T25 Alternative Engine Forum

Moderators: User administrators, Moderators

2216 topics

Page 3 of 45
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
2
3
4
5
…
45
Next

Most liked posts	Author	Posted	Liked	Forum
EJ20 Engine Overheating - Solutions?	Basilakios	Yesterday, 11:54	2 times this week	T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Coolant issues	silverbullet	05 May 2026, 17:27	Once this week	T25 Alternative Engine Forum

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

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...

8 Replies

38797 Views

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...

2 Replies

32197 Views

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...

4 Replies

32942 Views

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...

2 Replies

31195 Views

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...

0 Replies

33761 Views

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

Last post by silverbullet « 09 Jul 2024, 21:32
Replies: 2
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...

2 Replies

30425 Views

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...

8 Replies

36928 Views

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...

10 Replies

37512 Views

Last post by Dueller
24 Jun 2024, 20:08
Engine swap 1.9 polo Tdi

Last post by Robsey « 16 Jun 2024, 10:33
Replies: 2
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...

2 Replies

29978 Views

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

Last post by silverbullet « 31 May 2024, 18:26
Replies: 1
by Cecil » 31 May 2024, 14:16

1 Replies

28285 Views

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

Last post by Oren Kipnis « 29 May 2024, 21:47
Replies: 2
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...

2 Replies

29528 Views

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
Replies: 9
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?

9 Replies

36922 Views

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

Last post by davidoft1 « 24 May 2024, 09:28
Replies: 1
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...

1 Replies

28554 Views

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...

4 Replies

31888 Views

Last post by ZsZ
11 May 2024, 20:10
AAZ injector refresh

Last post by chalkywoods « 02 May 2024, 11:41
Replies: 2
by chalkywoods » 29 Jan 2024, 18:03

I've been trying to get my AAZ running and starting a bit smoother and since 3/4 of my injectors had green waxy gunk seeping out I thought I'd pop...

2 Replies

4264 Views

Last post by chalkywoods
02 May 2024, 11:41
New overheating problem (diesel) on road trip

Last post by therealchrisgray « 18 Apr 2024, 09:53
Replies: 11
by therealchrisgray » 16 Apr 2024, 12:22

I hope someone can help, I'm on a long journey and have hit a snag.

I just packed up and hit the road out of the town where I spent the night, and...

11 Replies

10470 Views

Last post by therealchrisgray
18 Apr 2024, 09:53
AFN Dual mass flywheel ? can i use it ?

Last post by 16vmini « 15 Apr 2024, 09:44
Replies: 38
by 16vmini » 23 Jul 2012, 12:26
1

2

3
ok .. planning on fitting my AFN sharan motor this weekend .. but just found out i have a dual mass flywheel ...

can i carry on and use that for now...
38 Replies

29181 Views

Last post by 16vmini
15 Apr 2024, 09:44
Diesel leak under pressure

Last post by clift_d « 09 Apr 2024, 11:23
Replies: 15
by therealchrisgray » 07 Apr 2024, 19:16
1

2
1.9 diesel, non-turbo, of unknown origin, fitted decades ago, van was originally petrol.

No pool of liquid under the van when I got in it, but I...
15 Replies

8556 Views

Last post by clift_d
09 Apr 2024, 11:23
Golf Mk4 "APK" engine conversion

Last post by silverbullet « 25 Mar 2024, 19:33
Replies: 39
by silverbullet » 19 Jan 2020, 19:14
1

2

3
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....
39 Replies

31724 Views

Last post by silverbullet
25 Mar 2024, 19:33
aaz front pulley problems

Last post by ajsimmo « 23 Mar 2024, 22:51
Replies: 7
by morganite » 04 Jan 2024, 16:03

Hi all you knowledgable people my name is Pete and this is my first post. Doing a JX to AAZ conversion and i’m worried about the front pulley coming...

7 Replies

33727 Views

Last post by ajsimmo
23 Mar 2024, 22:51
petrol to diesel engine swop

Last post by Dueller « 23 Mar 2024, 08:16
Replies: 2
by morganite » 20 Mar 2024, 14:15

Thinking about swopping the cream- crackered 1.9 wbx petrol engine for a diesel aaz engine, what is involved exactly ? is it just fit diesel...

2 Replies

2631 Views

Last post by Dueller
23 Mar 2024, 08:16
Porsche Automatic Gearbox Conversion into my Caravelle

Last post by bat « 19 Mar 2024, 22:24
Replies: 44
by Dueller » 24 Oct 2023, 19:23
1

2

3
Hi again everyone

My last project of fitting the Ford Mondeo st220 into my Caravelle thread was a real good story board so thought id start another...
44 Replies

25091 Views

Last post by bat
19 Mar 2024, 22:24
Newly purchase T25 - Subaru 2.5 in it - Engine Temp question

Last post by slowcoach « 19 Mar 2024, 08:47
Replies: 9
by symbol_soup » 16 Mar 2024, 23:20

Hi all,

I recently bought a well looked after1986 Reg T25 that had a Subaru conversion done in 2014 with a pre 2003 Legacy engine. It's done 5k...

9 Replies

3717 Views

Last post by slowcoach
19 Mar 2024, 08:47
1.9tdi AHU not starting unless boost control valve unplugged

Last post by Iwallace « 14 Mar 2024, 20:51
Replies: 5
by Iwallace » 07 Feb 2024, 19:40

Howdy,

At a bit of a loss so thought I’d come to the well of knowledge.
Tried starting up ready to drive to my MOT and no joy.
Well, it cranks and...

5 Replies

2986 Views

Last post by Iwallace
14 Mar 2024, 20:51
EJ25 Speed Sensor

Last post by totorro « 09 Mar 2024, 17:46
Replies: 3
by totorro » 01 Mar 2024, 19:36

Hello, I have questions around speed sensors and EJ25 ECUs, does anyone have any experience?

A bit of background - my van has a EJ25 conversion...

3 Replies

2599 Views

Last post by totorro
09 Mar 2024, 17:46
1.6D Exhaust System

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 07 Mar 2024, 16:57
Replies: 3
by The Hairy Camper » 05 Mar 2024, 20:53

So I have a 1.9D engine running with a 1.6D exhaust system. I've been running my exhaust without all the mounts attached as I couldn't get everything...

3 Replies

2144 Views

Last post by The Hairy Camper
07 Mar 2024, 16:57
Running rough after sitting for 3 months

Last post by ELVIS « 28 Feb 2024, 18:54
Replies: 15
by uniqueinteriors » 02 Feb 2024, 18:12
1

2
I have a 72 bay window with a 1600 twin port engine with twin 40 dellorto carbs. I did an engine rebuild last year and cover 400 miles last summer so...
15 Replies

5267 Views

Last post by ELVIS
28 Feb 2024, 18:54
The old which oil is best

Last post by mariner « 23 Feb 2024, 10:39
Replies: 2
by mariner » 22 Feb 2024, 18:51

Have read conflicting views on Scooby forums so thought I'd ask here as value your opinions. Which oil is best for a '96 EJ22. Have some 15-40 and...

2 Replies

1964 Views

Last post by mariner
23 Feb 2024, 10:39
Loss of power and garage stumped by wiring

Last post by mariner « 22 Feb 2024, 18:47
Replies: 15
by mariner » 09 Jan 2024, 16:14
1

2
Happy new year all! Hoping someone might have a little nugget of wisdom they can throw my way!

Before Christmas the slave cylinder on my van leaked...
15 Replies

38640 Views

Last post by mariner
22 Feb 2024, 18:47
AAZ diesel pump

Last post by T25boy71 « 21 Feb 2024, 09:17
Replies: 8
by morganite » 19 Feb 2024, 22:42

Hi, the AAZ diesel pump i’m using on my engine conversion has been on the donor engine, standing for about a year, it turns ok but i,m a bit worried...

8 Replies

3961 Views

Last post by T25boy71
21 Feb 2024, 09:17
Subaru Throttle Position Sensor

Last post by Nelpy « 17 Feb 2024, 13:53
Replies: 2
by Nelpy » 17 Feb 2024, 09:57

Hi

I’m looking for some advice on a replacement throttle position sensor for a Subaru H6 3.0 engine (from a 2001 Legacy Outback).

So far I can’t...

2 Replies

2247 Views

Last post by Nelpy
17 Feb 2024, 13:53
aaz pulley bolt socket

Last post by morganite « 13 Feb 2024, 20:56
Replies: 3
by morganite » 13 Feb 2024, 15:50

Hi, does anyone know where i can buy a 1/2 drive torx female socket ( think it’s an E26) for the 1.9 AAZ front pulley bolt?

3 Replies

2037 Views

Last post by morganite
13 Feb 2024, 20:56
oil pressure and oil temp gauges

Last post by ZsZ « 13 Feb 2024, 16:34
Replies: 1
by morganite » 13 Feb 2024, 16:21

Thinking of fitting an oil pressure and oil temperature gauge to my Camper when the AAZ conversion is finished.Where would i tap into the engine for...

1 Replies

1847 Views

Last post by ZsZ
13 Feb 2024, 16:34
Whitestar 1.9TDi 1z won’t start.

Last post by randolph57 « 09 Feb 2024, 20:49
Replies: 3
by 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...

3 Replies

8237 Views

Last post by randolph57
09 Feb 2024, 20:49
AAZ turbo questions

Last post by ZsZ « 25 Jan 2024, 21:44
Replies: 1
by morganite » 25 Jan 2024, 19:52

Advice please, want to fit a jx exhaust manifold onto my aaz conversion engine, can i fit a aaz turbo onto the jx exhaust.manifold? because all the...

1 Replies

1945 Views

Last post by ZsZ
25 Jan 2024, 21:44
Gti conversion

Last post by Dueller « 19 Jan 2024, 21:02
Replies: 2
by 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...

2 Replies

45059 Views

Last post by Dueller
19 Jan 2024, 21:02
Antifreeze, which one?

Last post by rollercoaster « 15 Jan 2024, 18:53
Replies: 2
by rollercoaster » 15 Jan 2024, 16:24

Ok so I am laying up my Syncro,
its got an AGG, Mk3 Golf engine,
and I dont know what antifreeze to use,
guess I am a bit stupid for not remembering...

2 Replies

3512 Views

Last post by rollercoaster
15 Jan 2024, 18:53
Glow plug rail

Last post by stephen t25 « 08 Jan 2024, 21:59
Replies: 3
by stephen t25 » 08 Jan 2024, 21:36

Evening all, does anyone know what glow plug rail goes on a 1.9tdi 1Z mine has disintegrated so can’t see part no, seem the be a few different ones...

3 Replies

31095 Views

Last post by stephen t25
08 Jan 2024, 21:59
Heavy Smoking after seal change

Last post by davidoft1 « 08 Jan 2024, 15:07
Replies: 2
by glennyboy2 » 08 Jan 2024, 13:24

1986 T3 fitted with a 1Y VW 1.9 non turbo engine.
After developing a leak, I have fitted a new head seal and reassembled the Bosch injection pump.
I...

2 Replies

27567 Views

Last post by davidoft1
08 Jan 2024, 15:07
alternator clutch

Last post by davidoft1 « 06 Jan 2024, 12:19
Replies: 3
by morganite » 05 Jan 2024, 15:48

Hi could anyone recommend a vw alternator that has a built in clutch to fit on an AAZ engine to relieve the pressure on the serpentine belt? (do any...

3 Replies

17800 Views

Last post by davidoft1
06 Jan 2024, 12:19
1700 A/C engine

Last post by callyspoy « 02 Jan 2024, 17:51
Replies: 8
by callyspoy » 02 Jan 2024, 07:07

Hi folks,
Does anybody have experience of installing a 1700 type 4 engine to their T25?

I am due to remove my 2.0 CU due to a little oil leak. It...

8 Replies

5832 Views

Last post by callyspoy
02 Jan 2024, 17:51
Subaru Fuel Pump Recommendations

Last post by Nelpy « 01 Jan 2024, 15:06
Replies: 22
by Nelpy » 27 Dec 2023, 15:10
1

2
Hi all,

Can anyone recommend a suitable inline fuel pump for a Subaru 3.0 H6 engine conversion? The pump has packed up and I can't identify what is...
22 Replies

14809 Views

Last post by Nelpy
01 Jan 2024, 15:06
Heater hose size

Last post by Simon Baxter « 12 Dec 2023, 10:23
Replies: 6
by 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...

6 Replies

21305 Views

Last post by Simon Baxter
12 Dec 2023, 10:23
Return fuel pipe

Last post by Paigesouthern « 04 Dec 2023, 16:37

by Paigesouthern » 04 Dec 2023, 16:37

Please could someone help me, so a few week ago my car started to smoke (mk6 tdi 1.6 golf) one of the pipes keep coming off my injectors , I have...

0 Replies

46323 Views

Last post by Paigesouthern
04 Dec 2023, 16:37
Bosch Pump leaking

Last post by T25boy71 « 04 Dec 2023, 10:09
Replies: 4
by glennyboy2 » 03 Dec 2023, 09:28

1986 Leisuredrive fitted with a 1Y Diesel , year not known.
I noticed drips of diesel on the drive and traced it to the Bosch injector pump. I can’t...

4 Replies

12949 Views

Last post by T25boy71
04 Dec 2023, 10:09
Moving the slave cylinder mount aside?

Last post by Philwilgil « 28 Nov 2023, 17:55
Replies: 5
by 4gearwonder » 16 Aug 2022, 18:09

Hi all, Any help always appreciated - thanks - as we're booked to go away this Friday and suspected starter motor problem (no start or cranking -...

5 Replies

10652 Views

Last post by Philwilgil
28 Nov 2023, 17:55
Engine swap choice - future proofing.

Last post by mike.g « 23 Nov 2023, 21:44
Replies: 13
by 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...

13 Replies

18845 Views

Last post by mike.g
23 Nov 2023, 21:44
Are belts to water pump on AAZ fitted correctly?

Last post by Middle29 « 22 Nov 2023, 09:06
Replies: 2
by Middle29 » 18 Nov 2023, 12:50

I have a mechanic doing some work and has fit belts to my AAZ in my van. He checked with Brickwerks and did his own research and has fitted belts...

2 Replies

10391 Views

Last post by Middle29
22 Nov 2023, 09:06
engine upgrade to AFN 1.9TDI

Last post by colinthefox « 21 Nov 2023, 20:40
Replies: 1
by 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...

1 Replies

9962 Views

Last post by colinthefox
21 Nov 2023, 20:40
Is it possible to use a mk6 golf or similar age vw accelerator pedal

Last post by charlie_chalky « 11 Nov 2023, 10:46
Replies: 3
by charlie_chalky » 10 Nov 2023, 15:41

Ive currently got the mk3 golf style throttle position sensor in the engine bay pulled via the original cable and pedal. I know people have used mk4...

3 Replies

8558 Views

Last post by charlie_chalky
11 Nov 2023, 10:46

New Topic

2216 topics

Page 3 of 45
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
2
3
4
5
…
45
Next

Return to Board Index

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum