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1Y inlet manifold
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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Last post by glennyboy2
11 Jun 2021, 16:27
AAZ exhaust
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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...
3 Replies
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Last post by kevin930
25 Feb 2021, 18:36
Gear/Clutch problems
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 10
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
Replies: 3
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
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Last post by caveman
26 Oct 2011, 00:04
AAZ Crank Oil Seal
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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...
2 Replies
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Last post by downhillhotrod
24 Oct 2011, 12:36
converting from petrol to diesel
Replies: 4
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...
4 Replies
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Last post by ninja.turtle007
23 Oct 2011, 21:25
t25 clutch safety switch
Replies: 4
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...
4 Replies
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Last post by pete5853
23 Oct 2011, 11:56
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Last post by dbug
22 Oct 2011, 18:57
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Last post by Louey
21 Oct 2011, 18:49
CS to JR conversion?
Replies: 3
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...
3 Replies
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Last post by jtwhitestar
21 Oct 2011, 18:33
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Last post by jetpacjimmy
20 Oct 2011, 17:33
noisy exhaust on 2e conversion
Replies: 3
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...
3 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
18 Oct 2011, 14:46
AAZ- how much oil - service
Replies: 2
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
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Last post by Aidan
10 Oct 2011, 10:56
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Last post by gaz f
10 Oct 2011, 06:59
SDi Engine 98 Caddy
Replies: 5
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...
5 Replies
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Last post by faggie
09 Oct 2011, 18:06
Will any 1Y fit???
Replies: 2
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...
2 Replies
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Last post by kingkhung
05 Oct 2011, 21:36
Diesel running rough and hot
Replies: 43
by
psychonaut »
15 Sep 2011, 08:58
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...
43 Replies
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Last post by kap
05 Oct 2011, 19:10
2 Replies
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Last post by 16vmini
05 Oct 2011, 07:24
2 Replies
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Last post by California Dreamin
03 Oct 2011, 11:47
2 Replies
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Last post by sword70
29 Sep 2011, 12:01
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Last post by fodtommo
28 Sep 2011, 21:29
Part Number Help Please
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
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Last post by 16vmini
26 Sep 2011, 17:18
1.9TDi AHF engine into a T25 Petrol
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...
0 Replies
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Last post by jonnyg
26 Sep 2011, 09:03
diesel to petrol swap
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...
3 Replies
11031 Views
Last post by camper
26 Sep 2011, 09:00
T25 Engines
Replies: 5
by
golfingtam »
09 Sep 2011, 20:56
What type of engines will fit into a T25 1600 air-cooled without an adaptor plate. :ok
5 Replies
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Last post by billy739
25 Sep 2011, 23:55
aaz engine white/ light grey smoke?
Replies: 2
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...
2 Replies
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Last post by weldore
22 Sep 2011, 22:02
turbo types
Replies: 1
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...
1 Replies
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Last post by ewenmaclean
21 Sep 2011, 12:33
diesel exhaust silencer
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...
11 Replies
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Last post by ewenmaclean
16 Sep 2011, 15:20
jx to 1y exaust set up.
Replies: 3
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...
3 Replies
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Last post by camper
15 Sep 2011, 17:55
water pump mystery
Replies: 7
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...
7 Replies
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Last post by kev mc
15 Sep 2011, 07:13
Ford Zetec in T25
Replies: 5
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...
5 Replies
12598 Views
Last post by silverbullet
14 Sep 2011, 12:38
glow plug electrics help
Replies: 95
by
campercrazy1 »
02 Jun 2011, 19:45
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...
95 Replies
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Last post by psychonaut
14 Sep 2011, 02:22
Tim Shettle Ultimate engineering
Replies: 4
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
4 Replies
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Last post by xriss
11 Sep 2011, 20:43
swap CS lump to JX?
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...
0 Replies
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Last post by kingdalg
10 Sep 2011, 12:39
cost of putting in a TDi
Replies: 7
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...
7 Replies
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Last post by ambivert
09 Sep 2011, 23:46
1 Replies
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Last post by big red bus
08 Sep 2011, 22:53
Best AAZ intercooler
Replies: 7
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...
7 Replies
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Last post by lloydy
07 Sep 2011, 12:17
Worrying Runaway Engine
Replies: 16
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...
16 Replies
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Last post by Prazeanbeeble
07 Sep 2011, 08:03
7 Replies
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Last post by toomanytoys
03 Sep 2011, 16:02
Change of engine?
Replies: 7
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...
7 Replies
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Last post by mollucy
01 Sep 2011, 12:49
engine conversion.
Replies: 1
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...
1 Replies
9929 Views
Last post by Cableguy
01 Sep 2011, 11:53
1.9dg into a 2.1dj Syncro : Help!
Replies: 7
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...
7 Replies
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Last post by bikermike87
31 Aug 2011, 11:10
AAZ to 1Y?
Replies: 11
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...
11 Replies
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Last post by Hacksawbob
31 Aug 2011, 08:26
1Y diesal pipes keep breaking ??
Replies: 6
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...
6 Replies
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Last post by ELVIS
30 Aug 2011, 18:22
Sumps for Diesel conversions
Replies: 12
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...
12 Replies
18559 Views
Last post by billy739
29 Aug 2011, 20:26
Starter motor/ Flywheel problems
Replies: 6
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...
6 Replies
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Last post by ryanapper
29 Aug 2011, 18:02
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