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HarryMann »
15 Oct 2005, 01:57
Subaru Engine Types and Options
The normally aspirated (NA) flat 4's weigh about the same as a WBX and after installation there's always a cleaner...
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06 Apr 2024, 16:09
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09 Aug 2008, 22:43
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Last post by therealchrisgray
18 Apr 2024, 09:53
AFN Dual mass flywheel ? can i use it ?
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16vmini »
23 Jul 2012, 12:26
ok .. planning on fitting my AFN sharan motor this weekend .. but just found out i have a dual mass flywheel ...
can i carry on and use that for now...
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Last post by 16vmini
15 Apr 2024, 09:44
Diesel leak under pressure
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therealchrisgray »
07 Apr 2024, 19:16
1.9 diesel, non-turbo, of unknown origin, fitted decades ago, van was originally petrol.
No pool of liquid under the van when I got in it, but I...
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Last post by clift_d
09 Apr 2024, 11:23
Golf Mk4 "APK" engine conversion
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silverbullet »
19 Jan 2020, 19:14
There's a little collective group of us looking at using the so-called Gen V inline crossflow engines as a successor to the AGG, as supplies dry up....
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Last post by silverbullet
25 Mar 2024, 19:33
aaz front pulley problems
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morganite »
04 Jan 2024, 16:03
Hi all you knowledgable people my name is Pete and this is my first post. Doing a JX to AAZ conversion and i’m worried about the front pulley coming...
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Last post by ajsimmo
23 Mar 2024, 22:51
petrol to diesel engine swop
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morganite »
20 Mar 2024, 14:15
Thinking about swopping the cream- crackered 1.9 wbx petrol engine for a diesel aaz engine, what is involved exactly ? is it just fit diesel...
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Last post by Dueller
23 Mar 2024, 08:16
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19 Mar 2024, 22:24
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19 Mar 2024, 08:47
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18 Mar 2024, 08:59
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Last post by Iwallace
14 Mar 2024, 20:51
EJ25 Speed Sensor
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totorro »
01 Mar 2024, 19:36
Hello, I have questions around speed sensors and EJ25 ECUs, does anyone have any experience?
A bit of background - my van has a EJ25 conversion...
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Last post by totorro
09 Mar 2024, 17:46
1.6D Exhaust System
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The Hairy Camper »
05 Mar 2024, 20:53
So I have a 1.9D engine running with a 1.6D exhaust system. I've been running my exhaust without all the mounts attached as I couldn't get everything...
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Last post by The Hairy Camper
07 Mar 2024, 16:57
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Last post by ELVIS
28 Feb 2024, 18:54
The old which oil is best
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mariner »
22 Feb 2024, 18:51
Have read conflicting views on Scooby forums so thought I'd ask here as value your opinions. Which oil is best for a '96 EJ22. Have some 15-40 and...
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Last post by mariner
23 Feb 2024, 10:39
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Last post by mariner
22 Feb 2024, 18:47
AAZ diesel pump
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morganite »
19 Feb 2024, 22:42
Hi, the AAZ diesel pump i’m using on my engine conversion has been on the donor engine, standing for about a year, it turns ok but i,m a bit worried...
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Last post by T25boy71
21 Feb 2024, 09:17
Subaru Throttle Position Sensor
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Nelpy »
17 Feb 2024, 09:57
Hi
I’m looking for some advice on a replacement throttle position sensor for a Subaru H6 3.0 engine (from a 2001 Legacy Outback).
So far I can’t...
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Last post by Nelpy
17 Feb 2024, 13:53
aaz pulley bolt socket
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morganite »
13 Feb 2024, 15:50
Hi, does anyone know where i can buy a 1/2 drive torx female socket ( think it’s an E26) for the 1.9 AAZ front pulley bolt?
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Last post by morganite
13 Feb 2024, 20:56
oil pressure and oil temp gauges
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morganite »
13 Feb 2024, 16:21
Thinking of fitting an oil pressure and oil temperature gauge to my Camper when the AAZ conversion is finished.Where would i tap into the engine for...
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Last post by ZsZ
13 Feb 2024, 16:34
Whitestar 1.9TDi 1z won’t start.
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stephen t25 »
11 Nov 2023, 16:38
Afternoon all,
Jumped into the van today and it normally starts on the button every time, but today no :( no orange glow plug light, turns over but...
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Last post by randolph57
09 Feb 2024, 20:49
AAZ injector refresh
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chalkywoods »
29 Jan 2024, 18:03
I've been trying to get my AAZ running and starting a bit smoother and since 3/4 of my injectors had green waxy gunk seeping out I thought I'd pop...
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Last post by davidoft1
29 Jan 2024, 20:12
AAZ turbo questions
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morganite »
25 Jan 2024, 19:52
Advice please, want to fit a jx exhaust manifold onto my aaz conversion engine, can i fit a aaz turbo onto the jx exhaust.manifold? because all the...
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Last post by ZsZ
25 Jan 2024, 21:44
Gti conversion
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Raynsford5 »
12 Sep 2023, 11:41
Hi all I'm new to all this and would love some good advice, we have bought a lovely 1980 t25 air cooled was previously a diesel but I am planning on...
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Last post by Dueller
19 Jan 2024, 21:02
Antifreeze, which one?
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rollercoaster »
15 Jan 2024, 16:24
Ok so I am laying up my Syncro,
its got an AGG, Mk3 Golf engine,
and I dont know what antifreeze to use,
guess I am a bit stupid for not remembering...
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Last post by rollercoaster
15 Jan 2024, 18:53
Glow plug rail
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stephen t25 »
08 Jan 2024, 21:36
Evening all, does anyone know what glow plug rail goes on a 1.9tdi 1Z mine has disintegrated so can’t see part no, seem the be a few different ones...
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Last post by stephen t25
08 Jan 2024, 21:59
Heavy Smoking after seal change
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glennyboy2 »
08 Jan 2024, 13:24
1986 T3 fitted with a 1Y VW 1.9 non turbo engine.
After developing a leak, I have fitted a new head seal and reassembled the Bosch injection pump.
I...
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Last post by davidoft1
08 Jan 2024, 15:07
alternator clutch
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morganite »
05 Jan 2024, 15:48
Hi could anyone recommend a vw alternator that has a built in clutch to fit on an AAZ engine to relieve the pressure on the serpentine belt? (do any...
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Last post by davidoft1
06 Jan 2024, 12:19
1700 A/C engine
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callyspoy »
02 Jan 2024, 07:07
Hi folks,
Does anybody have experience of installing a 1700 type 4 engine to their T25?
I am due to remove my 2.0 CU due to a little oil leak. It...
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Last post by callyspoy
02 Jan 2024, 17:51
Subaru Fuel Pump Recommendations
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Nelpy »
27 Dec 2023, 15:10
Hi all,
Can anyone recommend a suitable inline fuel pump for a Subaru 3.0 H6 engine conversion? The pump has packed up and I can't identify what is...
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Last post by Nelpy
01 Jan 2024, 15:06
Ford Mondeo st220 into '88 Caravelle
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Dueller »
04 Jul 2023, 20:40
Starting this thread to document my thoughts and journey here, hope it helps someone else who's having some ideas but not jumping in for whatever...
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Last post by R0B
15 Dec 2023, 09:36
Heater hose size
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T25boy71 »
24 Nov 2023, 14:48
Ok my heater hose from the cylinder head to the front heater valve has split at the cylinder head end.
Anyone know the size as the flange of the...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
12 Dec 2023, 10:23
Return fuel pipe
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Paigesouthern »
04 Dec 2023, 16:37
Please could someone help me, so a few week ago my car started to smoke (mk6 tdi 1.6 golf) one of the pipes keep coming off my injectors , I have...
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Last post by Paigesouthern
04 Dec 2023, 16:37
Bosch Pump leaking
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glennyboy2 »
03 Dec 2023, 09:28
1986 Leisuredrive fitted with a 1Y Diesel , year not known.
I noticed drips of diesel on the drive and traced it to the Bosch injector pump. I can’t...
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Last post by T25boy71
04 Dec 2023, 10:09
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Last post by Philwilgil
28 Nov 2023, 17:55
Engine swap choice - future proofing.
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mike.g »
29 Oct 2023, 09:54
I’m very slowly starting to think about the engine choice for my van. I have an asthmatic 1.6d with no oomph and on its last legs.
Over the last...
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Last post by mike.g
23 Nov 2023, 21:44
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Last post by Middle29
22 Nov 2023, 09:06
engine upgrade to AFN 1.9TDI
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Marktwain »
21 Nov 2023, 15:38
Been dipping into posts about engine swaps recently, as I had my venerable (read; smoky, smelly and slow) old JX replaced by an AFN 1.9 TDI and the...
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Last post by colinthefox
21 Nov 2023, 20:40
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Last post by charlie_chalky
11 Nov 2023, 10:46
1.9 TDI engine identification
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Nistorph »
07 Oct 2023, 18:26
Hi all,
I’m looking to change the cambelt on my 1.9tdi T25 Syncro and am struggling to identify the engine type and engine number which potentially...
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Last post by Nistorph
05 Nov 2023, 12:21
Subaru conversion
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by
Jilldub »
01 Oct 2023, 19:32
Sorry to bore you more experienced guys with what’s probably a common question .
I have looked for hours at several posts on here but still don’t...
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Last post by J P
07 Oct 2023, 12:33
vw golf engine in to t25 wbx
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pete77 »
05 Mar 2016, 14:11
Hi has any body fitted a golf engine into a t25 high top? please recommend the one to go for.not after setting speed records just a reliable...
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Last post by Raynsford5
22 Sep 2023, 21:11
The T3200E thread
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silverbullet »
12 Aug 2018, 16:03
Aka an Oettinger wbx-6 3.2 that found me by chance and collected on the way to T3Busmeet. I wasnt even looking for one! So many details that you've...
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Last post by silverbullet
16 Sep 2023, 18:29
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Last post by silverbullet
12 Sep 2023, 18:24
1.8 t at 50 degrees
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by
axeman »
02 Jan 2021, 21:13
About a year ago I bought a 1.9 rhd un cut panel van. At the time I also owned a 1998 a4 1.8t one owner full service history car. With a damaged head...
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Last post by Dueller
11 Sep 2023, 14:26
1.8T
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Mk2Tony »
30 Dec 2020, 10:03
Hi guys, had anyone on here attempted a 1.8T conversion on their van and have any pictures of the engine mounts, or a build thread?
Just looking at...
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Last post by tolismisis
05 Sep 2023, 12:27
One for the Diesel gurus
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Stesaw »
02 Sep 2023, 20:58
So, I am very green with Diesels...
Got a chap who wants an AAZ building up, I've told him that i've no real experience with them but he's OK with...
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Last post by Cecil
03 Sep 2023, 20:55
Plastic impeller broke
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glennada »
25 Aug 2023, 15:31
Hello all,
My water pump disintegrated the other day, and the impeller broke apart while it was being driven.
Luckily it had just got home and while...
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Last post by glennada
29 Aug 2023, 16:51
OBD Comms not working
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MidLifeCrisis »
13 Aug 2023, 16:59
Trying to connect obd reader to an AGG installation; The OBD connector is stashed under the dash (so I assume that this means it is probably...
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Last post by Club Joker
21 Aug 2023, 22:48
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