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VR6 engine in a T25
ELVIS
31 Oct 2020, 22:40
Once this week
T25 Alternative Engine Forum
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23 Jan 2021, 12:09
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24 Feb 2021, 17:01
Petrol Alternative Engines...
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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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Last post by sdelasal
09 Aug 2008, 22:43
Melted 1y diesel injector seal
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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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18 Apr 2021, 05:48
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Last post by steveo9007
16 Apr 2021, 17:18
Aidan's wbx 2.5
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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
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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.
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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
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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 Cecil
07 Mar 2021, 15:37
diesel flywheels
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t25adict »
17 Jan 2021, 01:23
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
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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
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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
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Last post by DSM
12 Feb 2021, 10:59
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 DSM
12 Feb 2021, 09:25
WBX test rig
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silverbullet »
01 Nov 2019, 21:59
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
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Hirst80 »
12 Dec 2020, 18:34
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
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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
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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
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DentedDevon »
29 Sep 2010, 21:01
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
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Last post by silverbullet
01 Feb 2021, 09:15
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 Aidan
31 Jan 2021, 10:05
Syncro engine swap - DJ to AGG
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syncropatrick »
03 Apr 2015, 15:03
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
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Last post by silverbullet
12 Jan 2021, 19:11
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Last post by syncro garry
06 Jan 2021, 19:12
Vw golf 2.0agg with kr 16v head
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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
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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
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Last post by matt10000wba
29 Dec 2020, 17:09
1Y starting problems
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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.
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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
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peterboat »
28 Jul 2020, 23:32
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
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JustGavin »
17 Dec 2019, 22:30
Here goes
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
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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
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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
23 Nov 2020, 19:09
Cosworth 2.9litre in my Crewwy
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dickspanner »
04 Jul 2006, 15:56
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
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Last post by booted
20 Nov 2020, 17:05
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Last post by booted
20 Nov 2020, 09:07
The good old engine debate....
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Jarvo »
09 Nov 2020, 20:16
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
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Last post by Aidan
17 Nov 2020, 20:38
Importing a Turbo WBX to the EU
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Last post by peterboat
28 Oct 2020, 20:39
1.6d to 1y the definitive guide
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weldore »
15 Aug 2012, 16:05
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
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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?
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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
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Last post by Jarvo
03 Oct 2020, 20:41
adding a turbo to aef conversion?
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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
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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
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NickBab »
21 Sep 2015, 19:22
Hi
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
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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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Last post by siwalker93
21 Sep 2020, 15:05
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