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rev counter on new engine install not working

Last post by Aidan « 27 Nov 2019, 18:35
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by tdm2 » 26 Nov 2019, 15:59

I have a 1987 T25 1.6 TD I have now replaced the engine with a AFN engine from a Audi 4 1.9 TD , but the rev counter is not working. its some think...

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27 Nov 2019, 18:35
Subaru flood water

Last post by slowcoach « 25 Nov 2019, 19:43
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by jaber » 17 Nov 2019, 17:00

Oh dear, my lovely Subaru gl caravelle got flooded last weekend, water was about 9 inch inside submerging transponder, immobiliser and 2/3rds up the...

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Last post by slowcoach
25 Nov 2019, 19:43
In line fuel injection pump

Last post by Aidan « 17 Nov 2019, 13:31
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by mshaw1980 » 26 Oct 2019, 15:25
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Wondering if someone can help, well begging on my subaru ej20 n/a converted van:-(

In the time my van has been on the road, approx 2000 miles I am...
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Last post by Aidan
17 Nov 2019, 13:31
AGG engine number

Last post by rollercoaster « 04 Nov 2019, 18:05
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by rollercoaster » 04 Nov 2019, 15:10

Hoping I might get some help, I have to change my V5.
Best I can see the engine number on my AGG is 02G98 or 02698
does this make sense? which is the...

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Last post by rollercoaster
04 Nov 2019, 18:05
Glow Plug Light....

Last post by steveo9007 « 19 Oct 2019, 17:33
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by sundial » 18 Jan 2012, 20:48

hi

I guess its simple but..

I have just replaced all my water pipes etc on my AAZ diesel...

Why...does my 'glow plug light' know take ages to go...

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Last post by steveo9007
19 Oct 2019, 17:33
The SA 2.6i Microbus thread

Last post by silverbullet « 18 Oct 2019, 12:08
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by silverbullet » 23 Mar 2011, 12:07
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I appreciate that this is pretty obscure but here goes...broke down in the 2.6 SA on Friday, had to be recovered :oops: thought I had fixed it with a...
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Last post by silverbullet
18 Oct 2019, 12:08
agg flywheel and clutch question

Last post by Simon Baxter « 13 Oct 2019, 21:23
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by axeman » 29 Sep 2019, 18:01

hi all
so i am not trying to re envent the wheel but i have a question to but out there, having completed a agg conversion on a 2wd westy and used...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
13 Oct 2019, 21:23
Engine bracket

Last post by JimmysBob « 07 Oct 2019, 06:56
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by mcstockerg » 06 Oct 2019, 08:27

Hello everyone! I’d be very grateful if anyone could advise me at to where I could find the rectangular shaped bracket that sits below the engine on...

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Last post by JimmysBob
07 Oct 2019, 06:56
Quick starter motor removal question

Last post by damongrounsell « 04 Oct 2019, 10:05
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by damongrounsell » 03 Oct 2019, 18:37

Hi all
I'm removing my starter motor to get the gear box changed, its a 1.9 diesel AAZ and a 5 speed 3h box,
I've undone the two bolts holding on the...

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Last post by damongrounsell
04 Oct 2019, 10:05
1.9 AFN TDI silly question

Last post by JimmysBob « 02 Oct 2019, 19:34
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by JimmysBob » 10 Sep 2019, 14:49

Hello sorry if this has been covered before but i want to ask the groups collective knowledge

so the plan is to spend the next 12 months collecting...

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Last post by JimmysBob
02 Oct 2019, 19:34
Conversion questions

Last post by ajsimmo « 27 Sep 2019, 21:29
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by Davegrohl99 » 26 Sep 2019, 10:07

Hi,

I have a 1981 Westy 2.0 CU engine (Aircooled).
I have been toying with the idea of converting my original engine to LPG. But in the back if my...

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Last post by ajsimmo
27 Sep 2019, 21:29
CAN bus Subaru Conversion video diary

Last post by eddbmxdude « 27 Sep 2019, 21:24
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by eddbmxdude » 26 Oct 2018, 08:45
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My brother and I are converting our van to Subaru power using a CAN bus EJ25 from a 2004 Legacy. We thought we'd make a video diary...
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Last post by eddbmxdude
27 Sep 2019, 21:24
Mixing anti freeze moment of madness

Last post by bigherb « 26 Sep 2019, 12:52
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by Michael4 » 25 Sep 2019, 09:23

Our son has poured the remains of a bottle (poss 2 pints?) of blue anti freeze into his Subaru Legacy which had pink stuff in it. The blue stuff was...

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Last post by bigherb
26 Sep 2019, 12:52
engine revs up and down on idle...

Last post by maxstu « 17 Sep 2019, 21:02
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by vwrickshaw » 08 Sep 2019, 10:25

Hi, when i start my t25 in the morning the engine revs up and down...it does not settle even when warm..i ahve a 2.1 w/c engine...has anyone got any...

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Last post by maxstu
17 Sep 2019, 21:02
Where to get EJ25

Last post by ViktorK « 14 Sep 2019, 15:37
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by ViktorK » 10 Sep 2019, 21:18

Hi,

Can you recommend me where to get an EJ25?

I almost finished a conversion from WBX to EJ25 on my Syncro. Unfortunately it was not in tip top...

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Last post by ViktorK
14 Sep 2019, 15:37
wbx subaru conversion

Last post by ViktorK « 14 Sep 2019, 15:35
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by jan » 13 Jun 2019, 19:40

Hi all, I,m looking for advise on getting my van converted to Subaru. Your thoughts on up to date garages/mechanics that are known for quality...

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Last post by ViktorK
14 Sep 2019, 15:35
AAZ oil cooler pipe size.

Last post by davegeezzer008 « 18 Aug 2019, 00:25
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by davegeezzer008 » 30 Jul 2019, 21:32

Hi guys I’m in the process of ordering a oil cooler and sandwich plate for my AAZ what size pipe is everyone using ?
Brickwerks say there kit comes...

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Last post by davegeezzer008
18 Aug 2019, 00:25
Heater matrix clean through

Last post by sooper8 « 17 Aug 2019, 20:47
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by sooper8 » 16 Aug 2019, 08:35

Hi,
Got an '86 T25 AAZ diesel home-brew Transporter.
Had on-going issues with coolant system since a hose burst a few months back, and a pretty big...

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Last post by sooper8
17 Aug 2019, 20:47
urgent help needed 1.9 AFN engine (similar to 1Z, AHU, 1Y)

Last post by lloydy « 14 Aug 2019, 14:08
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by 937carrera » 13 Aug 2019, 17:55

Stopped for a poorly T25 near Helmsley

Looks like it has skipped on the cambelt

Can anyone direct to instructions to set the timing

Assume...

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Last post by lloydy
14 Aug 2019, 14:08
1Y exhaust manifold

Last post by ap1930 « 13 Aug 2019, 18:51

by ap1930 » 13 Aug 2019, 18:51

Hi.
I'm new to this forum.
I have a 1988 1.6TD T25 campervan which has been fitted with a 1.9 1Y diesel engine from a golf. Whoever did the...

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Last post by ap1930
13 Aug 2019, 18:51
TDi AFN w flipped Passat box; CV issues

Last post by toomanytoys « 09 Aug 2019, 18:58
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by Palscan » 20 Jul 2019, 13:45

Hi all,
Had a TDi AFN installed with Tim Shettle’s flipped Passat box adapter plate some time last year. I was told at the time that due to the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
09 Aug 2019, 18:58
Coolant issue

Last post by Mocki « 09 Aug 2019, 15:35
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by lkjamieson » 08 Aug 2019, 19:55

Hi all,

I wonder if you could help shed some light on a problem I'm having with my 1.9 TD. On its first journey it overheated and blew the coolant...

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Last post by Mocki
09 Aug 2019, 15:35
Subaru ej20 fuel pump relay

Last post by Dazco « 02 Aug 2019, 20:32
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by Dazco » 21 Jul 2019, 14:45

First off , apologies for not being on for a long time, not been using the van much this year at all.
Van has been laid up for a while following my...

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Last post by Dazco
02 Aug 2019, 20:32
intrusive fuel pump noise

Last post by Aidan « 28 Jul 2019, 17:53
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by matt brighton » 26 Jul 2019, 05:25

Hi

Depending on your preference for modded car sounds you may like me find the fuel pump noise on the external pump used in subaru conversions...

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Last post by Aidan
28 Jul 2019, 17:53
Can't get my Subaru swap to fire up! Help please

Last post by Dazco « 22 Jul 2019, 06:15
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by TeflonTim » 29 May 2019, 12:29

Hello

I have fitted a EJ20 from 1997 Impreza 2.0 non turbo into my 1988 T3 Panel (Originally fitted with 2.1DJ)
The Loom was converted by RJES as...

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Last post by Dazco
22 Jul 2019, 06:15
subaru engine for t25

Last post by slowcoach « 21 Jul 2019, 11:24
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by Jeff J » 21 Jul 2019, 09:58

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; Think this would be ok for a camper? :)

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Last post by slowcoach
21 Jul 2019, 11:24
Mechanic/garage to give some love to a T3 in Burton/Derby?

Last post by sooper8 « 29 Jun 2019, 15:48

by sooper8 » 29 Jun 2019, 15:48

Hi all - does anyone know, and could recommenced, a good mechanic in Burton on Trent or Derby area to work on a T3 Transporter with a 1.9 TD diesel...

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Last post by sooper8
29 Jun 2019, 15:48
Big Bang Theory: Oettinger 2500E rebuild

Last post by silverbullet « 26 Jun 2019, 12:39
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by silverbullet » 31 Oct 2014, 21:09
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A while back, my search for an 82mm crank to go with some 98mm pistons and barrels resulted in the unearthing of a genuine Oetti 2500 wbx sat in a...
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Last post by silverbullet
26 Jun 2019, 12:39
AFN Tdi DMF starter adapter.... horrible noise from starter?

Last post by spanishfly « 24 Jun 2019, 20:36
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by spanishfly » 20 Jun 2019, 20:42

Another day another head scratcher...
DMF fitted
Rebuilt gearbox in..
starter adapter in checked both ways up only fits one of them.
starter VW...

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Last post by spanishfly
24 Jun 2019, 20:36
Hydraulic engine mounts ?

Last post by Mr Bean « 21 Jun 2019, 17:20
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by glennada » 16 Feb 2019, 13:04

Hello everyone,
I've just replaced my engine mounts and the vibration is now reminding me of bus journeys in the 70s, you know when stopped the...

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Last post by Mr Bean
21 Jun 2019, 17:20
Which way round do the coolant hoses go ??

Last post by davegeezzer008 « 04 Jun 2019, 08:44
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by davegeezzer008 » 02 Jun 2019, 20:30

Hi can anyone please tell me which way round the coolant hoses go on a aaz , does the water pump go to the bottom hose or top hose ?? Many thanks Dave

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Last post by davegeezzer008
04 Jun 2019, 08:44
vw lupo diagnostic scanner

Last post by 937carrera « 25 May 2019, 09:15
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by dave lfc » 05 May 2019, 14:21
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hi everyone my son has a vw lupo 1.0l petrol 2000 model,anyway car would just start then cut out instantly.the epc dash light has come on so was...
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Last post by 937carrera
25 May 2019, 09:15
Hydro engine mounts are they worth the trouble

Last post by multisi « 24 May 2019, 14:14
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by pugvan » 26 Nov 2016, 21:15

Hello all What do folk recon to hydro mounts are they worth the trouble a few on the samba seem to claim there worth it but maybe their standard...

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Last post by multisi
24 May 2019, 14:14
1981 Aircooled Westy to Subaru EJ25 Conversion

Last post by Dollytony « 22 May 2019, 10:03
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by Dollytony » 07 Mar 2015, 17:46
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Here we go then.....

Hi All

I am new to the forum & new to classic VW's, back in November I bought a 1981 Westy poptop to convert to Subaru power &...
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Last post by Dollytony
22 May 2019, 10:03
AAZ conversion (what bits are required)

Last post by clone123 « 15 May 2019, 22:36
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by gollfy » 10 May 2019, 10:05

Hi All,
I have an aaz engine and box for my van.

What other bits and bobs am I going to need to complete the conversion? I have done some searching...

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Last post by clone123
15 May 2019, 22:36
Most economic engine?

Last post by silverbullet « 14 May 2019, 06:17
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by GreenBlood » 10 May 2019, 14:52

Hi, I’m new!

There seems to be plenty of options for replacing the engine in a t25 (1985 mine is) but what is the best for economy and how does...

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Last post by silverbullet
14 May 2019, 06:17
MK1 Audi A3 1.9 TDi not starting (AHU 39****)

Last post by Timburrows « 09 May 2019, 22:09
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by Burtybassett » 26 Apr 2019, 20:24
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Got myself a little problem with engine not starting.

I have a 1983 VW T25 Westfalia Campervan with a Mk1 Audi A3 1.9 TDi (AHU 39****) in her....
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Last post by Timburrows
09 May 2019, 22:09
Air filter options for Subaru?

Last post by mariner « 07 May 2019, 16:05
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by mariner » 14 Apr 2019, 16:48

Hi all. Had my van for 3 years now and haven’t changed the air filter in that time (probably done 10-15k) in that time and don’t know how long it was...

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Last post by mariner
07 May 2019, 16:05
EJ Exhaust / Focus ST

Last post by 300CE « 02 May 2019, 11:58
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by matt brighton » 01 May 2019, 06:15

Having been happy with a GSXR1100 motorbike silencer .... I spent yesterday curtting up and measuring for size my Focus ST exhaust for the camper...

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Last post by 300CE
02 May 2019, 11:58
gearbox removal with engine in situ ?

Last post by matt brighton « 02 May 2019, 05:01
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by matt brighton » 21 Feb 2019, 08:04

Hi

I have the Subaru engine installed with the RJES bell housing. Picked up my new DK box yesterday.

Is it possible to remove /replace the gearbox...

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Last post by matt brighton
02 May 2019, 05:01
Oil filter and oil change

Last post by mariner « 19 Apr 2019, 11:53
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by mariner » 18 Apr 2019, 18:18

Hi guys. Planning on dropping the oil and changing the filter this wkd. Appreciate it’s not a complex job but my first attempt and just wanted to...

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Last post by mariner
19 Apr 2019, 11:53
Warning regarding Subaru diesel replacement engines

Last post by silverbullet « 18 Apr 2019, 19:51
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by Troopy » 17 Apr 2019, 09:02

Did a search for this and couldn't find anything so not sure if it is general knowledge, but the Legacy diesel boxer engines (EE20 I think) from...

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Last post by silverbullet
18 Apr 2019, 19:51
AFN quirk , no power until reved , ECU / cruise control ?

Last post by 16vmini « 18 Apr 2019, 14:18
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by 16vmini » 23 Sep 2013, 14:39
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did my TDI / AFN conversion last year , and ever since i have done it i have always had this problem , basically i dont have any power after...
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Last post by 16vmini
18 Apr 2019, 14:18
Temperature in AAZ

Last post by hubcap61 « 18 Apr 2019, 11:42
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by nickelo » 06 Dec 2018, 13:33

Hello i recently mounted an AAZ in my T3. I renneved all coolant circuit, silicon hoses, inox tubes, african radiator, termostats and sensors. Temp...

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Last post by hubcap61
18 Apr 2019, 11:42
Coolant hose 1986 T25 converted engine

Last post by sooper8 « 15 Apr 2019, 16:49
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by sooper8 » 15 Apr 2019, 13:14

Hi - struggling a bit and wondered if I could get a few opinions on this please?

Coolant hose split the other week. It's shot to pieces generally...

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Last post by sooper8
15 Apr 2019, 16:49
RJES Subaru Turbo Clutch Not Disengaging

Last post by J P « 07 Apr 2019, 22:13
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by J P » 05 Apr 2019, 09:50

I have an issue with my conversion whereby I drove for approximately 80 miles to an event, and after an hour or so of playing in the mud I found it...

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Last post by J P
07 Apr 2019, 22:13
Heater doesn't go fully cold after Subaru transplant

Last post by matt brighton « 01 Apr 2019, 19:10
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by Tinium » 18 Mar 2019, 13:27

I've noticed since swapping the WBX for Subaru, once the engine's up to temp that the cab heater never goes fully cold, even with the lever fully...

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Last post by matt brighton
01 Apr 2019, 19:10
1Y dip stick mod

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 30 Mar 2019, 15:58
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by Rogue Trooper » 02 May 2017, 20:15

Modified mine at the weekend....
Knocked the old 1Y dip stick out and then drilled/remed it out with a 8mm drill t make a sleeve...nice fit over the...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
30 Mar 2019, 15:58
1.9 tdi golf engine

Last post by Stokie1403 « 30 Mar 2019, 09:42
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by Stokie1403 » 27 Sep 2018, 17:18
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Abit of advice needed please!

Recently bought a T25 with a 1.9 TDI engine - all seemed well...

After what appeared to be a minor oil leak...
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Last post by Stokie1403
30 Mar 2019, 09:42
PD130 Swap????

Last post by silverbullet « 22 Mar 2019, 08:25
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by naff_monk » 19 Mar 2019, 10:44

How do

TDI questions this time. I’ve done a bit of trawling so I'm starting to build a picture but hoping someone can provide some guidance.

Our...

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22 Mar 2019, 08:25

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