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Last post by Aidan
09 Feb 2011, 12:05
AAZ oil cooler
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Al Housman »
07 Feb 2011, 21:36
I'm thinking of fitting an oil cooler after my latest overheating catastrophe.
I now have an engine which seems really sound. I know that an oil...
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Last post by axeman
08 Feb 2011, 19:38
1.6 diesel engine
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CraigSagar »
07 Feb 2011, 19:55
I have just bought a 1.6 diesel engine and 5 speed gearbox with the intention of replacing a 1.9 watercooled engine presently fitted, will the four...
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Last post by Plasticman
07 Feb 2011, 22:28
Subaru sump
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tinman »
02 Feb 2011, 22:08
Would anyone have a spare sump please. Which I could chop about a bit. Don't fancy wrecking mine without a practice first!
Thanks.
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Last post by tinman
02 Feb 2011, 23:30
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Last post by Macflai
02 Feb 2011, 11:46
AAZ engine conversion
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chappers »
28 Jan 2011, 11:59
Hi
After reading a few forums, i am trying to sort out an AAZ 1.9td engine as a replacement for my 1.6TD currently fitted, my questions are as...
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Last post by H-G
29 Jan 2011, 19:38
1y dipstick issues.
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kit »
26 Jan 2011, 18:50
So what do you do about the dipstick, the one off the Golf is too short to reach the oil and the tube looks to be too big for the old one, what did...
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Last post by kit
27 Jan 2011, 20:24
are pug 1.9 td's hard to fit?
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sharonjpp »
15 Jan 2011, 10:49
Hi all,my 1.9 1y is on it's last legs and it's time 4 a change,l've been offerd a 1.9 td out of a pug 405 low mileage and very cheap,l've never...
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Last post by wigster
27 Jan 2011, 19:00
auto transmision cooler, who and where?
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Eta-Beta »
01 Jan 2011, 23:43
Ok, mid way through a subaru transplant on a auto box. Now standard set up.uses coolant fluid through a cooler on end of gearbox, now I want to set...
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Last post by Eta-Beta
27 Jan 2011, 18:43
1y conversion
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kit »
19 Jan 2011, 20:08
Hi guys, long time no post but I need advice again :oops: is there a definitive guide to the 1y conversion, I know there have been many many posts on...
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Last post by kit
23 Jan 2011, 20:58
tdi water pump pully.
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..lee.. »
16 Jan 2011, 23:50
if keeping the alternator belt spring tensioner system on ahu has anyone converted the water pump to run on the multi groove belt rather than having...
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Last post by ..lee..
23 Jan 2011, 12:49
ADY (Sharan) engine swap for syncro
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silverbullet »
16 Dec 2010, 14:10
I've been doing a bit of information gathering - I even joined IG 16 forum in Germany - to try and move this along in theory before the ol' Shazzer...
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Last post by silverbullet
20 Jan 2011, 19:38
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20 Jan 2011, 13:30
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Last post by jp77
12 Jan 2011, 10:12
replacement engine for my 1.6d
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brandygangster »
11 Jan 2011, 21:56
Hi guys
My engine a couple of weeks ago took a turn for the worse and blew up, leaving the entire contents of oil over the road.
So now im on the...
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Last post by H-G
12 Jan 2011, 08:47
1.9 tdi turbo`s
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..lee.. »
04 Jan 2011, 22:56
anyone done a list of what turbos fit and what turbo`s dont fit with the standard left engine mount and the different exhaust manifolds ect.
will...
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Last post by ..lee..
11 Jan 2011, 21:52
Fitting a 1Z engine.
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Al Housman »
10 Jan 2011, 15:34
Hi. I recently posted a query qbout my AAZ engine which has started playing up. I think that I have probably got seized piston rings in the cylinder...
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Last post by Al Housman
11 Jan 2011, 21:15
Reccomendations for conversions?
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fall-apart-dave »
08 Jan 2011, 15:48
I've seen a few names floating around for various engine conversions, but I was wondering if anyone can persoannly reccomend someone?
I have a 1980...
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Last post by fall-apart-dave
11 Jan 2011, 11:21
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Last post by watson_martin
11 Jan 2011, 09:36
Type 4 engine into a T25?
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fall-apart-dave »
12 Dec 2010, 21:02
Has anyone done it before? I have, if I want it, a 1700 motor from a Porsche 914 on twin IDF carbs, which is far far better than the 1600 CT lump in...
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Last post by fall-apart-dave
11 Jan 2011, 07:44
Dutch contacts !!
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Tattmandoo »
04 Jan 2011, 14:52
I am looking to find somebody in Holland or Germany that will do an engine swap in a T3. Anyone out there know of such an angel ?
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Last post by toomanytoys
05 Jan 2011, 20:31
PLEASE HELP I'M NEW TO THIS
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al.tn »
03 Jan 2011, 18:50
Hi
I've just bought a 1981 t25, planning on spending some money (a lot I think) at it but want to know some information.
I plan on taking the old...
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Last post by camper
05 Jan 2011, 14:10
performance parts
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bude »
31 Dec 2010, 22:01
Hello All
do you know off any performance garages that i can get help , parts and work done im in need of wheels, brakes
e.g
Thanks lee
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Last post by ..lee..
01 Jan 2011, 21:17
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Last post by riffboy
30 Dec 2010, 23:54
AAZ issues
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Al Housman »
30 Dec 2010, 21:11
Doing uplifts for my lads at the downhill biking track at Llangollen today which involves a long steep drive up a road on which I need first gear...
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Last post by syncroandy
30 Dec 2010, 21:26
volvo B series engine(s)
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axeman »
09 Dec 2010, 18:05
if any one is intrested i have bought the parts from sweden to install a volvo b230a or e (k-jet injection) in my case but any of the b series...
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Last post by t25adict
30 Dec 2010, 18:20
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Last post by colinthefox
21 Dec 2010, 21:41
AAZ temperature issues
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Essex Nige »
09 Dec 2010, 17:14
i have recently fitted an AAZ all was fine but now i have a temp issue, the temp is fine 1 minute then red light flashes and the temp goes up all of...
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Last post by langb20
16 Dec 2010, 22:45
22611AE151 (53)
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stubbie »
10 Dec 2010, 21:06
Has anybody got the pin I/O for the above subaru ECU, as fitted to 1999- 2000 legacys fitted with EJ2.5 SOHC engines or perhaps can tell me where I...
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Last post by stubbie
16 Dec 2010, 10:31
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Last post by RJES
11 Dec 2010, 17:44
Oil Temperature
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garyd »
10 Dec 2010, 18:32
What sort of maximum oil temperature should I be aiming for?
My recently installed Golf AGG petrol engine runs at around 110 degrees during a long...
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Last post by garyd
10 Dec 2010, 18:32
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Last post by jotto
09 Dec 2010, 21:07
Subaru ECU question
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stubbie »
03 Dec 2010, 22:50
Does anyone know the difference between a 22611AE151 and a 22611AG100 ? according to my research both these ECU's (manufactured by Unisia JECS) were...
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Last post by silverbullet
08 Dec 2010, 16:38
which subaru ?
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tinman »
03 Sep 2009, 18:55
Hi everyone,
Which subaru engine is best to upgrade from a 1.9 dg I'm not looking for loads of extra speed just a reasonable amount of power and...
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Last post by jimmypatch
07 Dec 2010, 16:24
Syncaroo Sump
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rollercoaster »
06 Dec 2010, 18:41
Subaru 2.2 into a Syncro
Could do with some help sorting out the sump.
Thought I should post here in case someone who frequents this Alternative...
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Last post by rollercoaster
06 Dec 2010, 18:41
1Y timing curiosity
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gaz f »
30 Nov 2010, 11:45
Hi Guys,
I have been stripping/prepping my 1Y engine for fitting into the bus using mainly Big Daves excellent thread and have came across a bit of...
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Last post by peteabbott
03 Dec 2010, 20:58
engine cranking
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further »
02 Dec 2010, 23:01
decided to change the cam belt and tensioner on the 2e jap import before fitting it .
Removed the covers and started turning the engine over to line...
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Last post by further
02 Dec 2010, 23:01
New Exhaust
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spikeymike »
29 Nov 2010, 20:43
Hi guys,
My 1.9 NA Diesel golf engine has blown its exhaust, sounds awesome in to my ears but think the 5-0 will probably have other ideas!
Just...
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Last post by spikeymike
29 Nov 2010, 20:43
ford pinto conversion
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..lee.. »
13 Nov 2010, 21:20
anyone done one, was it any good, probs, ect.
have a few good pinto`s laying around and wondered if they work in a van.
cheers lee
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Last post by ..lee..
27 Nov 2010, 14:39
t25 vr6
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by
aka-andrew »
02 Nov 2010, 15:23
I'm looking at buying a 2.1 Auto 1990 t25, i also am currently breaking up my vr6 so have everything needed, is it a huge headache to do?
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Last post by slobbo
26 Nov 2010, 22:08
Which engine to fit? Advice please
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Bendyknees »
21 Nov 2010, 13:53
The time has come to give my van enough power to pull the skin off a rice pudding :) After many years of tootlin round at 50, well 50 on the flat i...
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Last post by further
24 Nov 2010, 16:51
Fuel supply issues 81 diesel van.
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T3TE »
24 Nov 2010, 13:09
Hey guys!
I had an almost scrap van which was restored and transplanted with a Toyota turbo diesel engine. The van was originally a 1.6D.
It ran...
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Last post by ewenmaclean
24 Nov 2010, 16:16
more 2.0 L info needed please
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further »
23 Nov 2010, 20:38
I am about to do a 2.0 L golf conversion on my 89 2.1 bus. The 2e , ady, and agg are available here as
jap imports, what are the differences between...
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Last post by further
23 Nov 2010, 20:56
headlamp protectors
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faggie »
15 Nov 2010, 22:43
i have 2 pairs of genuine vw headlamp protectors for the late style headlamps £60 a pair plus postage
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Last post by faggie
18 Nov 2010, 14:20
Audi V6 anyone?
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Fin »
28 Jun 2010, 00:37
Has anyone tried fitting the Audi V6 from an Audi 80?
I had the 2.6 in my old coupe and thought it sounded lovely and was very smooth
Wasn't a huge...
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Last post by Fin
17 Nov 2010, 23:24
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Last post by ringo
17 Nov 2010, 21:53
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Last post by ringo
17 Nov 2010, 21:45
another 2e conversion question
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wolfsbitz »
16 Nov 2010, 23:15
Hi all, i have been planning a 2e engine conversion, i have collected most of the bits i need now and i am now tying up the loose ends before i chuck...
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Last post by wolfsbitz
17 Nov 2010, 19:50
Advice on replacement diesel engine
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Al Bal »
13 Nov 2010, 17:08
Hi,
I have a 1.6TD that I have been told is knackered and needs replaced. Heres a brief rundown of what happened:
Broke down in France, lots of...
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Last post by Al Bal
14 Nov 2010, 16:44
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