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by silverado
08 Nov 2008, 19:10
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: GTI conversion fuel pump/pressure issues
Replies: 9
Views: 2456

Golfs had 2 fuel pumps, there is a lift pump in the tank to provide fuel at slight presure to the main pump. My pump (1.8 8v gti) is mounted close to the tank and slightly lower than outlet so that there is always a head of fuel above the pump to keep it primed. it's never played up. Bus originally...
by silverado
01 Nov 2008, 19:30
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: GTI conversion fuel pump/pressure issues
Replies: 9
Views: 2456

Golfs had 2 fuel pumps, there is a lift pump in the tank to provide fuel at slight presure to the main pump. My pump (1.8 8v gti) is mounted close to the tank and slightly lower than outlet so that there is always a head of fuel above the pump to keep it primed. it's never played up. Bus originally...
by silverado
22 Oct 2008, 16:54
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: GTI conversion fuel pump/pressure issues
Replies: 9
Views: 2456

Not the same no, has a cutout where the starter goes and if a Doka filler pipe comes in different place Yes Harry! Think this guy has a 2wd, Though not stated! Just went by his description of where the pump is hanging! Think he needs a injection 2wd tank as they have a larger fuel delivery pipe 8 o...
by silverado
20 Oct 2008, 17:12
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: GTI conversion fuel pump/pressure issues
Replies: 9
Views: 2456

GTI conversion fuel pump/pressure issues

Hi all need some info or help with this issue done my 20l 8v conversion ages ago but i have this problem with the fuel pressure droping off. My van was a 1,6td i kept the same tank and used the standard golf fuel pump setup which was a digifant, the pump is mounted just to the rear of the tank. I kn...
by silverado
09 May 2008, 20:06
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Bell housing needed
Replies: 4
Views: 1585

also I have read on some posts that it is possible to cut down the input shaft from a petrol box with a grinder ,can someone please confirm that this is ok to do. Many Thanks Martin Hey up pal give volksheaven a ring they might have a bell housing and a diesel input shaft and starter i have them bu...
by silverado
20 Apr 2008, 20:27
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: T25 GTI OIL PRESSURE TROUBLE.
Replies: 3
Views: 1377

andysimpson wrote:Is the oil pump drive engaging in the distributor drive gear, there are different lengths. What pump are you using?
Cheers andy gona check it on tuesday have you any idea wot dibi or pump to use cheers karlos....................
by silverado
20 Apr 2008, 12:16
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: starter trouble
Replies: 4
Views: 671

the bush is very important, and mine didn't start when the engine was hot until I changed the bush and the starter motor. it just turned over very slowly, until the battery ran flat. Thanks for the help soz its taken so long to reply to you guys sorted the starter it was the positive from the batte...
by silverado
20 Apr 2008, 12:08
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: T25 GTI OIL PRESSURE TROUBLE.
Replies: 3
Views: 1377

T25 GTI OIL PRESSURE TROUBLE.

Hi all got the oil pressure problem sorted it was the pressure relief valve on the pickup pipe it must have been stuck. i changed the the pickup pipe and it cured it Anyone doing this conversion should check this then use a pressure guage when the engine is first started to check oil pressure .........
by silverado
20 Apr 2008, 12:03
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 GTI OIL PUMP TROUBLE
Replies: 0
Views: 638

T25 GTI OIL PUMP TROUBLE

Hi all need some answers completed t25 gti swap used a 20L audi bottom end but the engine will not pump oil round, it had a new oil pump with conversion i changed to the pick up pipe to t25 primed the pump tried the engine got no oil pressure,so i removed the sump tried a differnt pump checked the p...
by silverado
18 Mar 2008, 18:35
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: starter trouble
Replies: 4
Views: 671

starter trouble

Hi all just completed my 2.0l tall block digifant swap but was having trouble with lazy starter got a new one from gsf and noticed the difference when spinning the bus over straight away. Mot,ed the bus this weekend then took if for a run after. tried to start the bus when stopped for a few minutes ...
by silverado
10 Jul 2007, 18:20
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: T25 gti wiring
Replies: 3
Views: 2023

T25 gti wiring

Hello all need a bit of help with the wiring on my gti digifant swap im wanting to know where the black&yellow wire from the ecu/brain terminates to i belive this is the idle stablisation valve look forward to your replies cheers karlos
by silverado
18 Apr 2007, 18:19
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: !HELP! T25 gti wiring
Replies: 1
Views: 1147

!HELP! T25 gti wiring

HI guys need some help with gti digifant conversion can anybody tell me where the black&yellow wire from the ecu/brain terminates to i belive this is the idle stablisation valve wire any info would be grately appreciated.........cheers karlos