van with 1.9m-tdi and 5 speed (ass i think) gearbox with very expensive taller diff fitted for the diesel engine....
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Last post by silverbullet
03 Aug 2020, 17:41
1.9 tdi aaz idling
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marc »
21 Jul 2020, 14:40
I have a 1986 T25 with an1.9 AAZ engine coversion and Bosch VE diesel pump. It runs fine starts well but the idling speed once set either increases...
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Last post by marc
23 Jul 2020, 20:14
clutch
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shaunyp »
22 Jul 2020, 10:42
Hi all, so, i have just finished fitting a EJ20 subaru engine into my t25 and paired it to the original DG gearbox, my problem now is that when i...
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Last post by Aidan
22 Jul 2020, 18:47
Subaru engine induction pipework
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mshaw1980 »
04 Jul 2020, 16:50
Hello
So due to the noise of induction when engine is at approx 3-4k rpm when under load up hills the induction noise is horrendous. So have bought...
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Last post by syncroandy
17 Jul 2020, 19:54
1.9aef to 1.8 8v
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T25nelly »
13 Jul 2020, 10:40
Hi everyone i own a camper that has been fitted with a 1.9aef unfortunately the engine seized solid while driving i might have the chance to get a...
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Last post by T25nelly
13 Jul 2020, 15:31
1Y Injection Pump help!
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The Hairy Camper »
05 Jul 2020, 17:49
Hi everyone, I've managed to recently swap a 1Y engine into my van. Engine will start for roughly 10-20 seconds (and will rev) but cuts out after...
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Last post by colinthefox
06 Jul 2020, 21:59
Subaru exhaust.. trial fit
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matt brighton »
01 Feb 2019, 16:38
Hi
Prices of a bespoke proper system are staggering .
I initially fitted a gsxr 1100 can with lambada to get me going - and I'm pleased with how it...
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Last post by Wilkeasy
05 Jul 2020, 19:32
High Oil Pressure
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muttleypup »
27 May 2020, 17:55
Oil pressure has suddenly risen and will (indicated on gauge) peak at 100psi+ cold / 80psi hot under load/high revs. Idle pressure when hot is approx...
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Last post by muttleypup
29 Jun 2020, 21:39
1.9AEF Crank seal failure
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Drover »
29 Jun 2020, 09:10
Looking for some advice please. Replaced my 1.7D ky for a 1.9D AEF. The conversion went well and van driving great. problem has been two blown...
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Last post by Drover
29 Jun 2020, 20:53
AGG Oil Leak Advice
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MidLifeCrisis »
27 Jun 2020, 20:50
I have an oil leak from the below location;
(pic is not my engine - stole image from interweb - but it is identical arrangement)
Is this the oil...
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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
28 Jun 2020, 10:44
1Y Injection Pump Wiring
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The Hairy Camper »
06 Jun 2020, 12:22
Hi everyone, I know this has been asked before on the forums, but I'm having trouble getting the 1Y engine I've fitted to start up.
It's a Bosch...
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Last post by Kombilove
21 Jun 2020, 10:53
Oil in turbo and exhaust
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clone123 »
03 May 2020, 10:01
Hi guys ever come across this I done a conversion a few years back with a 1y engine and used all JX parts had an oil leak on the turbo so replace all...
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Last post by clone123
21 Jun 2020, 10:46
Mpg average on an AGG 2.0
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Da dan »
26 Jul 2019, 16:14
As said what are people seeing who have put one in? At different speeds to? Thanks
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Last post by silverbullet
18 Jun 2020, 17:24
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