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Last post by Fully Loaded Cali'
05 Apr 2009, 22:30
2lt cu Aircooled pistons
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steve7 »
02 Apr 2009, 19:32
hi steve7 here, i,v got a 2lt cu Aircooled engine with a siezed piston
can anyone tell me if this is an easy thing to put rite.
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Last post by Therunner
05 Apr 2009, 10:02
1600 air cooled to 2.0 Aircooled
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hombre »
17 Mar 2009, 20:09
hi all. wanting to give my old t25 a bit more life, Currently with a 1600 ct Aircooled. Talking to a few people and they say that dropping in a 2.0...
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Last post by Therunner
04 Apr 2009, 15:35
Ultimate waterboxer?
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Oldjets »
01 Apr 2009, 14:40
As a bit of light relief from the complexities of which engine is the best to upgrade your T25, check this link out for the ultimate waterboxer! And...
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Last post by ghost123uk
02 Apr 2009, 09:13
Overheating T3 with 1.9TDi engine.
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justbretta »
30 Mar 2009, 12:28
I'm new to this forum so hi everybody. I'm hoping that you may be able to help me. I drive a T3 with 1.9 TDi AFN engine fitted. This is quite long...
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Last post by Russel
01 Apr 2009, 17:37
Feel Cheated
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peteabbott »
26 Mar 2009, 20:26
Just need a bit of a whinge. After looking around all the breakers yards near me with no joy looking for a 1900 1Y engine I went onto one of the used...
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Last post by weldore
30 Mar 2009, 21:38
1.7D TO AAZ QUESTION'S
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dubrunner »
26 Mar 2009, 21:44
Hello every one . I own a 1984 T25 crewcab fitted with a 1.7 Diesel KY with 4 speed box which the engine is not very well . I was thinking of getting...
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Last post by ringo
28 Mar 2009, 20:33
Finally going Subaru
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big red bus »
04 Jan 2009, 13:45
Right after not being able to sell the subaru van I had for sale I have decided to go back to my original plan and put it in my van. I never used it...
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Last post by markscoot
28 Mar 2009, 16:28
This afternoon
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Pepperami »
27 Mar 2009, 19:04
I have been fabricating a new silencer mount as the old one made the silencer pi$$ed. Hopefully it will sort this out.
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Last post by Pepperami
27 Mar 2009, 20:35
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Last post by Aidan
25 Mar 2009, 17:59
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25 Mar 2009, 17:52
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Last post by toomanytoys
25 Mar 2009, 14:39
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Last post by dink
25 Mar 2009, 12:55
How do i find a good AAZ?
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Mayor Goldie Wilson »
19 Nov 2008, 13:27
i am facing a tough decision of engine choice as my 1.6 TD has blown.
i want more power,
everyone seems to rate the AAZ conversion - but there...
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Last post by HarryMann
22 Mar 2009, 21:33
SUBARU ENGINE & HARNESS FOR SALE
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busmad »
22 Mar 2009, 10:33
For sale 2.0l subaru legacy eng and wiring harness out of a 1994 car.
harness connected to enging and can be heard running.Also bellhousing...
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Last post by busmad
22 Mar 2009, 10:33
1600 air cooled barrels and pistons
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golfingtam »
24 Feb 2009, 19:42
I would like to fit larger barrels & pistons to my 1600cc to bring it to 1641cc. Is it beneficial for power etc.
Does anyone have these for sale?...
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Last post by Vanagonman
20 Mar 2009, 09:00
New mTDI pumps available!
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KJH »
16 Mar 2009, 11:25
Hi all,
Just seen these on the Diesel Vanagon Yahoo group...
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Any thoughts? A good option?
Cheers.
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Last post by Russel
19 Mar 2009, 20:04
RJES VSS
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Jon Bisson GSY »
11 Mar 2009, 20:27
Hi,
If its the speeds sensor and it fits to the back of the speedo and connects to the front loom Richard supplies (I think). There is a little...
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Last post by Pepperami
17 Mar 2009, 08:47
what clutch for AAZ conversion???
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Norm Birch »
09 Mar 2009, 14:20
Hi all,
am new to the forum, but am hoping a couple of u might be able help?
myself and a mechanic friend are in the middle of putting an AAZ engine...
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Last post by HarryMann
14 Mar 2009, 20:12
AAZ pump wiring questions
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72panelvan »
13 Mar 2009, 12:09
Hi,
I've tried on a couple of other forums but as yet haven't been able to get solid answers on how to wire up my AAZ pump. It seems a reasonably...
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Last post by 72panelvan
13 Mar 2009, 12:09
noise
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Jon Bisson GSY »
11 Mar 2009, 20:29
Hi,
I have an EJ20 engine fitted to my camper and I have a quite high pitched ticking noise coming from the engine when it is under load at low revs....
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Last post by Jon Bisson GSY
12 Mar 2009, 19:52
1.6td injector pipes needed please!
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thefatsurfer »
27 Feb 2009, 10:50
I know this should be in the wanted section (it is as well) but I thought there might be someone out there who had pulled a jx out of a van to put a...
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Last post by thefatsurfer
07 Mar 2009, 21:04
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Last post by jamesc76
02 Mar 2009, 12:57
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01 Mar 2009, 09:36
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Last post by big red bus
25 Feb 2009, 22:48
AAZ Probs
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hogseye »
24 Feb 2009, 19:56
Ok here we go, my pickup has an 1.9td AAZ engine in it that was drinking oil and pissing out diesel, so i got another engine. Fairly sure its another...
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Last post by jebiga41
25 Feb 2009, 05:31
Cletus, you dipstick !!!
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weldore »
22 Feb 2009, 15:04
Hi there,
Anyone ever took the 1Y dipstick tube out ,i want to swap mine for the original one but the thing is real tight to get out...is it just a...
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Last post by Chilla
22 Feb 2009, 22:56
Who makes engine adaptor plates?
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Globbits »
12 Feb 2009, 15:20
Hi all
Sorry for the dumb question, but are there any sources of engine adaptor plates? I've heard about Famous Phil on VWKD, who used to make...
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Last post by Globbits
20 Feb 2009, 22:55
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Last post by andysimpson
17 Feb 2009, 19:35
1.6 n/a to 1y sump gasket
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weldore »
11 Feb 2009, 18:29
can anyone tell me who has done the conversion if they used a standard sump gasket or if they used the same baffled type that comes with the 1y?...
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Last post by weldore
15 Feb 2009, 21:31
Bigger exhaust manifold for a 1Y
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caveman »
04 Feb 2009, 15:58
has anyone tried fitting a larger,dual outlet exhaust manifold on their 1Y ?
I believe i have the potential to produce more power, but have gotten to...
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Last post by weldore
10 Feb 2009, 20:52
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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
07 Feb 2009, 20:58
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Last post by sdelasal
01 Feb 2009, 20:13
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Last post by ringo
31 Jan 2009, 21:31
Audi 5 cylinder diesel
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walkerdude2001 »
23 Jan 2009, 00:24
1. where would i get one
2. would itbe easy to fit?
3 any mods needed to fit to existing bus 1.6 d engine...
reason why i ask is we used to have a 5...
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Last post by Aidan
31 Jan 2009, 10:45
2.1 to Subaru 2.5, this weekend !
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syncroandy »
16 Jan 2009, 22:05
Right its finally happening, after several months of planning and prep work, the swap is on for this weekend ! I'm driving it to a mates workshop...
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Last post by syncroandy
30 Jan 2009, 21:21
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Last post by Pepperami
27 Jan 2009, 16:09
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Last post by syncroandy
26 Jan 2009, 20:28
engine conversions costings
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steve o »
31 Oct 2008, 13:00
Hi
anybody haveing a ,subaru ,or tdi ,rover v8, pug 1.9 ,fitted in t3
got rough idea what people charge?
if you surply parts?not in a rush to have...
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Last post by vw nerd
25 Jan 2009, 15:49
leaky waterboxer
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TamarandJulian »
05 Jan 2009, 20:30
Evening all- hoping to benefit from some of your collective expertise. For the past two years a bottle of K seal has kept my 2.1 injection engine...
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Last post by woodguru
21 Jan 2009, 22:14
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Last post by mattyboi85
18 Jan 2009, 18:32
1.6td to 1Y swap
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jebiga41 »
29 Nov 2008, 13:16
sorry guys checked out wiki etc but still can't find the answer do i need a 1.6 exhaust manifold to install the 1y or can i use the 1.6td setup and...
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Last post by jebiga41
16 Jan 2009, 23:19
alternative engine
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wingbutts »
10 May 2008, 18:32
I have an 84 panel van which I am converting to a camper type. I can rebuild the current engine 1.6 TD with a CY number, out of an Audi I believe,...
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Last post by Aidan
16 Jan 2009, 11:03
AAZ First Run
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Fully Loaded Cali' »
29 Dec 2008, 20:10
It's alive!!! :D
I've completed the conversion from JX to AAZ. My JX being seriously under powered and did I find some issues when stripping it!...
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Last post by darren
16 Jan 2009, 10:23
1.9D to 1.6TD is worth it?
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Chopper »
07 Jan 2009, 13:11
I have 1.9D powered 1990 van, previously a 1.7D.
I've an option on a German 1.6TD Multivan as a donor with a rebuilt motor.
Is is worth the hassle of...
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Last post by Chopper
09 Jan 2009, 19:51
JX to AAZ injector pump......help??
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sundial »
05 Jan 2009, 21:21
Although I am currently running an AAZ in my van it has been set up with a 1.6 pump and injectors, this is how it was when a brought it just over a...
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Last post by caveman
09 Jan 2009, 15:13
Fuel pump
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Jon Bisson GSY »
17 Dec 2008, 19:17
Hi,
Just wondering if anyone has discovered a really quiet fuel pump. I have fully isolated it on the end of 3 inch rubber mounts and wrapped it in...
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Last post by Jon Bisson GSY
07 Jan 2009, 21:30
Freeway Flyer ????
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Trooper25 »
23 Dec 2008, 22:31
I was reading an advert for TSR tuning or TRS that had mentioned a special gearbox .
Called the Freeway Flyer they claimed it had better ratios and...
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Last post by markscoot
03 Jan 2009, 20:43
1Y exhaust size
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caveman »
12 Sep 2008, 17:25
I was wondering what the outlet size on a stock 1Y is. I just want to know how much i will choking the motor if the exhuast from my KY has to go on...
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Last post by caveman
26 Dec 2008, 16:07
audi v6 into t25
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BLUG »
13 Dec 2008, 20:50
ive been offered a 2.6 v6 out of an audi a4,my mate recons it will go in easy, im not sure, besides the plumbing in of the ecu etc,i reckon that this...
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25 Dec 2008, 00:36
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