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Petrol Alternative Engines...

Last post by silverbullet « 06 Apr 2024, 16:09
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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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Last post by silverbullet
06 Apr 2024, 16:09
Diesel Alternative Engines..... Read before asking questions

Last post by sdelasal « 09 Aug 2008, 22:43
Replies: 18
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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Last post by sdelasal
09 Aug 2008, 22:43
Leaking Cooling Pipe Replacement

Last post by Jdavis « 21 Mar 2025, 15:59
Replies: 3
by Jdavis » 04 Mar 2025, 08:49

Hello all. New to the site and to T25 ownership.

I have a 1982 T25 Camper with a refurbished 2l Golf engine. The coolant pipe has a big leak and I'm...

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Last post by Jdavis
21 Mar 2025, 15:59
AEF (1.9D) engine, troubleshooting advice pls

Last post by therealchrisgray « 17 Mar 2025, 11:03
Replies: 7
by therealchrisgray » 15 Mar 2025, 09:38

Finally collected my van yesterday with its new old AEF engine. All seemed good at first, but then...

Pootling along, at any speed, I get an...

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Last post by therealchrisgray
17 Mar 2025, 11:03
Engine Swap

Last post by TwinTurbo « 14 Mar 2025, 17:55
Replies: 5
by Tattersall » 14 Jan 2025, 03:13

Hi I really want to build a camper and I've seen a few t3s with broken engines. If I buy a 2.1 that has no engine in. What would be easies/best for a...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
14 Mar 2025, 17:55
little advice pls

Last post by JeffRoo « 13 Mar 2025, 20:08
Replies: 17
by fh9977 » 04 Nov 2024, 12:05
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Hi, just need some advice on what I do with my syncro...

A few weeks ago I had a breakdown, diesel pump had ceased. Pump was refurbished,...
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Last post by JeffRoo
13 Mar 2025, 20:08
engine change from jx to 1z

Last post by Oren Kipnis « 12 Mar 2025, 19:14
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by rossin84 » 10 Mar 2025, 08:15

good morning everyone, I am writing from Sicily (Italy), my multivan t3 bluestar 1.6 td jx has a blown engine, unfortunately it cannot be fixed and I...

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Last post by Oren Kipnis
12 Mar 2025, 19:14
New engine

Last post by therealchrisgray « 01 Mar 2025, 13:38
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by therealchrisgray » 12 Feb 2025, 15:53

Hello all, I need some pretty basic advice and hoping one of you lovely people can help.

My unidentified old diesel engine turned out to be a 1Y...

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Last post by therealchrisgray
01 Mar 2025, 13:38
New van with cologne v6 engine

Last post by Dueller « 28 Feb 2025, 17:30
Replies: 47
by Cableguy » 27 Jun 2010, 17:55
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Hi, I'm a newbie to this forum and also to the t25.
I've just bought a camper with an old school 2.8 cologne engine in it.
As soon as I turned the...
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Last post by Dueller
28 Feb 2025, 17:30
EJ20E Lambda Wiring.

Last post by JackJosh « 07 Feb 2025, 21:34
Replies: 4
by JackJosh » 20 Jan 2025, 14:33

Hi All,

I was looking for some advice, if possible.
I have a VW T3 van and it has an EJ20e fitted. It also has an LPG system that I am unlikely to...

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Last post by JackJosh
07 Feb 2025, 21:34
Jx flywheel on 1Y block

Last post by curtainsider « 28 Jan 2025, 17:55
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by curtainsider » 28 Jan 2025, 16:26

Hello all’

Can someone remind me if I need to re-mark my JX flywheel to TDC when fitted to a 1y or AAZ. Engine currently out of van with Jx...

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Last post by curtainsider
28 Jan 2025, 17:55
Can a 1Y inlet manifold be modified to fit

Last post by colinthefox « 27 Jan 2025, 20:21
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by VwDanT25 » 04 Oct 2024, 19:20

Hi

completed a 1Y swap but using a turbo inlet manifold for the time being, the 1Y inlet mf wont fit due to hitting the bay wall.
has anyone...

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Last post by colinthefox
27 Jan 2025, 20:21
Subaru ez30d h6, 4eat auto gearbox in a coachbuild

Last post by jamiegolf « 15 Jan 2025, 10:19
Replies: 61
by jamiegolf » 15 Oct 2023, 08:48
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Hey all,
After running around for a year with the ej20 and aap box (that’s been absolutely perfect btw!!) I feel it just needs. Little more oomph!!...
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Last post by jamiegolf
15 Jan 2025, 10:19
No water temperature reading

Last post by slowcoach « 02 Jan 2025, 13:38
Replies: 3
by boxerairhead » 28 Dec 2024, 17:41

I've recently bought a T25 with an EJ20 engine in it. It all works and drives fine except the water temperature gauge doesn't work.
So far i've done...

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Last post by slowcoach
02 Jan 2025, 13:38
Help on a Essex V6

Last post by TwinTurbo « 25 Nov 2024, 21:30
Replies: 11
by MyBlueT25 » 25 Nov 2024, 16:40

I have a 81 tintop with a v6 essex and struggling to get it started, ive replaced pretty much everything to do with spark and fuel except the...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
25 Nov 2024, 21:30
Clutch Rattle

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Oct 2024, 14:36
Replies: 3
by BigBlueVan » 01 Oct 2024, 19:25

Hi All,

I have been trying to get my clutch to release on my conversion, ej20 engine, RJES bellhousing and release bearing, VW clutch disc....

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Last post by silverbullet
10 Oct 2024, 14:36
Alternator/water pump drive belt - adjustment

Last post by Bison535 « 06 Oct 2024, 03:08
Replies: 7
by Bison535 » 04 Oct 2024, 02:27

Hi 80-90 guys
There always seems a need to make adjustment to the tension of my drive vee belt ! Once I hear a squeal I know it needs adjustment...

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Last post by Bison535
06 Oct 2024, 03:08
Injector Flame Traps

Last post by johnxl « 04 Oct 2024, 22:23
Replies: 6
by johnxl » 03 Sep 2024, 14:09

Where on the injector should a flame trap seat? against the injector body or on the injector nozzle? The reason why I ask is because while checking...

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Last post by johnxl
04 Oct 2024, 22:23
turbo hose

Last post by skell « 19 Sep 2024, 22:27
Replies: 1
by morganite » 22 Jul 2024, 16:01

Hi on last leg of aaz conversion, i need a hose to go from jx turbo to aaz inlet manifold, anyone know where to find one? or even better the part no...

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Last post by skell
19 Sep 2024, 22:27
aaz pump repair

Last post by skell « 19 Sep 2024, 22:22
Replies: 1
by morganite » 12 May 2024, 18:51

Hi can anyone recommend a reasonable diesel injection pump engineering shop, to test and maybe repair, my 0460494346 injection pump to go on my AAZ...

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Last post by skell
19 Sep 2024, 22:22
Clutch problems

Last post by Aidan « 19 Sep 2024, 18:29
Replies: 3
by Nelpy » 17 Sep 2024, 21:04

Hi

I’ve been having clutch problems for a while now - pedal going hard then soft, pedal moving up and down against my foot, clutch slipping,...

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Last post by Aidan
19 Sep 2024, 18:29
Identifying engine

Last post by therealchrisgray « 17 Sep 2024, 10:49
Replies: 9
by therealchrisgray » 07 Sep 2024, 11:09

Hi all, my google skills are obviously not up to this but thankfully this forum is full of knowledgable people...

My old van had an engine...

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Last post by therealchrisgray
17 Sep 2024, 10:49
EJ Subaru Engine - Fuel Breather Line

Last post by BigBlueVan « 14 Sep 2024, 20:14
Replies: 3
by BigBlueVan » 13 Sep 2024, 05:36

Hi All,

What have others done with the fuel breather line on their Subaru conversions?
The EJ engine has fuel feed, return and breather...

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Last post by BigBlueVan
14 Sep 2024, 20:14
EJ Subaru Engine, vacuum non return valve

Last post by slowcoach « 08 Sep 2024, 22:07
Replies: 3
by BigBlueVan » 08 Sep 2024, 14:01

Hi All,

Original van engine 1.9dg had a one way valve on the vacuum line at the engine.
The Subaru EJ engine removed from donor vehicle did not have...

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Last post by slowcoach
08 Sep 2024, 22:07
N108 valve 1.9TDI MK3

Last post by Aidan « 07 Sep 2024, 16:03
Replies: 2
by Iwallace » 07 Sep 2024, 09:00

Hi all.

My n108 valve on my mk3 1998 1.9TDI engine has been playing up for months now.
Has been repaired once but the wires keep coming loose with...

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Last post by Aidan
07 Sep 2024, 16:03
Diesel leaking from pump?

Last post by ZsZ « 07 Sep 2024, 14:33
Replies: 5
by Jezzerisin » 04 Sep 2024, 19:51

Having recently posted about my electric problems..
Things got worse!
Driving on a Spanish motorway, the throttle stuck open, full speed!!
Couldn't...

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Last post by ZsZ
07 Sep 2024, 14:33
Oil buzzer at end of long drive

Last post by Middle29 « 04 Sep 2024, 15:19
Replies: 7
by Middle29 » 02 Sep 2024, 11:33

Hi all,

Drove back from Devon yesterday 255 miles. The buzzer went off pulling into the services, sharp left turn decelerating about half way back....

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Last post by Middle29
04 Sep 2024, 15:19
The T3200E thread

Last post by silverbullet « 01 Sep 2024, 18:15
Replies: 460
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 silverbullet
01 Sep 2024, 18:15
WBX combustion chamber cc checks

Last post by silverbullet « 01 Sep 2024, 15:08
Replies: 22
by silverbullet » 18 Feb 2016, 20:59
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I have been meaning to do these measurements for a while as part of doing some static compression ratio calcs, finally got around to it and they...
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Last post by silverbullet
01 Sep 2024, 15:08
aaz which alternator

Last post by morganite « 19 Aug 2024, 17:49

by morganite » 19 Aug 2024, 17:49

Hi just finished my type 25 AAZ conversion, with the aaz crank and serpentine pulley,i want to fit an alternator with a clutched pulley to eliminate...

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Last post by morganite
19 Aug 2024, 17:49
AAZ Water pump belt JX

Last post by Stesaw « 19 Aug 2024, 13:04
Replies: 10
by Stesaw » 13 Aug 2024, 00:15

Ok so, got a chap with an AAZ engine build thats had everything off a 1.6 TD put on it.. his old 1.6 engine as far as i know was out of a passat...

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Last post by Stesaw
19 Aug 2024, 13:04
Engine

Last post by futureW « 14 Aug 2024, 00:43

by futureW » 14 Aug 2024, 00:43

Hello! I have a problem with the starting motor on a JX to AAZ engine conversion.
JX flywheel, JX Starting motor, AAZ engine.
When I tighten the two...

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Last post by futureW
14 Aug 2024, 00:43
Which engine?

Last post by Aidan « 09 Aug 2024, 17:56
Replies: 5
by Noclue » 07 Aug 2024, 11:22

Hi everyone.

I have a T25 High Top 1985 1.6TD, left hand drive van. I am looking at replacing the existing engine as i have been told by my mechanic...

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Last post by Aidan
09 Aug 2024, 17:56
ECU set up and Subaru select monitor 1 Bristol

Last post by mariner « 09 Aug 2024, 15:24
Replies: 2
by mariner » 07 Aug 2024, 16:47

This is my ecu set up in my van.

I’m trying to work out how to use it! The image in the instructions I have show the OBD socket (yellow), two...

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Last post by mariner
09 Aug 2024, 15:24
EJ20- stalling at junctions ??

Last post by mariner « 31 Jul 2024, 20:58
Replies: 10
by matt brighton » 26 Oct 2018, 08:59

Hi

Apparently a common niggle mentioned on subary forums -

throwing up the no 24 fault code - open circuit/bad IACV (idle air control valve)...

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Last post by mariner
31 Jul 2024, 20:58
Stuck on a campsite with no engine start

Last post by mariner « 31 Jul 2024, 15:07
Replies: 8
by mariner » 29 Jul 2024, 11:45

Hi all. We’ve found ourselves stuck on a campsite with a van that won’t start.

Drove a 100 miles here no probs having just had oil + filter change...

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Last post by mariner
31 Jul 2024, 15:07
1.9AAZ OR MK5 TDi?

Last post by ZsZ « 30 Jul 2024, 11:40
Replies: 2
by Sco77w » 29 Jul 2024, 17:44

Looking for a bit of advice.
I have an “84 T25 that started life as a petrol powered van but I took it on as an unfinished project. As many projects...

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Last post by ZsZ
30 Jul 2024, 11:40
Air filter on aaz conversion

Last post by lefty67 « 21 Jul 2024, 14:00
Replies: 4
by morganite » 20 Jul 2024, 15:55

Hi, on the last leg of my aaz conversion from jx 1.6, trying to mount the original jx cylinder air filter the brickwerks way,but it sits on top of...

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Last post by lefty67
21 Jul 2024, 14:00
1988 diesel transporter looking for a new engine.

Last post by justinjgreenaway « 19 Jul 2024, 06:03
Replies: 2
by justinjgreenaway » 18 Jul 2024, 21:11

Hi Guys.

Anyone know if the diesel Subaru Impreza GR GH 2.0 D AWD Diesel EE20 EE20Z 150 PS is the correct engine to drop into t25 1988?

Trying to...

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Last post by justinjgreenaway
19 Jul 2024, 06:03
Recommendations and request for JX replacement

Last post by Rich Mc « 11 Jul 2024, 08:30

by Rich Mc » 11 Jul 2024, 08:30

Hi all,

my 1.6td JX engine has head gasket issues and I've been recommended to have the engine replaced.
I tinker but this kind of work is beyond...

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Last post by Rich Mc
11 Jul 2024, 08:30
Gearbox help

Last post by silverbullet « 09 Jul 2024, 21:32
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by Pedrobus » 08 Jul 2024, 14:26

Hi guys n gals .

I've got a gti lump in my t 25.
Seems like I need a new gearbox as the old 5 speed is worn and whinning in 1st and 2nd.

Which...

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Last post by silverbullet
09 Jul 2024, 21:32
AAZ turbo clearance + vgt?

Last post by silverbullet « 26 Jun 2024, 16:58
Replies: 8
by chalkywoods » 08 Jun 2024, 09:49

The custom engine mount bracket on my AAZ fitted by previous owner is looking worse for wear so I was planning on fitting an original JX...

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Last post by silverbullet
26 Jun 2024, 16:58
Automatic gearbox to Manual gearbox swap Flipped Audi box

Last post by Dueller « 24 Jun 2024, 20:08
Replies: 10
by Dueller » 27 May 2024, 19:30

...and here we go again

Time for another thread on my next evolution here, swapping out the porsche auto from my caravelle and fitting a flipped...

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Last post by Dueller
24 Jun 2024, 20:08
Replacement intake/throttle seal

Last post by Nelpy « 24 Jun 2024, 19:55
Replies: 2
by Nelpy » 24 Jun 2024, 18:37

One for the Subaru people

I'm looking for a new seal for where the air intake attaches to the throttle body as pictured. It is a 2001 Legacy H6...

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Last post by Nelpy
24 Jun 2024, 19:55
Engine swap 1.9 polo Tdi

Last post by Robsey « 16 Jun 2024, 10:33
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by HMac » 16 Jun 2024, 09:35

Hello fellow rust bucket enthusiasts

I’m currently undergoing a T25 restoration and have now moved onto the engine stage
I have a 2006 Volkswagen...

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Last post by Robsey
16 Jun 2024, 10:33
Alternative Subaru

Last post by silverbullet « 31 May 2024, 18:26
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by Cecil » 31 May 2024, 14:16

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Last post by silverbullet
31 May 2024, 18:26
JX exhaust on AFN turbo

Last post by Oren Kipnis « 29 May 2024, 21:47
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by Oren Kipnis » 21 May 2024, 18:49

I found a complete new late model stainless steel JX exhaust for an excellent price, and would like to fit it to my AFN Syncro.

Any one has any idea...

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Last post by Oren Kipnis
29 May 2024, 21:47
What year Subaru to go for?

Last post by ajsimmo « 25 May 2024, 08:18
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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 ajsimmo
25 May 2024, 08:18
AFN fault codes

Last post by davidoft1 « 24 May 2024, 09:28
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by Gabe79 » 23 May 2024, 21:31

Hi everybody,

I’ve got problems with my AFN TDI conversion.
Any help would be much appreciated

Got codes the following codes

01262 solenoid...

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Last post by davidoft1
24 May 2024, 09:28
diagnostics cable for tdi's

Last post by ZsZ « 11 May 2024, 20:10
Replies: 4
by t25adict » 28 Apr 2024, 11:29

what cable and software are people using with tdi conversions. I can see lots of cables on eBay etc, some with a CD.

its also possible to find lots...

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11 May 2024, 20:10

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