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Adapter plates etc

Last post by Robjackson « 10 Dec 2016, 07:17

by Robjackson » 10 Dec 2016, 07:17

I've looked around and found some info but thought it may be worth lumping together all the information on adapters for engine conversions just to...

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Last post by Robjackson
10 Dec 2016, 07:17
Subaru instrument panel

Last post by Goldfeesh « 04 Dec 2016, 18:00

by Goldfeesh » 04 Dec 2016, 18:00

Hi,

I bought my van as a shell with the intention of using my scooby engine. The van didn't have an instrument panel when I got it. Will I be able...

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Last post by Goldfeesh
04 Dec 2016, 18:00
Oil in turbo

Last post by clone123 « 02 Dec 2016, 06:49
Replies: 5
by clone123 » 23 Oct 2016, 09:13

Hi guys after just doing a conversion from a 1.6td JX to a 1.9 1y engine with the JX turbo I now find oil in the turbo so on startup I get blue smoke...

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Last post by clone123
02 Dec 2016, 06:49
AAZ timing questions....

Last post by MGP « 28 Nov 2016, 12:19
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by mrnickmuss » 27 Nov 2016, 22:25

I have been running a replacement engine for the past couple of weeks, After a number of teething problems it is oil and water leak free and...

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Last post by MGP
28 Nov 2016, 12:19
Throttle cable

Last post by Toc « 27 Nov 2016, 16:09
Replies: 8
by Toc » 21 Nov 2016, 12:54

Well my throttle cable snapped while out and about , Dark and wet night so I had to get a tow home.
I've ordered a new cable which I'm praying is...

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Last post by Toc
27 Nov 2016, 16:09
Additional gauges for Subaru ej20

Last post by Dazco « 27 Nov 2016, 09:20
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by Dazco » 18 Nov 2016, 20:15

Has anyone fitted any additional gauges for their Subaru installation, i.e. Oil pressure , water temp etc .
If so, what did you use and where did you...

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Last post by Dazco
27 Nov 2016, 09:20
Alternator Bracket

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 21 Nov 2016, 17:12
Replies: 9
by aerovolito » 17 Nov 2016, 21:28

I bought a new alternator for my Westy which has a AAZ engine fitted. The old alternator was never correctly aligned with the pulleys but it worked...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
21 Nov 2016, 17:12
Starter Motor - Repair/replace?

Last post by autostart « 21 Nov 2016, 05:47
Replies: 6
by jacobjoe » 23 Oct 2016, 12:43

Hi all,

I'm pretty sure my starter motor has had it, it had been intermittent for a few months (sometimes just getting a click and nothing from the...

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Last post by autostart
21 Nov 2016, 05:47
Gti conversion devalue van

Last post by T25_steveo « 21 Nov 2016, 00:21
Replies: 33
by T25_steveo » 06 Nov 2016, 11:14
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Was after a few opinions on the gti conversion. I'm currently looking into this conversion as
The head gasket as gone on the Jx. The only thing that...
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Last post by T25_steveo
21 Nov 2016, 00:21
Replacing the jx

Last post by vwaddict « 17 Nov 2016, 16:50
Replies: 17
by vwaddict » 11 Nov 2016, 23:38
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I'm 98% sure the engine is cooked in our latest bus (as the guy we brought it off suggested) so I'm thinking of changing it for something with a bit...
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Last post by vwaddict
17 Nov 2016, 16:50
1Z Tdi install photo diary

Last post by ajsimmo « 17 Nov 2016, 08:02
Replies: 48
by futbus » 07 Apr 2012, 07:58
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We are asked quite a bit what parts and how to install a Tdi into a van. We will assume that the donor van is a diesel and is water cooled. This is...
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Last post by ajsimmo
17 Nov 2016, 08:02
Oil pressure light

Last post by muttleypup « 16 Nov 2016, 18:00
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by muttleypup » 29 Sep 2016, 20:09
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I have a 1987 single cab with a 1Y engine fitted. The oil pressure light doesn't come on when ignition is switched, is there any way to test it or do...
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Last post by muttleypup
16 Nov 2016, 18:00
High tork starter moters

Last post by Smiffo « 16 Nov 2016, 12:48
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by alank950 » 16 Nov 2016, 09:30

Starter motor is goosed on my van and I was reading that there are high tork starter moters available for these ...anyone have any info on these of...

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Last post by Smiffo
16 Nov 2016, 12:48
injector pump

Last post by boxer « 12 Nov 2016, 20:04
Replies: 9
by boxer » 01 Nov 2016, 16:50

Is this any good? for my JX?

Seems like a good price?

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Last post by boxer
12 Nov 2016, 20:04
Talk to me about spark plugs for a non turbo EJ20 (my99 ish)

Last post by Domino « 11 Nov 2016, 16:54
Replies: 10
by Hoopy_Frood » 21 Oct 2016, 10:38

So many to choose from, I feel like a kid in a sweetshop.

What's the real difference between them all? Bosch, NGK, copper, iridium, platinum?? Does...

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Last post by Domino
11 Nov 2016, 16:54
Fitting A 1.6 SB engine-which turbo to use ?

Last post by t25driver « 11 Nov 2016, 13:20
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by mig » 09 Jun 2014, 13:50

I am fitting an SB engine from a Passat into our T25 and it has the a Garret water cooled turbo fitted which I may use if I can find any info on the...

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Last post by t25driver
11 Nov 2016, 13:20
Cylinder head agg or pb

Last post by T25_steveo « 09 Nov 2016, 16:10
Replies: 7
by T25_steveo » 08 Nov 2016, 18:36

Hi all was hoping someone could help. I'm about to undertake a gti conversion and on a whim on eBay a gti head came up with Kent cam and pulley. It's...

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Last post by T25_steveo
09 Nov 2016, 16:10
Useful website for all the Jap manuals incl Subaru

Last post by Aidan « 04 Nov 2016, 13:26
Replies: 1
by boardmonkey » 04 Nov 2016, 08:47

Hi,

Found this, great for getting the official manuals from Subaru including the wiring diagrams, troubleshooting & workshop manuals as well....

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Last post by Aidan
04 Nov 2016, 13:26
Water cooled turbo

Last post by t25driver « 02 Nov 2016, 21:10
Replies: 5
by dave friday » 08 Jul 2015, 08:36

Morning all,should I use the water cooled turbo in my sb engine swap? what are the pros/cons?
Ta.

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Last post by t25driver
02 Nov 2016, 21:10
SUbaru EJ25 conversion - runs 4 seconds and dies

Last post by boardmonkey « 01 Nov 2016, 18:18
Replies: 33
by boardmonkey » 11 Oct 2016, 10:50
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I've put in a Subaru SOHC EJ25 N/A conversion with RJES loom into my bus my van was a 1.9DG. Engine code is BE9, Donor vehicle was a Subaru...
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Last post by boardmonkey
01 Nov 2016, 18:18
Agg gti vs aaz

Last post by T25_steveo « 31 Oct 2016, 23:44
Replies: 13
by T25_steveo » 29 Oct 2016, 22:57

Hi all I'm after a few opinions. I believe my 1.6 td Jx may be cooked although I haven't inspected it yet, she still starts runs etc but head gasket...

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Last post by T25_steveo
31 Oct 2016, 23:44
Fitting a "SB"engine

Last post by t25driver « 31 Oct 2016, 18:41
Replies: 16
by dave friday » 13 Jun 2015, 09:36
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Hi all,as above who's fitted one?any tips?
Ta.
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Last post by t25driver
31 Oct 2016, 18:41
EJ exhaust option

Last post by slowcoach « 31 Oct 2016, 11:30
Replies: 18
by slowcoach » 01 Aug 2016, 10:02
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hi all-
has anyone fitted an early model WBX exhaust box onto their subaru? like this:

or this (more budget)

seems like itd only be simple...
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Last post by slowcoach
31 Oct 2016, 11:30
EJ20 donor version - diagnostics and BUILD

Last post by slowcoach « 31 Oct 2016, 11:15
Replies: 20
by slowcoach » 08 Jun 2016, 09:50
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HI all-
im about a month away from having a conversion to an ej20, and have a prospective donor lined up. Its a '99 forester with good documentation...
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Last post by slowcoach
31 Oct 2016, 11:15
Cambelt Snapped advice needed (£800 ..??)

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Oct 2016, 19:43
Replies: 7
by pgra0909 » 18 Oct 2016, 01:49

Hi Guys... totally gutted here.. My belt snapped and apparently damaged the valves? I ended up calling a mobile mechanic who called round and fitted...

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Last post by HarryMann
21 Oct 2016, 19:43
New Member with Scooby Plans

Last post by milky matt « 21 Oct 2016, 06:40
Replies: 8
by milky matt » 13 Oct 2016, 17:17

Hi all, just joined after being a guest user for a fair whilst. I've got a 1.9DG 4 speed van with plans to put in an EJ25 from a 1998 legacy . I've...

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Last post by milky matt
21 Oct 2016, 06:40
Fitting aaz

Last post by behai « 17 Oct 2016, 19:08
Replies: 5
by behai » 16 Oct 2016, 19:00

Just fitting AAZ engine into t25.. does anyone know how I can take the AAZ turbo across instead of using the Jx turbo and manifold ???

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Last post by behai
17 Oct 2016, 19:08
AAZ engine swap

Last post by vwaddict « 17 Oct 2016, 10:10

by vwaddict » 17 Oct 2016, 10:10

Hi, can anyone direct me to a good step by step aaz engine swap thread.... If there is any. Thanks

Sent from my E6853 using Tapatalk

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Last post by vwaddict
17 Oct 2016, 10:10
aaz manifold removal advice needed

Last post by tattoojohnny « 16 Oct 2016, 09:49

by tattoojohnny » 16 Oct 2016, 09:49

Morning all.

I think my AAZ engine is blowing from the inlet manifold (I think its still got the JX manifold on). From what I can see using a mirror...

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Last post by tattoojohnny
16 Oct 2016, 09:49
Engine tinware / Protection for EJ20

Last post by Dazco « 14 Oct 2016, 17:40
Replies: 2
by mshaw1980 » 13 Oct 2016, 12:43

Hello

Just wondered if anybody has managed to reuse or make the WBX tinware fit around the subaru engine?? I know it wont provide a great deal of...

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Last post by Dazco
14 Oct 2016, 17:40
1.6td jx and jr codes, are they the same?

Last post by max and caddy « 13 Oct 2016, 17:10
Replies: 10
by quattrodave » 01 Oct 2016, 10:28

Steadily working through my jobs list and noticed the engine has a jr code. Is this the same as a jx?
Was it an original fitment (1990 mulivan) or...

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Last post by max and caddy
13 Oct 2016, 17:10
Subaru EJ25 Wiring Loom support/info/data

Last post by irishkeet « 11 Oct 2016, 20:47
Replies: 6
by irishkeet » 11 Oct 2016, 15:03

Hello

I have decided to start this thread to understand the EJ25 wiring loom a bit better and hopefully it will be of help to some others in the...

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Last post by irishkeet
11 Oct 2016, 20:47
TDI FLAT SPOT ??

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 11 Oct 2016, 07:05
Replies: 12
by KINGPRAWN » 18 Sep 2016, 11:30

Had my 1z TDI conversation done a few years ago and it's been absolutely trouble free ( the odd water hose fail but nothing more) ... I performs...

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
11 Oct 2016, 07:05
Fitting AAZ engine - changing the sump and oil pick up pipe

Last post by clone123 « 05 Oct 2016, 17:31
Replies: 2
by behai » 03 Oct 2016, 20:33

Can anyone please help answer a few questions as regards changing to an AAZ engine which will soon be on the go. Just wanted to know if you have to...

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Last post by clone123
05 Oct 2016, 17:31
AAZ Auxiliary pump

Last post by dave friday « 02 Oct 2016, 17:57
Replies: 3
by mrnickmuss » 02 Oct 2016, 12:45

I have just fitted a replacement AAZ and realised that it doesnt have a hole in the flange on the rear of the engine to take a sensor switch for the...

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Last post by dave friday
02 Oct 2016, 17:57
Engine running hot

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 01 Oct 2016, 10:26
Replies: 4
by Jonnyb416 » 11 Sep 2016, 09:20

Quick question about my 1Y if anyone can help please (put it here for a quicker response)

Came to Busfest on Friday and felt the fan was on a lot....

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Last post by Jonnyb416
01 Oct 2016, 10:26
AFN top tip

Last post by ninja.turtle007 « 30 Sep 2016, 12:48
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by syncroandy » 24 Aug 2016, 19:30

Do a Google images search for 'syncroandy afn'

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PS. ..and fit a clutch switch if you haven't already !

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Last post by ninja.turtle007
30 Sep 2016, 12:48
Best oil for a subaru legacy 2002 2.5

Last post by Domino « 29 Sep 2016, 05:18
Replies: 6
by irishkeet » 27 Sep 2016, 20:34

Hello

I was wondering what oil your running in your scooby engines, I have a subaru legacy 2002 2.5

cheers
irishkeet :mrgreen:

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Last post by Domino
29 Sep 2016, 05:18
Overheating AAZ tried my best but failed.....

Last post by mrnickmuss « 25 Sep 2016, 09:56
Replies: 12
by mrnickmuss » 02 Jul 2016, 16:09

My 1991 Doka which had a reliable AAZ fitted two years ago. I knew I had a slight leak around one of the flanges on the engine and I was keeping an...

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Last post by mrnickmuss
25 Sep 2016, 09:56
AAZ fuel pump pulley woes.....

Last post by mrnickmuss « 25 Sep 2016, 09:52
Replies: 16
by mrnickmuss » 14 Sep 2016, 18:42
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I need a bit of luck right now and I am hoping someone here can help.... (I wont be the first time and certainly wont be the last!!)
I have have...
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Last post by mrnickmuss
25 Sep 2016, 09:52
boost pipe popped off

Last post by davegsm82 « 23 Sep 2016, 23:10
Replies: 1
by jas915 » 22 Sep 2016, 15:26

So i recently changed my exhaust and had to remove the turbo the get 2 snapped studs machined out.So went away this weekend van seemed fine going...

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Last post by davegsm82
23 Sep 2016, 23:10
AAZ ECO (non LDA) Pump

Last post by aerovolito « 21 Sep 2016, 11:04
Replies: 2
by aerovolito » 20 Sep 2016, 10:19

On a whim, I ordered up a Brickwerks Boost Pin for my AAZ equipped Westy. I should have checked my pump compatibility first though because it looks...

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Last post by aerovolito
21 Sep 2016, 11:04
Subaru conversionists, Outback autobox required

Last post by Aidan « 19 Sep 2016, 12:55
Replies: 3
by toomanytoys » 17 Sep 2016, 08:39

I know its I the wrong forum, but specific to anyone doing/done a Subaru conversion, so can this be left here for a few days to see please?

In need...

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Last post by Aidan
19 Sep 2016, 12:55
Diesel InjectionPump Internals - what does "worn" look like?

Last post by mm289 « 16 Sep 2016, 19:52

by mm289 » 16 Sep 2016, 19:52

Hi,
after the problems in the summer with the AAZ fuel pump priming I am currently stripping it down to have a check. Can't see any obvious issues...

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Last post by mm289
16 Sep 2016, 19:52
bleeding t25 diesel coolant system

Last post by BryntheBrick « 16 Sep 2016, 12:09
Replies: 3
by BryntheBrick » 15 Sep 2016, 09:43

Hi,

I have just had as replacement engine put in my 88 t25. It is a 1.9td AAZ replacing a 1.6td JX. The guys had some issues with the cooling system...

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Last post by BryntheBrick
16 Sep 2016, 12:09
Engine choice?

Last post by hightop ratty « 15 Sep 2016, 22:25
Replies: 16
by philyoung » 08 Aug 2016, 12:20
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The 2.1 MV WBX engine in my krankenwagen is poorly. Not terminal yet but is going to need major work soon. There are a lot of choices and I'm...
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Last post by hightop ratty
15 Sep 2016, 22:25
Bleeding cooling sysytem

Last post by BryntheBrick « 14 Sep 2016, 21:26

by BryntheBrick » 14 Sep 2016, 21:26

Hi,

I have just had as replacement engine put in my 88 t25. It is a 1.9td AAZ replacing a 1.6td JX. The guys had some issues with the cooling system...

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Last post by BryntheBrick
14 Sep 2016, 21:26
wire? temp sender?

Last post by weegaz22 « 13 Sep 2016, 16:07

by weegaz22 » 13 Sep 2016, 16:07

hi guys noticed a loose wire on my engine, looks like it could be off the sender next to it but just wanted to confirm with someonone in the know...

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Last post by weegaz22
13 Sep 2016, 16:07
Where to fit the water expansion tank on a 1Y

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 12 Sep 2016, 22:21
Replies: 2
by Jonnyb416 » 12 Sep 2016, 08:10

My van doesn't have the expansion tank so I bought one, thing is, it won't fit where I think it should if there was a 1.6 engine there.

Has anyone...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
12 Sep 2016, 22:21
Pre-MOT jitters...

Last post by davegsm82 « 10 Sep 2016, 15:22
Replies: 1
by Hoopy_Frood » 09 Sep 2016, 14:55

After 12 months off the road, a new engine (done by me), and lots of welding (done by someone who knows what they are doing) I am almost ready to MOT...

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10 Sep 2016, 15:22

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