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aaz pulley bolt socket
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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?
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Last post by morganite
13 Feb 2024, 20:56
oil pressure and oil temp gauges
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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...
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Last post by ZsZ
13 Feb 2024, 16:34
Whitestar 1.9TDi 1z won’t start.
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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...
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Last post by randolph57
09 Feb 2024, 20:49
AAZ turbo questions
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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...
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Last post by ZsZ
25 Jan 2024, 21:44
Gti conversion
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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...
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Last post by Dueller
19 Jan 2024, 21:02
Antifreeze, which one?
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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...
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Last post by rollercoaster
15 Jan 2024, 18:53
Glow plug rail
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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...
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Last post by stephen t25
08 Jan 2024, 21:59
Heavy Smoking after seal change
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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...
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Last post by davidoft1
08 Jan 2024, 15:07
alternator clutch
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...
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Last post by davidoft1
06 Jan 2024, 12:19
1700 A/C engine
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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
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Last post by callyspoy
02 Jan 2024, 17:51
Subaru Fuel Pump Recommendations
Replies: 22
by
Nelpy »
27 Dec 2023, 15:10
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
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Last post by Nelpy
01 Jan 2024, 15:06
Ford Mondeo st220 into '88 Caravelle
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by
Dueller »
04 Jul 2023, 20:40
Starting this thread to document my thoughts and journey here, hope it helps someone else who's having some ideas but not jumping in for whatever...
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Last post by R0B
15 Dec 2023, 09:36
Heater hose size
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
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Last post by Simon Baxter
12 Dec 2023, 10:23
Return fuel pipe
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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...
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Last post by Paigesouthern
04 Dec 2023, 16:37
Bosch Pump leaking
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...
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Last post by T25boy71
04 Dec 2023, 10:09
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Last post by Philwilgil
28 Nov 2023, 17:55
Engine swap choice - future proofing.
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...
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Last post by mike.g
23 Nov 2023, 21:44
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Last post by Middle29
22 Nov 2023, 09:06
engine upgrade to AFN 1.9TDI
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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...
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Last post by colinthefox
21 Nov 2023, 20:40
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Last post by charlie_chalky
11 Nov 2023, 10:46
1.9 TDI engine identification
Replies: 9
by
Nistorph »
07 Oct 2023, 18:26
Hi all,
I’m looking to change the cambelt on my 1.9tdi T25 Syncro and am struggling to identify the engine type and engine number which potentially...
9 Replies
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Last post by Nistorph
05 Nov 2023, 12:21
Subaru conversion
Replies: 10
by
Jilldub »
01 Oct 2023, 19:32
Sorry to bore you more experienced guys with what’s probably a common question .
I have looked for hours at several posts on here but still don’t...
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Last post by J P
07 Oct 2023, 12:33
vw golf engine in to t25 wbx
Replies: 13
by
pete77 »
05 Mar 2016, 14:11
Hi has any body fitted a golf engine into a t25 high top? please recommend the one to go for.not after setting speed records just a reliable...
13 Replies
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Last post by Raynsford5
22 Sep 2023, 21:11
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Last post by silverbullet
12 Sep 2023, 18:24
1.8 t at 50 degrees
Replies: 19
by
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...
19 Replies
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Last post by Dueller
11 Sep 2023, 14:26
1.8T
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by
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...
10 Replies
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Last post by tolismisis
05 Sep 2023, 12:27
One for the Diesel gurus
Replies: 3
by
Stesaw »
02 Sep 2023, 20:58
So, I am very green with Diesels...
Got a chap who wants an AAZ building up, I've told him that i've no real experience with them but he's OK with...
3 Replies
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Last post by Cecil
03 Sep 2023, 20:55
Plastic impeller broke
Replies: 5
by
glennada »
25 Aug 2023, 15:31
Hello all,
My water pump disintegrated the other day, and the impeller broke apart while it was being driven.
Luckily it had just got home and while...
5 Replies
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Last post by glennada
29 Aug 2023, 16:51
OBD Comms not working
Replies: 4
by
MidLifeCrisis »
13 Aug 2023, 16:59
Trying to connect obd reader to an AGG installation; The OBD connector is stashed under the dash (so I assume that this means it is probably...
4 Replies
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Last post by Club Joker
21 Aug 2023, 22:48
MTdi 120A alternator?
by
ZsZ »
18 Aug 2023, 09:09
After my recent alternator problems I am considering to change my alternator system to a serpantine belt 120A setup. (I have Mtdi 1Z with the JX two...
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Last post by ZsZ
18 Aug 2023, 09:09
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Last post by slowcoach
10 Aug 2023, 12:34
45 Replies
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Last post by ManicGTI
04 Aug 2023, 21:36
Porsche 986 2.7l in a VW T3/T25
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by
bungleburch »
10 Jul 2023, 14:39
Okay so hear me out,
I've been gifted a 2001 986 complete car with all manor of body issues, so I thought why not?! So I'm taking it apart for parts...
9 Replies
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Last post by Dueller
04 Aug 2023, 09:15
AAZ engine
by
Boerboel »
02 Jul 2023, 16:57
Guys-looking for some advice,had a lot of work done to my 25,it cut out due to fuel starvation twice and I don’t have the knowledge to get it...
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Last post by Boerboel
02 Jul 2023, 16:57
Coolant leak issues
Replies: 23
by
pleasestartnow »
19 Jun 2023, 14:45
Another day another question.
I have had a leaky oil sump for years now, possibly even since I first got it 10 years ago. It only leaks after the...
23 Replies
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Last post by SurfT25
30 Jun 2023, 15:56
0 Replies
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Last post by Negativegravity
25 Jun 2023, 17:45
6 Replies
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Last post by pleasestartnow
14 Jun 2023, 21:00
Rebuild Vs Engine Swap ?
Replies: 3
by
herman_t25 »
12 Jun 2023, 18:07
Hi all,
so wanted so advise or opinions on what I should do with my engine. I currently have the 1.9L WBX in my van but as its coming up to its 39th...
3 Replies
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Last post by herman_t25
13 Jun 2023, 09:36
Engine upgrade by busmiester
Replies: 11
by
Marktwain »
28 May 2023, 22:22
1.6 TD in van is pushing 190k miles, still runs but starting becoming a bit precarious. So booked in for vw 1.9 tdi variable vane turbo to be fitted...
11 Replies
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Last post by clift_d
12 Jun 2023, 13:43
JX to AGG Conversion
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by
Spailpin Fanach »
04 Jun 2023, 09:23
Hi all
I'm having a lot of hassle with my insurance company who refused to countenance any upgrade or conversion to my 1989 1.6TD JX T25 Westy. They...
2 Replies
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Last post by Spailpin Fanach
04 Jun 2023, 17:46
Syncro AAZ turbo leaking oil
by
fh9977 »
09 May 2023, 11:40
Hi folks,
Just had the van inspected for an oil leak on coming out of the turbo. Garage said that turbo is fine but it will leak because of the way...
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Last post by fh9977
09 May 2023, 11:40
Passat 1.9tdi conversion
Replies: 6
by
Smudgersmith »
05 May 2023, 07:54
Hi all i currently get 20 mpg from my 2.0 cu Aircooled engine.Wich is normal as far as i know.
But realy want to do some longer trips so with fuel...
6 Replies
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Last post by Smudgersmith
05 May 2023, 16:27
2 Replies
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Last post by Gavrilo
05 May 2023, 13:35
Fitting Wolfy Exhaust
Replies: 7
by
MidLifeCrisis »
16 Apr 2023, 21:37
Hoping for a little sanity check before I decide to just add spacers;
I am fitting a wolfy exhaust to an AGG engine;
The left and right exhaust...
7 Replies
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Last post by ELVIS
22 Apr 2023, 12:04
1Z timing belt change interval
Replies: 4
by
ZsZ »
03 Apr 2023, 09:25
I am in a dilemma. As per title. To change or not to change? Last change was done 5 yrs and ~40k kms ago. Before I read a 5yr 60k kms interval...
4 Replies
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Last post by davidoft1
08 Apr 2023, 17:08
New engine needed
Replies: 5
by
Spailpin Fanach »
02 Apr 2023, 12:53
I haven't been on here for several months since my beloved 1989 VW 1.6TD JX T25 Westfalia mistook in T in T25 for Tea, boiled and cracked the...
5 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
04 Apr 2023, 07:10
Fuel leak diesel
Replies: 14
by
T25boy71 »
07 Mar 2023, 15:20
Engine is 1Z fuel pump mechanical of what I have no idea
Any advice very welcome
14 Replies
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Last post by ELVIS
31 Mar 2023, 22:54
Engine hatch cutting
Replies: 9
by
glennada »
17 Mar 2023, 18:25
Hello all,
Stupid questions follow...
I hear that if you install an AAZ into t25 the you have to cut the engine hatch.
Can the engine mounts not...
9 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
28 Mar 2023, 07:19
1.9 Diesel 1Y exhaust
Replies: 4
by
Sammyd »
11 Mar 2023, 13:06
Any advice on what exhaust to use on a 1Y engine conversion?
The exhaust fitted by previous owner is incredibly loud!!
I’m not expecting quiet out...
4 Replies
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Last post by ajsimmo
12 Mar 2023, 11:04
engine
Replies: 4
by
blackhawk »
07 Mar 2023, 21:01
Hi all need your help, have a 1.9 diesel engine fitted to my camper, but not sure which engine it is & cannot find an engine number anywhere on it,...
4 Replies
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Last post by mrhutch
07 Mar 2023, 21:31
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