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by chimpey3000
07 Apr 2015, 13:59
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: 18"s or drop down to 17"s or weld it.
Replies: 2
Views: 2045

18"s or drop down to 17"s or weld it.

After a recent incident with a Devonshire pothole I have a cracked alloy. Am running on some nice after market fox alloys 18" 7.5jj with 45et so have used 10mm spaces to bring et to 35 and avoid upper ball joint. I did however have to fettle the wishbone rim edge. Running on 225/40/18s gives ab...
by chimpey3000
07 Apr 2015, 13:34
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: sluggish aaz
Replies: 10
Views: 5178

Re: sluggish aaz

Well it's got to that time of year again have been mainly pootleing around over winter so didn't really open it up. So before I went to France last year put on new exhaust as old one appeared to have more rust than steel. All air intakes are clear and sealed, diesel pump timing is bang on. He is rat...
by chimpey3000
29 Mar 2014, 01:59
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: sluggish aaz
Replies: 10
Views: 5178

Re: sluggish aaz

many thanks for input. sorry for delay been working away. so, running on a aaz turbo, with aaz inlet manifold D shape, paired to jx exhaust manifold, with jx exhaust, which after closer inspection isn't great (will replace) Anyone know quality supplier..? cam timing tdc, so is pump. pump was pro fit...
by chimpey3000
21 Mar 2014, 06:58
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: sluggish aaz
Replies: 10
Views: 5178

Re: sluggish aaz

many thanks for reply. When i say sluggish i mean more top end to be honest. responds well to 45 mph lovely turbo whistle, then performance drops off though to max 60mph. Just want a bit more from it for motorway. The pump was fitted by a local VW garage but not sure with regards timing, i know you ...
by chimpey3000
18 Mar 2014, 22:31
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: sluggish aaz
Replies: 10
Views: 5178

sluggish aaz

hi all. Not happy with my sluggish aaz, so considering doing a few diesel pump mods. read up on the old wiki what i need to do. Firstly anyone done mods and got any tips, so i dont completely balls it up. Secondly suggested need to fit boost gauge and regulator??? where do i tap into the system for ...
by chimpey3000
02 Sep 2013, 05:16
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: overheating bin the engine or not
Replies: 2
Views: 1409

Re: overheating bin the engine or not

many thanks mazz. Will try that today. Fingers crossed that will solve the mayo... still at a loss with the over heating though...
by chimpey3000
01 Sep 2013, 14:13
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: overheating bin the engine or not
Replies: 2
Views: 1409

overheating bin the engine or not

Hi All. van is. t25 f plate. 1.9td. watercooled Van has had a previous engine conversion. 1y block, aaz head. Head gasket went a few weeks ago now, original aaz head was knackers so purchase a new vege aaz replacement. New head fitted, new piston fitted( just 1 was shagged) new injectors and glow pl...
by chimpey3000
14 Aug 2013, 19:50
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Cylinder Head part numbers
Replies: 2
Views: 1434

Re: Cylinder Head part numbers

Thanks for the reply Yeah thought N was TDI Do you know of any alternatives to the M, have found a few online none with the M suffix. After chatting to a few different people, the general consensuses seems to be many heads with many different suffix will fit, ensuring it is for D or TD many thanks Ash
by chimpey3000
13 Aug 2013, 18:14
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Cylinder Head part numbers
Replies: 2
Views: 1434

Cylinder Head part numbers

Hello... New to the club so please excuse any lack of info, rambling or poor etiquette.. Currently own a 1988 devon conversion t25, 1.9 water cooled td conversion, based in Nottingham. Unfortunately on a recent and very short camping trip with the family, head gasket gave way. Removed head sent of t...