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Turbo- oil in exhaust
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PhilXXJ »
31 May 2015, 12:38
just fitted a newish turbo to my aaz ( looks low mileage anyway seller seemed pretty honest) however very smoky when revving every few secs and oil...
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Last post by PhilXXJ
31 May 2015, 20:02
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Last post by Jetfitzmaurice
31 May 2015, 16:30
Expansion tank bracket?
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ELVIS »
26 May 2015, 21:40
Any of you chaps that have done engine conversions, know of a company that makes a gucci aftermarket braket that holds the fish bowl type header...
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Last post by ELVIS
26 May 2015, 21:40
AAZ fitted
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Andyvandy »
26 May 2015, 12:46
My Westy had the AAZ conversion done by the previous owner and is fine.
Just wondered if it would benefit from an oil cooler -(probably not needed in...
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Last post by Andyvandy
26 May 2015, 17:04
AAZ turbo oil feed problem
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PhilXXJ »
24 May 2015, 11:06
I recently bought a new..ish turbo for my aaz , however noticed this morning the oil feed and drain part of the turbo ( sorry don't know technical...
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Last post by PhilXXJ
24 May 2015, 13:31
Subaru EJ25 Coolant & Oil
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Dollytony »
22 May 2015, 07:01
Getting close now to finishing my EJ25 SOHC conversion, been reading various bits on the web about what coolant to run in the Subaru engine, can...
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Last post by Dollytony
22 May 2015, 17:48
Tdi conversion. Any tips
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Al Housman »
21 May 2015, 14:12
My latest AAZ has lasted just 2 weeks before throwing a conrod so time to look at alternatives.
Having spoken to Aidan (that guru of all things...
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Last post by syncroandy
22 May 2015, 12:30
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Last post by silverbullet
22 May 2015, 06:58
Which Gearbox...
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Smosh »
18 May 2015, 17:48
I am looking to do a engine conversion in the near future. I havent decided between VAG, EJ20 NA, or sticking with WBX. But I potentially have the...
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Last post by Aidan
20 May 2015, 04:59
1Y head gone
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Drucifer »
16 May 2015, 18:14
Well the incident last week has wrecked the head on Busty so now have got to change it.
Luckily my eldest has a Seat Inca that he is putting a TDI in...
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Last post by Paul Weeding
18 May 2015, 05:49
SO'S alternator belt
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lefty67 »
17 May 2015, 13:08
On a campsite in Applecross waiting for an to sort leaky injector. Anyway noticed alternator belt frayed so just tried to change it but my spare is...
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Last post by lefty67
17 May 2015, 18:22
oil light going out to soon?
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Sagemagoo »
17 May 2015, 03:30
Thanks for looking.
Had an (AAZ) engine rebuild and now the oil light flickers on for an instant when you turn the ignition on but goes out straight...
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Last post by Sagemagoo
17 May 2015, 06:56
JX turbo bolts advice
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Sagemagoo »
10 May 2015, 20:51
JX turbo fitted onto an AAZ by 4 bolts, two different sizes. Anyone know what combination of sizes they are - I'm thinking 2 small and 2 large?...
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Last post by Sagemagoo
17 May 2015, 03:23
What oil for my 1Z engine conversion?
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NomadAd »
22 Apr 2015, 21:05
I have a 1z 1.9tdi engine in my syncro - servicing it this week - but I'm real confused on what oil to use and whether to use fully synthetic
Any...
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Last post by max and caddy
15 May 2015, 21:14
glow plug wiring and relay location
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Andyvandy »
25 Apr 2015, 09:44
Hi,
I have a 1990 1.9TD and the glow plugs don't appear to be operational - takes a very long time to start from cold.
The Haynes manual doesn't...
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Last post by clift_d
13 May 2015, 19:33
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Last post by badgerfax
12 May 2015, 20:59
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Last post by Jonnyb416
10 May 2015, 21:18
RJES front harness install query
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Big Bear »
09 May 2015, 15:09
Hi all,
I'm just putting the RJES front loom extension into my van as part of my Scooby converion.
Can anybody advise please if I have things...
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Last post by aruntaylor
10 May 2015, 08:42
Retrofit power steering options
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JimmyT25 »
07 May 2015, 20:42
Hi guys!
I've finally finished fitting my Subaru engine and have also fitted a smaller steering wheel!
Driving the van last weekend I've decided...
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Last post by nicq
07 May 2015, 22:27
trouble finding Gearbox code
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jonzy »
05 May 2015, 09:33
Hello guys.
Haven't been on here in a while. Myfanwy's been off the road for over a year. Got her MOT and I'm smiling again...except the 1st and 2nd...
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Last post by jonzy
06 May 2015, 22:48
Second Water Pump
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CaseyCamper »
25 Apr 2015, 22:00
Hey, I am new to the forum, but have found tons of very useful info to guide me on my first T25 journey. I've had T2's and T4's before and am very...
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Last post by dave friday
06 May 2015, 05:58
Building a hybrid turbo
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Oliver80 »
01 May 2015, 20:23
Hi there I'm thinking about modifying my triple K k03 turbo, I'm proposing changing the impeller from a standard k03-03 to a k03-052 from a later...
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Last post by Oliver80
04 May 2015, 09:16
diesel gearbox mount?
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martin83 »
03 May 2015, 11:42
I now have what I believe to be a petrol and a diesel gearbox mount.
Does anyone know why the diesel gearbox mount is different. As far as I can tell...
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Last post by Aidan
03 May 2015, 20:03
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Last post by MGP
30 Apr 2015, 04:55
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Last post by silverbullet
26 Apr 2015, 09:06
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Last post by silverbullet
23 Apr 2015, 16:21
Can you?
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jonnyoffcas79 »
20 Apr 2015, 23:07
Before you take the pizz, please know I'm no mechanic. I see guys doing all manners of wonderfull things to their VW engines with replacement this...
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Last post by davegsm82
23 Apr 2015, 11:15
Finally the aaz is going in
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MattBW »
03 Mar 2015, 12:21
Dropped the van off this morning for the remanufActured aaz engine to be installed. Exciting times.
Pondering a syncro sports dash replacement to I...
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Last post by MattBW
23 Apr 2015, 10:37
Everyones on the make
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getunder »
21 Apr 2015, 22:01
Have anyone else noticed the growing number of television programmes on people on the make. We seem to be turning into a nation of Del Boys. Even...
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Last post by dave friday
22 Apr 2015, 13:50
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Last post by Al Housman
21 Apr 2015, 06:26
coolant change query
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lefty67 »
19 Apr 2015, 15:20
On way back from bus types coolant pipe popped off, twice! (one that attaches to pipe coming through bulkhead) nothing serious just a loose jubilee...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
20 Apr 2015, 21:13
1.6td JX
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greenetribe »
20 Apr 2015, 08:26
Was the JX fitted to any other vehicle other than the T25 or is there another engine code that will drop straight in?
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Last post by clift_d
20 Apr 2015, 08:40
AAZ Diesel pump not working
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Al Housman »
19 Apr 2015, 21:24
I have at last fitted my latest AAZ engine to my Doka .
When we turned the engine over the fuel pump did not draw diesel from the fuel filter. We...
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Last post by Al Housman
19 Apr 2015, 21:24
Ticking noise
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stephen t25 »
12 Apr 2015, 17:35
Hi all, i've just replaced injector no3 AFN(the sensor one) on my 1z 1.9 tdi as it failed. It seems to run ok, and drive fine, but it seems to have...
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Last post by davegsm82
19 Apr 2015, 19:56
t25 and broken engine
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Tacky »
19 Apr 2015, 13:27
i have a petrol t25 fairly good order so dont want to dump it at scrap yard. but at service by dealer said head gasket was started to show a small...
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Last post by Paul Weeding
19 Apr 2015, 14:26
Glow plug question on a VW Passat 2002
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sternal »
18 Apr 2015, 21:04
Have recently purchased a 2002 VW Passat 130 tdi which on all accounts is great.
I have noticed that the glow plug light goes out almost instantly...
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Last post by dave friday
19 Apr 2015, 10:37
SDI-ASY conversion
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jerrybus »
02 Apr 2015, 22:21
I have been thinking about transplanting an ASY 1.9 SDI engine into a JX engined bus. The JX is showing signs of terminal wear, eg excessive crank...
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Last post by davegsm82
18 Apr 2015, 22:59
Aircooled to subaru conversion fuel tank ?
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zedd »
16 Apr 2015, 18:42
hi , anyone converted an Aircooled van to subaru & used the original tank or did you have modify the pickup pipe or did you replace the tank if so...
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Last post by zedd
17 Apr 2015, 10:12
TDI AND FLIPPED BOX IN A CALIFORNIA
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chrisbeck »
14 Apr 2015, 11:16
Hi
I have the chance of buying a TDI A4 avant from a mate, the car is known to me and runs really well.
The question is what are peoples views on...
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Last post by chrisbeck
17 Apr 2015, 09:05
dg to dj conversion(low oil pressure? )
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sikaya »
16 Apr 2015, 22:14
I have a question.ive had a 2.1dj lump put in my van running on all dg running gear(carb) it runs well and goes well .However I've had terrible...
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Last post by itchyfeet
17 Apr 2015, 05:22
subaru conversion coolant hoses ?
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zedd »
27 Feb 2015, 11:44
in the middle of converting my Aircooled van to subaru engine i bought a new radiator & have fitted hoses front to back my question is the hose that...
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Last post by christofy
12 Apr 2015, 20:16
Porsche engine does it fit.
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Dougal devon »
08 Nov 2014, 22:21
Hi all does anyone know if the porsche 924 2.5 engine will fit to the gearbox of a t25?
Any help greatly appreciated as i have stripped my block and...
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Last post by christofy
12 Apr 2015, 09:20
1z engine last chance saloon!
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jonnyoffcas79 »
08 Apr 2015, 20:28
I recently got myself an Audi 80 with a 1.9 tdi, 100000 on the clock and the car is very very clean with full history. The problem I have is engine...
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Last post by ELVIS
10 Apr 2015, 21:59
Exhaust for EJ25 transplant
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bruced »
08 Apr 2015, 12:45
Hi so Easter has been and gone and I have gone and finished my Engine Install. Subaru EJ25 n/a engine using RJES Kit :twisted: . All good but now...
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Last post by Whizzler46
10 Apr 2015, 06:49
sluggish aaz
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chimpey3000 »
18 Mar 2014, 22:31
hi all.
Not happy with my sluggish aaz, so considering doing a few diesel pump mods.
read up on the old wiki what i need to do.
Firstly anyone...
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Last post by MattBW
07 Apr 2015, 14:50
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Last post by davegsm82
07 Apr 2015, 14:13
SB diesel install-which alternator bracket
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mig »
05 Apr 2015, 20:48
:ok I have an SB from a Golf almost fitted in the van,the injection pump is off at the moment so I thought I would take the opportunity to swap the...
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Last post by syncroandy
06 Apr 2015, 16:42
1y fuel screw help
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Chiefy »
30 Mar 2015, 08:37
Can anyone advise me how to increase fuelling on my 1y engine please?
I'm not expecting much it wanted to try a few tweaks for some local roads....
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Last post by Chiefy
03 Apr 2015, 08:39
AAZ injectors
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simonb »
01 Apr 2015, 18:33
I think the injectors in my AAZ engine are the wrong ones!
I have Stanadyne 29229 injectors, vw part number 028130201C
I have no idea if these are...
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Last post by Aidan
02 Apr 2015, 18:32
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30 Mar 2015, 06:02
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