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Replace 1.9 Engine with 2.1 or Subaru?

Last post by Dueller « 23 Jan 2022, 13:44
Replies: 18
by triumph2.5pi » 20 Sep 2021, 15:15
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Hi all
I have a 1988 1.9 Autosleeper high top and the engine is on its way out. I’m considering replacing it either with a fully rebuilt 2.1 engine,...
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Last post by Dueller
23 Jan 2022, 13:44
Golf MK III 2.0 GTI engine conversion - noisy fuel pump

Last post by lellis77 « 29 Nov 2021, 13:35
Replies: 2
by lellis77 » 19 Nov 2021, 12:37

Hello all, I have a 1985 T25 with a Golf MK III 2.0 GTI engine conversion. The current fuel pump is an inline T25 pump (after market) and it has been...

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Last post by lellis77
29 Nov 2021, 13:35
Early DG conversion to 2.1 DJ spec

Last post by maxstu « 17 Nov 2021, 22:34
Replies: 12
by silverbullet » 02 Jan 2021, 18:57

As per title, a VW exchange unit (engine number D. That's it!) with a verified 100k and had been religiously serviced by first owner. New owner...

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Last post by maxstu
17 Nov 2021, 22:34
Carburation

Last post by Stesaw « 01 Nov 2021, 16:36
Replies: 1
by sump » 01 Nov 2021, 16:29

Has anyone got a single webber fitted and running on LPG if so how?

My system uses the black plastic box on top of the carb to induct the gas and...

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Last post by Stesaw
01 Nov 2021, 16:36
No spark when cranking

Last post by Giz « 11 Oct 2021, 01:28
Replies: 4
by Giz » 07 Oct 2021, 19:01

Hi,
I've searched the forum but can't find an answer to my ignition issue.
The van is a 1990 diesel which has been converted to run a 2.1 5 cylinder...

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Last post by Giz
11 Oct 2021, 01:28
Sabaru cruise control T25 locatiii

Last post by maxstu « 25 Sep 2021, 09:46
Replies: 3
by Flip » 30 Jul 2021, 20:56

Hi I’m converting to an EJ25 Sabaru and wondered if anyone had any ideas or preference on where to put Sabaru Cruise control control leaver to set...

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Last post by maxstu
25 Sep 2021, 09:46
Which oil filter for a 1Z conversion

Last post by Oren Kipnis « 14 Sep 2021, 17:45
Replies: 3
by sweetaswesty » 31 Jul 2021, 17:45

It's been a long time since I changed the oil on our 1Z conversion because it's been SORNed while I took it apart and put it back together again but...

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Last post by Oren Kipnis
14 Sep 2021, 17:45
1z TDI coolant hose

Last post by stephen t25 « 14 Sep 2021, 14:11
Replies: 5
by stephen t25 » 14 Sep 2021, 08:49

Hi all,

I have a 1.9 TDI 1Z in my van and was all set for a day out and 2 miles down the road the coolant hose split as it comes out the cylinder...

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Last post by stephen t25
14 Sep 2021, 14:11
Subaru Surgery

Last post by izzybarnard « 08 Sep 2021, 11:46
Replies: 5
by Smiffo » 07 Sep 2021, 16:57

Anyone have any experience with this company?

I'm nowhere near in a position to do it yet, but every now and again I consider a Subaru conversion....

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Last post by izzybarnard
08 Sep 2021, 11:46
Heads-up re. LED brake lamps causing TDI limp mode

Last post by syncroandy « 01 Sep 2021, 11:19

by syncroandy » 01 Sep 2021, 11:19

Just a quick heads-up to anyone running a VAG drive-by-wire engine including any 1993-2005 TDI (and probably later), or petrol engine from ~2000...

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Last post by syncroandy
01 Sep 2021, 11:19
AFN TDI Throttle problem

Last post by syncroandy « 31 Aug 2021, 19:26
Replies: 9
by Mudlark » 26 Apr 2021, 13:42

Hi All

My AFN TDI has developed an annoying intermittent fault on the throttle.

The power will suddenly die without warning. Take the foot of the...

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Last post by syncroandy
31 Aug 2021, 19:26
What engine?

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 17 Aug 2021, 21:30
Replies: 16
by Sighmoon » 16 Aug 2021, 08:20
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I have a '85 Autosleeper that appeared to start life as a 1.9 petrol. It has had a diesel conversion ( 1600 non turbo I think ) but I cannot any...
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
17 Aug 2021, 21:30
T3 with AAZ engine

Last post by sweetaswesty « 06 Aug 2021, 21:32
Replies: 4
by Andyvandy » 05 Aug 2021, 12:34

I have a 1990 T3 Westfalia which had the original JX engine changed for an AAZ by the previous owner. So far so good (if you live in the UK!).

We...

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Last post by sweetaswesty
06 Aug 2021, 21:32
Aaz 1.9td thermostat hose to metal return pipe.

Last post by Aidan « 26 Jul 2021, 07:04
Replies: 1
by Nathan290 » 25 Jul 2021, 21:07

Hi all, I have an aaz 1.9td fitted to my van. It came already converted.

I have an issue with the thermostat to metal return hose, it's leaking...

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Last post by Aidan
26 Jul 2021, 07:04
oil trap

Last post by Jim San « 21 Jul 2021, 08:31
Replies: 2
by Jim San » 20 Jul 2021, 17:46

Anyone fitted an oil trap?

Van is currently waiting to go under the knife to have a couple of oil seals replaced and a water jacket plug to fix the...

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Last post by Jim San
21 Jul 2021, 08:31
Which oil pressure switch?

Last post by Mark S « 21 Jul 2021, 08:25
Replies: 3
by Mark S » 05 Sep 2020, 16:21

There is always oil inside the boot of my oil pressure switch atop the filter mounting and so I suspect it might be leaking. Should be simple job to...

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Last post by Mark S
21 Jul 2021, 08:25
AAZ pump on a TDI engine???

Last post by Aidan « 12 Jul 2021, 08:45
Replies: 7
by Al Housman » 28 Jun 2021, 15:51

Just thinking outside of the box.

I have a recon diesel pump off a spare AAZ engine and was musing as to whether it would bolt straight on to an...

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Last post by Aidan
12 Jul 2021, 08:45
DMF clutch on an AAZ?

Last post by Al Housman « 04 Jul 2021, 06:34

by Al Housman » 04 Jul 2021, 06:34

My gearbox is going to Aidan’s for some tlc next month and thought was to get him to change the shaft so that I can fit a dual mass flywheel...

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Last post by Al Housman
04 Jul 2021, 06:34
problems with cooling system

Last post by RogerT « 25 Jun 2021, 21:29
Replies: 24
by feardana » 01 Aug 2012, 22:44
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Hi, I'm a newbie in more ways than one but i'm keen to learn and i'll try not to be too thick/annoying in the process :)

we bought our bus a couple...
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Last post by RogerT
25 Jun 2021, 21:29
Lucky Spragg's engine upgrade

Last post by Schnippzle « 25 Jun 2021, 13:57
Replies: 15
by silverbullet » 05 May 2021, 13:20
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This one has been on the cards for a while...
Anyway, it finally arrived a few weeks ago and typically I am overloaded with work again!
Made a start,...
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Last post by Schnippzle
25 Jun 2021, 13:57
Subaru ej20 coolant leak

Last post by slowcoach « 17 Jun 2021, 10:20
Replies: 13
by Grogg » 13 Jun 2021, 15:36

Hi Everyone,

My van has sprung a leak. After a drive in the heat and traffic I parked up and heard a hiss I looked under the van to see coolant...

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Last post by slowcoach
17 Jun 2021, 10:20
sooty air filter

Last post by sivan « 17 Jun 2021, 09:36
Replies: 8
by sivan » 28 May 2021, 07:58

Morning All

Had my bus serviced last year not long after purchase and air filter was very dirty, put this down to PO neglect ,however just had a...

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Last post by sivan
17 Jun 2021, 09:36
1.9aef engine engine issue ..help please

Last post by roonstar « 15 Jun 2021, 05:10
Replies: 2
by roonstar » 13 Jun 2021, 22:50

right guys so fitted the aef engine into the van originally a petrol van
been driving it last 2 days, felt fine ,then tonight on way home van started...

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Last post by roonstar
15 Jun 2021, 05:10
Add CEL for AGG conversion

Last post by ELVIS « 01 Jun 2021, 15:23
Replies: 11
by JacobusRoux » 13 May 2021, 19:36

Hi all,

I've completed a 2.0 AGG conversion in my '89 Syncro Microbus. Now I'm trying to add an Check Engine Light to my dash.

I'm a bit ignorant...

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Last post by ELVIS
01 Jun 2021, 15:23
AAz 1.9TD 1988 LHD turning over but not starting .

Last post by ZsZ « 27 May 2021, 10:17
Replies: 2
by jacko1967 » 24 May 2021, 20:22

Hi haven't started my van for nearly a week since driving to the lake District no problems.today it wouldn't start battery's good starter is cranking...

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Last post by ZsZ
27 May 2021, 10:17
Help alternator

Last post by roonstar « 11 May 2021, 18:18
Replies: 2
by roonstar » 11 May 2021, 17:08

OK so I've fitted a diesel aef engine to our van (originally a petrol )
Alternator shows on dash that its not charging ,but I just needed to know if...

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Last post by roonstar
11 May 2021, 18:18
fan belt fitting

Last post by Cdm181070 « 09 May 2021, 22:11
Replies: 8
by alank950 » 19 Jun 2016, 19:21

Can someone post a pic of their fan belt fitted?.I am wondering if it fits on in a loop or around the pullys in a fig 8 ..Van 1.9D

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Last post by Cdm181070
09 May 2021, 22:11
subaru conversion

Last post by shaunyp « 05 May 2021, 18:00
Replies: 4
by shaunyp » 25 Apr 2021, 12:14

Hi all, i hope your all keeping well, i own a t25 and during lockdown i have fitted a 2.0l subaru engine, the problem i`m having is that it will...

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Last post by shaunyp
05 May 2021, 18:00
1.9 1Y oil leak source?

Last post by R0B « 28 Apr 2021, 13:06
Replies: 1
by nucleus666 » 25 Apr 2021, 08:29

Hi folks

Absolute newbie here with a 1982 with a 1.9 1Y engine. I’ve recently developed an oil leak which looks like it may be originating from...

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Last post by R0B
28 Apr 2021, 13:06
New to forum - views please.

Last post by Aidan « 27 Apr 2021, 12:01
Replies: 1
by kevmday » 27 Apr 2021, 09:50

Recently had work completed on an 82 Danbury conversion. Originally a 2l petrol, it now has a Golf 1.9TDi 1Z/AHU. It is attached to an original 1.6d...

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Last post by Aidan
27 Apr 2021, 12:01
Melted 1y diesel injector seal

Last post by Cdm181070 « 18 Apr 2021, 05:48
Replies: 10
by Cdm181070 » 28 Mar 2021, 07:13

I have just fitted a 1y engine with reconditioned injectors and pump, It has just been running in the workshop and only driven around a yard. The...

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Last post by Cdm181070
18 Apr 2021, 05:48
Old (KY) Injection Pump on 1Y Engine

Last post by steveo9007 « 16 Apr 2021, 17:18
Replies: 3
by The Hairy Camper » 10 Apr 2021, 13:03

Just swapping over an old (working) injection pump onto my 1Y.

Was going well until i noticed the non working pump had threads to bolt straight to...

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Last post by steveo9007
16 Apr 2021, 17:18
Aidan's wbx 2.5

Last post by silverbullet « 09 Apr 2021, 19:52
Replies: 13
by silverbullet » 15 Jan 2021, 22:52

I'm starting the new year with a rapid 2.5 build for our very own gearbox guru.
The case was prepared for 98mm cylinders a while ago and I'm going...

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Last post by silverbullet
09 Apr 2021, 19:52
VR6 engine in a T25

Last post by josephcarey1 « 05 Apr 2021, 21:51
Replies: 14
by josephcarey1 » 30 Oct 2020, 21:49

Hi guys,
I’m Joe from Surrey.
I’m new here and this is my first post.
So, I’ve recently bought a 2.1DG T25 Caravelle.

The engine was losing water...

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Last post by josephcarey1
05 Apr 2021, 21:51
diesel flywheels

Last post by t25adict « 21 Feb 2021, 12:40
Replies: 17
by t25adict » 17 Jan 2021, 01:23
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I have a 1.6d from an Audi 80 that I plan to put into a Doka that I am working on but I don't have a standard T3 flywheel.

So looking at other...
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Last post by t25adict
21 Feb 2021, 12:40
Throttle bodies on a wbx

Last post by 300CE « 17 Feb 2021, 18:58
Replies: 3
by silverbullet » 15 Feb 2021, 21:59

I have found a German company who make Weber flange pattern inlet manifolds and throttle bodies that will fit the wbx and they are not expensive!
It...

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Last post by 300CE
17 Feb 2021, 18:58
Cabin heat, 1.8T conversion, extra pump?

Last post by DSM « 12 Feb 2021, 10:59
Replies: 15
by rollercoaster » 25 Jan 2021, 17:07
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Something thats not been quite right with my 1.8t conversion is the cabin heater,
its ok when I'm driving but at standstill, tickover, it just doesnt...
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Last post by DSM
12 Feb 2021, 10:59
WBX test rig

Last post by silverbullet « 11 Feb 2021, 22:30
Replies: 18
by silverbullet » 01 Nov 2019, 21:59
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I've been building this to test fresh rebuilds prior to dispatch.
It's built from an engine stand, bellhousing and a custom starting loom by...
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Last post by silverbullet
11 Feb 2021, 22:30
1.9dg to agg conversion

Last post by axeman « 09 Feb 2021, 22:07
Replies: 24
by Hirst80 » 12 Dec 2020, 18:34
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Could anyone be so kind and point me into the right direction of some information on an agg conversion into my 1.9dg I’ve got a good idea, but I like...
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Last post by axeman
09 Feb 2021, 22:07
AAZ turbo oil leakage 1.9 td

Last post by jacko1967 « 04 Feb 2021, 18:46
Replies: 2
by jacko1967 » 04 Feb 2021, 14:45

Hi anybody out there with pics of there AAZ convertion turbo oil return pipe??? my 2 year old turbo is blowing oil thru and out, iam thinking the oil...

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Last post by jacko1967
04 Feb 2021, 18:46
Turbo

Last post by stephen t25 « 03 Feb 2021, 09:35

by stephen t25 » 03 Feb 2021, 09:35

Hi all,

I’m after a new turbo for my 1.9tdi 1z any recommendations for a uk supplier ?

Many thanks in advance 👍

Cheers Steve .

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Last post by stephen t25
03 Feb 2021, 09:35
Syncro engine swap - DJ to AGG

Last post by syncropatrick « 17 Jan 2021, 07:31
Replies: 252
by syncropatrick » 03 Apr 2015, 15:03
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And so its starts. What better way for a chap to spend 16 days while his wife is away.
This should be easy eh!
Step 1 = take DJ out
step 2 = take AGG...
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Last post by syncropatrick
17 Jan 2021, 07:31
JX to AHU 1Z MTDI engine conversion, what do I need

Last post by syncro garry « 06 Jan 2021, 19:12
Replies: 6
by syncro garry » 03 Jan 2021, 20:49

Hi
My 1.6 td JX engine (fitted with intercooler) in my 1990 Syncro has died.
These are my only wheels so want to get back on the road ASAP
...

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Last post by syncro garry
06 Jan 2021, 19:12
Vw golf 2.0agg with kr 16v head

Last post by silverbullet « 06 Jan 2021, 08:38
Replies: 2
by Paulf1969 » 03 Jan 2021, 20:59

Evening
Been on this forum for some time, with the intention of picking up information etc for my projects and cars🤷🏻‍♂️ But life got in the way?...

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Last post by silverbullet
06 Jan 2021, 08:38
Alternative engines

Last post by Tonkatoy « 31 Dec 2020, 21:06
Replies: 4
by Tonkatoy » 10 Feb 2019, 18:55

I have a t25 panel van which is running a rover V8 3.9 engine, I have looked at the alternative engine section but cannot find any links to similar...

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Last post by Tonkatoy
31 Dec 2020, 21:06
Vw t25 Westy 1.9AAZ Diesel Not starting

Last post by matt10000wba « 29 Dec 2020, 17:09
Replies: 10
by matt10000wba » 28 Dec 2020, 11:17

Hi,

Please can anyone help....nightmare morning, dropping my wife at work at the hospital...her car has no mot and the van has decided to break...

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Last post by matt10000wba
29 Dec 2020, 17:09
1Y starting problems

Last post by clone123 « 28 Dec 2020, 19:54
Replies: 11
by poofit » 13 Oct 2020, 19:05

Hi all!

Long time lurker here! Recently had the van booked in for a service but they couldn't do it due to it had a fuel leak from the injection...

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Last post by clone123
28 Dec 2020, 19:54
ADY hesitance and power loss.

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Dec 2020, 04:59
Replies: 12
by kevtherev » 23 Nov 2020, 00:31

Just a few niggles with my recently fitted ADY.
Rough idle, bogs under load, then at 3000rpm its all back.
New bosch Lambda, replaced with OE
MAF...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Dec 2020, 04:59
1.9 TDI Engine

Last post by peterboat « 20 Dec 2020, 18:57
Replies: 15
by peterboat » 28 Jul 2020, 23:32
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I have the chance to get for free a 2006 1.9 TDI engine complete with ECU loom everything in fact, the question is how much of a pain is it to fit...
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Last post by peterboat
20 Dec 2020, 18:57
1Y engine help

Last post by booted « 17 Dec 2020, 18:13
Replies: 29
by JustGavin » 17 Dec 2019, 22:30
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Here goes

A good friend has fitted a 1y engine into my 87 vw caravelle. Engine was out of a 2007 vw caddy with 60000 on the clock. All filters and...
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17 Dec 2020, 18:13

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