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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
Melted 1y diesel injector seal

Last post by Cdm181070 « 18 Apr 2021, 05:48
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by Cdm181070 » 28 Mar 2021, 07:13

I have just fitted a 1y engine with reconditioned injectors and pump, It has just been running in the workshop and only driven around a yard. The...

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Last post by Cdm181070
18 Apr 2021, 05:48
Old (KY) Injection Pump on 1Y Engine

Last post by steveo9007 « 16 Apr 2021, 17:18
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by The Hairy Camper » 10 Apr 2021, 13:03

Just swapping over an old (working) injection pump onto my 1Y.

Was going well until i noticed the non working pump had threads to bolt straight to...

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Last post by steveo9007
16 Apr 2021, 17:18
Aidan's wbx 2.5

Last post by silverbullet « 09 Apr 2021, 19:52
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by silverbullet » 15 Jan 2021, 22:52

I'm starting the new year with a rapid 2.5 build for our very own gearbox guru.
The case was prepared for 98mm cylinders a while ago and I'm going...

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Last post by silverbullet
09 Apr 2021, 19:52
VR6 engine in a T25

Last post by josephcarey1 « 05 Apr 2021, 21:51
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by josephcarey1 » 30 Oct 2020, 21:49

Hi guys,
I’m Joe from Surrey.
I’m new here and this is my first post.
So, I’ve recently bought a 2.1DG T25 Caravelle.

The engine was losing water...

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Last post by josephcarey1
05 Apr 2021, 21:51
AGG gearbox code choice.

Last post by waltraud « 31 Mar 2021, 19:25
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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 waltraud
31 Mar 2021, 19:25
The T3200E thread

Last post by Cecil « 07 Mar 2021, 15:37
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by silverbullet » 12 Aug 2018, 16:03
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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 Cecil
07 Mar 2021, 15:37
diesel flywheels

Last post by t25adict « 21 Feb 2021, 12:40
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by t25adict » 17 Jan 2021, 01:23
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I have a 1.6d from an Audi 80 that I plan to put into a Doka that I am working on but I don't have a standard T3 flywheel.

So looking at other...
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Last post by t25adict
21 Feb 2021, 12:40
fan belt fitting

Last post by colinthefox « 19 Feb 2021, 13:12
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by alank950 » 19 Jun 2016, 19:21

Can someone post a pic of their fan belt fitted?.I am wondering if it fits on in a loop or around the pullys in a fig 8 ..Van 1.9D

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Last post by colinthefox
19 Feb 2021, 13:12
Throttle bodies on a wbx

Last post by 300CE « 17 Feb 2021, 18:58
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by silverbullet » 15 Feb 2021, 21:59

I have found a German company who make Weber flange pattern inlet manifolds and throttle bodies that will fit the wbx and they are not expensive!
It...

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Last post by 300CE
17 Feb 2021, 18:58
Cabin heat, 1.8T conversion, extra pump?

Last post by DSM « 12 Feb 2021, 10:59
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by rollercoaster » 25 Jan 2021, 17:07
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Something thats not been quite right with my 1.8t conversion is the cabin heater,
its ok when I'm driving but at standstill, tickover, it just doesnt...
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Last post by DSM
12 Feb 2021, 10:59
1.8 t at 50 degrees

Last post by DSM « 12 Feb 2021, 09:25
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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 DSM
12 Feb 2021, 09:25
WBX test rig

Last post by silverbullet « 11 Feb 2021, 22:30
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by silverbullet » 01 Nov 2019, 21:59
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I've been building this to test fresh rebuilds prior to dispatch.
It's built from an engine stand, bellhousing and a custom starting loom by...
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Last post by silverbullet
11 Feb 2021, 22:30
1.9dg to agg conversion

Last post by axeman « 09 Feb 2021, 22:07
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by Hirst80 » 12 Dec 2020, 18:34
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Could anyone be so kind and point me into the right direction of some information on an agg conversion into my 1.9dg I’ve got a good idea, but I like...
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Last post by axeman
09 Feb 2021, 22:07
AAZ turbo oil leakage 1.9 td

Last post by jacko1967 « 04 Feb 2021, 18:46
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by jacko1967 » 04 Feb 2021, 14:45

Hi anybody out there with pics of there AAZ convertion turbo oil return pipe??? my 2 year old turbo is blowing oil thru and out, iam thinking the oil...

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Last post by jacko1967
04 Feb 2021, 18:46
Turbo

Last post by stephen t25 « 03 Feb 2021, 09:35

by stephen t25 » 03 Feb 2021, 09:35

Hi all,

I’m after a new turbo for my 1.9tdi 1z any recommendations for a uk supplier ?

Many thanks in advance 👍

Cheers Steve .

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Last post by stephen t25
03 Feb 2021, 09:35
VW V8 Project

Last post by JamesKT25 « 01 Feb 2021, 22:09
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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
01 Feb 2021, 22:09
Stainless Steel Silencer for Subaru Powered T25

Last post by silverbullet « 01 Feb 2021, 09:15
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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 silverbullet
01 Feb 2021, 09:15
1.8T

Last post by Aidan « 31 Jan 2021, 10:05
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by 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 Aidan
31 Jan 2021, 10:05
Syncro engine swap - DJ to AGG

Last post by syncropatrick « 17 Jan 2021, 07:31
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by syncropatrick » 03 Apr 2015, 15:03
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And so its starts. What better way for a chap to spend 16 days while his wife is away.
This should be easy eh!
Step 1 = take DJ out
step 2 = take AGG...
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Last post by syncropatrick
17 Jan 2021, 07:31
Early DG conversion to 2.1 DJ spec

Last post by silverbullet « 12 Jan 2021, 19:11
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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 silverbullet
12 Jan 2021, 19:11
JX to AHU 1Z MTDI engine conversion, what do I need

Last post by syncro garry « 06 Jan 2021, 19:12
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by syncro garry » 03 Jan 2021, 20:49

Hi
My 1.6 td JX engine (fitted with intercooler) in my 1990 Syncro has died.
These are my only wheels so want to get back on the road ASAP
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Last post by syncro garry
06 Jan 2021, 19:12
Vw golf 2.0agg with kr 16v head

Last post by silverbullet « 06 Jan 2021, 08:38
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by Paulf1969 » 03 Jan 2021, 20:59

Evening
Been on this forum for some time, with the intention of picking up information etc for my projects and cars🤷🏻‍♂️ But life got in the way?...

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Last post by silverbullet
06 Jan 2021, 08:38
Alternative engines

Last post by Tonkatoy « 31 Dec 2020, 21:06
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by Tonkatoy » 10 Feb 2019, 18:55

I have a t25 panel van which is running a rover V8 3.9 engine, I have looked at the alternative engine section but cannot find any links to similar...

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Last post by Tonkatoy
31 Dec 2020, 21:06
Vw t25 Westy 1.9AAZ Diesel Not starting

Last post by matt10000wba « 29 Dec 2020, 17:09
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by matt10000wba » 28 Dec 2020, 11:17

Hi,

Please can anyone help....nightmare morning, dropping my wife at work at the hospital...her car has no mot and the van has decided to break...

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Last post by matt10000wba
29 Dec 2020, 17:09
1Y starting problems

Last post by clone123 « 28 Dec 2020, 19:54
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by poofit » 13 Oct 2020, 19:05

Hi all!

Long time lurker here! Recently had the van booked in for a service but they couldn't do it due to it had a fuel leak from the injection...

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Last post by clone123
28 Dec 2020, 19:54
ADY hesitance and power loss.

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Dec 2020, 04:59
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by kevtherev » 23 Nov 2020, 00:31

Just a few niggles with my recently fitted ADY.
Rough idle, bogs under load, then at 3000rpm its all back.
New bosch Lambda, replaced with OE
MAF...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Dec 2020, 04:59
1.9 TDI Engine

Last post by peterboat « 20 Dec 2020, 18:57
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by peterboat » 28 Jul 2020, 23:32
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I have the chance to get for free a 2006 1.9 TDI engine complete with ECU loom everything in fact, the question is how much of a pain is it to fit...
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Last post by peterboat
20 Dec 2020, 18:57
1Y engine help

Last post by booted « 17 Dec 2020, 18:13
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by JustGavin » 17 Dec 2019, 22:30
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A good friend has fitted a 1y engine into my 87 vw caravelle. Engine was out of a 2007 vw caddy with 60000 on the clock. All filters and...
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Last post by booted
17 Dec 2020, 18:13
Ahu dip stick

Last post by KOTSY « 26 Nov 2020, 16:09

by KOTSY » 26 Nov 2020, 16:09

Hi all ,I have a golf AHU 1.9 td in the back of my doka that I have had for about 5 months .
went to check the oil pulled out the stick and the...

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Last post by KOTSY
26 Nov 2020, 16:09
Golf Mk4 "APK" engine conversion

Last post by silverbullet « 23 Nov 2020, 19:09
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by silverbullet » 19 Jan 2020, 19:14
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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
23 Nov 2020, 19:09
Cosworth 2.9litre in my Crewwy

Last post by dickspanner « 23 Nov 2020, 18:28
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Hi folks

Not been on for a while but have just farmed through all V6 threads again.

I have gone and done it, I have bought the Granada Cosworth...
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Last post by dickspanner
23 Nov 2020, 18:28
1z oil breather alternative or back to standard

Last post by booted « 20 Nov 2020, 17:05
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by T25boy71 » 15 Sep 2020, 21:02

Hi my van has had a 1Z Engine fitted way back in 2005 long before I got it, it go’s ok but has some issues the breather set up has being the first to...

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Last post by booted
20 Nov 2020, 17:05
AGG Engine Conversion - Information & Assistance

Last post by booted « 20 Nov 2020, 09:07
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by garyd » 10 Oct 2020, 09:50

Hi Folks,
A lot of the interest in this conversion arose from the reports I posted here after doing my conversion nearly 10 years ago. At that time I...

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Last post by booted
20 Nov 2020, 09:07
The good old engine debate....

Last post by mrhutch « 18 Nov 2020, 11:33
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by Jarvo » 09 Nov 2020, 20:16
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Evening all,

I have tried to read as much as I can about replacing my T25 engine. Most of the posts I read tend to be a few years old, so I thought...
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Last post by mrhutch
18 Nov 2020, 11:33
B reg petrol panel van to aaz temperature wiring

Last post by Aidan « 17 Nov 2020, 20:38
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by sefibili » 17 Nov 2020, 05:54

Hello, can anyone help with the temp sensor wiring in my early 84 b reg panel? ive put an aaz in my early b reg and its not got 2 round white 7 ish...

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Last post by Aidan
17 Nov 2020, 20:38
Importing a Turbo WBX to the EU

Last post by silverbullet « 13 Nov 2020, 09:22
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by 90Multivan » 12 Nov 2020, 20:24

Hello All,

I'm rebuilding my 2.1 MV engine and debating weather to add a turbo kit....or use DJ pistons. To add to the criteria, I'm planning long...

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Last post by silverbullet
13 Nov 2020, 09:22
1y service manual/ diagrams

Last post by rikpal « 09 Nov 2020, 04:45
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by rikpal » 07 Nov 2020, 10:52

Hi
I have checked wiki and the tech forum, but nothing showing.
Looking to diagnose an oil leak plus look at timing , so does anyone have a copy of a...

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Last post by rikpal
09 Nov 2020, 04:45
1y service manual/ diagrams

Last post by rikpal « 07 Nov 2020, 10:33

by rikpal » 07 Nov 2020, 10:33

Hi
I have checked wiki and the tech forum, but nothing showing.
Looking to diagnose an oil leak plus look at timing , so does anyone have a copy of a...

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Last post by rikpal
07 Nov 2020, 10:33
AAZ cold start + overheating

Last post by chalkywoods « 02 Nov 2020, 18:55
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by chalkywoods » 25 Oct 2020, 18:46

I bought my T25 in July and have been doing a fair amount of work on him since then. He started as an Aircooled in 1981 but has had an AAZ put in...

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Last post by chalkywoods
02 Nov 2020, 18:55
EOBD and other problems on 1.9 AGR TDI

Last post by peterboat « 28 Oct 2020, 20:39
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by peterboat » 20 Oct 2020, 19:26

So I did the engine swop and decided for cost and easy installation to keep the JX KKK14 turbo so I decide to fit the EOBD port next to the ECU...

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Last post by peterboat
28 Oct 2020, 20:39
1.6d to 1y the definitive guide

Last post by poofit « 25 Oct 2020, 16:48
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by weldore » 15 Aug 2012, 16:05
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theres been a few people over the years gone this route including myself and have had to ask questions or trawl through the alt forum for answers and...
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Last post by poofit
25 Oct 2020, 16:48
1.8T Clocks

Last post by Sidyboy75 « 06 Oct 2020, 13:46
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by Sidyboy75 » 06 Oct 2020, 12:15

Hi, I’ve taken on a bit of an unfinished project, a T25 with a 1.8T AGU engine. It is running, but none of the original clocks or gauges work.

Can...

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Last post by Sidyboy75
06 Oct 2020, 13:46
Any 1.8 20v Turbo build threads?

Last post by Da dan « 05 Oct 2020, 21:07
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by booted » 30 Sep 2020, 16:50

I'm searching for any build threads for fitting a 1.8 20v Turbo engine, most of the info I have found so far has been not a lot of help as photos...

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Last post by Da dan
05 Oct 2020, 21:07
Garage for Subaru conversion in Manchester or North West?

Last post by Jarvo « 03 Oct 2020, 20:41
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by neal.andrews » 13 Sep 2017, 09:00

Hi guys

I'm struggling to find a garage or mechanic in or near(ish) Manchester to swap my 1.9DG for a Subaru EJ20 n/a.

Can anyone help with...

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Last post by Jarvo
03 Oct 2020, 20:41
adding a turbo to aef conversion?

Last post by colinthefox « 29 Sep 2020, 18:25
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by saviogimmi » 29 Sep 2020, 10:19

Has anyone done this? Had an aef in my van for years and would just like an extra push up hills and overtaking. would the jx mainifold and turbo...

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Last post by colinthefox
29 Sep 2020, 18:25
Petrol to diesel

Last post by davidoft1 « 27 Sep 2020, 17:18
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by roonstar » 17 Sep 2020, 17:00

Guys I'm having a moment.
So 1.9 aef engine fitted into gearbox I've came to fit the engine bars and on lhs I've bolted engine bar to from of the leg...

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Last post by davidoft1
27 Sep 2020, 17:18
Syncro JX to AFN mTDi swap

Last post by no1owl1980 « 25 Sep 2020, 06:48
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by NickBab » 21 Sep 2015, 19:22
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As some of you may know I had an unfortunate luck of blowing the head gasket on my JX engine on the way to busfest.. A little embarrassing turning...
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Last post by no1owl1980
25 Sep 2020, 06:48
Tuning mTdi AFN recommendations

Last post by siwalker93 « 21 Sep 2020, 15:05

by siwalker93 » 21 Sep 2020, 15:05

I have a mTDI AFN from a '98 passat fitted in my panel bus (not by me), it has a mechanical pump from a Kia Sedona 2.9 and the original turbo (I...

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21 Sep 2020, 15:05

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