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by westfaliashop
12 Jan 2016, 19:45
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Petrol to diesel conversion
Replies: 11
Views: 3777

Re: Petrol to diesel conversion

After all this, I've gone and found another van, exactly what I want and diesel and saves a whole load of work! I just need to flog my van original now.....
by westfaliashop
12 Jan 2016, 15:37
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Petrol to diesel conversion
Replies: 11
Views: 3777

Re: Petrol to diesel conversion

Smcknighty wrote:I'll take the sumo if your not using it?

sumo?
by westfaliashop
07 Jan 2016, 14:13
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Petrol to diesel conversion
Replies: 11
Views: 3777

Re: Petrol to diesel conversion

Cheers for the reply. There's been a slight change in plan as I've picked up a Felicia straight 1.9 diesel with low miles and, as my quest is good mpg and be able to use my WVO. In light of this, I have the complete car so can poach parts off the loom etc. I've also bought the cradles, sumo and oil ...
by westfaliashop
03 Jan 2016, 11:08
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Petrol to diesel conversion
Replies: 11
Views: 3777

Petrol to diesel conversion

Could someone point me in the direction of a good thread for this as I'm sure there must be plenty on here, I just can't seem to find them! I have a 1.9 petrol with 5 speed box which I'm looking at converting to a 1.9tdi so just want to have a look at a couple of threads and work out which way to go...
by westfaliashop
05 Jan 2015, 19:10
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: 1Y conversion
Replies: 2
Views: 1568

Re: 1Y conversion

Oldiebut goodie wrote:This thread has a lot of info https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.p ... definitive


Thanks for the info!
by westfaliashop
05 Jan 2015, 16:40
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: 1Y conversion
Replies: 2
Views: 1568

1Y conversion

I've just picked up a mk3 Golf today with the 1Y engine in so I can replace the solid, but rather slow 1.6 that's currently fitted to the T25. Before I start, I'm just checking there's nothing special/modified that I need? From reading up, it's a case of a straight swap with the exception of the oil...
by westfaliashop
15 Dec 2010, 21:43
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Are comercial tires necessary on a camper?
Replies: 46
Views: 25822

Re: Are comercial tires necessary on a camper?

I went through this a while ago and the advice I was given by the local plod (traffic officers, not the normal ones) was if it is part of a commercial range of of vehicles, it should have commercial tyres on. I know people go on about ratings and plies etc (which is beyond me) but if the tyre is not...
by westfaliashop
26 Jul 2009, 10:54
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: AUDI A4 2.6 V6 QUATTRO CONVERSION?
Replies: 11
Views: 5303

Re: AUDI A4 2.6 V6 QUATTRO CONVERSION?

Cheers for that, where can I see it?
by westfaliashop
19 Jul 2009, 13:20
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: AUDI A4 2.6 V6 QUATTRO CONVERSION?
Replies: 11
Views: 5303

AUDI A4 2.6 V6 QUATTRO CONVERSION?

AFTER A FEW POINTERS REALLY, I HAVE A CREW CAB SYNCRO WITH A KNACKERED 2.1 ENGINE AND HAVE A COMPLETE AUDI A4 MK1 2.6 V6 QUATTRO WITH A PEACH OF AN ENGINE. HAS ANYBODY DONE ONE OR CAN THEY POINT ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION?