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TDi Turbo Drain Torque
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by
badgerfax »
16 Jun 2020, 09:27
Hi All
I have a Tdi sump on my gti conversion
The sump has a blank plate where the oil drain from the turbo would have gone
I have just replaced with...
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Last post by badgerfax
16 Jun 2020, 19:14
AAZ/ABL injector fuel lines
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by
kevin930 »
25 May 2020, 16:31
Hi guys
I have a fractured AAZ injector fuel line to cylinder no:2 and am finding a replacement really hard to source. I have come across a set for a...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
12 Jun 2020, 08:20
Oil pickup + pump
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Bobreoc »
09 Jun 2020, 16:06
Hi.
When converting from jx to ahu or similar, do you have to swap the oil pick up and or pump? If so, why?
Thank you
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Last post by ZsZ
10 Jun 2020, 07:09
1Y Head Gasket Advice
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by
The Hairy Camper »
08 Jun 2020, 11:38
Hi people, thanks for the help of forum members on another thread (and pm's) I managed to get my 1Y engine to start up yesterday.
Bad news is, I'm...
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Last post by The Hairy Camper
08 Jun 2020, 20:38
White smoke.... help
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Bobreoc »
29 May 2020, 08:41
Morning all.
I had a 1z running as a mtdi. The engine was toast when the crank pulley let go, I struggled to source a replacement and ended up...
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Last post by Bobreoc
01 Jun 2020, 17:06
AAZ (1.9td) engine with JX (1.6) pump
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by
Tommy000 »
21 May 2020, 13:13
I have managed to shear off another (3rd one) injection pipe, from pump to injector, and through many calls and some research, have found that my...
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Last post by Aidan
22 May 2020, 18:09
AAZ Diesel pump slight leak
by
Al Housman »
27 Apr 2020, 07:38
So the truck has been laid up for about a month having a bit of rare TLC. Started it up to get the oil moving prior to an oil change and let it idle...
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Last post by Al Housman
27 Apr 2020, 07:38
Recovered home
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Bobreoc »
19 Jan 2020, 19:23
Not a great Sunday.
Had a lovely day up elan valley until I broke down on the way home, it’s doka with a 1z conversion. The van was running really...
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Last post by Bobreoc
20 Apr 2020, 05:39
Help please with oil level!
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by
jonnyoffcas79 »
18 Apr 2020, 08:12
Morning all hope you and your families are well! I have changed my engine to the 1.9 1y none turbo with 1.6 sump, I don’t have the right dipstick so...
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Last post by ajsimmo
18 Apr 2020, 14:56
How much oil?
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jonnyoffcas79 »
17 Apr 2020, 09:07
Hi all it’s been a while, hope everyone and their families are well!. I have a 1.9 golf engine in my doka with the 1.6 sump, unfortunately I do not...
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Last post by gary1998
17 Apr 2020, 10:43
Subaru EJ20 Induction Noise
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by
mshaw1980 »
13 Apr 2020, 07:51
Hi all
When my subaru engined van is under load at about 3500 to 4000 rpm the induction noise is horrible. Its like the metal in the rear vents...
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Last post by mshaw1980
14 Apr 2020, 21:51
Dipstick Mod Advice
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by
The Hairy Camper »
08 Apr 2020, 18:58
Need some advice on a 1Y Dipstick Mod.
I was looking at this post a while back and wanted to do something similar:
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Last post by The Hairy Camper
12 Apr 2020, 18:39
Longditudal belt set up.
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by
axeman »
09 Apr 2020, 06:03
Hi all I have an aeb engine from my a4 which has a/c and p/s which I need to delite it also has an idle pully that the viscous fan is conected too....
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Last post by axeman
11 Apr 2020, 16:21
Aaz power steering pump setup
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by
davidoft1 »
07 Apr 2020, 12:59
Morning folks
So I’m converting my petrol automatic caravelle to syncro , to add to the trouble the syncro has an AAZ with no power steering pump...
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Last post by Syncrobaz
07 Apr 2020, 18:46
Late/early diesel engine mounts
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by
jerrybus »
14 Mar 2020, 15:42
Hi will the diesel engine mounts from an 82 bus (currently supporting an AEF) be compatible with an 89 WBX. Thinking of a transplant but have read...
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Last post by jerrybus
14 Mar 2020, 17:35
1.6jx to 1y conversion
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by
Garry2809 »
17 Sep 2019, 11:09
Hello good folks of club 80-90. I own a 1986 t3 matkaaja. Its got a 1.6jx engine and its about 2.5 tons in weight. I have at my disposal a 1y engine...
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Last post by Garry2809
11 Mar 2020, 14:24
Passat/Golf 4 cluster
by
Italjohn »
26 Feb 2020, 14:35
Hi guys.
I'm planning an engine upgrade from my AAZ to AFN.
I will also use a Golf (or Passat) cluster/speedometer.
To do this you need a 8 pulse...
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Last post by Italjohn
26 Feb 2020, 14:35
Glow Plug Led/wiring diagram
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by
Bison535 »
19 Feb 2020, 09:44
I 'think' my Glow Plugs are working ok because a) they are quite new b) When i switch the ignition on I wait 30 seconds ( although NO Yellow LED )...
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Last post by Bison535
20 Feb 2020, 15:26
T4 Diesel help
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by
Whitevanman »
15 Feb 2020, 22:43
My father in law's 2.5D T4 has lost power, noticeable at speed, it doesn't go up hills anymore. He's been told it's either the turbo, injectors or...
3 Replies
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Last post by davidoft1
19 Feb 2020, 14:01
T4 Diesel help
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by
pkrboo »
15 Feb 2020, 23:46
Lots of black smoke?
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Last post by pkrboo
16 Feb 2020, 07:47
New diesel motor advice
by
dickspanner »
14 Feb 2020, 00:29
Ok the Cosworth conversion removed.
Purchased a donor vehicle for 1.9td engine. Fitted, turbo fail ran on engine oil and now dead.
I want a...
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Last post by dickspanner
14 Feb 2020, 00:29
GTi conversion using automatic box
Replies: 9
by
oilrag »
23 Dec 2019, 19:30
Musing over alternative petrol engines is golf GTi 2.0 etc but wishing to retain automatic gearbox as I like the relaxed behaviour in traffic ,my...
9 Replies
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Last post by stuwhitfeild
13 Feb 2020, 17:41
Leak-off pipes...
Replies: 7
by
dekhelia »
08 Feb 2020, 20:21
Got problems starting my AAZ. A whiff of EazyStart gets her going, but whenever I leave it for more than a few hours I get the same thing. Always...
7 Replies
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Last post by JonB
09 Feb 2020, 13:29
AGG Distributor
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by
mattlad »
04 Feb 2020, 20:43
Chasing a hesitation when cruising at a steady speed led me to see the distributor cap clip has snapped.
Can I get new clips for these dizzys and...
4 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
06 Feb 2020, 10:31
AHU with stock gearbox
Replies: 3
by
airhead »
26 Jan 2020, 19:46
Hi folks. My AAZ has had its last adventure in the camper and has essentially past the point where I feel I can trust it to not let us down in...
3 Replies
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Last post by airhead
27 Jan 2020, 13:13
Diesel knock
Replies: 5
by
clone123 »
06 Dec 2019, 23:52
Hi help needed ever since I did my conversion from a 1.6 JX to a 1.9T 1y engine I have always had a diesel knock and I'm just wondering if anyone can...
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Last post by clone123
25 Jan 2020, 21:20
Engine number
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by
DanT »
04 Jan 2020, 13:23
Hi all,
Trying to find the engine number, but struggling. Have found the previous owner didn’t inform DVLA of engine change so V5C is incorrect and...
4 Replies
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Last post by clone123
25 Jan 2020, 16:27
GoWesty wbx2.3 project
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by
silverbullet »
31 Dec 2019, 12:42
I have one of these coming in as a nothing to lose so why not engine, its leaky and down on compression iirc, not actually landed yet as TNT...
6 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
18 Jan 2020, 08:47
How much oil?
Replies: 3
by
Bobreoc »
14 Jan 2020, 14:13
Might seem like a daft question.
I have a van with a 1z conversion, I’ve been made aware the dipstick hasent been modified so I’m due and oil...
3 Replies
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Last post by Bobreoc
15 Jan 2020, 15:04
Which way to go ??
Replies: 7
by
Campercrazy »
23 Dec 2019, 12:17
So....
In the pre-Christmas shopping pandemonium after about 15 years of pondering I finally did it and bought my 1st T25 / T3!
I know this thing is...
7 Replies
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Last post by Campercrazy
15 Jan 2020, 13:07
Fumes in cabin 1.9TDI
Replies: 2
by
Al3x147 »
23 Dec 2019, 10:51
Hi, my dad has recently bought a 1988 multi van which has a 1.9TDI engine conversion (AFN from a Passat). When the heater in the cabin is on and you...
2 Replies
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Last post by Al3x147
25 Dec 2019, 19:36
Cooling question: petrol vs diesel
Replies: 3
by
silverbullet »
20 Dec 2019, 08:14
Is it possible to fit the later diesel radiator fan & shroud (350mm iirc) to a petrol bodyshell, which has a 305mm fan?
I have a feeling that the td...
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Last post by davidoft1
23 Dec 2019, 23:58
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Last post by axeman
21 Dec 2019, 21:11
2 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
27 Nov 2019, 18:35
Subaru flood water
Replies: 13
by
jaber »
17 Nov 2019, 17:00
Oh dear, my lovely Subaru gl caravelle got flooded last weekend, water was about 9 inch inside submerging transponder, immobiliser and 2/3rds up the...
13 Replies
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Last post by slowcoach
25 Nov 2019, 19:43
In line fuel injection pump
Replies: 60
by
mshaw1980 »
26 Oct 2019, 15:25
Wondering if someone can help, well begging on my subaru ej20 n/a converted van:-(
In the time my van has been on the road, approx 2000 miles I am...
60 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
17 Nov 2019, 13:31
AGG engine number
Replies: 2
by
rollercoaster »
04 Nov 2019, 15:10
Hoping I might get some help, I have to change my V5.
Best I can see the engine number on my AGG is 02G98 or 02698
does this make sense? which is the...
2 Replies
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Last post by rollercoaster
04 Nov 2019, 18:05
Glow Plug Light....
Replies: 14
by
sundial »
18 Jan 2012, 20:48
hi
I guess its simple but..
I have just replaced all my water pipes etc on my AAZ diesel...
Why...does my 'glow plug light' know take ages to go...
14 Replies
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Last post by steveo9007
19 Oct 2019, 17:33
agg flywheel and clutch question
Replies: 4
by
axeman »
29 Sep 2019, 18:01
hi all
so i am not trying to re envent the wheel but i have a question to but out there, having completed a agg conversion on a 2wd westy and used...
4 Replies
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Last post by Simon Baxter
13 Oct 2019, 21:23
Engine bracket
Replies: 2
by
mcstockerg »
06 Oct 2019, 08:27
Hello everyone! I’d be very grateful if anyone could advise me at to where I could find the rectangular shaped bracket that sits below the engine on...
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Last post by JimmysBob
07 Oct 2019, 06:56
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Last post by damongrounsell
04 Oct 2019, 10:05
1.9 AFN TDI silly question
Replies: 14
by
JimmysBob »
10 Sep 2019, 14:49
Hello sorry if this has been covered before but i want to ask the groups collective knowledge
so the plan is to spend the next 12 months collecting...
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Last post by JimmysBob
02 Oct 2019, 19:34
Conversion questions
Replies: 2
by
Davegrohl99 »
26 Sep 2019, 10:07
Hi,
I have a 1981 Westy 2.0 CU engine (Aircooled).
I have been toying with the idea of converting my original engine to LPG. But in the back if my...
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Last post by ajsimmo
27 Sep 2019, 21:29
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Last post by eddbmxdude
27 Sep 2019, 21:24
Mixing anti freeze moment of madness
Replies: 7
by
Michael4 »
25 Sep 2019, 09:23
Our son has poured the remains of a bottle (poss 2 pints?) of blue anti freeze into his Subaru Legacy which had pink stuff in it. The blue stuff was...
7 Replies
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Last post by bigherb
26 Sep 2019, 12:52
engine revs up and down on idle...
Replies: 3
by
vwrickshaw »
08 Sep 2019, 10:25
Hi, when i start my t25 in the morning the engine revs up and down...it does not settle even when warm..i ahve a 2.1 w/c engine...has anyone got any...
3 Replies
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Last post by maxstu
17 Sep 2019, 21:02
Where to get EJ25
Replies: 3
by
ViktorK »
10 Sep 2019, 21:18
Hi,
Can you recommend me where to get an EJ25?
I almost finished a conversion from WBX to EJ25 on my Syncro. Unfortunately it was not in tip top...
3 Replies
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Last post by ViktorK
14 Sep 2019, 15:37
wbx subaru conversion
Replies: 13
by
jan »
13 Jun 2019, 19:40
Hi all, I,m looking for advise on getting my van converted to Subaru. Your thoughts on up to date garages/mechanics that are known for quality...
13 Replies
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Last post by ViktorK
14 Sep 2019, 15:35
AAZ oil cooler pipe size.
Replies: 2
by
davegeezzer008 »
30 Jul 2019, 21:32
Hi guys I’m in the process of ordering a oil cooler and sandwich plate for my AAZ what size pipe is everyone using ?
Brickwerks say there kit comes...
2 Replies
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Last post by davegeezzer008
18 Aug 2019, 00:25
Heater matrix clean through
Replies: 4
by
sooper8 »
16 Aug 2019, 08:35
Hi,
Got an '86 T25 AAZ diesel home-brew Transporter.
Had on-going issues with coolant system since a hose burst a few months back, and a pretty big...
4 Replies
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Last post by sooper8
17 Aug 2019, 20:47
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