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Porsche Boxster

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 20 Jul 2013, 13:10
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by chuckle-bus-tom » 20 Jul 2013, 09:12

I'm going to try and go for this engine conversion. Pricing up the donor it looks similar to the cost of a Subaru, but obviously the work is going to...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
20 Jul 2013, 13:10
aaz engine dipstick

Last post by VWGeoff « 19 Jul 2013, 21:17
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by Dynamite-dindin » 21 Apr 2013, 19:01

hi, i have got a aaz engine dipstick and its not long enough do i need to cut down the dipstick tube and if so how much do i have to cut off

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Last post by VWGeoff
19 Jul 2013, 21:17
recondition an engine?

Last post by MattBW « 18 Jul 2013, 10:51
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by Beastman » 17 Jul 2013, 21:16

Hi is there anyone that can recondition an engine or know where's the best place to go?
Many thanks
Alex

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Last post by MattBW
18 Jul 2013, 10:51
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Last post by sandancer « 15 Jul 2013, 17:47
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by sandancer » 09 Jul 2013, 22:14

Where will i

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Last post by sandancer
15 Jul 2013, 17:47
AAZ Alternator, which wires ?

Last post by Custom & Bespoke « 15 Jul 2013, 15:35
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by Custom & Bespoke » 14 Jul 2013, 09:05

Just installed an AAZ and need to confirm the wiring to the alternator, I have searched the forum but with no exact answer. I have a large red (+)...

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Last post by Custom & Bespoke
15 Jul 2013, 15:35
Heart transplant

Last post by max and caddy « 14 Jul 2013, 18:26
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by Trunkster » 11 Jul 2013, 07:45

Hi guys. I posted a thread at the start of the year titled heart transplant so time for an update. I had a 2l CU air cooled in a 1981 Viking...

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Last post by max and caddy
14 Jul 2013, 18:26
****?

Last post by sandancer « 11 Jul 2013, 20:55
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by sandancer » 06 Jul 2013, 18:36
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AAZ 1.9TD T25 camper
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Last post by sandancer
11 Jul 2013, 20:55
anyone done a 1z TDI conversion

Last post by pirate-pete « 10 Jul 2013, 21:20
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by daddiehomiedog » 04 Jul 2013, 21:05

Hi all,

Got a 1994 Golf TDI donor, just need a pointer as im sure there must be a thread already on this, i just cannot find one anywhere, and its...

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Last post by pirate-pete
10 Jul 2013, 21:20
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Last post by sandancer « 09 Jul 2013, 20:21

by sandancer » 09 Jul 2013, 20:21

Where will i find

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Last post by sandancer
09 Jul 2013, 20:21
HELP!!! Choke cable & throttle cable issues...

Last post by lowlifedubz « 08 Jul 2013, 03:20
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by lowlifedubz » 07 Jul 2013, 00:59

OK a bit random but does anyone know where I can get an extra long choke cable from for a T25? I have fitted an 1800 8v Audi engine in my bus and I...

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Last post by lowlifedubz
08 Jul 2013, 03:20
AAZ Throttle lever stop.

Last post by Custom & Bespoke « 07 Jul 2013, 07:34

by Custom & Bespoke » 07 Jul 2013, 07:34

Hi, having just installed a Golf AAZ lump I wasn't overly impressed with the performance and felt that it wasn't accelerating fully and struggled to...

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Last post by Custom & Bespoke
07 Jul 2013, 07:34
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Last post by sandancer « 05 Jul 2013, 21:51
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by sandancer » 04 Jul 2013, 20:21

AAZ 1.9TD

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Last post by sandancer
05 Jul 2013, 21:51
Any feedback on work done on these garages please?

Last post by 4gearwonder « 05 Jul 2013, 18:33

by 4gearwonder » 05 Jul 2013, 18:33

Evening all,

Quick post here...but our 1Y, 1.9 Diesel conversion in '84 Bilbo has gone well sick with big end trouble yesterday :(

After much...

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Last post by 4gearwonder
05 Jul 2013, 18:33
Engine slows down and stops

Last post by watson_martin « 05 Jul 2013, 12:27
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by watson_martin » 05 Jul 2013, 07:06

Has happened a little after a right hand turn. The engine loses power if I switch off then switch on the engine is back to life and power. fuel tank...

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Last post by watson_martin
05 Jul 2013, 12:27
What gearbox should I be buying?

Last post by polish van ben « 05 Jul 2013, 07:08
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by polish van ben » 27 Jun 2013, 11:37
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Hi guys
Gearbox has given up so looking for second hand one. Problem is not sure what to go for.

When the original 1.6 jx set up was replaced with a...
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Last post by polish van ben
05 Jul 2013, 07:08
Golf 1z into my van

Last post by syncroandy « 04 Jul 2013, 22:47
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by daddiehomiedog » 03 Jul 2013, 21:30

Hi all,

Just been donated a 1994 golf with a 1.9 tdi 1z engine, i have stripped out wiring and pedals will be out soon, what i need to know...

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Last post by syncroandy
04 Jul 2013, 22:47
engine failure

Last post by bogie bus « 04 Jul 2013, 21:49
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by bogie bus » 04 Jul 2013, 10:23

hi everybody this is my first post and i'm crap with the computer, so should be fun :) i've had my westy now for three years doing a lot to him, as...

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Last post by bogie bus
04 Jul 2013, 21:49
X&B Motors anyone had experience of them?

Last post by viva3131 « 04 Jul 2013, 18:57

by viva3131 » 04 Jul 2013, 18:57

Hi All Thinking about sending the van there for engine replacement aaz for my jx …Has anyone had any experience of X&B motors in Essex? the...

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Last post by viva3131
04 Jul 2013, 18:57
t25 gearbox problems help needed

Last post by Dynamite-dindin « 03 Jul 2013, 21:20
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by Dynamite-dindin » 03 Jul 2013, 19:36

Hi
I'm having problems with my clutch / gearbox I can select every gear fine but when I fully release clutch pedal the whole van vibrates and I get...

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Last post by Dynamite-dindin
03 Jul 2013, 21:20
Hi all Possible new Engine!

Last post by viva3131 « 03 Jul 2013, 18:49
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by viva3131 » 03 Jul 2013, 17:52

Hi guys and gals!!! I am new to the t25 world and went on my first outing in my 1989 california high top last weekend!! Never gone campervanning and...

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Last post by viva3131
03 Jul 2013, 18:49
The Ogre of Valve Seat Recession

Last post by Smcknighty « 03 Jul 2013, 12:26
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by Trundler » 03 Jul 2013, 11:12

During my (forensic) investigations into the pros and cons of doing a Subaru 2.5 conversion or keeping the 2.1 litre wasserboxer I uncovered the...

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Last post by Smcknighty
03 Jul 2013, 12:26
Decreasing idle speed on AAZ after fuelling increase

Last post by ELVIS « 03 Jul 2013, 09:07
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by airhead » 02 Jul 2013, 19:07

Is there a way of decreasing the idle speed after increasing the fuelling on an AAZ pump? The idle stop on the throttle lever doesn't have an effect....

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Last post by ELVIS
03 Jul 2013, 09:07
1.6 CR to 1.9 1Y conversion issues

Last post by sword70 « 02 Jul 2013, 14:05
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by sword70 » 25 Jun 2013, 14:39

I have just got out type 25 mot'd for the first time since 1994 so well chuffed with myself but now trying to sort out some niggles.

Firstly the...

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Last post by sword70
02 Jul 2013, 14:05
Rjes Headers

Last post by Oilline « 02 Jul 2013, 13:54

by Oilline » 02 Jul 2013, 13:54

Does anybody have a pair of the Rjes cast headers that he used to sell for a Subaru conversion??

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Last post by Oilline
02 Jul 2013, 13:54
*****

Last post by sandancer « 01 Jul 2013, 19:57
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by sandancer » 26 Jun 2013, 21:11

got a t25

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Last post by sandancer
01 Jul 2013, 19:57
Resident TDi expert?? I have a question..

Last post by toomanytoys « 01 Jul 2013, 16:52
Replies: 16
by toomanytoys » 05 Jun 2013, 09:14
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Not an alternative engine swap.. but calling on the TDi knowledge base for a poss solution.
Bro's Passat 2L TDi 170 keeps throwing EGR faults and...
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Last post by toomanytoys
01 Jul 2013, 16:52
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Last post by sandancer « 29 Jun 2013, 16:42

by sandancer » 29 Jun 2013, 16:42

i have got a

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Last post by sandancer
29 Jun 2013, 16:42
Rpm engine conversion question

Last post by Cyrus « 27 Jun 2013, 18:41
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by Cyrus » 27 Jun 2013, 17:11

Ok say my engine 1.6td jx does 30mph in 5th gear at 2000 rpm.
If I were to convert to another engine would it do the same rpm at the same speed??

Im...

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Last post by Cyrus
27 Jun 2013, 18:41
Photo journal - Subaru conversion

Last post by jmdlister « 26 Jun 2013, 20:45
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by jmdlister » 21 Oct 2012, 20:37
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Hi folks,

First post of what I plan to be a regular(ish) update of progress on my Subaru conversion.

I bought my T25 1.9 WBX in a bit of a hurry to...
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Last post by jmdlister
26 Jun 2013, 20:45
Loss of power when changing gear...

Last post by KR1S 76 « 25 Jun 2013, 20:43
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by KR1S 76 » 16 Jun 2012, 22:53
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Got T25 with a 1996 VW golf (1Z) 1.9TDI engine.

It failed its MOT and took me a while before I was able to fix it (only minor things nothing...
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Last post by KR1S 76
25 Jun 2013, 20:43
T25 2.0 Ltr cu engine 1981 loss of power

Last post by timwatson « 25 Jun 2013, 16:15
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by Andy38golf » 23 Jun 2013, 21:03

Hi all first timer on forum.i have a problem with the running of T25, been running great but all of a sudden it looses power dramatically & splutters...

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Last post by timwatson
25 Jun 2013, 16:15
AAZ to 1.9 TDI conversion

Last post by silver surfer « 23 Jun 2013, 20:20
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by silver surfer » 23 Jun 2013, 18:17

All,

I have a AAZ in my Panel van but it is a bit tired so was thinking of replacing it. I had a thought that it may be better to fit a 1.9 TDI...

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Last post by silver surfer
23 Jun 2013, 20:20
TDI remap Birmingham

Last post by Wychall « 22 Jun 2013, 07:11
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by jocko » 21 Jun 2013, 14:51

I have a Mk3 Golf TDI conversion, can anyone recommend a good company to remap/chip the engine in Birmingham. cheers

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Last post by Wychall
22 Jun 2013, 07:11
AAZ Head

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 21 Jun 2013, 16:25
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by mikeytar3 » 21 Jun 2013, 14:19

In the wiki, the tightening sequence is given as 40Nm, 60Nm and then 90 and 90. Do you need another 90 after heating the engine as on the JX? and...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
21 Jun 2013, 16:25
Burning oil

Last post by dekhelia « 20 Jun 2013, 21:05
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by dekhelia » 09 Jun 2013, 18:40

Ok. 1.9 AAZ engine that I fitted last year runs well, but burns oil. Rate is about 1l/1000km. I realise that this is probably within acceptable...

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Last post by dekhelia
20 Jun 2013, 21:05
Subaru SVX motor oil cooler.

Last post by chapperss « 20 Jun 2013, 13:57
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by chapperss » 18 Jun 2013, 14:39

Hello All. I've just bought this bus with the SVX motor. but its still got the stock sump, so ground clearance is not great. so i've just ordered a...

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Last post by chapperss
20 Jun 2013, 13:57
exhaust

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 19 Jun 2013, 18:53
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by Dynamite-dindin » 19 Jun 2013, 16:51

hi can anyone suggest what exhaust to use on the aaz engine I will make a pipe from manifold but what rear silencers will fit

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
19 Jun 2013, 18:53
oil change golf engine turbo diesel 1.6 td oil filter?

Last post by Bibitybob « 19 Jun 2013, 16:03
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by Bibitybob » 18 Jun 2013, 09:07

done 5000 miles since oil and oil filter change; do I need to change just oil or also oil filter?
we don't want to exceed the 5000 limit without...

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Last post by Bibitybob
19 Jun 2013, 16:03
aaz turbo oil feed

Last post by T'Onion « 19 Jun 2013, 11:30
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by PhilXXJ » 02 Jun 2013, 21:44

Im running my aaz with the aaz turbo, manifold etc, but the turbo oil feed pipe has always leaked but i cant source a replacement from any vw...

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Last post by T'Onion
19 Jun 2013, 11:30
AFN low boost

Last post by jocko « 17 Jun 2013, 22:09
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by Cableguy » 03 May 2013, 06:53
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Have been waiting for something to rear its ugly head:-(
Have no boost low down, it eventually tips out at 10 psi if you floor it and rev it to 3k....
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Last post by jocko
17 Jun 2013, 22:09
T25 engine query

Last post by pirate-pete « 17 Jun 2013, 19:26
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by Beastman » 17 Jun 2013, 17:51

Hi all just a quick question when removing the engine from a t25 is it from the top or bottom?
Many thanks
Alex

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Last post by pirate-pete
17 Jun 2013, 19:26
Which turbo?

Last post by silver surfer « 16 Jun 2013, 20:59

by silver surfer » 16 Jun 2013, 20:59

Can anyone let me know how you tell what turbo I have fitted. I have a AAZ converted panel van but I didn't do the conversion so I have no idea if...

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Last post by silver surfer
16 Jun 2013, 20:59
Identifying gearbox?

Last post by Aidan « 14 Jun 2013, 06:46
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by polish van ben » 12 Jun 2013, 07:17

Hi all
My gearbox had started clunking out of 4th gear - discovered that was hardly any oil in it, so refilled and now running fine - just did 3 hour...

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Last post by Aidan
14 Jun 2013, 06:46
AFN oil pressure/buzzer sender colour.

Last post by jed the spread « 13 Jun 2013, 18:09
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by jed the spread » 13 Jun 2013, 17:29

I am just about to order a new one as my oil light on my dashboard has been flickering under heavy braking and when going up really steep hills when...

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Last post by jed the spread
13 Jun 2013, 18:09
subaru sump

Last post by Fin « 12 Jun 2013, 23:08
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by gazc » 02 Apr 2013, 21:09
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sorry if this has been covered before but i saw a while ago on here that someone was manufacturing a shortened sump for subaru conversions. i have a...
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Last post by Fin
12 Jun 2013, 23:08
No oil in the Oil feed line.

Last post by ghost123uk « 12 Jun 2013, 07:51
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by Custom & Bespoke » 16 May 2013, 13:25
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Hi, just tried to fire up the aaz I've just installed and it's turning over ok with the fuel solenoid disconnected but I don't seem to be getting any...
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Last post by ghost123uk
12 Jun 2013, 07:51
AAZ head removal

Last post by mikeytar3 « 11 Jun 2013, 19:48
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by mikeytar3 » 09 Jun 2013, 11:35

Trying to remove the head on my AAZ and i need to remove the camshaft sproket. i cant get it to move . Has anyone got any tricks or tips ?
Help...

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Last post by mikeytar3
11 Jun 2013, 19:48
Way Over Due T25 Project In Need Of Help

Last post by nickmeaney « 06 Jun 2013, 07:21
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by nickmeaney » 30 May 2013, 14:17

Hi Folks,

I am writing this in the hope that someone may be able to help. I have a 1981 VW Hightop which I have spent £1000's restoring. Due to my...

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Last post by nickmeaney
06 Jun 2013, 07:21
1Y Exhaust pipe size

Last post by adseipsum « 05 Jun 2013, 15:05

by adseipsum » 05 Jun 2013, 15:05

Hello!
I have 1.9D engine (1Y), but exhaust system is from 1.6D.
As far as I know, 1.9 have 50mm pipes but 1.6 have 40mm. Could it cause additional...

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Last post by adseipsum
05 Jun 2013, 15:05
Black soot out of exhaust under load, the clunking out of ge

Last post by polish van ben « 04 Jun 2013, 22:01
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by polish van ben » 27 May 2013, 14:25

Hi all

I've got a 1.9 turbo diesel, I think it's the TDI conversion, but with a mechanical pump/injectors fitted and Jx turbo exhaust set up - have...

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04 Jun 2013, 22:01

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