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
Nearly got home from Euro road trip !!!
Replies: 2
by
Snag20 »
07 Aug 2009, 11:38
Having driven approx 1100 miles from Santander to St.Malo over a period of nearly three weeks, upon my final drive to Gloucester, had a bit of...
2 Replies
926 Views
Last post by Snag20
08 Aug 2009, 11:01
Drool!
by
chuckle-bus-tom »
06 Aug 2009, 09:03
NOS Oettinger lump! If you look at the sellers other items he has pretty much everything to build it up. Will probably cost close to £10k though!...
0 Replies
820 Views
Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
06 Aug 2009, 09:03
subaru questions
Replies: 3
by
loz »
03 Aug 2009, 22:16
hey ppl
just a few questions, hope u can shine a light....
when upgrading an engine, say a ej22, and your looking to get the best performance out of...
3 Replies
1443 Views
Last post by jamesc76
05 Aug 2009, 16:10
Subaru 2.5 engine
Replies: 7
by
B-U-S »
28 Jul 2009, 19:11
Ok i'm new so bear with me here...
I have read through the forums and heard of people putting 2.5L Subaru Legacy engines into a bus, but has anyone...
7 Replies
2925 Views
Last post by Aidan
04 Aug 2009, 08:06
wobbly water pump pulley
Replies: 1
by
dandelor »
30 Jul 2009, 09:38
Hi,
Does anyone out there know where I can source a replacement water pump pulley wheel for a '86 1.6d? I had an AAZ conversion done on my bus, but...
1 Replies
1203 Views
Last post by Aidan
31 Jul 2009, 08:44
1 Replies
843 Views
Last post by Simon Baxter
24 Jul 2009, 20:27
Peugeot /citroen XUD 1.9 D/TD
Replies: 9
by
ceetee »
18 Jul 2009, 15:32
I have seen a mention of this conversion existing so does anyone know where to get the adaptor plate from (Phil?) and any other gotchas involving...
9 Replies
3971 Views
Last post by billy739
22 Jul 2009, 23:26
2 Replies
1368 Views
Last post by nic_g
22 Jul 2009, 15:53
AAZ diesel pump wires?
Replies: 2
by
Al Housman »
19 Jul 2009, 23:04
Hi.I'm just trying to get my AAZ conversion sorted.The fuel pump has several wires coming off it
A>One goes to what I think is the cold start...
2 Replies
1253 Views
Last post by pocolow
20 Jul 2009, 10:50
Blue smoke from AAZ
Replies: 5
by
Wilma »
17 Jul 2009, 09:35
Hope someone can help. AAZ engine in Wedge. Ever since I have had her (two years) there has been blue smoke on start up from cold after standing for...
5 Replies
1318 Views
Last post by CovKid
18 Jul 2009, 10:09
EJ 25 subaru pictures
by
syncropete »
17 Jul 2009, 08:57
Here are a few pictures of a conversion being carried out for a customer. Its a non turbo 2.5 sohc going into a very tidy syncro. All conversion...
0 Replies
1070 Views
Last post by syncropete
17 Jul 2009, 08:57
Oil Cooler for 1600 CT T25
Replies: 1
by
rufusontour »
27 May 2009, 12:49
Hi I'm finding it really hard to source an Oil cooler for a 1600 CT 1980 engine, as its a rare model, any suggestions on where to get one, have tried...
1 Replies
1037 Views
Last post by tadpolevw
14 Jul 2009, 08:51
Killed my bus
Replies: 20
by
Pepperami »
01 Jun 2009, 17:10
Trying to sort out my cutting out problem today using a new vss. Thinking i had worked out where i gone wrong cut the wire and joined them. Now the...
20 Replies
5547 Views
Last post by toomanytoys
13 Jul 2009, 15:10
0 Replies
924 Views
Last post by Sagemagoo
13 Jul 2009, 11:33
Legacy EJ22 alternator grief...
Replies: 18
by
silverbullet »
17 Jun 2009, 15:30
Hi All,
Well I finally bought a bus with some reasonably decent panels and a few toys after looking at some truly regrettable examples (no...
18 Replies
5614 Views
Last post by silverbullet
13 Jul 2009, 09:49
10 Replies
3895 Views
Last post by monkeynut
11 Jul 2009, 11:44
2 Replies
901 Views
Last post by el sketcho
08 Jul 2009, 21:59
vid of my 1y mystery knock!
Replies: 5
by
sharonjpp »
07 Jul 2009, 21:09
hi all,since l put my 1y in (1.6d - 1y con) it's had 2 bad knocking noise's,1 comes from the engine area more bottom end than top, the
other is a...
5 Replies
1865 Views
Last post by sharonjpp
08 Jul 2009, 18:01
Scooby EJ22 idle set up
Replies: 4
by
silverbullet »
30 Jun 2009, 09:58
Hi All
Can anyone tell me (in breif) how to set up the idle on a Legacy1 (90-94) EJ22 motor? Still putting things right and shaking down do make...
4 Replies
1773 Views
Last post by silverbullet
06 Jul 2009, 12:01
AAZ probs!!!
Replies: 2
by
moo »
01 Jul 2009, 17:38
Evenin' all!
Can anyone help me out here, first of all, when I first got the bus, the temp gauge didnt work but the fan did.
The fan recently gave up...
2 Replies
892 Views
Last post by toomanytoys
01 Jul 2009, 18:11
1 Replies
863 Views
Last post by andysimpson
26 Jun 2009, 21:50
YES 4 CAR PARTS
Replies: 4
by
jebiga41 »
21 Jun 2009, 19:22
any one have any dealings with these just saw an ad on ebay for a vr6 clutch kit for 74 pounds only need the pressure plate but a costing with vw...
4 Replies
1444 Views
Last post by jebiga41
26 Jun 2009, 21:49
Gearbox mod
Replies: 2
by
cheeseaddiction »
23 Jun 2009, 06:45
Hi is there anyone that can help, i am off to fit a 1800 golf gti engine to my t25 and need to shorten the gearbox input shaft but by how much ? can...
2 Replies
1276 Views
Last post by wigg1
23 Jun 2009, 21:31
GTI Exhaust (Silencer) - Help needed
Replies: 1
by
timbosh »
18 Jun 2009, 08:48
Hi All,
I have a 1990 Westfalia that has had its engine swapped to a mk2 GTI 1.8 Digifant. One of the mountings on the the silencer has broken off...
1 Replies
1016 Views
Last post by dickspanner
18 Jun 2009, 10:00
1.9 DG ----- ?????
Replies: 3
by
dannyg1985 »
12 Jun 2009, 12:12
i wana get shot of my 1.9DG (runs fine) what would be the best engine to go for with minimul work needed?
3 Replies
1055 Views
Last post by toomanytoys
17 Jun 2009, 20:18
Tdi into T25
Replies: 9
by
Vento James »
12 Apr 2009, 23:03
Firstly I'm new to this forum, so hello my name is James :)
I currently own a '97 Vento Tdi GL, it has a good engine which is very economical (you...
9 Replies
3960 Views
Last post by futbus
16 Jun 2009, 09:44
8 Replies
1711 Views
Last post by helga592
16 Jun 2009, 07:19
leaky sump on AAZ
Replies: 1
by
talkingwhippet »
20 Apr 2009, 06:17
Hi everybody - great to see some sunny weather!
Been spending some time sorting out my leaky sump on diesel AAZ engine. All nice and tight with one...
1 Replies
1000 Views
Last post by futbus
15 Jun 2009, 19:18
4 Replies
1182 Views
Last post by toomanytoys
14 Jun 2009, 07:35
8 Replies
2138 Views
Last post by Simon Baxter
09 Jun 2009, 20:59
looking for definitive answer!!!!!
Replies: 1
by
mcginn »
05 Jun 2009, 12:53
new to this and read the wiki bit re diesel engine replacements but want to make sure i'm going for the right engine.
i know most of you will think...
1 Replies
873 Views
Last post by andysimpson
05 Jun 2009, 18:28
AAZ Help
Replies: 4
by
devoncamperman »
02 Jun 2009, 19:45
I have a 1.6 td fitted to my t25 it is from a golf but has jx inlet and exhaust manifolds and turbo. I have a 1.9 aaz engine i want to fit can...
4 Replies
1074 Views
Last post by devoncamperman
05 Jun 2009, 10:46
Auto Boxes How much power will they take ?
Replies: 11
by
dutch »
06 Feb 2009, 16:20
I would like to convert my T3 into an auto thinking of putting a much bigger diesel in at the same time . Has any one fitted a bigger engine onto the...
11 Replies
3095 Views
Last post by Simon Baxter
31 May 2009, 10:28
Anybody else got a VR6
Replies: 1
by
slobbo »
30 May 2009, 22:29
Has anybody else got a VR6 in their van? Interested in what sort of MPG your getting with what setup. I am getting around 20mpg on the motorway and...
1 Replies
900 Views
Last post by andysimpson
31 May 2009, 09:23
Fuel lines for the VR6
Replies: 5
by
slobbo »
26 May 2009, 20:20
Hi,
Looking at the fuel lines on the van and they are in dire need of being replaced. I believe they are high pressure lines. 8mm in diameter. They...
5 Replies
998 Views
Last post by slobbo
30 May 2009, 22:12
1.9 to 2.1
Replies: 17
by
rm2was »
19 Apr 2009, 14:21
Hi I'm new to the site and it looks to be a wealth of useful information, I've been searching around here but I can't quite see a definative answer...
17 Replies
4776 Views
Last post by rm2was
30 May 2009, 18:42
td or tdi?
Replies: 11
by
jebiga41 »
24 May 2009, 05:14
hi have the choice of a 1z mtdi with a modified gtd pump or an AAZ which I could tune to get the extra bhp and torque out of. (Am going to uprate the...
11 Replies
3005 Views
Last post by andysimpson
29 May 2009, 20:27
Subaru EJ205 engine OK?
Replies: 8
by
syncropatrick »
10 May 2009, 18:44
A family member has said when their 1999 Subaru Forester dies from the AWD packing up, I can have the car for the engine, which appears to be fine....
8 Replies
2954 Views
Last post by jamesc76
21 May 2009, 07:54
RJES
Replies: 4
by
Pepperami »
14 May 2009, 16:02
Dont you just love it when things fit just as they should! I have had an RJES vss for months and only now built up the courage to install it. With...
4 Replies
1628 Views
Last post by Pepperami
15 May 2009, 08:14
0 Replies
981 Views
Last post by marky667
05 May 2009, 19:09
19 Replies
8518 Views
Last post by davidpchaplin
01 May 2009, 13:37
2 Replies
1277 Views
Last post by Grumpy Midget
30 Apr 2009, 09:52
Petes Progress KY to 1Y
Replies: 18
by
peteabbott »
31 Mar 2009, 21:18
First of a few as spanners are out this weekend.
Old engine is out and all the bits I need have been stripped off and cleaned.
I hope to post pics as...
18 Replies
6374 Views
Last post by weldore
27 Apr 2009, 22:15
CS to ME engine
Replies: 2
by
Dubwana »
27 Apr 2009, 08:27
Greetings all:
Will soon be changing my T25 CS engine to a Golf ME (that I haven't seen yet). Its not for speed its just my engine blew and this one...
2 Replies
1120 Views
Last post by Dubwana
27 Apr 2009, 18:24
subaru engine swap
Replies: 4
by
golfingtam »
22 Apr 2009, 23:26
Can I fit a subaru 1.6 into my T25.(1.6 Aircooled) Where can I get conversion adaptor for the engine to gearbox, or do I need one.
4 Replies
1811 Views
Last post by Pepperami
23 Apr 2009, 16:01
power steering pump
Replies: 3
by
swell2316 »
13 Apr 2009, 12:40
Hi all,
I have a 87 multivan with an AAZ conversion. I've lost the power steering and think the pump my have gone. Does anyone know a good place to...
3 Replies
1815 Views
Last post by Aidan
17 Apr 2009, 17:54
Air Cooled Engine Replacement
Replies: 3
by
Andystarks »
14 Apr 2009, 22:59
Hey folks
I have a 1981 2.0ltr T3.
I got stung badly by the git I bought it from and am now trying to get it up and running - he had stripped...
3 Replies
1145 Views
Last post by Grumpy Midget
14 Apr 2009, 23:48
3 Replies
1547 Views
Last post by markscoot
10 Apr 2009, 10:32
5 Replies
1924 Views
Last post by ringo
09 Apr 2009, 20:13
3 Replies
1153 Views
Last post by oldiguana
06 Apr 2009, 21:06
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