Alternative power-plants and transplants (GTi, Porsche, Subaru, Audi, diesel etc). Discussion and Q&A last answered over 2 years ago.
You may also want to visit the Wiki(pedia) for a more structured index of T25 repair, maintenance, technical and ownership topics.
Moderators: User administrators , Moderators
Donor vehicle
by
TechtroT25 »
06 Jul 2006, 20:31
Gonna be picking me donor vehicle up tomorrow with a bit of luck it a 93 Audi 80 Tdi 129000 miles on it with loadsa history got me conversion bits...
0 Replies
785 Views
Last post by TechtroT25
06 Jul 2006, 20:31
Engine swap for a real beginner
Replies: 3
by
alexthecheese »
26 Jun 2006, 15:09
Hi there
Im new here and have a few questions regarding a camper that I've always wanted to own. I've been looking at getting a loan for about £5k...
3 Replies
1361 Views
Last post by HarryMann
28 Jun 2006, 09:07
Golf 1.6 dsl inna 1983 Westie
Replies: 3
by
herby »
06 Jun 2006, 14:22
Hullo!
Might be buying My First Transporter (TM) tonight....! Very excited. :)
It has a 1.6, 4-speed Golf diesel engine in it - no more info than...
3 Replies
1237 Views
Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
28 Jun 2006, 07:06
weazlechin help !!!!!
Replies: 1
by
dridgy »
28 Jun 2006, 00:35
hi weazlechin i need some advice on fitting the AEF engine that i talked about in my last post.
I asked how you wire up the 1.9 pump, and you said to...
1 Replies
924 Views
Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
28 Jun 2006, 06:50
6 Replies
2822 Views
Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
28 Jun 2006, 06:40
1y Diesel conversion
Replies: 10
by
wookey »
01 Jun 2006, 14:22
HI,
Just been offered a 1y engine, from a friend, less that 40k i like the idea of something reliable. before i take it on could someone tell me...
10 Replies
3335 Views
Last post by Hairbear
26 Jun 2006, 13:15
Crewcab Beetle Thing
by
CovKid »
24 Jun 2006, 10:33
I moved this post from another in the tech forum as it really belongs here.
For those with crewcabs (and I'm certain I was the very first person to...
0 Replies
1243 Views
Last post by CovKid
24 Jun 2006, 10:33
1.6TD to 1.9TD AAZ conversion
Replies: 20
by
MacWilliam »
11 Oct 2005, 23:17
Yes indeed this forum looks empty . So I though i would repost this conversion for the benefit of future generation of mad converters....
So to...
20 Replies
15768 Views
Last post by Magnum
24 Jun 2006, 09:40
Diesel syncro engine bars
Replies: 4
by
andylen »
22 Jun 2006, 23:25
Does anyone know how much lower the engine sits in a diesel syncro.
Fitter engine on non syncro bars and it looks as if it is too high.
Can someone...
4 Replies
1558 Views
Last post by andylen
23 Jun 2006, 18:12
Anyone done a VR6 into a T25?
Replies: 4
by
Mr Big »
13 Jun 2006, 22:26
When I eventually find my T25 I will be looking into an engine conversion to make it more suited to towing. Have just sold my Passat VR6 which was a...
4 Replies
2307 Views
Last post by g60steve
19 Jun 2006, 17:00
THE BEAST LIVES
Replies: 2
by
starspider »
17 Jun 2006, 14:19
WOOHOOO fired up the scooby engine this morning and it ran first go :D
Can't stop walking around with a stupid grin on my face.
So a big thanks...
2 Replies
1647 Views
Last post by klatuu
19 Jun 2006, 08:28
2 Replies
1291 Views
Last post by sdelasal
17 Jun 2006, 21:04
engine conversion
Replies: 7
by
juzzietype25 »
03 Apr 2006, 18:05
Hi all,
Am looking at changing the engine in my Type 25. Does anyone know of any good garages in or around cardiff that is capable of doing this?...
7 Replies
2361 Views
Last post by ciaran19752006
16 Jun 2006, 21:57
2 Replies
1223 Views
Last post by Sir Chad
15 Jun 2006, 12:36
'Flawed' V6 conversion
Replies: 13
by
Kenny »
08 Jun 2006, 13:00
First post......General opinions requested please...
I have a 1985 Caravelle (orig. DG) with a 2.8i Cologne engine. All has been fine(ish!) for the...
13 Replies
4461 Views
Last post by Kenny
12 Jun 2006, 12:48
Subaru exhaust
Replies: 51
by
klatuu »
20 Apr 2006, 13:25
Seeing as I am the newest here I just thought I'd contribute a bit.
If you are going down the Legacy 2.2 route get the downpipes too, they both...
51 Replies
11898 Views
Last post by starspider
08 Jun 2006, 16:26
8EF engine
Replies: 8
by
sdelasal »
11 Apr 2006, 19:28
Does anybody have any experience of transplanting one of these 8EF into a camper? Cable or electronic pump? ANything to be wary of?
Stve
8 Replies
2185 Views
Last post by andysimpson
06 Jun 2006, 21:16
Scooby air bypass valve
Replies: 2
by
starspider »
04 Jun 2006, 19:43
OK chaps latest dumb question having trawled thro' my scooby cd's and finding zilch info.
the air bypass valve/idle valve, anyway the nice big grey...
2 Replies
1216 Views
Last post by starspider
05 Jun 2006, 20:06
13 Replies
3728 Views
Last post by HarryMann
04 Jun 2006, 11:31
engine adaptor plates
Replies: 18
by
paulb »
28 May 2006, 08:38
can anyone help me.....
i am thinking about changing my engine but i have no idea were i can get an adaptor plate and parts required to do it.
I...
18 Replies
4031 Views
Last post by monkeynut
02 Jun 2006, 07:29
from 1.6NA to 1.9 (AAZ or 1Y)
Replies: 2
by
daydream-believer »
06 Apr 2006, 18:49
Hi, following the demise of my 1.6NA engine this week it looks like an upgrade to either an AAZ or 1Y is on the cards - by someone with much more...
2 Replies
1446 Views
Last post by Diamond Hell
01 Jun 2006, 12:34
1.9 dg Engine conersion.
Replies: 5
by
ANDKAT »
30 May 2006, 21:50
Hi all,
I'm considering converting my 1.9dg and have been trolling through the post etc and it seems that the Subaru EJ22 is a pretty good choice for...
5 Replies
1567 Views
Last post by Diamond Hell
01 Jun 2006, 12:30
The First of many GTi questions......sorry
Replies: 18
by
ROSS »
19 Mar 2006, 14:20
My new engine just turned up on friday, I've had a brief look around and there is something i'm not too familiar with. The inlet manifold and the...
18 Replies
5440 Views
Last post by spana19
31 May 2006, 17:52
peugeot plate contact details
Replies: 2
by
billy739 »
25 Nov 2005, 21:57
phill is your man, 230£deliverd you need to send him your flywheel.
07703844035
just to say,90bhp td fits,so does the 110 bhp td 2.1 12 valve
the...
2 Replies
1013 Views
Last post by paulb
30 May 2006, 19:41
SCOOBY SUMP CLEARANCE
Replies: 21
by
starspider »
14 May 2006, 21:00
Had a couple of days away from the scooby loom, been sorting bolts and clutches etc. Anyway decided to see how much clearance I would have under a...
21 Replies
4946 Views
Last post by Diamond Hell
29 May 2006, 20:55
petrol or diesel
Replies: 11
by
clash460 »
26 May 2006, 16:51
considering the big move(engine upgrade)
only question is petrol or diesel so would like some feedback from both sides of the camp if possible
have a...
11 Replies
2179 Views
Last post by steve8090
29 May 2006, 12:19
AAZ Throttle linkage
Replies: 9
by
Magnum »
23 May 2006, 19:36
Anyone got any pics of AAZ throttle arm/linkage?
I used the JX arm with a tempory bracket for the cable to get mine running but would now like to do...
9 Replies
3662 Views
Last post by HarryMann
28 May 2006, 18:39
looked at wiki but..
Replies: 3
by
ladyeleanor »
28 May 2006, 10:35
Ok, dilema...
Got a T25, puffs black smoke out of engine breather tube, also needs a new clutch.
It's a straight 1.6D.
I been searching for the...
3 Replies
1159 Views
Last post by HarryMann
28 May 2006, 18:34
coolant hoses on me 1.9 conversion
Replies: 4
by
oldiguana »
24 May 2006, 15:27
eyup ducks,ive already posted i topic on here which was extremely helpfull,so here goes with the next......when i bought me van the 1.6 n/a diesbag...
4 Replies
1361 Views
Last post by Louey
27 May 2006, 09:53
8 Replies
2012 Views
Last post by Diamond Hell
26 May 2006, 10:48
IT RUNS!!!
Replies: 13
by
Diamond Hell »
22 May 2006, 18:44
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
:twisted: :twisted: :lol: :lol: 8) 8) :twisted: :twisted: :) :) :D :D :cry: :roll: :twisted: :D 8) :D
*runs off into the...
13 Replies
3292 Views
Last post by Diamond Hell
24 May 2006, 14:52
Wanted - engine for T25
Replies: 3
by
ditchert »
21 May 2006, 20:53
Cloaking device: I've got an almost dead...uses as much water as petrol and sets off from cold with an embarassing cloud, DG engined Devon camper....
3 Replies
1104 Views
Last post by billy739
23 May 2006, 07:30
AAZ TURBO and engine help
Replies: 8
by
roadmark69 »
26 Mar 2006, 16:09
I am putting AAZ engine in my van. After re-indexing the turbo (original) will the engine mount need modifying and can I use original oil return...
8 Replies
2147 Views
Last post by HarryMann
22 May 2006, 23:36
pinto 2.0 conversion
Replies: 6
by
j_robi »
21 May 2006, 18:38
not thinking of this right now, but maybe the coming year
how complicated is a conversion from a 1.9 dg to one of these more modern engines?...
6 Replies
1541 Views
Last post by angry vanagon
22 May 2006, 22:15
What do i do?
Replies: 5
by
ladyeleanor »
22 May 2006, 08:52
Ok after we were stitched up on the last camper, we now have a westfalia T25, 1984, 1.6D.
Money and health could only afford what we got but at...
5 Replies
1229 Views
Last post by Louey
22 May 2006, 09:37
loss of power(TDI)
Replies: 3
by
monkeynut »
19 May 2006, 17:33
Hi all
have been having momentary aloss of power (1.9tdi) while under load at highish revs(almost like blocking jet on a petrol)could it be that?
not...
3 Replies
1391 Views
Last post by monkeynut
20 May 2006, 16:40
SVX
Replies: 7
by
syncroandy »
19 May 2006, 15:52
Isn't anyone going to bid on this ... ?
:twisted:
7 Replies
1517 Views
Last post by HarryMann
20 May 2006, 15:48
Ford crossflow anyone??
Replies: 6
by
nelly »
02 May 2006, 17:40
been offered a 1.6 crossflow :shock:
would it be suitable for a camper?
has anyone done one before?
6 Replies
2104 Views
Last post by clayton
20 May 2006, 13:02
These are going to be so bling
by
klatuu »
20 May 2006, 10:03
I love the look of freshly blasted metal, and dare i say that these smell good too!
The one on the top has had the fins slightly polished., I'm...
0 Replies
778 Views
Last post by klatuu
20 May 2006, 10:03
7 Replies
1521 Views
Last post by Diamond Hell
20 May 2006, 09:26
13 Replies
2785 Views
Last post by RJES
18 May 2006, 20:31
Ford V6
Replies: 11
by
Mr Dutch »
09 May 2006, 21:08
Hi guys... it's been so long since I first visited this site that I had to re-register; be that as it may, and at the risk of having the sky fall in...
11 Replies
2910 Views
Last post by Mr Dutch
14 May 2006, 10:59
AAZ oil pressure saga
Replies: 4
by
Magnum »
09 May 2006, 21:13
Have spent the last couple of weeks installing my AAZ. I bought this engine last September genuine 70k and heard it running no probs. Fitted in...
4 Replies
1494 Views
Last post by Diamond Hell
10 May 2006, 08:01
35 Replies
7315 Views
Last post by klatuu
09 May 2006, 15:24
First long run after conversion
Replies: 3
by
klatuu »
08 May 2006, 09:43
Well I am pleased to say that the van has just completed its first long run to York and back (approx 300 miles) without a single hitch.
I averaged...
3 Replies
1217 Views
Last post by klatuu
09 May 2006, 15:19
JX - AAZ Oil pump
Replies: 8
by
Magnum »
03 May 2006, 19:55
When fitting a JX sump tp the AAZ engine do you have to change/modify the oil pump pick up pipe? AAZ pick up looks to be at a different angle? Dont...
8 Replies
1941 Views
Last post by Simon Baxter
04 May 2006, 22:10
landrover V8!
Replies: 10
by
DiscoDave »
01 May 2006, 18:16
anyone done one of these, any advise of supplieres of parts. the donor is about 20 years old!! but it don't half go well!!!
10 Replies
2507 Views
Last post by orkneychariot
03 May 2006, 20:21
4 Replies
2020 Views
Last post by cumbriankeith
04 May 2006, 00:10
9 Replies
2575 Views
Last post by Diamond Hell
25 Apr 2006, 20:30
td oil feed pipe
Replies: 14
by
andysimpson »
21 Apr 2006, 20:23
I am putting a AAZ is my van, i have moved the centre centre of the turbo to relocate the oil feed and return, i am using a JX manifold with my AAZ...
14 Replies
3348 Views
Last post by andysimpson
23 Apr 2006, 20:51
Forum permissions
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot post attachments in this forum