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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?

Sent from my Pixel 4 using Tapatalk

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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
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

Last post by clone123 « 25 Jan 2020, 16:27
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 6
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
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...

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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
WBX test rig

Last post by mm289 « 25 Dec 2019, 19:45
Replies: 2
by silverbullet » 01 Nov 2019, 21:59

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 mm289
25 Dec 2019, 19:45
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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Last post by axeman
21 Dec 2019, 21:11
rev counter on new engine install not working

Last post by Aidan « 27 Nov 2019, 18:35
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by tdm2 » 26 Nov 2019, 15:59

I have a 1987 T25 1.6 TD I have now replaced the engine with a AFN engine from a Audi 4 1.9 TD , but the rev counter is not working. its some think...

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Last post by Aidan
27 Nov 2019, 18:35
Subaru flood water

Last post by slowcoach « 25 Nov 2019, 19:43
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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...

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Last post by slowcoach
25 Nov 2019, 19:43
In line fuel injection pump

Last post by Aidan « 17 Nov 2019, 13:31
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by mshaw1980 » 26 Oct 2019, 15:25
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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...
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Last post by Aidan
17 Nov 2019, 13:31
AGG engine number

Last post by rollercoaster « 04 Nov 2019, 18:05
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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...

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Last post by rollercoaster
04 Nov 2019, 18:05
Glow Plug Light....

Last post by steveo9007 « 19 Oct 2019, 17:33
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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...

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Last post by steveo9007
19 Oct 2019, 17:33
The SA 2.6i Microbus thread

Last post by silverbullet « 18 Oct 2019, 12:08
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by silverbullet » 23 Mar 2011, 12:07
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I appreciate that this is pretty obscure but here goes...broke down in the 2.6 SA on Friday, had to be recovered :oops: thought I had fixed it with a...
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Last post by silverbullet
18 Oct 2019, 12:08
agg flywheel and clutch question

Last post by Simon Baxter « 13 Oct 2019, 21:23
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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...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
13 Oct 2019, 21:23
Engine bracket

Last post by JimmysBob « 07 Oct 2019, 06:56
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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
Quick starter motor removal question

Last post by damongrounsell « 04 Oct 2019, 10:05
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by damongrounsell » 03 Oct 2019, 18:37

Hi all
I'm removing my starter motor to get the gear box changed, its a 1.9 diesel AAZ and a 5 speed 3h box,
I've undone the two bolts holding on the...

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Last post by damongrounsell
04 Oct 2019, 10:05
1.9 AFN TDI silly question

Last post by JimmysBob « 02 Oct 2019, 19:34
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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

Last post by ajsimmo « 27 Sep 2019, 21:29
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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
CAN bus Subaru Conversion video diary

Last post by eddbmxdude « 27 Sep 2019, 21:24
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by eddbmxdude » 26 Oct 2018, 08:45
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My brother and I are converting our van to Subaru power using a CAN bus EJ25 from a 2004 Legacy. We thought we'd make a video diary...
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Last post by eddbmxdude
27 Sep 2019, 21:24
Mixing anti freeze moment of madness

Last post by bigherb « 26 Sep 2019, 12:52
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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...

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Last post by bigherb
26 Sep 2019, 12:52
engine revs up and down on idle...

Last post by maxstu « 17 Sep 2019, 21:02
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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...

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Last post by maxstu
17 Sep 2019, 21:02
Where to get EJ25

Last post by ViktorK « 14 Sep 2019, 15:37
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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...

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Last post by ViktorK
14 Sep 2019, 15:37
wbx subaru conversion

Last post by ViktorK « 14 Sep 2019, 15:35
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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...

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Last post by ViktorK
14 Sep 2019, 15:35
AAZ oil cooler pipe size.

Last post by davegeezzer008 « 18 Aug 2019, 00:25
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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...

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Last post by davegeezzer008
18 Aug 2019, 00:25
Heater matrix clean through

Last post by sooper8 « 17 Aug 2019, 20:47
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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...

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Last post by sooper8
17 Aug 2019, 20:47
urgent help needed 1.9 AFN engine (similar to 1Z, AHU, 1Y)

Last post by lloydy « 14 Aug 2019, 14:08
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by 937carrera » 13 Aug 2019, 17:55

Stopped for a poorly T25 near Helmsley

Looks like it has skipped on the cambelt

Can anyone direct to instructions to set the timing

Assume...

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14 Aug 2019, 14:08

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