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Petrol Alternative Engines...

Last post by Boardman « 28 Apr 2020, 15:22
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by 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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28 Apr 2020, 15:22
Diesel Alternative Engines..... Read before asking questions

Last post by sdelasal « 09 Aug 2008, 22:43
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by admin » 13 Oct 2005, 09:35
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VW are renowned for their diesels and those fitted as standard to the T25 do not do it justice. What can you replace them with to getting better...
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09 Aug 2008, 22:43
AAZ High Revs SOLVED

Last post by sauce1001 « 14 May 2022, 10:30
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by sauce1001 » 13 May 2022, 16:38

Hi all, taken my van for a short test drive today, when it hit about 3000 it didn't drop back down until I turned it off then back on and it was back...

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Last post by sauce1001
14 May 2022, 10:30
Yet Another AAZ question

Last post by sauce1001 « 12 May 2022, 19:00
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by sauce1001 » 11 May 2022, 17:50

A very basic question I know, is this the engine oil drain plug?

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Last post by sauce1001
12 May 2022, 19:00
Old Diesel

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 12 May 2022, 17:00
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by sauce1001 » 11 May 2022, 17:27

My recently purchased Multivan had sat unused for 3+ years when I bought it. It came with half a tank of diesel. I'm about to do oil and filters...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
12 May 2022, 17:00
Fuel Filter Advice AAZ

Last post by sauce1001 « 12 May 2022, 16:41
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by sauce1001 » 12 May 2022, 11:54

Is there a procedure to follow when installing this type of fuel filter? Should I clamp the 2 hoses before releasing then install the new one? I'm...

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Last post by sauce1001
12 May 2022, 16:41
AAZ Coolant Tank

Last post by sauce1001 « 09 May 2022, 20:01
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by sauce1001 » 09 May 2022, 14:14

Behind my number plate flap is what looks like a coolant expansion tank. It's bone dry and has no cap on it and there's a 2nd tank in the engine...

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Last post by sauce1001
09 May 2022, 20:01
Diesel Injector Querie UPDATE

Last post by sauce1001 « 08 May 2022, 18:32
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by sauce1001 » 07 May 2022, 09:18

Hi all, my van's running a 1.9TDI conversion, engine code ALH.

It's very smokey on start up, no smoke when idling but lots of smoke when revved....

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Last post by sauce1001
08 May 2022, 18:32
Smoke on start up

Last post by sauce1001 « 07 May 2022, 18:38

by sauce1001 » 07 May 2022, 18:38

My 1.9 converted (AAZ I think) has some issues when it starts. Lots of blue smoke, next to none when idling, not as bad but some when revved after a...

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Last post by sauce1001
07 May 2022, 18:38
VW V8 Project

Last post by JamesKT25 « 07 May 2022, 08:44
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by DentedDevon » 29 Sep 2010, 21:01
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We've been on the lookout for a van after 18 vanless months.
Saw some rough ones and some nice (new paint hiding who knows what ?)
Saw this one on...
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Last post by JamesKT25
07 May 2022, 08:44
Good VW garage for a T3 engine job?

Last post by Fab4Freddy « 20 Apr 2022, 21:03
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by Fab4Freddy » 20 Apr 2022, 12:32

Hi all - does anyone have a recommendation for a good, reliable, knowledgeable VW specialist within 25 miles of DE13 that could handle an *engine...

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Last post by Fab4Freddy
20 Apr 2022, 21:03
Re-build or re-con?

Last post by Fab4Freddy « 16 Apr 2022, 17:05
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by Fab4Freddy » 11 Apr 2022, 14:55

Hi all,

I've got a 1985 T3 Transporter that was a 1.6 petrol but was later upgraded to a 1.9 diesel (the engine code escapes me for the moment but...

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Last post by Fab4Freddy
16 Apr 2022, 17:05
Oil catch can/ Provent

Last post by hubcap61 « 11 Apr 2022, 15:38
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by T25boy71 » 11 Apr 2022, 10:39

Hi
I’m going to fit a oil catch can anyone got any experience in doing it and what one to go for?

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Last post by hubcap61
11 Apr 2022, 15:38
AAZ installation general advice

Last post by Timburrows « 09 Apr 2022, 14:48
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by Stuart57 » 03 Apr 2022, 17:40

Hi, I have an 86 T25 that had a seized 1.6 JX engine, I have taken it out (kept everything for now) I now have a nice aaz engine to go in. So far I...

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Last post by Timburrows
09 Apr 2022, 14:48
1Y engine questions

Last post by studog « 31 Mar 2022, 12:45
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by studog » 31 Mar 2022, 09:43

Please excuse the basic question but Diesels are still black magic to me! Petrol makes so much more sense!

After lots of starting and running issue...

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Last post by studog
31 Mar 2022, 12:45
What year Subaru to go for?

Last post by Billecartz « 22 Mar 2022, 06:26
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by retro_car_man » 08 Mar 2022, 22:11

Hey guys, looking to do a 2ltr Subaru swap in my 83 DG engined bus. What year of donor car should I be looking at?

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Last post by Billecartz
22 Mar 2022, 06:26
Can anyone identify this engine please?

Last post by silverbullet « 21 Mar 2022, 19:28
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by T25Hugh » 14 Mar 2022, 18:53
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Hello! I’m new here and have read through loads of threads full of useful information but haven’t found my answer yet. I recently bought an H-reg T25...
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Last post by silverbullet
21 Mar 2022, 19:28
intrusive fuel pump noise

Last post by slowcoach « 17 Mar 2022, 20:35
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by matt brighton » 26 Jul 2019, 05:25

Hi

Depending on your preference for modded car sounds you may like me find the fuel pump noise on the external pump used in subaru conversions...

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Last post by slowcoach
17 Mar 2022, 20:35
temp change after cam beltl change

Last post by sivan « 20 Feb 2022, 17:40
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by sivan » 20 Feb 2022, 17:01

Hi,
Had cambelt changed on van along with water pump, temperature gauge now reading just above halfway but gauge before always just below halfway...

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Last post by sivan
20 Feb 2022, 17:40
AAZ conrods

Last post by davegeezzer008 « 20 Feb 2022, 16:10
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by davegeezzer008 » 17 Feb 2022, 03:15

Hi guys I'm needing some help buying a new set of conrods for my AAZ please.
On Etka it's 028198401 but then there are different letters on the end...

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Last post by davegeezzer008
20 Feb 2022, 16:10
AGG Engine Conversion - Electrics

Last post by maxstu « 18 Feb 2022, 17:45
Replies: 9
by StoneRoses » 30 Jan 2022, 21:00

Hi
I’m a long-term Aircooled guy, who right now is outside my comfort zone whilst helping out with a T3 engine conversion. So this post is very much...

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Last post by maxstu
18 Feb 2022, 17:45
1z tdi n75 valve question

Last post by sweetaswesty « 16 Feb 2022, 11:00

by sweetaswesty » 16 Feb 2022, 11:00

Hi, I’ve just replaced the N75 valve on our 1z tdi conversion - which was done professionally five years ago - and discovered that the hose coming...

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Last post by sweetaswesty
16 Feb 2022, 11:00
How do you prime an AAZ diesel pump?

Last post by Timburrows « 12 Feb 2022, 20:28
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by toddylaguna » 12 Feb 2022, 12:07

Hi All

I have just replaced my golf 1.9td in my t25 doka with an Audi 1.9td. Except for an engine mounting bracket it's been fairly straightforward....

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Last post by Timburrows
12 Feb 2022, 20:28
Stainless Steel Silencer for Subaru Powered T25

Last post by M4tt_1 « 04 Feb 2022, 14:21
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by mshaw1980 » 28 Jan 2021, 19:43

Hello

I am going to make myself a new subaru exhaust from stainless steel as the mild steel one I knocked together (pictures below) is on its last...

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Last post by M4tt_1
04 Feb 2022, 14:21
1y service

Last post by plumbob « 30 Jan 2022, 05:19

by plumbob » 30 Jan 2022, 05:19

I have a 1Y engine fitted in my bus and its time for cambelt change. I don't know what the donor vehicle was so am asking if all 1y engines have the...

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Last post by plumbob
30 Jan 2022, 05:19
Replace 1.9 Engine with 2.1 or Subaru?

Last post by Dueller « 23 Jan 2022, 13:44
Replies: 18
by triumph2.5pi » 20 Sep 2021, 15:15
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I have a 1988 1.9 Autosleeper high top and the engine is on its way out. I’m considering replacing it either with a fully rebuilt 2.1 engine,...
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Last post by Dueller
23 Jan 2022, 13:44
The T3200E thread

Last post by silverbullet « 08 Jan 2022, 14:33
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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
08 Jan 2022, 14:33
Apk gen v git

Last post by axeman « 23 Dec 2021, 20:45
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by axeman » 05 Dec 2021, 21:54

Hi all fitting a mk4 golf gti engine at 50 degrees.also converting the manual to an auto
Always worth asking vw (tps) for the cost of parts. Cam...

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Last post by axeman
23 Dec 2021, 20:45
Golf MK III 2.0 GTI engine conversion - noisy fuel pump

Last post by lellis77 « 29 Nov 2021, 13:35
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by lellis77 » 19 Nov 2021, 12:37

Hello all, I have a 1985 T25 with a Golf MK III 2.0 GTI engine conversion. The current fuel pump is an inline T25 pump (after market) and it has been...

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Last post by lellis77
29 Nov 2021, 13:35
1.8 t at 50 degrees

Last post by axeman « 25 Nov 2021, 17:48
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by axeman » 02 Jan 2021, 21:13
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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 axeman
25 Nov 2021, 17:48
Early DG conversion to 2.1 DJ spec

Last post by maxstu « 17 Nov 2021, 22:34
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by silverbullet » 02 Jan 2021, 18:57

As per title, a VW exchange unit (engine number D. That's it!) with a verified 100k and had been religiously serviced by first owner. New owner...

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Last post by maxstu
17 Nov 2021, 22:34
Carburation

Last post by Stesaw « 01 Nov 2021, 16:36
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by sump » 01 Nov 2021, 16:29

Has anyone got a single webber fitted and running on LPG if so how?

My system uses the black plastic box on top of the carb to induct the gas and...

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Last post by Stesaw
01 Nov 2021, 16:36
No spark when cranking

Last post by Giz « 11 Oct 2021, 01:28
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by Giz » 07 Oct 2021, 19:01

Hi,
I've searched the forum but can't find an answer to my ignition issue.
The van is a 1990 diesel which has been converted to run a 2.1 5 cylinder...

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Last post by Giz
11 Oct 2021, 01:28
Sabaru cruise control T25 locatiii

Last post by maxstu « 25 Sep 2021, 09:46
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by Flip » 30 Jul 2021, 20:56

Hi I’m converting to an EJ25 Sabaru and wondered if anyone had any ideas or preference on where to put Sabaru Cruise control control leaver to set...

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Last post by maxstu
25 Sep 2021, 09:46
Which oil filter for a 1Z conversion

Last post by Oren Kipnis « 14 Sep 2021, 17:45
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by sweetaswesty » 31 Jul 2021, 17:45

It's been a long time since I changed the oil on our 1Z conversion because it's been SORNed while I took it apart and put it back together again but...

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Last post by Oren Kipnis
14 Sep 2021, 17:45
1z TDI coolant hose

Last post by stephen t25 « 14 Sep 2021, 14:11
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by stephen t25 » 14 Sep 2021, 08:49

Hi all,

I have a 1.9 TDI 1Z in my van and was all set for a day out and 2 miles down the road the coolant hose split as it comes out the cylinder...

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Last post by stephen t25
14 Sep 2021, 14:11
Subaru Surgery

Last post by izzybarnard « 08 Sep 2021, 11:46
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by Smiffo » 07 Sep 2021, 16:57

Anyone have any experience with this company?

I'm nowhere near in a position to do it yet, but every now and again I consider a Subaru conversion....

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Last post by izzybarnard
08 Sep 2021, 11:46
Heads-up re. LED brake lamps causing TDI limp mode

Last post by syncroandy « 01 Sep 2021, 11:19

by syncroandy » 01 Sep 2021, 11:19

Just a quick heads-up to anyone running a VAG drive-by-wire engine including any 1993-2005 TDI (and probably later), or petrol engine from ~2000...

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Last post by syncroandy
01 Sep 2021, 11:19
AFN TDI Throttle problem

Last post by syncroandy « 31 Aug 2021, 19:26
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by Mudlark » 26 Apr 2021, 13:42

Hi All

My AFN TDI has developed an annoying intermittent fault on the throttle.

The power will suddenly die without warning. Take the foot of the...

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Last post by syncroandy
31 Aug 2021, 19:26
AGG gearbox code choice.

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Aug 2021, 08:39
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by kevtherev » 14 Mar 2021, 04:54

I use a standard petrol engine (DG) gearbox on spec diameter wheels and tyres, on my ADY powered hightop.
Is it wrong to assume that the extra power...

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Aug 2021, 08:39
What engine?

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 17 Aug 2021, 21:30
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by Sighmoon » 16 Aug 2021, 08:20
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I have a '85 Autosleeper that appeared to start life as a 1.9 petrol. It has had a diesel conversion ( 1600 non turbo I think ) but I cannot any...
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
17 Aug 2021, 21:30
T3 with AAZ engine

Last post by sweetaswesty « 06 Aug 2021, 21:32
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by Andyvandy » 05 Aug 2021, 12:34

I have a 1990 T3 Westfalia which had the original JX engine changed for an AAZ by the previous owner. So far so good (if you live in the UK!).

We...

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Last post by sweetaswesty
06 Aug 2021, 21:32
Aaz 1.9td thermostat hose to metal return pipe.

Last post by Aidan « 26 Jul 2021, 07:04
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by Nathan290 » 25 Jul 2021, 21:07

Hi all, I have an aaz 1.9td fitted to my van. It came already converted.

I have an issue with the thermostat to metal return hose, it's leaking...

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Last post by Aidan
26 Jul 2021, 07:04
oil trap

Last post by Jim San « 21 Jul 2021, 08:31
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by Jim San » 20 Jul 2021, 17:46

Anyone fitted an oil trap?

Van is currently waiting to go under the knife to have a couple of oil seals replaced and a water jacket plug to fix the...

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Last post by Jim San
21 Jul 2021, 08:31
Which oil pressure switch?

Last post by Mark S « 21 Jul 2021, 08:25
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by Mark S » 05 Sep 2020, 16:21

There is always oil inside the boot of my oil pressure switch atop the filter mounting and so I suspect it might be leaking. Should be simple job to...

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Last post by Mark S
21 Jul 2021, 08:25
AAZ pump on a TDI engine???

Last post by Aidan « 12 Jul 2021, 08:45
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by Al Housman » 28 Jun 2021, 15:51

Just thinking outside of the box.

I have a recon diesel pump off a spare AAZ engine and was musing as to whether it would bolt straight on to an...

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Last post by Aidan
12 Jul 2021, 08:45
DMF clutch on an AAZ?

Last post by Al Housman « 04 Jul 2021, 06:34

by Al Housman » 04 Jul 2021, 06:34

My gearbox is going to Aidan’s for some tlc next month and thought was to get him to change the shaft so that I can fit a dual mass flywheel...

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Last post by Al Housman
04 Jul 2021, 06:34
The Superboxer, a new heart for the Silver Bullet

Last post by silverbullet « 28 Jun 2021, 18:22
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I've been after this one for a while, ever since I heard about it. Circa 1988 the owner of a nearly new Carat Auto felt that it just wasn't quick...
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Last post by silverbullet
28 Jun 2021, 18:22
problems with cooling system

Last post by RogerT « 25 Jun 2021, 21:29
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by feardana » 01 Aug 2012, 22:44
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Hi, I'm a newbie in more ways than one but i'm keen to learn and i'll try not to be too thick/annoying in the process :)

we bought our bus a couple...
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Last post by RogerT
25 Jun 2021, 21:29
Lucky Spragg's engine upgrade

Last post by Schnippzle « 25 Jun 2021, 13:57
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by silverbullet » 05 May 2021, 13:20
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This one has been on the cards for a while...
Anyway, it finally arrived a few weeks ago and typically I am overloaded with work again!
Made a start,...
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25 Jun 2021, 13:57

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