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Quick help needed please!

Last post by ajsimmo « 25 Jan 2017, 22:30
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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
Replies: 10
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
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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
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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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Last post by jonnyoffcas79
12 Dec 2016, 20:36
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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 17
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
Replies: 6
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
Replies: 3
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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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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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

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