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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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28 Apr 2020, 15:22
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09 Aug 2008, 22:43
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Yesterday, 17:55
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 pantswagen
27 Nov 2023, 00:04
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 davidoft1
26 Nov 2023, 18:14
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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23 Nov 2023, 21:44
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22 Nov 2023, 19:18
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22 Nov 2023, 16:54
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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
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 stephen t25
11 Nov 2023, 19:43
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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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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
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 Raynsford5
12 Sep 2023, 11:41
1.8 t at 50 degrees
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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
MTdi 120A alternator?
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ZsZ »
18 Aug 2023, 09:09
After my recent alternator problems I am considering to change my alternator system to a serpantine belt 120A setup. (I have Mtdi 1Z with the JX two...
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18 Aug 2023, 09:09
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10 Aug 2023, 12:34
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Last post by ManicGTI
04 Aug 2023, 21:36
Porsche 986 2.7l in a VW T3/T25
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bungleburch »
10 Jul 2023, 14:39
Okay so hear me out,
I've been gifted a 2001 986 complete car with all manor of body issues, so I thought why not?! So I'm taking it apart for parts...
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Last post by Dueller
04 Aug 2023, 09:15
AAZ engine
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Boerboel »
02 Jul 2023, 16:57
Guys-looking for some advice,had a lot of work done to my 25,it cut out due to fuel starvation twice and I don’t have the knowledge to get it...
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Last post by Boerboel
02 Jul 2023, 16:57
Coolant leak issues
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pleasestartnow »
19 Jun 2023, 14:45
Another day another question.
I have had a leaky oil sump for years now, possibly even since I first got it 10 years ago. It only leaks after the...
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Last post by SurfT25
30 Jun 2023, 15:56
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Last post by Negativegravity
25 Jun 2023, 17:45
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Last post by pleasestartnow
14 Jun 2023, 21:00
Rebuild Vs Engine Swap ?
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herman_t25 »
12 Jun 2023, 18:07
Hi all,
so wanted so advise or opinions on what I should do with my engine. I currently have the 1.9L WBX in my van but as its coming up to its 39th...
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Last post by herman_t25
13 Jun 2023, 09:36
Engine upgrade by busmiester
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Marktwain »
28 May 2023, 22:22
1.6 TD in van is pushing 190k miles, still runs but starting becoming a bit precarious. So booked in for vw 1.9 tdi variable vane turbo to be fitted...
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Last post by clift_d
12 Jun 2023, 13:43
JX to AGG Conversion
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Spailpin Fanach »
04 Jun 2023, 09:23
Hi all
I'm having a lot of hassle with my insurance company who refused to countenance any upgrade or conversion to my 1989 1.6TD JX T25 Westy. They...
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Last post by Spailpin Fanach
04 Jun 2023, 17:46
Syncro AAZ turbo leaking oil
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fh9977 »
09 May 2023, 11:40
Hi folks,
Just had the van inspected for an oil leak on coming out of the turbo. Garage said that turbo is fine but it will leak because of the way...
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Last post by fh9977
09 May 2023, 11:40
Passat 1.9tdi conversion
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Smudgersmith »
05 May 2023, 07:54
Hi all i currently get 20 mpg from my 2.0 cu Aircooled engine.Wich is normal as far as i know.
But realy want to do some longer trips so with fuel...
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Last post by Smudgersmith
05 May 2023, 16:27
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Last post by Gavrilo
05 May 2023, 13:35
Fitting Wolfy Exhaust
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MidLifeCrisis »
16 Apr 2023, 21:37
Hoping for a little sanity check before I decide to just add spacers;
I am fitting a wolfy exhaust to an AGG engine;
The left and right exhaust...
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Last post by ELVIS
22 Apr 2023, 12:04
1Z timing belt change interval
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ZsZ »
03 Apr 2023, 09:25
I am in a dilemma. As per title. To change or not to change? Last change was done 5 yrs and ~40k kms ago. Before I read a 5yr 60k kms interval...
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Last post by davidoft1
08 Apr 2023, 17:08
New engine needed
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Spailpin Fanach »
02 Apr 2023, 12:53
I haven't been on here for several months since my beloved 1989 VW 1.6TD JX T25 Westfalia mistook in T in T25 for Tea, boiled and cracked the...
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Last post by Aidan
04 Apr 2023, 07:10
Fuel leak diesel
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T25boy71 »
07 Mar 2023, 15:20
Engine is 1Z fuel pump mechanical of what I have no idea
Any advice very welcome
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Last post by ELVIS
31 Mar 2023, 22:54
Engine hatch cutting
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glennada »
17 Mar 2023, 18:25
Hello all,
Stupid questions follow...
I hear that if you install an AAZ into t25 the you have to cut the engine hatch.
Can the engine mounts not...
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Last post by silverbullet
28 Mar 2023, 07:19
1.9 Diesel 1Y exhaust
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Sammyd »
11 Mar 2023, 13:06
Any advice on what exhaust to use on a 1Y engine conversion?
The exhaust fitted by previous owner is incredibly loud!!
I’m not expecting quiet out...
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Last post by ajsimmo
12 Mar 2023, 11:04
engine
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blackhawk »
07 Mar 2023, 21:01
Hi all need your help, have a 1.9 diesel engine fitted to my camper, but not sure which engine it is & cannot find an engine number anywhere on it,...
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Last post by mrhutch
07 Mar 2023, 21:31
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Last post by Al Housman
02 Feb 2023, 19:18
AVB engine from a 2002 A4?
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FifeBay »
01 Feb 2023, 19:50
Hello, I’m new to the forum and picking up a T25 Doka at the weekend. It’s a 1988 with a 1.6JX engine which is seized and potentially completely...
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Last post by Aidan
02 Feb 2023, 08:15
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Last post by davidoft1
08 Jan 2023, 18:41
Diesel engine bars
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mike the van »
06 Jan 2023, 18:13
Ok, I know the question has been asked before, but trying to work through collecting parts for an Aircooled to GTI conversion, body and underside of...
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Last post by mike the van
07 Jan 2023, 14:29
1.8 GTI Digifant exhaust manifold fun!
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Garax21 »
19 Dec 2022, 20:00
Hello wise people I have a converted T25 with a 1.8 GTI Mk2 digifant engine installed. Having replaced a long list of bits due to its age the next...
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Last post by Aidan
20 Dec 2022, 07:36
1Y fuel injectors
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Glennerdous »
04 Dec 2022, 17:54
Hi guys I've had my T25 now for nearly 6 years, it had a 1Y engine fitted when purchased and I've kept it because its pretty solid (slow but solid)...
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09 Dec 2022, 10:38
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