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EJ20 Engine Overheating - Solutions?	Basilakios	Yesterday, 13:15	Once this week	T25 Alternative Engine Forum
EJ20 Engine Overheating - Solutions?	slowcoach	13 May 2026, 14:14	Once this week	T25 Alternative Engine Forum

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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
EJ20 Engine Overheating - Solutions?

Last post by Basilakios « Yesterday, 17:26
Replies: 17
by Basilakios » 12 May 2026, 15:20
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Last year I bought my T25 which has an Subaru EJ20 engine conversion. I don't know much about the engine but it was done by Steph at Mac VW and I...
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Last post by Basilakios
Yesterday, 17:26
Replacing EJ22

Last post by silverbullet « 14 May 2026, 06:44
Replies: 3
by mariner » 10 May 2026, 20:39

Hi all. I'm considering replacing my Subaru engine for a newer version and would be interested in people's thoughts and opinions.

I bought my van...

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Last post by silverbullet
14 May 2026, 06:44
Starter bolts for a 1.9D

Last post by shampooefficient « 11 May 2026, 07:53
Replies: 2
by shampooefficient » 10 May 2026, 17:17

Currently persuading new lump into old engine bay.

Got the engine hung and gearbox bolted on. Trying to fit the refurbed starter from the original...

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Last post by shampooefficient
11 May 2026, 07:53
Exhaust Heat Shield

Last post by silverbullet « 08 May 2026, 13:54
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by Burtybassett » 08 May 2026, 08:07

Morning all.

I need to make a heat shield for the exhaust on my 1983 Vanagon as I need to protect the engine from the heat.
This is a Tdi...

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Last post by silverbullet
08 May 2026, 13:54
1.9 AAZ engine manual

Last post by hubcap61 « 06 May 2026, 15:09
Replies: 4
by dcworm57 » 05 May 2026, 16:22

Just picked up a van it has. 1.9 AAZ TD engine . Which manual do I get that covers this engine , Bentley or is there another ?
cheers

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Last post by hubcap61
06 May 2026, 15:09
Coolant issues

Last post by silverbullet « 05 May 2026, 17:27
Replies: 11
by BarnyE » 28 Feb 2026, 13:59

Hi, I’ve been rebuilding my van for the last 12 months, it got delivered on a trailer and I’m almost ready for its first test.

But I’m having an...

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Last post by silverbullet
05 May 2026, 17:27
Black smoke on acceleration.

Last post by silverbullet « 26 Apr 2026, 20:00
Replies: 8
by DarrenC90 » 11 Apr 2026, 19:10

Hi all, thanks for any help in advance.
So 1.9TD Aaz vanny. Replaced head gasket, valve stem seals, injector nozzles (pop tested to within 5bar or...

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Last post by silverbullet
26 Apr 2026, 20:00
Type one engine instead of CT?

Last post by R0B « 22 Apr 2026, 09:14
Replies: 55
by fall-apart-dave » 07 Apr 2011, 18:19
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Has anyone ever put a type one engone into a T25 in place of a CT?

I have found a few sites that discuss the details, and am confident that the...
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Last post by R0B
22 Apr 2026, 09:14
2.0 MkIII golf GTI engine swap - wiring

Last post by Aidan « 13 Apr 2026, 07:34
Replies: 1
by MissSpentYouth » 10 Apr 2026, 20:02

Hi All,

Just doing some research into a 2.0 mkIII golf GTi engine swap into a T25.

The mechanical side seems well documented and appears...

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Last post by Aidan
13 Apr 2026, 07:34
Injector thread broken off on cylinder head (engine). What now?

Last post by meeh85 « 12 Apr 2026, 16:35
Replies: 9
by meeh85 » 10 Apr 2026, 09:43

Hi.
Greetings from Norway. I will try to explain in english..... :) And thanks a lot for reading this !!!

I have a 1989 VW T3. It’s supposed to...

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Last post by meeh85
12 Apr 2026, 16:35
Headache trying to bleed my fuel pump

Last post by axeman « 06 Apr 2026, 16:54
Replies: 5
by aimlessrock » 05 Apr 2026, 07:39

I changed the fuel filter in my van (1.9 AEF diesel) and I just can’t get the van to now start.

Any tips on how to best bleed the pump?

Thanks

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Last post by axeman
06 Apr 2026, 16:54
Temp sensor retaining clip hell(p)

Last post by redsnapper « 04 Apr 2026, 19:41
Replies: 17
by redsnapper » 31 Mar 2026, 17:10
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Hi all,

Not posted on here for a long time but regular browser for solutions but can't find an answer to this and feel I am just being an idiot

1Y...
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Last post by redsnapper
04 Apr 2026, 19:41
TSR engine conversions question

Last post by mrhutch « 27 Mar 2026, 15:48
Replies: 2
by Swordfish93 » 27 Mar 2026, 08:00

Has anyone used them recently? I see bad reviews from quite a few years ago and want to know if they have changed there ways or not

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Last post by mrhutch
27 Mar 2026, 15:48
Which gearbox.

Last post by cobblers « 14 Mar 2026, 15:47
Replies: 5
by HappyCamper » 13 Mar 2026, 13:24

Hi, Anyone know what the best gearbox would be best to run with a golf agg engine. I'm presuming the original 1.6 diesel box will be too low gearing,...

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Last post by cobblers
14 Mar 2026, 15:47
T25 Engine Swap HELP...

Last post by Stesaw « 04 Mar 2026, 13:16
Replies: 27
by monsterVW1982 » 18 Apr 2011, 10:09
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Hi all,

After a little bit of advise with selecting a new enginer, gearbox and a turbo for my van after the current engine give up the ghost on the...
27 Replies

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Last post by Stesaw
04 Mar 2026, 13:16
oil pump/vacuum pump problem

Last post by Aidan « 02 Mar 2026, 18:55
Replies: 2
by morganite » 28 Feb 2026, 21:21

Hi, need some help please! AAZ conversion, lost the oil pressure because the new 2,000 ml 1.9td oil pump male tang was,nt reaching into the female...

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Last post by Aidan
02 Mar 2026, 18:55
AHU turbo question

Last post by hotpod « 27 Feb 2026, 15:46
Replies: 9
by hotpod » 12 Feb 2026, 10:56

I have an AHU engine with a KKK turbo which has a pipe from the compressor to the N75 and one from the N75 which goes back to the turbo to operate...

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Last post by hotpod
27 Feb 2026, 15:46
Whining when accelerating

Last post by peteandnero « 25 Feb 2026, 16:43

by peteandnero » 25 Feb 2026, 16:43

Hi,
my AFN TDI conversion 5 speed Westfalia has recently developed a new sound. When accelerating in 4th or 5th there is a woooo type noise which...

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Last post by peteandnero
25 Feb 2026, 16:43
1y identification

Last post by davidoft1 « 12 Feb 2026, 10:47
Replies: 9
by BarnyE » 08 Feb 2026, 10:16

I have a 1900 1y conversion in my van and want to do a belt change on it.
Unfortunately I don’t know the source of the engine. I’m looking at serial...

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Last post by davidoft1
12 Feb 2026, 10:47
CS to AGG engine swaps

Last post by cobblers « 30 Jan 2026, 09:06
Replies: 2
by HappyCamper » 29 Jan 2026, 18:54

Hi, I was looking for info, on changing a CS diesel engine for an AGG. There seems to have been plenty done, but I can't see much info. I've tried...

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Last post by cobblers
30 Jan 2026, 09:06
Which petrol engines.

Last post by axeman « 16 Jan 2026, 17:44
Replies: 9
by HappyCamper » 09 Jan 2026, 13:56

Hi, a few more questions on engine swaps. I've seen info on swapping from diesel to petrol. The good thing is I'm more comfortable working on petrol...

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Last post by axeman
16 Jan 2026, 17:44
1.9 Tdi upgrade , issues , solutions

Last post by HappyCamper « 08 Jan 2026, 11:14
Replies: 10
by dcworm57 » 27 Nov 2025, 15:33

I’m considering 1.9 Tdi upgrade to my 1.6jx westy . It’s now on Brickwerks high lift kit and I’m told by various sources that 1.9 Tdi wont work on...

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Last post by HappyCamper
08 Jan 2026, 11:14
Diesel Injection Pump.

Last post by lefty67 « 18 Nov 2025, 19:17
Replies: 1
by Burtybassett » 15 Nov 2025, 16:49

Hiya 👋

Does anyone know of anyone that would/can refurb a Diesel Injection Pump ?
1.9TDi - AHU Engine
Think it's a Bosch pump - 028 130 115 M...

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Last post by lefty67
18 Nov 2025, 19:17
Re-mapping AHU TDI

Last post by ZsZ « 30 Oct 2025, 14:37
Replies: 14
by hotpod » 02 Sep 2025, 13:25

Is this possible?
When I put the engine in 12 years ago, I thought I could get it re mapped ( because it has an ECU) to suit pushing a Syncro Westy...

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Last post by ZsZ
30 Oct 2025, 14:37
Coolant Type for Subaru EJ20 Engine Conversion

Last post by Basilakios « 24 Sep 2025, 12:13
Replies: 7
by Basilakios » 17 Sep 2025, 11:45

Another week and another new problem to deal with.

I've not had this T25 campervan for long and barely driven it anywhere due to an ongoing issue...

7 Replies

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Last post by Basilakios
24 Sep 2025, 12:13
AAZ diesel pump leak

Last post by Al Housman « 13 Sep 2025, 20:28
Replies: 5
by Al Housman » 13 Sep 2025, 14:58

The truck is finally going after being stood for about 2 years and sounds really good.

There is however a steady leak from under the diesel pump. I...

5 Replies

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Last post by Al Housman
13 Sep 2025, 20:28
AFN TDI Obd scanner

Last post by Robsey « 07 Sep 2025, 20:53
Replies: 3
by fh9977 » 04 Sep 2025, 12:31

Hi, would anyone be able to recommend an OBD device I can connect to the port of an ATF TDI engine to read live data? Is it possible to have a...

3 Replies

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Last post by Robsey
07 Sep 2025, 20:53
Retro fit engine from a Golf GTI to a 1.9

Last post by Ukjamie82 « 04 Sep 2025, 13:00
Replies: 5
by Ukjamie82 » 02 Sep 2025, 06:09

Good morning all

I am in the throws of retro fitting a 1.9 water cooled engine from a 1.8 Golf GTI , reason , ecu failed and could not find a...

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Last post by Ukjamie82
04 Sep 2025, 13:00
T25 legacy conversion wiring loom issue

Last post by ManicGTI « 03 Sep 2025, 21:13
Replies: 2
by Paul1981 » 27 Aug 2025, 20:37

Hi everyone
Please can anyone advice me on where i can source a wiring diagram for a 3 pin ECU connection from a Subaru Legacy. I’m not sure what...

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Last post by ManicGTI
03 Sep 2025, 21:13
Help! Timing belt creeping off cog

Last post by colinthefox « 30 Aug 2025, 18:48
Replies: 8
by sopranolady » 26 May 2016, 09:36

Hi, apologies if this is the wrong category for the post, I'm looking for urgent advice, having hit a snag with our engine fitting project.

Our 1990...

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Last post by colinthefox
30 Aug 2025, 18:48
Throttle Potentiometer Issue

Last post by TwinTurbo « 16 Aug 2025, 12:36
Replies: 6
by Nistorph » 21 Jul 2025, 20:40

Hi,

I’m looking for some guidance please.

I have a T25 fitted with a 1.9 AHU TDI lump. It now, with increased frequency, reverts to some sort of...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
16 Aug 2025, 12:36
Part Identification

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 13 Aug 2025, 14:01
Replies: 7
by Bison535 » 13 Aug 2025, 10:13

Early Bay T2 with petrol engine 1.6 has difficulty in running and suspect a ‘sensor’ fault!?! Have removed this Sensor Unit but cannot identify which...

7 Replies

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
13 Aug 2025, 14:01
Glow plugs T3 tdi

Last post by Simon Baxter « 11 Aug 2025, 13:10
Replies: 3
by Kougar38s » 24 Jul 2025, 10:56

Hi all, I'm a new member and a new owner of a 1989 T3 tdi 1.6.
I wonder if any one can help with a problem I'm having. Its only just started. The...

3 Replies

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Last post by Simon Baxter
11 Aug 2025, 13:10
1.9DG to diesel swap.

Last post by DavidS « 10 Aug 2025, 21:37

by DavidS » 10 Aug 2025, 21:37

I used to own a T25 with a 1.7KY engine which not obviously not quick, but it was very reliable and pretty economical. I had planned to put a 1Y in...

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Last post by DavidS
10 Aug 2025, 21:37
Cosworth 2.9litre in my Crewwy

Last post by dickspanner « 07 Aug 2025, 19:53
Replies: 302
by dickspanner » 04 Jul 2006, 15:56
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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
07 Aug 2025, 19:53
1.6d to 1y the definitive guide

Last post by JonathanUSSF « 30 Jul 2025, 10:50
Replies: 103
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 JonathanUSSF
30 Jul 2025, 10:50
Power steering pump

Last post by Aidan « 27 Jul 2025, 09:14
Replies: 2
by paradox » 26 Jul 2025, 16:09

I’ve a 1.9 TDi Passat engine in my van
Despite fitting a new belt and making sure it’s tensioned correctly
It slips the belt and squeals at full...

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Last post by Aidan
27 Jul 2025, 09:14
1.9d 1Y exhaust.

Last post by BarnyE « 26 Jul 2025, 18:37

by BarnyE » 26 Jul 2025, 18:37

Hey all, been reading up on this and I’ve got myself more confused than ever.

So long story short inherited someone else’s bodge of a conversion....

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Last post by BarnyE
26 Jul 2025, 18:37
AAZ VS Air cooled

Last post by dcworm57 « 16 Jul 2025, 05:12
Replies: 6
by davegeezzer008 » 27 Jun 2025, 19:58

Im having problems getting my AAZ pump rebuilt as bosch don't make many parts for the VE pump any more, so I'm just thinking ahead about my options...

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Last post by dcworm57
16 Jul 2025, 05:12
Engine swop question

Last post by colinthefox « 11 Jul 2025, 21:08
Replies: 1
by aimlessrock » 11 Jul 2025, 19:43

Hi,

I was looking at the engine in my t25 and noticed that someone has tipped the letters AEF on it.

It looks different to the pictures of the...

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Last post by colinthefox
11 Jul 2025, 21:08
AAZ upgrade turbo and realistic power

Last post by syncroandy « 08 Jul 2025, 14:55
Replies: 1
by TommyJenko » 21 Jun 2025, 16:40

Hi guys I have a AAZ in bits that came with my van, I was going to rebuild it but looking at the turbo it’s a kkk-k03 which seems a bit small for the...

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Last post by syncroandy
08 Jul 2025, 14:55
1.8T Sump Bolt Access

Last post by Vaughanylive « 06 Jul 2025, 07:43

by Vaughanylive » 06 Jul 2025, 07:43

I’ve got a 1.8T converted Syncro (AUM stamped block, but cable throttle) with a custom mild-steel sump made by whoever did the conversion. The paint...

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Last post by Vaughanylive
06 Jul 2025, 07:43
AHU TDI Vibration Damper Pulley testing

Last post by hotpod « 28 Jun 2025, 08:52
Replies: 8
by hotpod » 31 Mar 2025, 15:29

Does anyone know how to test if the vibration damper pulley ( harmonic balancer) on the crank shaft is in good shape?
Mine drives the ribbed...

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Last post by hotpod
28 Jun 2025, 08:52
AGG seized - Oil starvation on steep inclines?

Last post by silverbullet « 20 Jun 2025, 06:42
Replies: 15
by Hansa » 04 May 2025, 10:24
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Not quite the first post I planned to make, but 2k miles after buying an AGG engined '86 Syncro, it stalled as I pulled into my garage. 30 minutes of...
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Last post by silverbullet
20 Jun 2025, 06:42
TDI annoying pause when pulling away

Last post by syncroandy « 15 Jun 2025, 16:14
Replies: 9
by hotpod » 06 Jun 2025, 09:22

1997 AHU ETDI
The question is: When I first pull away in the van, it starts moving then has an annoying momentary drop in revs after which it is...

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Last post by syncroandy
15 Jun 2025, 16:14
Subaru ej20 engine swap education wiring

Last post by R0B « 15 Jun 2025, 09:39
Replies: 3
by Mansfldfox » 12 Jun 2025, 16:09

Hi I have a 1984 t25 campervan which I have fitted a Subaru ej20 non turbo engine I need help with the wiring of the Ecu i have both the Subaru and...

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Last post by R0B
15 Jun 2025, 09:39
Alternator/water pump drive belt - adjustment

Last post by Lio « 12 Jun 2025, 17:21
Replies: 8
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 Lio
12 Jun 2025, 17:21
Oil Capacity (Diesel 1Y Engine)

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 10 Jun 2025, 15:54
Replies: 2
by The Hairy Camper » 10 Jun 2025, 15:40

Just replaced a leaky sump gasket/baffle plate. Drained all the oil, replaced oil filter, and refilled with 4.5L of 15W40 oil. However, the dipstick...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
10 Jun 2025, 15:54

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