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To flip or not to flip

Last post by silverbullet « 03 Aug 2020, 17:41
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by martin83 » 03 Aug 2020, 14:29

Hi all, I'm currently running my van with 1.9m-tdi and 5 speed (ass i think) gearbox with very expensive taller diff fitted for the diesel engine....

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Last post by silverbullet
03 Aug 2020, 17:41
1.9 tdi aaz idling

Last post by marc « 23 Jul 2020, 20:14
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by marc » 21 Jul 2020, 14:40

I have a 1986 T25 with an1.9 AAZ engine coversion and Bosch VE diesel pump. It runs fine starts well but the idling speed once set either increases...

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Last post by marc
23 Jul 2020, 20:14
clutch

Last post by Aidan « 22 Jul 2020, 18:47
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by shaunyp » 22 Jul 2020, 10:42

Hi all, so, i have just finished fitting a EJ20 subaru engine into my t25 and paired it to the original DG gearbox, my problem now is that when i...

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Last post by Aidan
22 Jul 2020, 18:47
Subaru engine induction pipework

Last post by syncroandy « 17 Jul 2020, 19:54
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by mshaw1980 » 04 Jul 2020, 16:50

Hello

So due to the noise of induction when engine is at approx 3-4k rpm when under load up hills the induction noise is horrendous. So have bought...

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Last post by syncroandy
17 Jul 2020, 19:54
1.9aef to 1.8 8v

Last post by T25nelly « 13 Jul 2020, 15:31
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by T25nelly » 13 Jul 2020, 10:40

Hi everyone i own a camper that has been fitted with a 1.9aef unfortunately the engine seized solid while driving i might have the chance to get a...

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Last post by T25nelly
13 Jul 2020, 15:31
1Y Injection Pump help!

Last post by colinthefox « 06 Jul 2020, 21:59
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by The Hairy Camper » 05 Jul 2020, 17:49

Hi everyone, I've managed to recently swap a 1Y engine into my van. Engine will start for roughly 10-20 seconds (and will rev) but cuts out after...

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Last post by colinthefox
06 Jul 2020, 21:59
Subaru exhaust.. trial fit

Last post by Wilkeasy « 05 Jul 2020, 19:32
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by matt brighton » 01 Feb 2019, 16:38

Hi

Prices of a bespoke proper system are staggering .

I initially fitted a gsxr 1100 can with lambada to get me going - and I'm pleased with how it...

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Last post by Wilkeasy
05 Jul 2020, 19:32
High Oil Pressure

Last post by muttleypup « 29 Jun 2020, 21:39
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by muttleypup » 27 May 2020, 17:55

Oil pressure has suddenly risen and will (indicated on gauge) peak at 100psi+ cold / 80psi hot under load/high revs. Idle pressure when hot is approx...

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Last post by muttleypup
29 Jun 2020, 21:39
1.9AEF Crank seal failure

Last post by Drover « 29 Jun 2020, 20:53
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by Drover » 29 Jun 2020, 09:10

Looking for some advice please. Replaced my 1.7D ky for a 1.9D AEF. The conversion went well and van driving great. problem has been two blown...

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Last post by Drover
29 Jun 2020, 20:53
AGG Oil Leak Advice

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 28 Jun 2020, 10:44
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by MidLifeCrisis » 27 Jun 2020, 20:50

I have an oil leak from the below location;
(pic is not my engine - stole image from interweb - but it is identical arrangement)

Is this the oil...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
28 Jun 2020, 10:44
1Y Injection Pump Wiring

Last post by Kombilove « 21 Jun 2020, 10:53
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by The Hairy Camper » 06 Jun 2020, 12:22
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Hi everyone, I know this has been asked before on the forums, but I'm having trouble getting the 1Y engine I've fitted to start up.

It's a Bosch...
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Last post by Kombilove
21 Jun 2020, 10:53
Oil in turbo and exhaust

Last post by clone123 « 21 Jun 2020, 10:46
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by clone123 » 03 May 2020, 10:01
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Hi guys ever come across this I done a conversion a few years back with a 1y engine and used all JX parts had an oil leak on the turbo so replace all...
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Last post by clone123
21 Jun 2020, 10:46
Mpg average on an AGG 2.0

Last post by silverbullet « 18 Jun 2020, 17:24
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by Da dan » 26 Jul 2019, 16:14

As said what are people seeing who have put one in? At different speeds to? Thanks

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Last post by silverbullet
18 Jun 2020, 17:24
TDi Turbo Drain Torque

Last post by badgerfax « 16 Jun 2020, 19:14
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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

Last post by Simon Baxter « 12 Jun 2020, 08:20
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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

Last post by ZsZ « 10 Jun 2020, 07:09
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by 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

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 08 Jun 2020, 20:38
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by The Hairy Camper » 08 Jun 2020, 11:38
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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
1.9 1Y Fuel Injection Pump

Last post by Rotormac « 08 Jun 2020, 20:23
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by The Hairy Camper » 29 Mar 2019, 15:41

Hi people, i was removing the electrics from my 1Y engine today and i noticed that the fuel injection pump looks a little different from my original...

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Last post by Rotormac
08 Jun 2020, 20:23
White smoke.... help

Last post by Bobreoc « 01 Jun 2020, 17:06
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by 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

Last post by Aidan « 22 May 2020, 18:09
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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

Last post by Al Housman « 27 Apr 2020, 07:38

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

Last post by Bobreoc « 20 Apr 2020, 05:39
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by Bobreoc » 19 Jan 2020, 19:23
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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!

Last post by ajsimmo « 18 Apr 2020, 14:56
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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?

Last post by gary1998 « 17 Apr 2020, 10:43
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by 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

Last post by mshaw1980 « 14 Apr 2020, 21:51
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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

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 12 Apr 2020, 18:39
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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.

Last post by axeman « 11 Apr 2020, 16:21
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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

Last post by Syncrobaz « 07 Apr 2020, 18:46
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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
VW V8 Project

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Mar 2020, 20:48
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by DentedDevon » 29 Sep 2010, 21:01
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We've been on the lookout for a van after 18 vanless months.
Saw some rough ones and some nice (new paint hiding who knows what ?)
Saw this one on...
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Last post by kevtherev
17 Mar 2020, 20:48
Late/early diesel engine mounts

Last post by jerrybus « 14 Mar 2020, 17:35
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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

Last post by Garry2809 « 11 Mar 2020, 14:24
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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
Best insurance company for Modified T25

Last post by campervanster « 27 Feb 2020, 16:39
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by Grogg » 06 Feb 2020, 14:29

Hello everyone,

I’ve recently had a Subaru conversion to a EJ20 N/A and my insurance is due shortly :(

I was wondering if anyone had any...

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Last post by campervanster
27 Feb 2020, 16:39
Passat/Golf 4 cluster

Last post by Italjohn « 26 Feb 2020, 14:35

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

Last post by Bison535 « 20 Feb 2020, 15:26
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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

Last post by davidoft1 « 19 Feb 2020, 14:01
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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...

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Last post by davidoft1
19 Feb 2020, 14:01
T4 Diesel help

Last post by pkrboo « 16 Feb 2020, 07:47
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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

Last post by dickspanner « 14 Feb 2020, 00:29

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

Last post by stuwhitfeild « 13 Feb 2020, 17:41
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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...

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Last post by stuwhitfeild
13 Feb 2020, 17:41
Best Engine to Meet Euro 4 or 6 Emissions? ULEZ issue

Last post by clift_d « 12 Feb 2020, 15:14
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by timthemod » 13 Feb 2019, 20:03
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I have a 1987 transporter 2.1 DJ engine, camper converted ifrom a van. I live just inside the North Circular Road in London and come 2021 my van will...
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Last post by clift_d
12 Feb 2020, 15:14
Leak-off pipes...

Last post by JonB « 09 Feb 2020, 13:29
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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...

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Last post by JonB
09 Feb 2020, 13:29
AGG Distributor

Last post by silverbullet « 06 Feb 2020, 10:31
Replies: 4
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...

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Last post by silverbullet
06 Feb 2020, 10:31
AHU with stock gearbox

Last post by airhead « 27 Jan 2020, 13:13
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...

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Last post by airhead
27 Jan 2020, 13:13
Diesel knock

Last post by clone123 « 25 Jan 2020, 21:20
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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

Last post by clone123 « 25 Jan 2020, 16:27
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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...

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Last post by clone123
25 Jan 2020, 16:27
GoWesty wbx2.3 project

Last post by silverbullet « 18 Jan 2020, 08:47
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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...

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Last post by silverbullet
18 Jan 2020, 08:47
How much oil?

Last post by Bobreoc « 15 Jan 2020, 15:04
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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...

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Last post by Bobreoc
15 Jan 2020, 15:04
Which way to go ??

Last post by Campercrazy « 15 Jan 2020, 13:07
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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...

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Last post by Campercrazy
15 Jan 2020, 13:07
Fumes in cabin 1.9TDI

Last post by Al3x147 « 25 Dec 2019, 19:36
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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...

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Last post by Al3x147
25 Dec 2019, 19:36
Cooling question: petrol vs diesel

Last post by davidoft1 « 23 Dec 2019, 23:58
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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
Agg gti conversion, what airbox are you using?

Last post by axeman « 21 Dec 2019, 21:11
Replies: 9
by Cyrus » 13 Apr 2014, 19:40

There seems to be a few people converting to agg or gti engines at the moment.
What air boxes are everyone using?
Garyd's bible uses a 206 one but...

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21 Dec 2019, 21:11

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