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1.9 1y engine swap

Last post by ermie571 « 17 Apr 2016, 19:59
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by jonnyoffcas79 » 15 Apr 2016, 10:08

Hi guys I have an aaz engine in my pickup that's in need of replacement. I have just got myself a 1y non turbo engine the full car, my question is do...

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Last post by ermie571
17 Apr 2016, 19:59
1.7 Diesel

Last post by martin83 « 14 Apr 2016, 18:21
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by eddioke » 13 Apr 2016, 19:18

I have a 1.7 Diesel Engine T3 I am thinking buying a late 90's 1.9 seat car with a long MOT the idea is that once it fails the MOT I will assuming...

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Last post by martin83
14 Apr 2016, 18:21
It's ALIVE!!!!

Last post by mshaw1980 « 14 Apr 2016, 12:37
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by martin83 » 03 Apr 2016, 20:47

Finally got the M-TDI lump up and running today... only took me a year!

just got to get her ready for mot now :ok

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Last post by mshaw1980
14 Apr 2016, 12:37
fitted bed rooms Ayr UK

Last post by boardmonkey « 12 Apr 2016, 14:09
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by zarasnake » 04 Apr 2016, 07:06

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Last post by boardmonkey
12 Apr 2016, 14:09
Subaru lowered sump *pics*

Last post by bradders89 « 11 Apr 2016, 19:02
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by bradders89 » 11 Apr 2016, 16:17

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I managed to split my Subaru sump a few weeks ago so bought this from fellows speed shop. Didn't fit with rjes engine mount...

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Last post by bradders89
11 Apr 2016, 19:02
OEM tacho installation into Subaru conversion

Last post by Synkraut « 11 Apr 2016, 17:19
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by mshaw1980 » 09 Apr 2016, 23:21

Hi people

I have recently acquired an original petrol tacho to replace the clock in my T25 which I have fitted but I have two problems.

1. As my...

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Last post by Synkraut
11 Apr 2016, 17:19
1.9td t25 wont start properly - mixed diagnoses! !

Last post by MGP « 11 Apr 2016, 11:47
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by Liz_limpet » 11 Apr 2016, 08:05

CHi all,
I have had my van for about 6 months. Suddenly (after my immobiliser was cut out quite unceremoniously) it now doesn't start on the button...

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Last post by MGP
11 Apr 2016, 11:47
RA/SB engine option

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 08 Apr 2016, 18:07
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by jerrybus » 31 Aug 2015, 10:37
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Hi, after mulling over the SDI alternative for the tired JX in our van, I opted for an SB motor. I've been trying to search for info on fitting them,...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
08 Apr 2016, 18:07
What's the best oil and anti freeze for a 1Y?

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 08 Apr 2016, 08:34

by Jonnyb416 » 08 Apr 2016, 08:34

With the GSF sale coming this weekend, I thought I'd take the opportunity to buy some service parts.

Anyway, which would be best for my van...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
08 Apr 2016, 08:34
Auto electrician wanted for a subaru conversion in Sussex

Last post by Delbertini « 05 Apr 2016, 18:02

by Delbertini » 05 Apr 2016, 18:02

Hi

I'm in need of a good auto electrician in the Sussex area to sort out the wiring on my EJ25 conversion, have some intermittent faults that is...

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Last post by Delbertini
05 Apr 2016, 18:02
Wiring-in AAZ Cold-start solenoid

Last post by Mark S « 05 Apr 2016, 07:56
Replies: 7
by Mark S » 02 Apr 2016, 08:55

Hi there, in 2003 I fitted an AAZ (1.9 TD) in place of a CS lump. The latter had a manual cold-start cable activated by a lever under the dash, which...

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Last post by Mark S
05 Apr 2016, 07:56
engine change

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 03 Apr 2016, 16:47
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by davidm1164 » 03 Apr 2016, 16:05

Hi
How hard and how much will it hurt my wallet to put a diesel golf say engine into a petrol t25
Thanks

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Last post by Jonnyb416
03 Apr 2016, 16:47
2.0 subaru engine conversion

Last post by Shaundon « 01 Apr 2016, 18:26
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by louisb » 01 Apr 2016, 15:31

Been offered a subaru 2.0 legacy engine with loom and all the bits for quite cheap, i cant find any info on here about the 2.0 conversion only the...

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Last post by Shaundon
01 Apr 2016, 18:26
SB engine swap

Last post by dave friday « 30 Mar 2016, 21:31
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by jerrybus » 27 Mar 2016, 18:59

Hi

We've just put the cylinder head on, but a bit gobsmacked. The 90 degree stages took some serious umph. Is this typical? We were left thinking...

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Last post by dave friday
30 Mar 2016, 21:31
RJES reversed coolant manifold question

Last post by BartWPortland « 28 Mar 2016, 20:59
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by mshaw1980 » 20 Mar 2016, 08:46

Hi everyone

Bit stuck on this one. There is a small outlet on the coolant manifold to the left of the coolant temp sensors. Does anyone know what...

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Last post by BartWPortland
28 Mar 2016, 20:59
TDC Markings on a Alt Engine Van

Last post by ghost123uk « 28 Mar 2016, 08:10
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by bmouthboyo » 22 Mar 2016, 14:20

My van has a 1.8 Gti DX Kjet with a 4 speed T25 gearbox. When I put it to TDC a while back when removing the head I noticed the flywheel mark was not...

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Last post by ghost123uk
28 Mar 2016, 08:10
Gearbox/Clutch problems.

Last post by davegsm82 « 27 Mar 2016, 23:09
Replies: 3
by davegsm82 » 20 Feb 2016, 17:40

Having just returned from a short (60 mile) run from up the coast, I pulled into the local Morrisons Car park to get some shopping and found that I...

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Last post by davegsm82
27 Mar 2016, 23:09
Subaru conversion - coolant pipe question.

Last post by Hoopy_Frood « 25 Mar 2016, 15:15

by Hoopy_Frood » 25 Mar 2016, 15:15

I've got an early van with small diameter metal cooling pipes, but the Rjes plumbing kit looks to be a bigger diameter hose. Are adaptors avaliable...

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Last post by Hoopy_Frood
25 Mar 2016, 15:15
subaru conversion airbox / filter

Last post by boardmonkey « 22 Mar 2016, 11:13
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by mshaw1980 » 13 Mar 2016, 22:29

Hi peeps

Just wondered if a cone filter is best or the Subaru standard airbox? Also, which Subaru airbox would I need to buy?

Fanx

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Last post by boardmonkey
22 Mar 2016, 11:13
Quiet Fuel Pump

Last post by Aidan « 21 Mar 2016, 18:08
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by crazymilk » 21 Mar 2016, 10:07

Anybody got an ideas of a good quiet fuel pump for my EJ25 conversion

I have a (new) cheapo one from flebay and it whines like hell! Really need a...

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Last post by Aidan
21 Mar 2016, 18:08
seat toledo mk1 2.0l/ vw gti

Last post by green thing « 20 Mar 2016, 21:43
Replies: 4
by green thing » 12 Mar 2016, 17:35

Can anyone tell me if these are the same engines. I was talked into replacing the flat 4 in my crewcab with the seat engine( code 2E) which i was...

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Last post by green thing
20 Mar 2016, 21:43
Best clutch to use on afn tdi

Last post by youthy giblets « 20 Mar 2016, 19:28
Replies: 4
by youthy giblets » 19 Mar 2016, 09:40

Hi, I've been running my afn with a hybrid clutch for long enough. I have now got a Tdi input shaft and I'm looking to fit Tdi clutch kit. Does...

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Last post by youthy giblets
20 Mar 2016, 19:28
Making a Subaru Exhaust: Help needed

Last post by mshaw1980 « 20 Mar 2016, 08:51
Replies: 7
by mshaw1980 » 12 Mar 2016, 19:56

Hi peeps

Well finally started my Subaru conversion today and it runs...sounds horrendous though on just the original Subaru exhaust manifold and no...

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Last post by mshaw1980
20 Mar 2016, 08:51
JX to SB swap - turbocharger

Last post by jerrybus « 18 Mar 2016, 00:01

by jerrybus » 18 Mar 2016, 00:01

Hi

I'm about to fit the turbocharger to the rebuilt engine with the JX manifold. I seem to remember that the dealer told me there is no gasket...

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Last post by jerrybus
18 Mar 2016, 00:01
Best exhaust for a 1Y engine

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 17 Mar 2016, 14:48
Replies: 13
by Jonnyb416 » 13 Mar 2016, 21:02

Hi all, could anyone please point me in the right direction of which exhaust is best for a van with a 1Y engine?

Mine has cracked a few times near...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
17 Mar 2016, 14:48
sb engine swap help

Last post by Gkperformance « 17 Mar 2016, 10:09

by Gkperformance » 17 Mar 2016, 10:09

hi what airbox do you used when runing full sb set up
as my van was running a sdi 1.9 so have no jx running parts

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Last post by Gkperformance
17 Mar 2016, 10:09
AFN running issues

Last post by davegsm82 « 15 Mar 2016, 21:00
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by jc_geddes » 07 Mar 2016, 19:13

Evening all,

My AFN converted van has a running issue, I left it at my parents house over winter and went to move it last weekend.

It started fine...

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Last post by davegsm82
15 Mar 2016, 21:00
tank to filter to pump and on.....injection

Last post by littlejim80 « 14 Mar 2016, 16:42
Replies: 4
by boardmonkey » 23 Feb 2016, 13:03

Hi,

Fitting a brickwerks injection pump plus sourcing fuel lines this week and noticed it has as 12mm inlet vs the 8mm on the filter and tank......

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Last post by littlejim80
14 Mar 2016, 16:42
oil sump Gasket

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 08 Mar 2016, 22:31
Replies: 4
by ZsZ » 08 Mar 2016, 10:06

Hi All, I need wisdom! :?

After being in a discussion on the US forum Samba ( onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;), I figured out that I...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
08 Mar 2016, 22:31
Hypothetical question at the mo GTI engine ?

Last post by sternal « 08 Mar 2016, 20:31

by sternal » 08 Mar 2016, 20:31

At the mo this is hypothetical !

Fitted at present is the original KY 1.7 diesel engine which is plodding along fine, after speaking with Andrew...

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Last post by sternal
08 Mar 2016, 20:31
red/black starter solenoid wire on subaru conversion

Last post by mshaw1980 « 07 Mar 2016, 22:25
Replies: 1
by mshaw1980 » 07 Mar 2016, 13:53

Hi everyone

Am I right in assuming that the above wire is surplus to requirements in my rjes loom subaru conversion? There is the yellow wire in the...

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Last post by mshaw1980
07 Mar 2016, 22:25
1.9d or 1.9td

Last post by matt brighton « 06 Mar 2016, 19:42
Replies: 8
by scylla » 14 Feb 2016, 12:29

Got a chance of getting either 1.9d or 1.9td to replace my worn out 1.6d. Both will fit my t25. Jus wondering how much more work is needed to put...

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Last post by matt brighton
06 Mar 2016, 19:42
The electric VW topic

Last post by nicq « 05 Mar 2016, 22:41
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by silverbullet » 04 Mar 2016, 19:40

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Last post by nicq
05 Mar 2016, 22:41
legacy install - ball park cost ?

Last post by matt brighton « 05 Mar 2016, 08:52

by matt brighton » 05 Mar 2016, 08:52

Hi

I have the chance of a running legacy - complete car, fairly low mileage. its on an auto box so hopefully not thrashed.

Have been looking at...

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Last post by matt brighton
05 Mar 2016, 08:52
Octavia 1.9 Engine Swap

Last post by syncroandy « 02 Mar 2016, 10:03
Replies: 5
by summie » 10 Jul 2015, 13:30

Does anyone know if a 2004 Octavia Engine will fit into a T25? I've been offered one it's not the PD.

I've been told to take the car and then return...

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Last post by syncroandy
02 Mar 2016, 10:03
1.6TD JX to 1.9 1Y conversion

Last post by camper « 28 Feb 2016, 16:48
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by moggy » 28 Feb 2016, 12:41

Just bought a Mk 3 Golf with a 1Y 1.9 N/A Diesel to use as a donor for my dead and rebuilt many times JX . Does anyone know if I can fit everything...

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Last post by camper
28 Feb 2016, 16:48
gtd pump

Last post by dave friday « 24 Feb 2016, 11:44
Replies: 8
by jerrybus » 22 Feb 2016, 22:06

Hi. While getting the gtd engine checked it turns out that the diesel pump is knackered. I've still got the pump from the jx and it was refurbished a...

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Last post by dave friday
24 Feb 2016, 11:44
ej20 wiring loom

Last post by Hoth « 23 Feb 2016, 08:34
Replies: 2
by Hoth » 20 Feb 2016, 09:03

Hi folks, I finally got around to fitting the subaru into my t25 which had previously had a 1Z dropped in (from a great height by the looks of it).I...

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Last post by Hoth
23 Feb 2016, 08:34
No Fuel Pump Power or Spark!!!

Last post by crazymilk « 22 Feb 2016, 09:18
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by crazymilk » 18 Feb 2016, 09:42

Finally got to the point last night in trying to fire my EJ25 Conversion

Using all Rjes parts for the install.

Ignition on and no power to the fuel...

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Last post by crazymilk
22 Feb 2016, 09:18
AFN TDI + DHL A4 Box Conversion complete!

Last post by davegsm82 « 20 Feb 2016, 18:16
Replies: 32
by davegsm82 » 09 Apr 2015, 18:33
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I'm doing an AFN + DHL install on my T25 since the JX is too small and revvy for my liking.

I've got the engine and box, and just today offered up...
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Last post by davegsm82
20 Feb 2016, 18:16
Gearbox people.

Last post by Aidan « 19 Feb 2016, 07:48
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by Bennythew » 18 Feb 2016, 15:33

Just trying to figure out ratios.

How does this look for a 2wd panelvan (light camping interior) on big tyres with a 90/100bhp AHU engine in it?

Is...

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Last post by Aidan
19 Feb 2016, 07:48
Renault UN1 gearbox

Last post by conkers « 18 Feb 2016, 03:03
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by conkers » 17 Feb 2016, 22:36

Ok stoopid question time... I have have been looking at a tdi conversion and I saw that the Renault UN1 gearbox does 78mph in top gear at 3000 revs....

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Last post by conkers
18 Feb 2016, 03:03
Subaru converters

Last post by ricp « 17 Feb 2016, 18:39
Replies: 14
by jonnyoffcas79 » 17 Jan 2016, 11:04

Hi guys I've been a member here for quite s while and I think the time has come for me to go scooby! Can any body recommend a company that can do the...

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Last post by ricp
17 Feb 2016, 18:39
AAZ holding back!

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 17 Feb 2016, 17:56
Replies: 9
by lefty67 » 14 Feb 2016, 19:28

I am having a bit of a problem with the van. Engine starts and runs fine except after a couple of miles, or before engine is fully warm, when...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
17 Feb 2016, 17:56
Hampshire lass needs a look at ur engine

Last post by kit « 15 Feb 2016, 22:27
Replies: 2
by scylla » 15 Feb 2016, 17:38

If there is anyone in Hampshire who has swapped a 1.6d for a 1.9d 1y engine I would love to see it & have a chat
As I will be doing engine swap on...

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Last post by kit
15 Feb 2016, 22:27
Lost my alternator belt!

Last post by ghost123uk « 11 Feb 2016, 13:56
Replies: 6
by crookedmouth123 » 10 Feb 2016, 19:24

I have a 1.9 TD engine in my van, last night i lost my alternator belt whilst driving along, does anybody know what size belt i should get? Thank...

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Last post by ghost123uk
11 Feb 2016, 13:56
Non VW auto box slipping

Last post by bluebus1987 « 10 Feb 2016, 22:39
Replies: 5
by bluebus1987 » 17 Jan 2016, 18:53

The auto gearbox on my Mums old peugeot 106 1997 has developed a serious amount of slip in its forward gears but strangely is fine in reverse.
When...

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Last post by bluebus1987
10 Feb 2016, 22:39
SB/RA donor

Last post by jerrybus « 09 Feb 2016, 23:35

by jerrybus » 09 Feb 2016, 23:35

Hi. I've removed the head from my donor engine and found that two of the head bolts were rusted along their full length and were an absolute B******...

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Last post by jerrybus
09 Feb 2016, 23:35
GTi Exhaust photos attached

Last post by bmouthboyo « 03 Feb 2016, 16:23
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by Sir Chad » 03 Jun 2009, 19:01
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Got a request to see pics of exhaust, so here they are:

view from back/nearside

view from rear looking up from the ground
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Last post by bmouthboyo
03 Feb 2016, 16:23
golf/T25 head

Last post by jerrybus « 02 Feb 2016, 22:48

by jerrybus » 02 Feb 2016, 22:48

Does anyone know whether a 1.6 N/A head is interchangeable with a turbo diesel head? And turbo-able too...if you get my meaning

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02 Feb 2016, 22:48

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