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																		Engine Change on T25 in Luton 																								
						
												
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																												by 
KCaril  » 
28 Oct 2009, 15:06 
																				
				
		I need to do an engine change on our T25 and was wandering if anyone knows a garage or mechanic that could do this in the Luton, Bedfordshire area....
	 
					 
				 
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																		Help identifying turbo please (photos) 																								
						
												
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																												by 
ringo  » 
29 Oct 2009, 21:32 
																				
				
		Anyone got any ideas what turbo this is please?
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by Wolfsburg Willy 													
								 
												01 Nov 2009, 17:17 
					 
			 
					 
		
	
	
	
				
						
				
										
																		Alternatice for 2.0a/c 																								
						
												
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																												by 
holeydub on 4wheels  » 
26 Oct 2009, 19:32 
																				
				
		Been toyling with the idea of selling my early panel to get a new modern car but i really dont want to sell her and looking on fleabay today i fell...
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by LUBO 													
								 
												30 Oct 2009, 13:45 
					 
			 
					 
		
	
	
	
				
						
				
										
																		2.8 v6 cooling??????? 																								
						
												
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																												by 
johnbullsbum  » 
26 Oct 2009, 16:45 
																				
				
		hi all, i have a t25 with a ford capri 2.8i v6 without the injection in, over the last couple of weeks its been overheating very quickly.
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by johnbullsbum 													
								 
												29 Oct 2009, 12:12 
					 
			 
					 
		
	
	
	
				
						
				
										
																		Boring out 																								
						
												
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																												by 
el sketcho  » 
17 Oct 2009, 19:57 
																				
				
		I know I'm gonna get shot down for this with a load of sarky replies but what the hell. Is it possible to bore out the cylinder on a 1.7 diesel or is...
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by el sketcho 													
								 
												28 Oct 2009, 20:55 
					 
			 
					 
		
	
	
	
				
						
				
										
																		inter coolers/ charge coolers 																								
						
												
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																												by 
hairyuk  » 
08 Sep 2009, 00:01 
																				
				
		hi i've got a van with a aaz engine in it and was wondering about intercooling. the way i understand it is that by cooling the air after its been...
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by jebiga41 													
								 
												28 Oct 2009, 18:11 
					 
			 
					 
		
	
	
	
				
						
				
										
																		AAZ install questions (Photos) 																								
						
												
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																												by 
ringo  » 
04 Oct 2009, 17:58 
																				
				
		After numerous engine installs im still a bit thick and dont know every thing!
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by ringo 													
								 
												25 Oct 2009, 18:05 
					 
			 
					 
		
	
	
	
				
						
				
										
																		1X Engine 																								
						
												
													
						
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scottysmoov  » 
22 Oct 2009, 10:12 
																				
				
		As you might know from my earlier post I need to upgrade my 1.6D his winter. I have been offered a 1.9D 1X engine for £450. Is this exactly the same...
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by scottysmoov 													
								 
												22 Oct 2009, 10:12 
					 
			 
					 
		
	
	
	
				
						
				
										
																		Peugeot 1.9 turbo diesel into a T25 																								
						
												
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meggles  » 
18 Oct 2009, 20:22 
																				
				
		I have a FREE engine from a Peugeot 1.9. It's a turbo diesel with low miles. Anyone fitted one to a T25? If so, how much and how difficult? Was it...
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by camper 													
								 
												19 Oct 2009, 11:44 
					 
			 
					 
		
	
	
	
				
						
				
										
																		petrol to deisel engine swap 																								
						
												
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																												by 
john-boy  » 
17 Oct 2009, 14:52 
																				
				
		hello there,i'm looking to buy my first t25,i'm after a high top and currently searching ebay and other sites without any luck,i would like a deisel...
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by billy739 													
								 
												18 Oct 2009, 19:46 
					 
			 
					 
		
	
	
	
				
						
				
										
																		1Y engine pump timing question 																								
						
												
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																												by 
camper  » 
14 Oct 2009, 09:41 
																				
				
		The 1y engine in my van has a bosch injection pump.The rear of the pump between the fuel lines going to the injectors there is an electric oparated...
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by camper 													
								 
												16 Oct 2009, 18:00 
					 
			 
					 
		
	
	
	
				
						
				
										
																		1z TDI with mechanical pump available 																								
						
												
													
						
																												by 
PC52  » 
11 Oct 2009, 17:58 
																				
				
		Engine – 1Z removed from a VW Golf Bench tested, checked for any water issues, oil issues and ensure all of the pressures are okay.
	 
					 
				 
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																		Introducing my V8... 																								
						
												
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																												by 
asahartz  » 
05 Feb 2009, 19:31 
																				
				
		A few months ago I had all sorts of problems with my DG. Eventually I diagnosed a cracked head in addition to the DF manifold & carb. When I added up...
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by asahartz 													
								 
												09 Oct 2009, 22:57 
					 
			 
					 
		
	
	
	
				
						
				
										
																		Which gearbox.? 																								
						
												
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																												by 
tinman  » 
08 Oct 2009, 11:43 
																				
				
		Ok , We've done the which Subaru and after considering all the replies I've bought a 1998 2.5 quad cam.And I've been in contact with Richard to sort...
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by tinman 													
								 
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																		help fuel in oil 																								
						
												
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																												by 
tmschriscamper  » 
04 Oct 2009, 14:23 
																				
				
		hi i have just fitted a ej20 none turbo scooby engine into my t25 and im getting fuel in my oil the plugs one 1 side of the engine are wet and it has...
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by billy739 													
								 
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																		T25 tdi conversion 																								
						
												
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																												by 
jayc  » 
25 Aug 2009, 20:39 
																				
				
		Hi all has anyone fitted a 1.9tdi atd engine to a T25? Ive just not heard this engine code mentioned before. Found in 99/2000 onwards audi a3 mk4...
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by andysimpson 													
								 
												03 Oct 2009, 21:01 
					 
			 
					 
		
	
	
	
				
						
				
										
																		lowering springs 																								
						
												
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hiscool  » 
03 Oct 2009, 12:39 
																				
				
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					Last post  by Gadders 													
								 
												03 Oct 2009, 12:44 
					 
			 
					 
		
	
	
	
				
						
				
										
																		AAZ is in the Villa 3 																								
						
												
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																												by 
ringo  » 
29 Sep 2008, 20:08 
																				
				
		At last! Finally swapped the 1Y with the AAZ. 
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by ringo 													
								 
												29 Sep 2009, 18:30 
					 
			 
					 
		
	
	
	
				
						
				
										
																		AAZ lost power - what could cause that? 																								
						
												
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																												by 
ringo  » 
21 Sep 2009, 12:45 
																				
				
		Here's the run up of events that led to me being towed home from the M5 a couple of weeks ago. Its taken me this long to even think about it as im a...
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by ringo 													
								 
												26 Sep 2009, 13:18 
					 
			 
					 
		
	
	
	
				
						
				
										
																		Subaru Upgrade Kit? 																								
						
												
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																												by 
AngeloEvs  » 
11 Sep 2009, 22:06 
																				
				
		Upgrade kit is available from this seller but has anyone used one or dealt with them? 
	 
					 
				 
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																		AAZ smoking under load 																								
						
												
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																												by 
Al Housman  » 
24 Aug 2009, 23:28 
																				
				
		I've managed my JX to AAZ swap and the engine runs really well.MOTd today and very low emissions but when loaded up (it's in a crewcab syncro and I...
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by v-lux 													
								 
												23 Sep 2009, 08:28 
					 
			 
					 
		
	
	
	
				
						
				
										
																		What's a 1Y? 																								
						
												
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																												by 
ticketyboo  » 
05 Jul 2007, 22:24 
																				
				
		Preparing to get a T25. Thinking ahead. Couldn't find answer in thread at top.
	 
					 
				 
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																		AAZ td belt question 																								
						
												
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																												by 
lews9146  » 
20 Sep 2009, 16:55 
																				
				
		Hello all, Ive looked around but cant seem to find a confirmation so I'll ask the experts.
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by lews9146 													
								 
												21 Sep 2009, 02:18 
					 
			 
					 
		
	
	
	
				
						
				
										
																		Errr...Wot's this? 																								
						
												
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																												by 
Wolfsburg Willy  » 
20 Sep 2009, 18:26 
																				
				
		New van with AAZ engine. Checked out the glowplugs to find the harness cut off after #4 glowplug, ho-hum a job to do before winter. Whilst looking at...
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by Russel 													
								 
												20 Sep 2009, 19:54 
					 
			 
					 
		
	
	
	
				
						
				
										
																		AAZ overheating issue 																								
						
												
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																												by 
swell2316  » 
10 Sep 2009, 10:43 
																				
				
		I'm currently on a Euro road trip in my 87 Multivan and my AAZ is having a few issues with over heating. Before embarking on the trip I did a trial...
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by PC52 													
								 
												17 Sep 2009, 20:38 
					 
			 
					 
		
	
	
	
				
						
				
										
																		Blown Engine 																								
						
												
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																												by 
Kwinpenny  » 
13 Sep 2009, 14:42 
																				
				
		Hi all, returning from Vanfest and my 1.9D gave up the ghost - I'm new to T25's and buses in general so here's some background:
	 
					 
				 
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																		subaru kit 																								
						
												
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																												by 
the14wheeler  » 
07 Sep 2009, 10:33 
																				
				
		hi, can anyone shed any light on this question, what parts do you get in a subaru conversion kit. what is the difference between the new bell housing...
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by RJES 													
								 
												08 Sep 2009, 20:46 
					 
			 
					 
		
	
	
	
				
						
				
										
																		engine tuning 																								
						
												
													
						
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hairyuk  » 
08 Sep 2009, 00:21 
																				
				
		anyone else on here think it would be a good idea to have a sticky on tuning different engines. i've got an aaz and have been looking around the web...
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by hairyuk 													
								 
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																		5 speed gearbox and more power needed 																								
						
												
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																												by 
rongtown  » 
26 Aug 2009, 20:34 
																				
				
		Have a 1.6D 4 spd van and although its perky at low speeds, it is noisy and slow on motoway. Am weighing up 1.9DG engine & 5 speed box versus 2.1...
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by windysurfer 													
								 
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																		thinking of going tdi 																								
						
												
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																												by 
axeman  » 
05 Sep 2009, 20:54 
																				
				
		as above realy. looking for as much advice as i can get before i make it final. i am running a 2.1mv in a syncro doka at the moment, i know that...
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by Aidan 													
								 
												07 Sep 2009, 19:42 
					 
			 
					 
		
	
	
	
				
						
				
										
																		does anybody no 																								
						
												
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																												by 
rattybird  » 
21 Aug 2009, 19:20 
																				
				
		if a ldv 1.9 desial would go into my t25 1.9 watercooled petrol ? :ok
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by wigster 													
								 
												05 Sep 2009, 17:54 
					 
			 
					 
		
	
	
	
				
						
				
										
																		engine swap! 																								
						
												
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																												by 
isneil  » 
03 Sep 2009, 19:47 
																				
				
		Hi all, i've just got a 1990 t25 camper. 1.6 diesel, think its original.I want to put a bigger engine in it, also diesel. What is the most...
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by weldore 													
								 
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																		Has anyone fitted a subaru ea82t lump? 																								
						
												
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																												by 
Damien  » 
01 Sep 2009, 20:35 
																				
				
		Been looking to sell my van to get something more economical, but something has come up which has made me think twice.
	 
					 
				 
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																		Subaru ej22 not charging the batery 																								
						
												
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																												by 
wackos00  » 
03 Sep 2009, 12:40 
																				
				
		hey all how's it going, I posted this on VWKD so sorry if your reading it twice but...
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by RJES 													
								 
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																		1y not revving 																								
						
												
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																												by 
richieadkins  » 
21 Jul 2009, 15:44 
																				
				
		Hi all, Got the 1y into my van :D The engine started first time on the button :D but will not rev :( Have changed the timing belt so i am thinking...
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by weldore 													
								 
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																		New 1.9 petrol engine for T25 																								
						
												
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																												by 
Birgittej  » 
17 Aug 2009, 14:12 
																				
				
		Hi there 
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by fix 													
								 
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																		turboing my 1.9dg??? 																								
						
												
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																												by 
GUPPY  » 
05 Aug 2009, 23:56 
																				
				
		hey guys, wonder if anyone can help me? im looking at putting a turbo on my 1.9dg and have found a full kit (pipe work, turbo and all fittings) on...
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by GUPPY 													
								 
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																		oh what to dooooo 																								
						
												
													
						
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heresssjonny  » 
22 Aug 2009, 13:16 
																				
				
		Hey guys i have a 1983 1.9 petrol and the big end bearings have gone now i really dont know whats going to be more cost effective and easyer for me...
	 
					 
				 
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																		waste gate pipes 																								
						
												
													
						
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hairyuk  » 
18 Aug 2009, 19:42 
																				
				
		hi everyone i've just purchased a t25 with the aaz conversion. A friend of mine looked at it the other day and noticed there's a pipe coming off the...
	 
					 
				 
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																		AUDI A4 2.6 V6 QUATTRO CONVERSION? 																								
						
												
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																												by 
westfaliashop  » 
19 Jul 2009, 13:20 
																				
				
		AFTER A FEW POINTERS REALLY, I HAVE A CREW CAB SYNCRO WITH A KNACKERED 2.1 ENGINE AND HAVE A COMPLETE AUDI A4 MK1 2.6 V6 QUATTRO WITH A PEACH OF AN...
	 
					 
				 
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					Last post  by dickspanner 													
								 
												10 Aug 2009, 18:42 
					 
			 
					 
		
	
	
	
				
						
				
										
																		AEF code 1.9 n/a diesel 																								
						
												
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																												by 
shanco73  » 
08 Aug 2009, 03:23 
																				
				
		Good day fellow t25 ers, can someone please advise me is the AEF coded engine is a straight swap for my lovely 1.6 diesel CS engine. Thanks.
	 
					 
				 
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