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Best alternative to a 1.6 TD for towing and hills

Last post by sparkiekitty « 30 Mar 2017, 13:11
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by sparkiekitty » 29 Mar 2017, 14:15

Hi,

The 1.6 TD engine in my Holdsworth conversion 1990 T25 is on it's last legs and I thought I'd take the chance to upgrade. I'll be taking it to a...

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Last post by sparkiekitty
30 Mar 2017, 13:11
AAZ engine parts availability

Last post by phil_b « 22 Mar 2017, 17:13
Replies: 10
by windy » 20 Mar 2017, 20:13

Just bought an AAZ engine to replace the ageing, oil burning JX lump in my van & wondered wheres the best place to get parts for these?

I got ripped...

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Last post by phil_b
22 Mar 2017, 17:13
subaru power steering

Last post by Domino « 16 Mar 2017, 06:09
Replies: 3
by slowcoach » 13 Mar 2017, 13:05

just idling and wondering how to make my time even more scarce..

has anyone added power sterring to their 2wd non-power steering van, with subaru...

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Last post by Domino
16 Mar 2017, 06:09
AAZ Thermostat issue?

Last post by mrnickmuss « 15 Mar 2017, 09:24
Replies: 22
by mrnickmuss » 15 Jan 2017, 20:22
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My Doka seems to be battling me! A long post but please read if you know anything about cooling systems and please then tell me what I am missing!
I...
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Last post by mrnickmuss
15 Mar 2017, 09:24
diesel injector pump

Last post by colinthefox « 12 Mar 2017, 12:45
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by Dave Rog » 11 Mar 2017, 20:36

Guys, Gals

Replaced engine with a AEF 1.9 SDI 8V from VW Polo about 300 miles ago.
Suffered huge loss of power - loads of smoke on motorway run -...

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Last post by colinthefox
12 Mar 2017, 12:45
late n/a diesel bay loom

Last post by rowlesy « 11 Mar 2017, 20:26
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by rowlesy » 10 Mar 2017, 21:04

just fitted an AEF motor in my lith bus and have found a broken wire i might need to splice into the caddy loom? (im running caddy loom with immob...

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Last post by rowlesy
11 Mar 2017, 20:26
CU Aircooled crown and pinion in diesel gearbox

Last post by multisi « 09 Mar 2017, 11:42
Replies: 8
by z3i » 02 Mar 2017, 16:16

Hello guys, haven't posted for a while, doing a td conversion on my t25. I've sourced a 4 speed gearbox and Bellhousing from a 1.6d, it's quite a...

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Last post by multisi
09 Mar 2017, 11:42
Help with stalling issue on Subaru conversion!

Last post by Domino « 04 Mar 2017, 16:48
Replies: 15
by mariner » 02 Mar 2017, 19:08
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Hi all, any help on this would be great - pulling my hair out with it right now! :?

I bought my van (an EJ22 conversion) last May/June. About 3/4...
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Last post by Domino
04 Mar 2017, 16:48
Passat b3 1v 1.6 td engine? Wrong engine?

Last post by z3i « 04 Mar 2017, 13:43

by z3i » 04 Mar 2017, 13:43

I've just picked up a passat b3 1.6td I thought it was an sb engine but it's actually a 1v engine? I can't find a great deal of information....

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Last post by z3i
04 Mar 2017, 13:43
AFN, sensors and temp gauge?

Last post by spanishfly « 03 Mar 2017, 21:32

by spanishfly » 03 Mar 2017, 21:32

Can anyone with a JX to AFN conversion please tell me how they have the temp gauge wired in?

Specifically.

How many wires from the coolant temp...

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Last post by spanishfly
03 Mar 2017, 21:32
Ej202 immobiliser procedure

Last post by slowcoach « 03 Mar 2017, 10:41
Replies: 2
by slowcoach » 03 Mar 2017, 00:07

Hi folks,
If I try to start the van without the suby key in the subaru barrel, the immobiliser does its job and cuts the engine after it fires. All...

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Last post by slowcoach
03 Mar 2017, 10:41
Water flange/thermostat housing

Last post by lefty67 « 02 Mar 2017, 13:50
Replies: 11
by lefty67 » 14 Feb 2017, 15:43

1.9aaz
Got an annoying leak from the bottom of the plastic flange. Have replaced the o ring and cleaned surfaces and checked for any cracks but still...

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Last post by lefty67
02 Mar 2017, 13:50
Audi 2.5 V6 engine do they fit ?

Last post by weimarbus « 02 Mar 2017, 11:46
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by sternal » 02 Mar 2017, 09:55

Long shot

Friend bought his neighbors Audi A4 2.5 V6 1996 which they have owned from new ! He paid a £1 which was the nominal fee they were offered...

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Last post by weimarbus
02 Mar 2017, 11:46
where is everyone getting t25 tdi insurance?

Last post by kevin930 « 26 Feb 2017, 15:43
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by Tommyk77 » 25 Feb 2017, 09:32

Hi all its insurance renewal time next month, I now have (AFN 110 tdi) and will be fitting flipped later box this year. which insurance company's do...

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Last post by kevin930
26 Feb 2017, 15:43
SPEEDO INFO NEEDED afn engine+cluster+cs box

Last post by gazza7200 « 23 Feb 2017, 23:00
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by boonflap2006 » 18 Feb 2017, 21:03

HI ALL
i have afn engine and loom fitted and im going for the audi clock cluster to match wiring but the old .C.S 1.6d gearbox with analog speedo...

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Last post by gazza7200
23 Feb 2017, 23:00
Subaru EJ 20 going in Jambo van

Last post by Dazco « 22 Feb 2017, 12:28
Replies: 57
by Dazco » 04 Oct 2015, 16:19
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Ive decided to fit a Subaru EJ20 NA into Jambo van.
Ive got the doner vehicle, it's a 1999 model Legacy Classic GL manual box. It has 6 months MOT...
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Last post by Dazco
22 Feb 2017, 12:28
Extracting an 1.9 AAZ fuel injector - slide hammer?

Last post by 4gearwonder « 18 Feb 2017, 22:29
Replies: 2
by 4gearwonder » 18 Feb 2017, 19:22

Evening all,

Usual, any help much appreciated if possible?

Trying to remove/replace one the aforementioned. Needless to say it ain't come out...

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Last post by 4gearwonder
18 Feb 2017, 22:29
SB engine swap

Last post by mrhutch « 17 Feb 2017, 17:28
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by Dainius90 » 17 Feb 2017, 16:57

Hello,

My dad is currently taking out his old engine JX engine from 1990 T3 bus. He wants to put an SB series engine with a turbo, but he has...

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Last post by mrhutch
17 Feb 2017, 17:28
Diesel treatment lowered water temperature!!

Last post by dave friday « 15 Feb 2017, 09:43
Replies: 3
by dave friday » 10 Feb 2017, 12:20

As above,my daughters zantia was due to have an itv ( Spanish mot ) she was worried about the amount of black smoke it was producing so put some...

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Last post by dave friday
15 Feb 2017, 09:43
What size AAZ, 1.9 Diesel injector extractor tool pls?

Last post by 4gearwonder « 13 Feb 2017, 21:15
Replies: 2
by 4gearwonder » 13 Feb 2017, 18:50

Hi all,

Brief one, but as usual, any possible help much appreciated.

Need to change one of our injectors on the AAZ, 1.9 diesel engine in the van...

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Last post by 4gearwonder
13 Feb 2017, 21:15
Subaru conversion fuel pump set up

Last post by Goldfeesh « 12 Feb 2017, 17:10
Replies: 2
by Goldfeesh » 11 Feb 2017, 17:50

Hi all, can any subaru people tell me what they do for the fuel pump on a scoob conversion? Is the stock t25 pump up to it (had a 2.1 injection...

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Last post by Goldfeesh
12 Feb 2017, 17:10
Oil pressure relief valve

Last post by stesully « 12 Feb 2017, 10:28
Replies: 11
by stesully » 09 Feb 2017, 21:37

I've been told my van is missing the oil pressure relief valve. Anyone know where I can get one from. Cheers

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Last post by stesully
12 Feb 2017, 10:28
Peugeot 1.9 XUD conversion

Last post by Highroller « 10 Feb 2017, 20:02
Replies: 2
by Highroller » 24 Jan 2017, 11:03

Had a look around a few various forums but the information looks quite outdated. I have just purchased one of these setups and wondered if anyone...

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Last post by Highroller
10 Feb 2017, 20:02
non T25 , T4 2.5 diesel AJA

Last post by Dazco « 08 Feb 2017, 05:04
Replies: 10
by Dazco » 05 Feb 2017, 16:50

Brother is having a spot of trouble with his T4 2.4l 5 cylinder AJA Diesel. He went out in it last night , was parked up for 20 minutes, on his...

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Last post by Dazco
08 Feb 2017, 05:04
AGG running issues

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 06 Feb 2017, 11:49
Replies: 1
by Drucifer » 06 Feb 2017, 10:29

Well issue is with an AGG that just fitted to my sons T4 (was supposed to go in my T25 but thats another story) It ticks over fine and will rev up to...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
06 Feb 2017, 11:49
aaz wont run right

Last post by mrhutch « 01 Feb 2017, 23:13
Replies: 15
by Lclarkk » 10 Jan 2017, 19:32
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Hey folks!
Just finished a jx to aaz swap. Done before with no problems .. but this time using the jx pump so it fits in nice in the bay!
Can't get...
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Last post by mrhutch
01 Feb 2017, 23:13
Can't change gear

Last post by muttleypup « 01 Feb 2017, 21:49
Replies: 13
by bidbid14 » 29 Jan 2017, 13:41

I'm having a shocking run of bad luck with my van at the moment. Any advice will be very gratefully received.

I was having starting problems so with...

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Last post by muttleypup
01 Feb 2017, 21:49
runs 4 seconds and dies, unless using carb cleaner !

Last post by boardmonkey « 28 Jan 2017, 18:22
Replies: 19
by boardmonkey » 12 Nov 2016, 15:35
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Hi,

Can now get the van to run if I squirt carb cleaner directly into the throttle body....
Otherwise if I start the van its runs 4 seconds and...
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Last post by boardmonkey
28 Jan 2017, 18:22
What Engine?

Last post by anaconda « 28 Jan 2017, 12:16
Replies: 32
by AlandAnn » 14 Jun 2016, 08:15
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I'm considering fitting a New engine in my bus over the winter, at present she has the original 1.9 wbx (petrol) and gives me approximately 22 mpg @...
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Last post by anaconda
28 Jan 2017, 12:16
Quick help needed please!

Last post by ajsimmo « 25 Jan 2017, 22:30
Replies: 3
by jonnyoffcas79 » 25 Jan 2017, 20:03

Alright guys just a quick one, I have aaz in my van with the modified engine bars, can I use those modified bars for my new 1y none turbo engine or...

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Last post by ajsimmo
25 Jan 2017, 22:30
After market fuel pressure regulators - Subaru

Last post by boardmonkey « 25 Jan 2017, 10:26
Replies: 9
by boardmonkey » 23 Jan 2017, 09:57

Hi,

Has anyone installed an aftermarket fuel pressure regulator on their Subaru setup ?
I'm looking at purchasing one, just wondering wether to get...

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Last post by boardmonkey
25 Jan 2017, 10:26
914 engine

Last post by hicksy « 23 Jan 2017, 10:37
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by westie 37 » 21 Dec 2016, 08:18

Right guy this is for all you gurus out there just put a 1.8 engine in my t25 as it had the 1600ct as that died a death this 1.8 according to engine...

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Last post by hicksy
23 Jan 2017, 10:37
TDI temp gauge/sender issues.

Last post by marlinowner « 21 Jan 2017, 16:53
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by martin83 » 21 Jan 2017, 15:44

Right, I don't like asking what seems to me to be silly questions but here goes.
1984 1.9df caravelle converted to 1.9tdi ahu engine. Ever since...

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Last post by marlinowner
21 Jan 2017, 16:53
WBX "improved" cams in the pipeline

Last post by weimarbus « 20 Jan 2017, 10:30
Replies: 79
by silverbullet » 20 Mar 2015, 19:08
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As part of my parts sourcing investigation for my 2500E rebuild and the spin-off engine builds that are resulting, I may soon be in a position to...
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Last post by weimarbus
20 Jan 2017, 10:30
Did a link get made?

Last post by jonnyoffcas79 « 17 Jan 2017, 19:57
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by jonnyoffcas79 » 17 Jan 2017, 16:57

Their was talk on here between elvis and few others regarding 1.6 sump being fitted to the 1y 19 engine. My mechanic has my engine out and we are in...

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Last post by jonnyoffcas79
17 Jan 2017, 19:57
conversion parts - new v 2nd hand

Last post by Goldfeesh « 16 Jan 2017, 00:53
Replies: 4
by Goldfeesh » 11 Jan 2017, 10:55

Hi everyone,

Im in the process of converting my 2.1 to a 2.5 subaru. I have been offered the subaru bell housing second hand. New they cost 470...

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Last post by Goldfeesh
16 Jan 2017, 00:53
2.1 vs EJ?

Last post by Mickandsej « 15 Jan 2017, 11:35
Replies: 8
by Mickandsej » 13 Jan 2017, 21:03

Sorry chaps this must be a time worn question, I've already mentioned on here I have been offered a 2.0EJ from a buggy so pre-fitted to a dub and...

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Last post by Mickandsej
15 Jan 2017, 11:35
Short trips

Last post by Moonrakers « 13 Jan 2017, 19:35
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by nicq » 09 Jan 2017, 12:21

This is not just VW related but anybody with a modern diesel fitted to there van or if you have another make and do a lot of short trips they clog...

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Last post by Moonrakers
13 Jan 2017, 19:35
No power to glow plugs?

Last post by andychib « 10 Jan 2017, 16:32
Replies: 6
by williamraff » 26 Oct 2012, 20:36

Hi folks, my 1983 diesel van takes a few attempts to start and then misfires and chucks clouds of white smoke out when it does.

My thoughts are that...

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Last post by andychib
10 Jan 2017, 16:32
Diesel cold start issues

Last post by colinthefox « 09 Jan 2017, 21:25
Replies: 3
by johninleeds » 07 Jan 2017, 12:27

After replacing my battery and cabling my starter turns like a champ... but engine struggles to catch when cold, it's taking at least ten attempts...

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Last post by colinthefox
09 Jan 2017, 21:25
Help ID'ing diesel engine

Last post by ZsZ « 09 Jan 2017, 20:54
Replies: 18
by johninleeds » 07 Jan 2017, 13:02
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Was told it's a 1.9L replacement engine from a Golf but not 100% on this. It's definitely a diesel and it gets up to 70mph without too much bother,...
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Last post by ZsZ
09 Jan 2017, 20:54
Missing sensor?

Last post by quattrodave « 07 Jan 2017, 21:06
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by Jona2487 » 31 Dec 2016, 15:31

Firstly merry Xmas,
I've spent 2 days searching the Internet and can't find an answer .my van has struggled to start since the weather has got...

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Last post by quattrodave
07 Jan 2017, 21:06
Passat 20v NA or Subaru 2.0EJ?

Last post by Mickandsej « 06 Jan 2017, 11:26
Replies: 3
by Mickandsej » 06 Jan 2017, 09:10

I've been put first in the queue for a pretty much plug&play EJ from a friend's buggy, 'just' need the Adaptor plates, manifolds, exhaust etc. Known...

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Last post by Mickandsej
06 Jan 2017, 11:26
Fueling problem and buzzing noise 2.1 injection

Last post by IainG « 03 Jan 2017, 16:39
Replies: 6
by IainG » 30 Dec 2016, 17:09

I became aware of a buzzing noise the other day which sounded like it was coming from under the van. When I started the van the next day it was ok,...

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Last post by IainG
03 Jan 2017, 16:39
AAZ timing questions II

Last post by MGP « 28 Dec 2016, 22:26
Replies: 6
by mrnickmuss » 19 Dec 2016, 19:09

I have posted previously regarding this but finally today I have been getting my head around checking the timing. It is an engine I bought which the...

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Last post by MGP
28 Dec 2016, 22:26
AAZ temp sender alternative??

Last post by mrnickmuss « 28 Dec 2016, 21:57
Replies: 4
by DiscoDave » 27 Nov 2016, 10:31

Morning all, I've recently acquired a double cab with an AAZ, I'' working my way through it sorting out a few bits and pieces. One of the things is...

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Last post by mrnickmuss
28 Dec 2016, 21:57
Zetec 2.0 vanagon GL

Last post by Northfalia « 17 Dec 2016, 15:56

by Northfalia » 17 Dec 2016, 15:56

Hi I don't post much but I have recently bought a new van T25 vanagon GL from Virginia US thought I would share the alternative engine installed...

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Last post by Northfalia
17 Dec 2016, 15:56
GTi conversion stainless exhaust flange

Last post by Forden341 « 15 Dec 2016, 20:59

by Forden341 » 15 Dec 2016, 20:59

Not sure if I'll get in trouble for posting this in here but I've had some stainless flanges laser cut to fit to the cast manifold and allow you to...

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Last post by Forden341
15 Dec 2016, 20:59
Upgrading an in-line DS 1.8 petrol to a later 8v Gti petrol?

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 13 Dec 2016, 09:12
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by New Kentish Campers » 12 Dec 2016, 09:23

I'm thinking on buying a van that currently has a DS code early Golf petrol engine which replaced the old 1.9 DG motor.

Can anyone tell me please if...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
13 Dec 2016, 09:12
The final herdle!

Last post by jonnyoffcas79 « 12 Dec 2016, 20:36

by jonnyoffcas79 » 12 Dec 2016, 20:36

Hi guys been on this forum for quite while and I would like to thank those who ho have helped me in the past! After talking a shafting from a guy who...

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12 Dec 2016, 20:36

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