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Sorry to hijack your thread but I have a question and as yet I have been unable to find an answer. What is the difference between the 4 and 5 speed setup? My van has been off the road for many years and I am just getting her back together. I have a 5 speed box but no linkage and I want to know if I ...

The main problem with the V6 is the cost of the bellhousing. I already have most of the bits to fit the 1.8t

Sounds like its been running on its own oil. Generally it results in a totally knackered engine. Melted pistons, heat damaged head, damaged crank and con rods from over revving and hydraulic locking. Any engines I have seen that have run on their own oil have required full rebuilds or replacement

I originally wanted to use an Audi V8 or V6 but the SA bellhousing would cost more than a full 1.8t conversion and the 1.8t is easier to fit LPG to.

Thanks guys. Would any of you know what engine codes would suit or what cars would suit. Also has it been done before with the engine at 50 degrees and are there any pitfalls? It seems to be a common convertion in the US but they all run them at the original angle using gearbox adapter plates.

Does anyone know if I can put a td sump and oil pump onto a 20v turbo engine? If so do I need to use a transverse one from a golf ect or a longitudinal one from a passat or an A4? I have a T25 with a golf 16v in it but its getting tired and I want to go the efi turbo route. Any advice will be greatf...

LPG tanks under front and trying to do a Mystery Machine replica!
Used to have aa t25 with a bullbar mounted spare but there was a 7 inch gap and it looked crap!

Anyone got a front mounted spare wheel on a watercooled t25?
How is it done.
Are there any cooling issues?

Fantastic info guys. If I can run hydraulic followers all the better as it makes them easier to fit. If I run the standard hydraulic cam and followers then what push rods will I need? I assumed that I would be ok with the standard cam on 1:1.4. Would there be any advantages in running 1:1.25s? other...

Anyone know where I can get solid cam followers for 1.9 DG wbx engine.
I want to fit 1:1.4 ratio Rockers but I assume I need to fit solid cam followers.