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1Y inlet manifold

Last post by glennyboy2 « 11 Jun 2021, 16:27

by glennyboy2 » 11 Jun 2021, 16:27

1986 Leisuredrive fitted with a 97 1Y engine. After a major "cock" up I need to get the inlet manifold off. Can it come off without removing the...

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11 Jun 2021, 16:27
AAZ exhaust

Last post by kevin930 « 25 Feb 2021, 18:36
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by kevin930 » 24 Feb 2021, 09:39

Hi, I wonder if anyone could advise on what exhaust I require for my AAZ conversion. The conversion was done before the P O so can't be sure what...

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Last post by kevin930
25 Feb 2021, 18:36
Gear/Clutch problems

Last post by pirate-pete « 30 Oct 2011, 13:12
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by kelbak » 30 Oct 2011, 12:16

Hi, New to forum & my T25.
Have just recently brought a 1990 Westfalia California. This vehicle has had a upgraded engine from the original 1.6D to...

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Last post by pirate-pete
30 Oct 2011, 13:12
AAZ question...yes, another one

Last post by camper « 29 Oct 2011, 11:33
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by dcfb77 » 20 Oct 2011, 18:24

I'm looking to fit an aaz into my syncro and figured all I would have to do is get a custom exhaust made.

Am I right or do I also have to play with...

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Last post by camper
29 Oct 2011, 11:33
Help injectors seized in head

Last post by jebiga41 « 27 Oct 2011, 02:34
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by jebiga41 » 21 Oct 2011, 05:56

Hi anyone got any tips for removing seized deisel injectors from an AAZ head as broke a head before removing injectors thanks in advance

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Last post by jebiga41
27 Oct 2011, 02:34
1Y Head Replacement - more help please!!

Last post by caveman « 26 Oct 2011, 00:04
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by psychonaut » 23 Oct 2011, 16:46

1981 van, originally with a 1.6 naturally asthmatic. Now a 1.9 1Y diesel, from a 1998 Seat Ibiza, fitted just over two years ago by a local garage....

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Last post by caveman
26 Oct 2011, 00:04
AAZ Crank Oil Seal

Last post by downhillhotrod « 24 Oct 2011, 12:36
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by downhillhotrod » 17 Oct 2011, 19:27

Hi guys,
Does anyone know where I can get a crank seal for my AAZ? I'd prefer a rubber one if at all possible as the 2 ceramic ones (including...

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Last post by downhillhotrod
24 Oct 2011, 12:36
converting from petrol to diesel

Last post by ninja.turtle007 « 23 Oct 2011, 21:25
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by mad morty » 22 Oct 2011, 09:42

hi guys,
i have a petrol t25 2.0l cu Aircooled van,
but im converting to a water cooled diesel, i intended to drop a golf tdi in her.

basically...

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Last post by ninja.turtle007
23 Oct 2011, 21:25
t25 clutch safety switch

Last post by pete5853 « 23 Oct 2011, 11:56
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by pete5853 » 17 Oct 2011, 13:34

Hi All
Newbie member,heres one for you,have t25 with golf 1z 1.9 tdi engine the other day starter motors main power lead from battery broke off...

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Last post by pete5853
23 Oct 2011, 11:56
JX to 1Z completed - now my Doka drifts....

Last post by dbug « 22 Oct 2011, 18:57

by dbug » 22 Oct 2011, 18:57

the best engine swap ive done on any of my dubs. :pimp

due to lack of time and need to get it done quickly as this is my daily i got Mario and Daz...

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Last post by dbug
22 Oct 2011, 18:57
1y 1900 diesel engine explosive diagram

Last post by Louey « 21 Oct 2011, 18:49
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by Myrtle the Turtle » 21 Oct 2011, 18:27

Does anyone know if there is any workshop manuals on club 8090 for my 1900 1y diesel engine if so where do i look ? please

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Last post by Louey
21 Oct 2011, 18:49
CS to JR conversion?

Last post by jtwhitestar « 21 Oct 2011, 18:33
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by coopervan » 18 Oct 2011, 20:53

Hi all,

Wondered if anyone has done one of these that can offer me any advice?

My '81 CS is fast dying. Suspect warped head or more (snapped water...

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Last post by jtwhitestar
21 Oct 2011, 18:33
JX to 1Y teething prolems - clutch whistle? buzzer etc!

Last post by jetpacjimmy « 20 Oct 2011, 17:33
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by jetpacjimmy » 05 Sep 2011, 20:06
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Hi all, finally got my truck back after the engine change from a JX to 1Y and having a few teething problems. First is a sort of whistle (almost...
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Last post by jetpacjimmy
20 Oct 2011, 17:33
noisy exhaust on 2e conversion

Last post by Aidan « 18 Oct 2011, 14:46
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by wolfsbitz » 17 Oct 2011, 20:39

Hi all, i have recently put a mk3 golf gti 20. 2e engine in my van, i have hooked it up to the jx silencer, but its a bit noisy, as i use my van as a...

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Last post by Aidan
18 Oct 2011, 14:46
AAZ- how much oil - service

Last post by syncro up « 17 Oct 2011, 17:34
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by syncro up » 17 Oct 2011, 12:09

Hi
Simple questions, how much oil does an AAZ take during a service.
Engine is standard with no additional cooler or the like.

What year and car...

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Last post by syncro up
17 Oct 2011, 17:34
engine number location?

Last post by Aidan « 10 Oct 2011, 10:56
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by yorkshireTraction » 08 Oct 2011, 18:38

could anyone tell me where i should find the engine number on a vw 1.9 tdi please?cheers

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Last post by Aidan
10 Oct 2011, 10:56
1Y timing with adjustable pulley. New Video!!

Last post by gaz f « 10 Oct 2011, 06:59
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by gaz f » 25 Sep 2011, 16:26
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Hi All,

I finally spent this weekend fitting the 1Y engine I have owned for a year to my bus.

It has all gone well but the engine sounds loose and...
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Last post by gaz f
10 Oct 2011, 06:59
SDi Engine 98 Caddy

Last post by faggie « 09 Oct 2011, 18:06
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by Kemlo » 02 Oct 2011, 10:09

Hi,

Anyone know if this will fit?

I assumed it would be the 1Y - but this one's code is DFX? It has gearbox and all ancillaries.

I have...

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Last post by faggie
09 Oct 2011, 18:06
Will any 1Y fit???

Last post by kingkhung « 05 Oct 2011, 21:36
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by kingkhung » 04 Oct 2011, 20:37

Hello just a quick query, will any 1Y engine fit in a T25?? I looking at a 1Y with 1.9 d/td stamped on the head but it seems to have a lot of wiring...

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Last post by kingkhung
05 Oct 2011, 21:36
Diesel running rough and hot

Last post by kap « 05 Oct 2011, 19:10
Replies: 43
by psychonaut » 15 Sep 2011, 08:58
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1.9 1Y diesel (from a pre-immobiliser Seat Ibiza), 1981 van

Okay all, I've recently replaced the glow-plugs and sorted out the glow-plug wiring on...
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Last post by kap
05 Oct 2011, 19:10
pros and cons of replacing a 1.6td with a 1.9tdi?

Last post by 16vmini « 05 Oct 2011, 07:24
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by yorkshireTraction » 04 Oct 2011, 21:11

just after some thoughts and advice of wether to do this or stick with the 1.6td,the tdi has done around 30k out of a golf,cheers

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Last post by 16vmini
05 Oct 2011, 07:24
any future problems in replacing a 1.6td with a 1.9tdi

Last post by California Dreamin « 03 Oct 2011, 11:47
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by yorkshireTraction » 02 Oct 2011, 10:20

are there any drawbacks with replacing a 1.6td with a 1.9tdi engine?could you forsee any future problems or concerns?

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Last post by California Dreamin
03 Oct 2011, 11:47
CR to AEF with drive by wire, anything tricky with this swap

Last post by sword70 « 29 Sep 2011, 12:01
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by sword70 » 28 Sep 2011, 20:26

I have been offerd an AEF 1.9 engine out of a 98 caddy van, heard it running and all sounds and looks great but its got drive by wire throttle on it...

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Last post by sword70
29 Sep 2011, 12:01
New Owner Blues...Mechanical Help Needed In Suffolk!!

Last post by fodtommo « 28 Sep 2011, 21:29
Replies: 7
by aahridey » 27 Sep 2011, 20:46

Hi, Just bought a T25 camper and have a few problems which my exuberance made me overlook before purchase or maybe developed on the 100 mile drive...

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Last post by fodtommo
28 Sep 2011, 21:29
Part Number Help Please

Last post by psychonaut « 27 Sep 2011, 11:31

by psychonaut » 27 Sep 2011, 11:31

Hi all - I need to replace the head on my 1Y, but need some guidance with slightly different part numbers

Current head is off a '98 Seat Ibiza 1Y,...

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Last post by psychonaut
27 Sep 2011, 11:31
replacement for my 1.6D engine...whats quickest

Last post by 16vmini « 26 Sep 2011, 17:18
Replies: 7
by 16vmini » 26 Sep 2011, 09:24

ok , i have a westy with a non turbo 1.6D ...

i am getting fed up of slowing down on hills ! lol .. i have 95% of the parts for a subauru SVX...

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Last post by 16vmini
26 Sep 2011, 17:18
1.9TDi AHF engine into a T25 Petrol

Last post by jonnyg « 26 Sep 2011, 09:03

by jonnyg » 26 Sep 2011, 09:03

I have possibly got access to a golf mk4 1.9 AHF engine complete in the car (cars gearbox has gone) and im after a new engine for my T25 so was...

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Last post by jonnyg
26 Sep 2011, 09:03
diesel to petrol swap

Last post by camper « 26 Sep 2011, 09:00
Replies: 3
by natscape » 16 Sep 2011, 15:04

Hi, I have a 1984 T25 FITTED WITH A 1.9 GOLF DIESEL ENGINE. Due to low emission zone hitting London in January, I have to replace the engine or the...

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Last post by camper
26 Sep 2011, 09:00
T25 Engines

Last post by billy739 « 25 Sep 2011, 23:55
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by golfingtam » 09 Sep 2011, 20:56

What type of engines will fit into a T25 1600 air-cooled without an adaptor plate. :ok

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Last post by billy739
25 Sep 2011, 23:55
aaz engine white/ light grey smoke?

Last post by weldore « 22 Sep 2011, 22:02
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by conkers » 17 Sep 2011, 20:52

Hi my t25 diesel has started kicking out white, sometimes slightly grey smoke on start up and going up hill.... i suspect unburnt diesel and...

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Last post by weldore
22 Sep 2011, 22:02
turbo types

Last post by ewenmaclean « 21 Sep 2011, 12:33
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by kromidge » 21 Sep 2011, 12:08

my friend has had fitted a brand new sb turbo diesel which came minus turbo into his 90 leisure drive camper and his old turbo is knackered which the...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
21 Sep 2011, 12:33
diesel exhaust silencer

Last post by ewenmaclean « 16 Sep 2011, 15:20
Replies: 11
by ewenmaclean » 21 Aug 2011, 19:05

Hello,

I've just discovered the near-side engine to exhaust mount bracket has snapped at the silencer. At some point I'd like to go for a stainless...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
16 Sep 2011, 15:20
jx to 1y exaust set up.

Last post by camper « 15 Sep 2011, 17:55
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by kap » 15 Sep 2011, 09:05

Hi, I had my jx removed and replace with a 1y. The jx manifold, jx turbo was stripped and blanked off and used, jx ernst late type silencer used...

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Last post by camper
15 Sep 2011, 17:55
water pump mystery

Last post by kev mc « 15 Sep 2011, 07:13
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by kev mc » 12 Sep 2011, 18:18

just swapped out the 1.6 d motor for a 1.9d.
some brainiac removed the engine type sticker from the motor :roll: now the 1.6 water pump housing does...

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Last post by kev mc
15 Sep 2011, 07:13
Ford Zetec in T25

Last post by silverbullet « 14 Sep 2011, 12:38
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by Nice Dude » 13 Sep 2011, 08:01

Hi, has anyone had experience or heard of a Ford Zetec 16v (petrol) fitted into a T25? I currenly have a 1.9DG water cooled in my van, looking to...

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Last post by silverbullet
14 Sep 2011, 12:38
glow plug electrics help

Last post by psychonaut « 14 Sep 2011, 02:22
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by campercrazy1 » 02 Jun 2011, 19:45
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howdy, been trying to work this out for a while.im beginning to narrow it down and hope someone can help!

i've established there is constant power...
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Last post by psychonaut
14 Sep 2011, 02:22
Tim Shettle Ultimate engineering

Last post by xriss « 11 Sep 2011, 20:43
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by rsgktnev » 07 Sep 2011, 21:42

Hello all
Does anyone know anything about their work audi tdi conversion mainly I have searched the web but I am just after opinions :| thanks Rick

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Last post by xriss
11 Sep 2011, 20:43
swap CS lump to JX?

Last post by kingdalg « 10 Sep 2011, 12:39

by kingdalg » 10 Sep 2011, 12:39

hi, i run a 82' devon with a tired old CS diesel lump. ive just had an offer for turn key 1600 JX lump, is it just a straight swap with not much...

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Last post by kingdalg
10 Sep 2011, 12:39
cost of putting in a TDi

Last post by ambivert « 09 Sep 2011, 23:46
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by ambivert » 06 Sep 2011, 21:10

Hello everyone! I've been off list for about a year since my 1.9DG blew a piston ring and became illegal to drive due to the amount of smoke...

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Last post by ambivert
09 Sep 2011, 23:46
Hi please could someone help with engine chainge questions

Last post by big red bus « 08 Sep 2011, 22:53
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by pornking » 08 Sep 2011, 22:07

My crew cab is a 1.7 d but came with a complete 1.9 td aaz engine what parts do i need to bolt in place ?
Is it an easy conversion
Will it bolt up...

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Last post by big red bus
08 Sep 2011, 22:53
Best AAZ intercooler

Last post by lloydy « 07 Sep 2011, 12:17
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by youde4 » 04 May 2011, 15:55

Hey hey,

Another question on behalf of my uncle,

He's asked me whats the best intercooler option when fitting an AAZ 1.9td into his syncro? I think...

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Last post by lloydy
07 Sep 2011, 12:17
Worrying Runaway Engine

Last post by Prazeanbeeble « 07 Sep 2011, 08:03
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by peteabbott » 03 Sep 2011, 22:46
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I was thinking of opening up the blanking plate next to the vacuum pump and fitting a second breather...
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Last post by Prazeanbeeble
07 Sep 2011, 08:03
WBX to Subaru - is there a 1 stop shop that can do it ?

Last post by toomanytoys « 03 Sep 2011, 16:02
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by ghost123uk » 02 Sep 2011, 10:54

WBX to Subaru - is there a One Stop Shop (person ?) that can do it ? (Oh and do it right :wink: )

I think I have finally found my ideal show winning...

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Last post by toomanytoys
03 Sep 2011, 16:02
Change of engine?

Last post by mollucy « 01 Sep 2011, 12:49
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by mollucy » 29 Aug 2011, 19:27

Hello everyone,
could be needing a new(to my van any way) engine for my 1985 T25, looking for advice on what to fit, where to buy Etc. 1.6Td fitted...

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Last post by mollucy
01 Sep 2011, 12:49
engine conversion.

Last post by Cableguy « 01 Sep 2011, 11:53
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by jmk2g40 » 01 Sep 2011, 11:16

Hi there everyone am a newby on here. I have owned a T25 for about 2 months now its a 1982 X plate engine code CT 1.6 Aircooled, was a panal van but...

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Last post by Cableguy
01 Sep 2011, 11:53
1.9dg into a 2.1dj Syncro : Help!

Last post by bikermike87 « 31 Aug 2011, 11:10
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by bikermike87 » 25 Aug 2011, 11:10

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to do a bit of planning...
My 1989 2wd 1.9dg is suffering from a fair bit of rust and doesnt owe me anything. it has 102k...

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Last post by bikermike87
31 Aug 2011, 11:10
AAZ to 1Y?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 31 Aug 2011, 08:26
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by Hacksawbob » 29 Aug 2011, 18:23

My engine has some major mechanical issues, possible head gasket, just as a alternative to getting it fixed if i sourced a 1Y is it a straight swap...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
31 Aug 2011, 08:26
1Y diesal pipes keep breaking ??

Last post by ELVIS « 30 Aug 2011, 18:22
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by phoog » 30 Aug 2011, 09:42

i've got a 1Y and in the last 4 months I've got through 6 pipes (the thick walled ones between the pump and the head) I put it down to bad luck at...

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Last post by ELVIS
30 Aug 2011, 18:22
Sumps for Diesel conversions

Last post by billy739 « 29 Aug 2011, 20:26
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by fufflenarnia » 17 Aug 2011, 20:30

Hi All,

I am looking into converting from 1.9 DG to VW 1.9TD/TDI.

I seem to be able to get hold of engine mounting bars, bell housing etc pretty...

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Last post by billy739
29 Aug 2011, 20:26
Starter motor/ Flywheel problems

Last post by ryanapper « 29 Aug 2011, 18:02
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by ryanapper » 27 Aug 2011, 14:56

I've just fitted a brand new starter mortor to my AGG gti converted van. The van has never been started so i turned it over for the first time and it...

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29 Aug 2011, 18:02

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