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What gearbox should I be buying?
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polish van ben »
27 Jun 2013, 11:37
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
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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
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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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04 Jul 2013, 21:49
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Last post by viva3131
04 Jul 2013, 18:57
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Last post by Dynamite-dindin
03 Jul 2013, 21:20
Hi all Possible new Engine!
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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
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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
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Last post by ELVIS
03 Jul 2013, 09:07
1.6 CR to 1.9 1Y conversion issues
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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
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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
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Last post by sandancer
01 Jul 2013, 19:57
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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
Rpm engine conversion question
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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
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by
jmdlister »
21 Oct 2012, 20:37
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...
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by
KR1S 76 »
16 Jun 2012, 22:53
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
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Last post by timwatson
25 Jun 2013, 16:15
AAZ to 1.9 TDI conversion
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Last post by Bibitybob
19 Jun 2013, 16:03
aaz turbo oil feed
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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
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by
Cableguy »
03 May 2013, 06:53
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
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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?
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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?
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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
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Last post by jed the spread
13 Jun 2013, 18:09
subaru sump
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gazc »
02 Apr 2013, 21:09
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.
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by
Custom & Bespoke »
16 May 2013, 13:25
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
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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
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Last post by nickmeaney
06 Jun 2013, 07:21
1Y Exhaust pipe size
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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
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Last post by polish van ben
04 Jun 2013, 22:01
From CT to CJ Engine
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drandall »
03 Jun 2013, 20:54
My T25 1600 CT engine is nearing the end of it's life and showing the cracks with age.
I thought I'd take the opportunity to look into a 2 litre CJ...
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Last post by drandall
04 Jun 2013, 21:45
fitting a aaz
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pete-binni »
03 Jun 2013, 22:19
hi i am no good at this forum thing i have look and i bet its hear but i cant find what i am looking for . i am looking for any tips i need to...
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Last post by pete-binni
03 Jun 2013, 22:19
fitting a passat engine
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pete-binni »
27 May 2013, 08:39
been offerd a yreg passat tdi told its a 130bhp its all running and complete what would i need to fit it would my turbo diesel parts off my engine...
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Last post by trucker
03 Jun 2013, 19:30
AAZ breather pipe
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Custom & Bespoke »
30 May 2013, 20:17
Can anyone running the aaz tell me what they done with the extra breather pipe on the head ( curvy one!) I'm running all the jx gear, I'm sure I read...
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Last post by Custom & Bespoke
30 May 2013, 20:17
EJ25 over run.
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by
KarlT »
17 May 2013, 20:19
Hi All.
I've got a SOHC 2.5 N/A engine in my T3. Its all running sweet except an really annoying over-run.
Driving along normally, coming to a stop,...
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Last post by KarlT
29 May 2013, 22:13
Wiring 1.9 TDI into my T25
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by
carnut »
11 May 2013, 10:15
Hi Guys..
I am looking for some help please with wiring up my van. It was a 1.6 TD and I am fitting a 1.9 TDi out of a 2000 (W reg) mk4 golf. The ecu...
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Last post by ewenmaclean
28 May 2013, 21:59
1.6 TD JX TO 1.9
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by
0dido0 »
17 May 2013, 17:17
Hi ,The last time i took my car out the water pipe from pump exploded when i replaced this i then noticed oil in the water which i think means the...
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Last post by weldore
28 May 2013, 10:44
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Last post by HarryMann
27 May 2013, 22:54
Cleaning a air-filter
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KarlT »
23 May 2013, 22:04
Hi.
Can this filter be cleaned? If so what would you use to clean it? Petrol?
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Last post by Aidan
24 May 2013, 17:11
NVH
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dekhelia »
15 May 2013, 08:42
Noise, vibration, harshness ... what do you guys do to get this to a minimum?
Petrol engines, from my experience, produce way less than the diesel...
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Last post by dekhelia
21 May 2013, 20:57
engine swap
by
hammy44 »
21 May 2013, 08:03
parked beside another t25 or rather she parked beside me ,got chatting and she told me her engine was a nissan bluebird diesel which apparently is a...
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Last post by hammy44
21 May 2013, 08:03
AAZ Air box ducting to turbo.
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Custom & Bespoke »
18 May 2013, 09:48
Hi, just installed the AAZ lump and used original air filter box in original position and the pipe from turbo up to the box now will not fit, does...
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Last post by Custom & Bespoke
19 May 2013, 13:25
port and polish a 1y diesel?
Replies: 4
by
kingdalg »
10 May 2013, 22:56
ok i know it sounds really chavvy and maxpower like...lol. but ive got a good 1y diesel engine ready for a mint recon job before i throw it in my...
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Last post by Plasticman
18 May 2013, 23:37
diesel knock what is it ?
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by
royfiona »
07 May 2013, 21:15
hi all ,have fitted a 1.9d to my high top t25 engine starts great revs smooth turns off crisp but there is a knock or a deep sound bang, neighbour...
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Last post by footstuck
17 May 2013, 23:09
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