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Syncro JX to AFN mTDi swap
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by
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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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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by
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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by
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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by
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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by
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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by
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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by
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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by
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!
Replies: 6
by
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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by
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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by
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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by
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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by
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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by
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
TDi Turbo Drain Torque
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by
badgerfax »
16 Jun 2020, 09:27
Hi All
I have a Tdi sump on my gti conversion
The sump has a blank plate where the oil drain from the turbo would have gone
I have just replaced with...
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Last post by badgerfax
16 Jun 2020, 19:14
AAZ/ABL injector fuel lines
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by
kevin930 »
25 May 2020, 16:31
Hi guys
I have a fractured AAZ injector fuel line to cylinder no:2 and am finding a replacement really hard to source. I have come across a set for a...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
12 Jun 2020, 08:20
Oil pickup + pump
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Bobreoc »
09 Jun 2020, 16:06
Hi.
When converting from jx to ahu or similar, do you have to swap the oil pick up and or pump? If so, why?
Thank you
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Last post by ZsZ
10 Jun 2020, 07:09
1Y Head Gasket Advice
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The Hairy Camper »
08 Jun 2020, 11:38
Hi people, thanks for the help of forum members on another thread (and pm's) I managed to get my 1Y engine to start up yesterday.
Bad news is, I'm...
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Last post by The Hairy Camper
08 Jun 2020, 20:38
White smoke.... help
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Bobreoc »
29 May 2020, 08:41
Morning all.
I had a 1z running as a mtdi. The engine was toast when the crank pulley let go, I struggled to source a replacement and ended up...
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Last post by Bobreoc
01 Jun 2020, 17:06
AAZ (1.9td) engine with JX (1.6) pump
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by
Tommy000 »
21 May 2020, 13:13
I have managed to shear off another (3rd one) injection pipe, from pump to injector, and through many calls and some research, have found that my...
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Last post by Aidan
22 May 2020, 18:09
AAZ Diesel pump slight leak
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Al Housman »
27 Apr 2020, 07:38
So the truck has been laid up for about a month having a bit of rare TLC. Started it up to get the oil moving prior to an oil change and let it idle...
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Last post by Al Housman
27 Apr 2020, 07:38
Recovered home
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Bobreoc »
19 Jan 2020, 19:23
Not a great Sunday.
Had a lovely day up elan valley until I broke down on the way home, it’s doka with a 1z conversion. The van was running really...
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Last post by Bobreoc
20 Apr 2020, 05:39
Help please with oil level!
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by
jonnyoffcas79 »
18 Apr 2020, 08:12
Morning all hope you and your families are well! I have changed my engine to the 1.9 1y none turbo with 1.6 sump, I don’t have the right dipstick so...
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Last post by ajsimmo
18 Apr 2020, 14:56
How much oil?
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jonnyoffcas79 »
17 Apr 2020, 09:07
Hi all it’s been a while, hope everyone and their families are well!. I have a 1.9 golf engine in my doka with the 1.6 sump, unfortunately I do not...
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Last post by gary1998
17 Apr 2020, 10:43
Subaru EJ20 Induction Noise
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by
mshaw1980 »
13 Apr 2020, 07:51
Hi all
When my subaru engined van is under load at about 3500 to 4000 rpm the induction noise is horrible. Its like the metal in the rear vents...
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Last post by mshaw1980
14 Apr 2020, 21:51
Dipstick Mod Advice
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The Hairy Camper »
08 Apr 2020, 18:58
Need some advice on a 1Y Dipstick Mod.
I was looking at this post a while back and wanted to do something similar:
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Last post by The Hairy Camper
12 Apr 2020, 18:39
Longditudal belt set up.
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by
axeman »
09 Apr 2020, 06:03
Hi all I have an aeb engine from my a4 which has a/c and p/s which I need to delite it also has an idle pully that the viscous fan is conected too....
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Last post by axeman
11 Apr 2020, 16:21
Aaz power steering pump setup
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by
davidoft1 »
07 Apr 2020, 12:59
Morning folks
So I’m converting my petrol automatic caravelle to syncro , to add to the trouble the syncro has an AAZ with no power steering pump...
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Last post by Syncrobaz
07 Apr 2020, 18:46
Late/early diesel engine mounts
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by
jerrybus »
14 Mar 2020, 15:42
Hi will the diesel engine mounts from an 82 bus (currently supporting an AEF) be compatible with an 89 WBX. Thinking of a transplant but have read...
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Last post by jerrybus
14 Mar 2020, 17:35
1.6jx to 1y conversion
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by
Garry2809 »
17 Sep 2019, 11:09
Hello good folks of club 80-90. I own a 1986 t3 matkaaja. Its got a 1.6jx engine and its about 2.5 tons in weight. I have at my disposal a 1y engine...
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Last post by Garry2809
11 Mar 2020, 14:24
Passat/Golf 4 cluster
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Italjohn »
26 Feb 2020, 14:35
Hi guys.
I'm planning an engine upgrade from my AAZ to AFN.
I will also use a Golf (or Passat) cluster/speedometer.
To do this you need a 8 pulse...
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Last post by Italjohn
26 Feb 2020, 14:35
Glow Plug Led/wiring diagram
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Bison535 »
19 Feb 2020, 09:44
I 'think' my Glow Plugs are working ok because a) they are quite new b) When i switch the ignition on I wait 30 seconds ( although NO Yellow LED )...
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Last post by Bison535
20 Feb 2020, 15:26
T4 Diesel help
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by
Whitevanman »
15 Feb 2020, 22:43
My father in law's 2.5D T4 has lost power, noticeable at speed, it doesn't go up hills anymore. He's been told it's either the turbo, injectors or...
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Last post by davidoft1
19 Feb 2020, 14:01
T4 Diesel help
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by
pkrboo »
15 Feb 2020, 23:46
Lots of black smoke?
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Last post by pkrboo
16 Feb 2020, 07:47
New diesel motor advice
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dickspanner »
14 Feb 2020, 00:29
Ok the Cosworth conversion removed.
Purchased a donor vehicle for 1.9td engine. Fitted, turbo fail ran on engine oil and now dead.
I want a...
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Last post by dickspanner
14 Feb 2020, 00:29
GTi conversion using automatic box
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by
oilrag »
23 Dec 2019, 19:30
Musing over alternative petrol engines is golf GTi 2.0 etc but wishing to retain automatic gearbox as I like the relaxed behaviour in traffic ,my...
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Last post by stuwhitfeild
13 Feb 2020, 17:41
Leak-off pipes...
Replies: 7
by
dekhelia »
08 Feb 2020, 20:21
Got problems starting my AAZ. A whiff of EazyStart gets her going, but whenever I leave it for more than a few hours I get the same thing. Always...
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Last post by JonB
09 Feb 2020, 13:29
AGG Distributor
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by
mattlad »
04 Feb 2020, 20:43
Chasing a hesitation when cruising at a steady speed led me to see the distributor cap clip has snapped.
Can I get new clips for these dizzys and...
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Last post by silverbullet
06 Feb 2020, 10:31
AHU with stock gearbox
Replies: 3
by
airhead »
26 Jan 2020, 19:46
Hi folks. My AAZ has had its last adventure in the camper and has essentially past the point where I feel I can trust it to not let us down in...
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Last post by airhead
27 Jan 2020, 13:13
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