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Last post by v-lux
04 Jul 2010, 08:12
1.7d Conversion
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Stuwee1983 »
26 Jun 2010, 19:23
Hello
Just Registered.
My dad has given me is old 87 1.7d 5 speed T25 Battle bus.
He bought it in 1992 and used it untill 2001 when the engine...
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Last post by colinthefox
28 Jun 2010, 21:25
just been offered a golf mk2 gtd engine
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conkers »
13 Jun 2010, 20:36
see from the wiki that it will fit. The bloke wants £80. Is this a fair price? does it drop right in from a golf (no adapter plate etc needed) and...
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Last post by Aberdeenbus
28 Jun 2010, 12:10
mateing clutch?
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dj biz r »
26 Jun 2010, 21:57
oky coky ,,who can help with this one? i,m putting in a audi 2.2 5 pot ,old quatro engine ,it,s in gearing there but clutch no.on dropping tranny...
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Last post by dj biz r
26 Jun 2010, 21:57
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Last post by axeman
26 Jun 2010, 15:42
petrol to t25 1.6td?
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campercrazy1 »
20 Jun 2010, 17:45
howdy i have been offerd the parts required to convert my 88 dg to a t25 1.6td, me and the old man rekon we can get all the mechanical stuff done,...
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Last post by campercrazy1
23 Jun 2010, 21:41
how much for a diesel 'kit'
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campercrazy1 »
19 Jun 2010, 22:06
hi, looking to convert my van to diesel, but dont know how muvh i should be expecting to pay (on a good day! :wink: ) for all th conversion parts and...
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Last post by campercrazy1
23 Jun 2010, 21:39
1Y engine identification
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lhd »
20 Jun 2010, 07:57
Is the engine number in the same position as on a 1.6D n/a, and does it have 1Y stamped on the block?
I have spoken to someone how said they don't...
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Last post by lhd
23 Jun 2010, 10:42
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Last post by dazzerT251900td
22 Jun 2010, 14:10
1.9 NA Diesel
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tonyandjulie »
28 May 2010, 20:42
Hi, Im looking to put a 1.9 NA Diesel in to replace my 1.6D. Will I get a more usable van and will it go up hills better or is it not worth doing ?....
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Last post by Plasticman
21 Jun 2010, 19:53
AAZ Diesel Return Feed
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Wilma »
05 Jun 2010, 14:11
Hi there,
I wonder if anyone else suffers from this problem - in any case it may be useful information to some. About once a year mine won't start...
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Last post by famous phil
20 Jun 2010, 07:30
beetle engine?
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busvanman »
16 Jun 2010, 19:28
I'm looking to run a beetle engine in a lightwieght pick up that will only ever do short runs on show fields, the guy building it was intending to...
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Last post by toomanytoys
16 Jun 2010, 22:18
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Last post by docklad
16 Jun 2010, 19:10
mTDI'ing 1Z Audi 80
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Tobster »
14 May 2010, 22:26
Hi all.
I've arrived here after some desperate googling, there seems to be a lot of mTDI knowledge here.
I was hoping to hybridise my Audi 80's...
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Last post by jimmypatch
16 Jun 2010, 16:14
AAZ conversion turbo misery :(
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bug-er »
14 Jun 2010, 21:10
I was nearing the completion of my aaz conversion, today I finished welding up the new stainless exhaust. Now I have had the van running previously...
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Last post by bug-er
15 Jun 2010, 09:21
T25 Nissan Bluebird
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by
t25bluebird »
12 Jun 2010, 17:56
Hi all.
My T25 has a Nissan Bluebird engine . 2l diesel. pulls really well in first then revs drop when i change to 2nd. the engine is well suited...
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Last post by youthy giblets
14 Jun 2010, 20:14
Blacky/white gunge in header tank
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yellowbus »
03 Aug 2009, 14:35
Running a 1.9 TDi from an Audi 80 and recently been having what feels like fuel surge so assuming the filter has sucked up some "pooh" am going to...
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Last post by geordie skydiver
14 Jun 2010, 18:12
1Y conversion
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peilneters »
07 Jun 2010, 18:20
This is probably the first of a long list of questions, just got around to swapping my 1.6 for the 1.9Y and ask you guys the following:
Do i throw...
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Last post by camper
14 Jun 2010, 10:52
1.6d - 1y engine conversion help
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richsaund »
01 May 2010, 22:19
Hi,
Planning on removing a clapped out 1.6d engine and replaceing it with a 1y . I'm gonna need a list of every part required for conversion as not...
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Last post by camper
06 Jun 2010, 19:24
Diesel uprated clutch
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v-lux »
03 Jun 2010, 16:26
Im looking to upgrade my clutch using the method listed in the Wiki.
The trouble i'm finding is getting hold of the separate parts....
Ive managed...
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Last post by v-lux
04 Jun 2010, 11:58
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Last post by v-lux
03 Jun 2010, 22:46
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Last post by Chilla
28 May 2010, 22:20
aaz install
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by
bug-er »
24 May 2010, 22:17
Hi
I have just started the aaz I have been putting in my van, When I start the engine it goes to full revs at which point I turn it off cause I dont...
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Last post by HarryMann
27 May 2010, 23:48
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Last post by CycloneMike
27 May 2010, 09:13
Aaz cam belt timing
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by
hairyuk »
18 May 2010, 19:26
Hi can anyone give me some advice. I've just changed my cam belt it took me a whole day to do and after finishing it ran really rough and smoked like...
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Last post by hairyuk
23 May 2010, 05:24
TDI AVS?
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by
Ollie »
19 May 2010, 19:01
Hi all,
does anybody know anything about the TDI AVS engine? What car its out of and if its an good convertion for a syncro? All information...
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Last post by futbus
21 May 2010, 20:17
Air box / AAZ conversion?
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by
v-lux »
06 Sep 2007, 17:32
Do most people use the JX airbox with an AAZ conversion?
If so is the normal procedure to relocate it to the other airvent?
Reason i ask is that...
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Last post by jebiga41
14 May 2010, 18:35
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Last post by famous phil
14 May 2010, 18:28
1.9 1y engine gearbox confusion..
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by
nikalele »
09 May 2010, 17:34
Hi there, Im new to the scene and in need of advise.
I have a 1.9 1y engined t25 4speed. bought it a couple of days ago. had a long journey home...
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Last post by peteabbott
12 May 2010, 20:32
Subaru 2.5 quad cam conversion!!
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by
tinman »
07 Dec 2009, 11:48
Hi all.
Ordered my first lot of conversion parts from Richard today. Christmas present to myself :D
Just waiting to have a building cleared out...
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Last post by Aidan
10 May 2010, 16:09
Need Recon / new engine for T25 please help
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by
roba »
09 May 2010, 19:11
Hi all - I'm a new member so forgive any ignorant protocol blunders!! I have an F Reg VW Pop Top T25 with a Flat 4 2 l petrol engine - water cooled....
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Last post by Aidan
10 May 2010, 07:33
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Last post by PhilXXJ
07 May 2010, 19:24
AAZ turbo, oil in compression side
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by
bug-er »
03 May 2010, 14:06
Hi
I picked up an aaz engine a week back, seller told me it had done just over 100K and it was in good condition with no problems. I have removed...
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Last post by syncroandy
06 May 2010, 11:42
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Last post by Morganman
04 May 2010, 20:14
Subaru Conversion and fuel lines
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by
IanMills »
02 May 2010, 10:42
I am tryng to install a EJ20 lump into my panel van, I am currently having problems with the reversed coolant manifold from RJES. The fuel line need...
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Last post by IanMills
03 May 2010, 19:40
Finding a donar Subaru.
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by
KarlT »
21 Mar 2010, 17:10
After months of thinking yeah I'd like one of them to last week, with my head gasket going, saying that's it I'll do it!
Spent all weekend searching...
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Last post by toomanytoys
02 May 2010, 20:10
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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
02 May 2010, 11:52
Need a New engine - Any ideas??
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richsaund »
25 Apr 2010, 00:03
Hi, Just bought a camper/hightop with a knackered engine, i have seen a lot of forums regarding different engine conversions and am a bit confused....
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Last post by famous phil
02 May 2010, 11:26
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Last post by thebarn22
30 Apr 2010, 22:53
Insurance with Engine Change
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by
leftfield27 »
01 Apr 2010, 14:40
Hi,
I have a T25 1987 that has had an engine change to an AAZ from a VW golf mk3.
Its a long story (isnt it always with a camper van!) but...
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Last post by famous phil
30 Apr 2010, 09:34
Are you thinking Subaru?
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syncropete »
29 Apr 2010, 21:44
First post in the Gambia........... Hi to all etc :D
Anyone considering fitting a subaru motor in their van should think about these points.
1) I am...
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Last post by jamesc76
29 Apr 2010, 22:47
Pug 2.1 Conversion Questions
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by
aussie_b »
27 Apr 2010, 20:41
Hi, I've been doing (on and off) an engine swap from a 2.8 Capri over to a Pug 2.1 which I started about a year ago!!! The engine is in but now I...
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Last post by aussie_b
29 Apr 2010, 05:53
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Last post by further
27 Apr 2010, 23:30
Replacing input shaft
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by
albertorondm »
23 Apr 2010, 21:59
Hi all.
I'm currently replacing the spiggot bearing and oil seal, on changing the oil seal it is apparent that the input shaft will need replacing...
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Last post by albertorondm
24 Apr 2010, 20:55
Engine or car?
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by
pirata »
21 Apr 2010, 16:34
Hi,
Is it better to buy an engine on its own or to buy the whole car and take the engine apart? I've found an AHU in a Seat Cordoba (165k) for about...
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Last post by silverbullet
23 Apr 2010, 12:22
engine swap
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by
syereid »
16 Apr 2010, 21:16
looking at buying my first van been offered a b reg t25 was origanaly a16 diesel 5 speed now has a golf 19 td engine is this a common and reliable...
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Last post by peteabbott
21 Apr 2010, 19:29
AAZ starter won't engage
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by
skell »
16 Apr 2010, 08:27
Just refitted my AAZ. Starter isn't meshing with flywheel. I've done direct feed from battery +ve to solenoid. Solenoid moving but sounds like...
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Last post by jebiga41
20 Apr 2010, 04:22
Fitting oil temp gauge to an AAZ
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by
jed the spread »
07 Mar 2010, 20:48
Right, i have finally managed to get a VDO gauge for sensible money from the Bay'o'fleas and was wondering the best place to put a sensor on the...
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Last post by skell
19 Apr 2010, 19:35
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Last post by jebiga41
19 Apr 2010, 18:55
Suburu conversion service
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ally »
17 Apr 2010, 16:17
I really need to get my converted Caravelle with Suburu 2.0l put in for a service before any summer driving.
I've had some weird problems lately...
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Last post by ally
17 Apr 2010, 16:17
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