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Turbo

Last post by Jay68 « 01 Feb 2018, 16:02
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by Jay68 » 22 Jan 2018, 20:30

The turbo has gone on my bus. The one that was on was the old one from the old 1.6td but the engine is now a 1.9td which I replaced 5 years ago.
Do...

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Last post by Jay68
01 Feb 2018, 16:02
T25, engine swap, what either my 2,5tdi or buy new 1,9tdi

Last post by t25norway « 31 Jan 2018, 19:32

by t25norway » 31 Jan 2018, 19:32

Okay, so i have a T25 1987 Caravelle with 1,6TD and 5 speed transmission

1st option caravelle 1997 with a 2,5TDI motor, what transmission should i...

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Last post by t25norway
31 Jan 2018, 19:32
Subaru conversion? - thoughts please

Last post by slowcoach « 29 Jan 2018, 18:12
Replies: 17
by Karen&co » 20 Dec 2017, 17:59
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Hello,

Just wanted to pick peoples brains about having a Subaru conversion?

Hubby is keen to put one into our van and I'm not sure it's a good...
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Last post by slowcoach
29 Jan 2018, 18:12
VW T25 Single cab pickup AAZ Exhaust

Last post by footstuck « 27 Jan 2018, 10:08
Replies: 2
by Macadder » 20 Jan 2018, 16:55

I have searched through the forum to look for the information I was looking for, unfortunately I can't see the answer, it may be there, in which case...

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Last post by footstuck
27 Jan 2018, 10:08
weird problem

Last post by Stovies « 26 Jan 2018, 10:06
Replies: 29
by Stovies » 02 Jan 2018, 15:23
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ok as title says, I have been tinkering with the engine over the past few weeks, changing oil, filters fuel lines filters, electrical connections...
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Last post by Stovies
26 Jan 2018, 10:06
DX Won't idle after cambelt change

Last post by garyd « 17 Jan 2018, 16:25
Replies: 1
by bmouthboyo » 06 Jan 2018, 22:09

Hi Guys,

Bit of a long one but best to be thorough and I would really appreciate any help you could give.

I have a Kjet 1.8 DX engine in my VW T25...

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Last post by garyd
17 Jan 2018, 16:25
DX Won't idle after cambelt change

Last post by Theclash « 06 Jan 2018, 23:54

by Theclash » 06 Jan 2018, 23:54

For your rocker cover problem you need to change the studs when fitting rubber gasket Can't remember if it's with or without collar but that will be...

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Last post by Theclash
06 Jan 2018, 23:54
Best gearbox for high torque engine

Last post by silverbullet « 05 Jan 2018, 21:21
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by PICKLEBRANTON » 22 Dec 2017, 11:11

I have a v8 t25. I want to improve the gearing as currently 2000rpm = 40mph with 16 60 profile tyres. Is the flipped Audi box the best candidate ? Is...

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Last post by silverbullet
05 Jan 2018, 21:21
Syncro specific engine alternatives

Last post by silverbullet « 24 Dec 2017, 09:46
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by rollercoaster » 21 Dec 2017, 00:30

My Syncro is a DOKA with a 2.1 WBX,
...would like an alternative engine well suited to the Syncro,
so it needs to keep the bash plates under it,
not...

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Last post by silverbullet
24 Dec 2017, 09:46
Subaru idle problem (EJ20 in a T25)

Last post by torsen « 18 Dec 2017, 07:52
Replies: 4
by Hoopy_Frood » 11 Dec 2017, 17:29

Hi,
Apologies for the long, probably rambling post.
I have a my2000 EJ20 (MAP configuration) in a 1984 VW T25. Conversion parts were from RJES and...

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Last post by torsen
18 Dec 2017, 07:52
JX/ AAZ Rocker cover / oil breather leak

Last post by wolfbus.uk « 15 Dec 2017, 21:45
Replies: 2
by wolfbus.uk » 15 Dec 2017, 13:09

Hi ive done about a thousand miles on new AAZ engine.
It's leaking a little oil from the rocker cover/top breather area. We fitted a new seal during...

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Last post by wolfbus.uk
15 Dec 2017, 21:45
Dyno facilities

Last post by philyoung « 15 Dec 2017, 17:54
Replies: 4
by philyoung » 08 Nov 2017, 11:37

Can anybody recommend a dyno facility within striking distance of Portsmouth that can cope with a syncro (ideally prefer not to have to take the...

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Last post by philyoung
15 Dec 2017, 17:54
Diesel 1.9 1y conversion

Last post by ajsimmo « 12 Dec 2017, 09:08
Replies: 3
by rollingheavy » 10 Dec 2017, 14:06

Hi all,
I have a jx 1.6 n/a diesel at present in my van which im looking to change for the 1.9 1y n/a diesel. I have read through the running thread...

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Last post by ajsimmo
12 Dec 2017, 09:08
DG to DJ ?

Last post by Moonrakers « 09 Dec 2017, 22:48
Replies: 5
by woodguru » 06 Dec 2017, 16:13

Can anyone explain the basic differences between the DG and the DJ engines, apart from cc. I was considering replacing my knackered DG engine with a...

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Last post by Moonrakers
09 Dec 2017, 22:48
engine swap for 1.8T

Last post by woodguru « 27 Nov 2017, 12:39
Replies: 4
by batesy16 » 19 Oct 2017, 11:43

I am possibly looking at swapping my 1.9dg out for a 1.8T engine.

I have the chance of buying a whole car for a good price, so would everything I...

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Last post by woodguru
27 Nov 2017, 12:39
Ej20 or Ej 22 conversion

Last post by clarence « 20 Nov 2017, 18:56

by clarence » 20 Nov 2017, 18:56

Hi I’m looking for an experienced Mechanic/garage in Lancashire pref on the Fylde coast,to do a Subaru engine conversion to my T25 Westy,regards Craig

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Last post by clarence
20 Nov 2017, 18:56
What air filter

Last post by Stovies « 20 Nov 2017, 07:00
Replies: 2
by Stovies » 19 Nov 2017, 19:36

As title says I have a 1.9 desiel polo Aef engine with a CS air intake manifold. So what is the number or an air filter to fit, as it's a bit of a...

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Last post by Stovies
20 Nov 2017, 07:00
Jx 1.6 td oil leak

Last post by Al Housman « 17 Nov 2017, 22:20
Replies: 7
by jacko1967 » 11 Nov 2017, 18:41

Hi I have a jx1.6td which has just got an oil leak at the head gasket under / near the oil filter pipe work my questions are can i put something in...

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Last post by Al Housman
17 Nov 2017, 22:20
1.9DG - AEF parts list

Last post by Stovies « 17 Nov 2017, 06:41
Replies: 20
by oliverriddett » 23 Jan 2017, 06:57
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Hey fellow lunatics. Is anybody able to source me a list of exactly what I need for the said swap and where to find them? All help will be very much...
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Last post by Stovies
17 Nov 2017, 06:41
starter motor noise 82 GTI engine

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 16 Nov 2017, 10:00
Replies: 2
by soniquethedog » 02 Oct 2017, 16:29

hello all , i have just replaced my starter motor on my 82 T25 after it was getting really noisy and finally gave up , so i replaced it with the same...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
16 Nov 2017, 10:00
Bellhousing hole?

Last post by waltraud « 15 Nov 2017, 22:40
Replies: 10
by waltraud » 11 Nov 2017, 19:59

Hi, can anyone confirm if this is a syncro bellhousing and if so as i’m using on a DG to AGG conversation should it be blanked off and, if yes does...

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Last post by waltraud
15 Nov 2017, 22:40
EWP (electric water pump) radiator

Last post by garyd « 13 Nov 2017, 17:24
Replies: 10
by crazydiamond » 01 Nov 2017, 17:22

As a few of you know, ive fought (and lost) an ongoing battle with overheating on my Syncro. Talking to a few people around Busfest and other places,...

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Last post by garyd
13 Nov 2017, 17:24
What am i missing from here.

Last post by ajsimmo « 05 Nov 2017, 23:44
Replies: 6
by pleasestartnow » 05 Nov 2017, 10:02

Hi all,

New fuel filter arrived to replace and there is a blank slot any ideas what is supposed to go in there?
1.9D engine. Have a free Sunday so...

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Last post by ajsimmo
05 Nov 2017, 23:44
AAZ oil leak

Last post by lefty67 « 04 Nov 2017, 13:20
Replies: 5
by kevin930 » 28 Oct 2017, 21:23

Hi
Have a oil leak from cylinder head ventilation system. onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; hopefully this link will show it. It's coming...

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Last post by lefty67
04 Nov 2017, 13:20
Oil light at startup

Last post by colinthefox « 03 Nov 2017, 16:39
Replies: 2
by johninleeds » 03 Nov 2017, 13:00

Hello,

I've got a 1984 diesel with a 1Y 1900 NA in it.

Did an oil change the other week (putting TRIPLE QX Mineral Diesel Engine Oil - 15W-40 in)...

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Last post by colinthefox
03 Nov 2017, 16:39
advice on re wiring

Last post by Stovies « 03 Nov 2017, 12:55

by Stovies » 03 Nov 2017, 12:55

Hi All,
I have inherited a real mess of wiring for the conversion in the engine bay, I have about 3 relays that I have no clue what they do as of...

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Last post by Stovies
03 Nov 2017, 12:55
Which bolt is the oil sump?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 01 Nov 2017, 22:40
Replies: 7
by pleasestartnow » 01 Nov 2017, 14:55

Hi all,

Quick question. Due an engine oil change and about to do it and there is two bolts in the oil container (not sure of ts proper name) that...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
01 Nov 2017, 22:40
Time to "Subaruin" EJ20 or EJ25 in a Westy?

Last post by IainG « 31 Oct 2017, 13:39
Replies: 92
by printmonkey » 19 Apr 2016, 10:12
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Morning, I'm getting ready to swap over to a Subaru engine. My 2.1 runs well (it's never let me down) but is down on power. To be honest I've always...
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Last post by IainG
31 Oct 2017, 13:39
Exhaust options for EJ20

Last post by IainG « 31 Oct 2017, 13:30
Replies: 5
by jmdlister » 20 Sep 2017, 14:09

Hi Folks,

Haven't been around for a while, but my van has just failed its MOT due to a knackered exhaust (and a few other minor issues).

When I...

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Last post by IainG
31 Oct 2017, 13:30
Loss of power on the motorway

Last post by pleasestartnow « 30 Oct 2017, 15:25
Replies: 4
by pleasestartnow » 30 Oct 2017, 13:48

Hi all,

1.9D

Just been travelling about the last 3 days in my van and in the last hour it felt like it was losing power, particularly when going...

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Last post by pleasestartnow
30 Oct 2017, 15:25
AAZ Coversion To Do List

Last post by T25Kernow « 28 Oct 2017, 20:25
Replies: 4
by T25Kernow » 27 Oct 2017, 06:11

I've just taken an AAZ engine out of a Golf to be transplanted into our T25.

The engine is now on a stand and I'm drawing up a to do list of jobs...

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Last post by T25Kernow
28 Oct 2017, 20:25
1.6 d to 1.9 d install help required in midlands

Last post by boatbuilder « 27 Oct 2017, 22:14
Replies: 8
by luke » 11 Oct 2017, 11:21

Hi, Looking for anyone out there who could help carry out an engine upgrade from original 1.6 non turbo diesel to a 1.9 non turbo diesel from a 1999...

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Last post by boatbuilder
27 Oct 2017, 22:14
Subaru engines

Last post by slowcoach « 27 Oct 2017, 21:41
Replies: 1
by philmcC » 27 Oct 2017, 16:26

I have a 1.9 DG WB X engine in my autohomes komet. Goes very well though you have to change gears a bit going up steep hills. Thinking of the future...

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Last post by slowcoach
27 Oct 2017, 21:41
Out of my depth: My engine isn't a JX

Last post by JonB « 26 Oct 2017, 21:46
Replies: 12
by JonB » 09 Oct 2017, 21:24

My van is currently at the garage after the engine blew its head gasket. I'd prepared myself for the worst and figured a new cylinder head maybe...

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Last post by JonB
26 Oct 2017, 21:46
AAZ rocker cover leak - project

Last post by dekhelia « 26 Oct 2017, 13:11
Replies: 2
by dekhelia » 07 Oct 2017, 11:04

Right. The rocker cover on my AAZ has pretty much always had a leak. Well, more of a strong weep. Thin layer of oil on inlet manifold, induction...

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Last post by dekhelia
26 Oct 2017, 13:11
Anyone running lpg on an AGG?

Last post by waltraud « 23 Oct 2017, 08:59
Replies: 2
by waltraud » 22 Oct 2017, 21:25

Anyone running lpg on an AGG? I have a Blos unit on my DG and hoping that someone has used a Blos to run the gti engine on Gas?

Sent from my...

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Last post by waltraud
23 Oct 2017, 08:59
Clutch for 1Y engine replacement?

Last post by Aidan « 19 Oct 2017, 13:30
Replies: 18
by soundhound » 18 Oct 2016, 09:48
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hello folks

I have a 1985 T25 which had a 1.6D engine until the cooling system went to pot.
so I have put in a 1Y engine, a 1.9D Seat Inca.
the...
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Last post by Aidan
19 Oct 2017, 13:30
Temperature gauge not working

Last post by sandyman « 14 Oct 2017, 21:09

by sandyman » 14 Oct 2017, 21:09

Since fitting an aaz into my T25 the temp gauge has never really worked- it's only ever registered a tiny bit. To someone who didn't know it seems as...

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Last post by sandyman
14 Oct 2017, 21:09
timing belt change

Last post by jas915 « 09 Oct 2017, 17:01
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by jas915 » 07 Oct 2017, 16:17

Hi made a start on changing the timing belt on my AAZ, can the crank alternator pulley be removed without taking the silencer off? Im sure i didn't...

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Last post by jas915
09 Oct 2017, 17:01
matsles

Last post by R0B « 08 Oct 2017, 16:07
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by matsles » 16 Jan 2013, 00:01

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08 Oct 2017, 16:07
Bad earth

Last post by danmetallic « 08 Oct 2017, 14:55
Replies: 3
by dogbreath100 » 04 Oct 2017, 16:52

Hi ,
I have a slight if not annoying problem with my van .
It's an 84 with a 1.9 Diesel engine . I think that I have a bad earth somewhere .
Am I...

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Last post by danmetallic
08 Oct 2017, 14:55
Exhaust

Last post by RogerT « 08 Oct 2017, 12:21
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by stephen t25 » 08 Oct 2017, 09:35

Hi all,

I’m looking to treat my 1.9 TDI 1z Whitestar to a new exhaust, what am my options, I’m assuming it will be the same as a standard DG system...

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Last post by RogerT
08 Oct 2017, 12:21
t25 2.0 8v gti lumpy running and noisy fuel pump

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 03 Oct 2017, 15:08
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by soniquethedog » 10 Feb 2017, 21:16

hello , i am struggling to find out what is wrong with my t25 gti 2.0l 8v conversion , its been fine since the conversion 4 years ago , it started a...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
03 Oct 2017, 15:08
Steering pump issues AAZ conversion

Last post by wolfbus.uk « 28 Sep 2017, 23:23
Replies: 3
by wolfbus.uk » 28 Sep 2017, 10:54

Hi hoping someone can help with this;

My mechanic has got the early AAZ engine in my previous JX syncro. We are keeping the serpentine belt set up...

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Last post by wolfbus.uk
28 Sep 2017, 23:23
Which dipstick JX or AAZ?

Last post by wolfbus.uk « 24 Sep 2017, 12:18

by wolfbus.uk » 24 Sep 2017, 12:18

Hi all
Can someone advise me. When changing from JX Engine to AAZ which dipstick is used the JX one or the AAZ. Really worried about getting that...

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Last post by wolfbus.uk
24 Sep 2017, 12:18
"bar-steward" joke read Somerset help with engine conversions

Last post by colinthefox « 23 Sep 2017, 14:56
Replies: 15
by gin23deluxe » 13 Aug 2017, 08:10
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Hi guys I'm looking to do a conversion on my Bus from 1.6 JX TD head gaskets gone
Looking for help from other folk that have done the job themselves...
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Last post by colinthefox
23 Sep 2017, 14:56
what engine DF or DG

Last post by Ian Hulley « 27 Sep 2017, 19:14
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by Wear Sunscreen » 20 Sep 2017, 20:10

What are peoples views on changing a DF 1.9 for a DG 1.9.
What are the pitfalls, if any, of this slight upgrade.

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Last post by Ian Hulley
27 Sep 2017, 19:14
Help!!! New oil pump binding when fitting on aaz???

Last post by wolfbus.uk « 18 Sep 2017, 13:41
Replies: 5
by wolfbus.uk » 12 Sep 2017, 11:21

The new oil pump I have from Brickwerks turns freely on the bench but when lightly tightened into the aaz block(not in vehicle yet) becomes quite...

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Last post by wolfbus.uk
18 Sep 2017, 13:41
GEARBOX for 1.9D (AHU)

Last post by Aidan « 13 Sep 2017, 06:36
Replies: 1
by alexlug » 13 Sep 2017, 02:52

Hello,

The gearbox in our 1991 lovely Holdsworth Villa T25 died somewhere in France

We have finally got her back and will have to...

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13 Sep 2017, 06:36

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