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GTi engine idling problem
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by
iwan74 »
05 Apr 2008, 23:21
Hello everyone, this is my first post on the forum, hope someone can help!
The previous owner of my van fitted a golf GTI engine which I believe to...
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Last post by nindy
10 Jun 2008, 21:39
smoky start up
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PhilXXJ »
10 Jun 2008, 20:06
when starting from cold, my aaz chucks out a load of smoke, splutters a little then fairly quickly settles down. Any ideas?
set up is aaz turbo and...
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Last post by PhilXXJ
10 Jun 2008, 20:06
1Y engine in Cheltenham
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by
SplendiferousII »
10 Jun 2008, 11:01
I have just been to Harry Buckland breakers yard in Cheltenham & they have a 1Y engine fitted into a seat Inca van there with pump etc. Looks good...
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Last post by SplendiferousII
10 Jun 2008, 15:40
can you help?
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by
elastic mike »
09 Jun 2008, 20:40
I have a 1Y engine that has pegged a valve, wich has eaten the head and one piston, but not scored the barrel, I had planned to remove the sump,...
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Last post by SplendiferousII
10 Jun 2008, 11:02
Audio 1.9TDI conversion
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by
nero253 »
07 Jun 2008, 19:48
Hi I am in a dilemma I have a G Reg T25 1.6TD jK engine which managed to tear the cambelt off last year, this engine was a reconditioned engine out...
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Last post by nero253
08 Jun 2008, 22:30
1.6T/D to 1.9 T/D few details please
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Snag20 »
05 Jun 2008, 19:07
In process of swaping 1.6T/D to a 1.9T/D
I am aware I have to use the 1.6 clutch----Do I have to change the Flywheel ???
If I do have to change it....
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Last post by Snag20
05 Jun 2008, 22:21
Subaroo & Autobox
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by
Dubstar »
03 Jun 2008, 22:39
Just wondering if anyone has ever done one? Just as a matter of interest, obviously, dreaming of making my Aircooled auto go a little bit faster :D
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Last post by Pepperami
05 Jun 2008, 11:24
Gearbox
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Pepperami »
01 Jun 2008, 09:21
Best gearbox for EJ22 conversion???
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Last post by Pepperami
04 Jun 2008, 21:39
Audi 20 valve into T25
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by
futbus »
05 May 2008, 20:10
Just started this to go into a td velle that I bought, pictures say more than words so, ...
More to follow in the next few weeks...
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Last post by toomanytoys
04 Jun 2008, 16:19
Redundant Diesel in 2010!!
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by
deke »
02 May 2008, 09:30
Sorry to ask this novice question but I really am unclear as to an alternative engine . At present I have a 1600TD which runs beautifully....
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Last post by slobbo
03 Jun 2008, 18:00
1.9T/D engine help needed
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Snag20 »
02 Jun 2008, 17:55
Purchased from a yard a 1.9T/D engine allegedly from a '94 Golf estate,
It has a mechanical diesel pump.
I bought this under the impression it was...
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Last post by Snag20
02 Jun 2008, 20:47
injector vacume pipe?
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by
greenetribe »
01 Jun 2008, 15:02
Someone fitted a Golf engine I belive to the van I bought and have left the original injector pump on which menas it has an extra bit on top with a...
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Last post by windysurfer
01 Jun 2008, 16:15
Tdi engine....
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by
rachelann »
30 May 2008, 09:29
Firstly, please be patient with me, I have read the wiki and loads of posts but it really doesnt make any sense to me yet.
I have a 1.6 diesel, no...
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Last post by andysimpson
30 May 2008, 18:43
AAZ 1.9 TD Vehicles?
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by
thefatsurfer »
29 May 2008, 19:38
Sorry if this has been asked before (I have looked but cannot find) Do any of you brain on a stick types have a list of Vehicles that could be bought...
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Last post by thefatsurfer
30 May 2008, 07:44
AAZ engine no.
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by
PhilXXJ »
29 May 2008, 18:45
Can someone tell where the engine no. is on the aaz engine?
just got mine on the road and need to change details on log book. Also what is the exact...
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Last post by PhilXXJ
29 May 2008, 22:10
how much oil ?
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by
kipper »
23 May 2008, 18:35
hi folks does anyone know how much oil to put in a 1y conversion ive used a 1.6 td dip stick n tube if i put 4.5 litres i doesn't even register has...
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Last post by kipper
25 May 2008, 16:09
LPG on Subaru EJ222 ?
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by
ambivert »
24 May 2008, 10:27
Would like to put in a better engine one day but would also like to be running on LPG, anyone tried this or know if its possible, if not with EJ222...
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Last post by g60steve
24 May 2008, 10:31
1Y or not 1Y? source of oil leak?
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by
msilvey »
16 May 2008, 07:22
Hi All,
After a long and patient search we have just bought our first T25 it's intended for our honeymoon later in the year and then for life :) ....
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Last post by mrhutch
22 May 2008, 14:27
AAZ Timing belt pulley
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by
cabs »
14 May 2008, 11:18
I have just bought a 97 aaz engine and as I was stripping it down noticed that the crank nose that locates in the timing belt pulley was a bit chewed...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
20 May 2008, 21:15
Scoobie conversion
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by
monkeymagic »
15 May 2008, 16:41
Hi just wanted to know which Subaru car I could borrow the engine from to replace in my westfalia 1.6 non turbo. i.e. a forester? I have a technician...
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Last post by Pepperami
18 May 2008, 13:14
Bell housing needed
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by
maddog334 »
01 May 2008, 22:59
Hi All
I am desperatly after a diesel bell housing and starter motor if anyone can send me in the right direction ,I would be extremely greatfull :D...
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Last post by maddog334
14 May 2008, 21:18
The TDI road or similar..
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by
woodman »
06 Feb 2008, 10:23
Hi all,
I have a 1.6td hightop westy camper, 1990 5 -speed. The engine is using about 2 litres of oil every 100mile!....
So i'm thinking of...
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Last post by moonshine
13 May 2008, 18:48
gti, whats the best gearbox
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by
Sir Chad »
08 May 2008, 19:14
fitted a gti a year ago, i'm running it on the original '85 4 speed.
would i be better off with a 5 speed or should i stick with what i've got?
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Last post by toomanytoys
08 May 2008, 19:49
2.5 AJT questions
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by
Pat Dolan »
01 May 2008, 03:40
Greetings from the Great White North
Been gone quite a while (working) and nearly zip has been done on our Syncro Westy project. We actually hired a...
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Last post by Pat Dolan
05 May 2008, 17:24
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Last post by camper
05 May 2008, 07:17
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Last post by markscoot
01 May 2008, 21:10
Mazda rotary?
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by
Brooky »
05 Feb 2008, 21:08
I may be completely off beam here but is there any reason why a Mazda rotary engine would be unsuitable, aside from the fear of the unknown? That and...
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Last post by fisher4772
01 May 2008, 19:26
dg to diesel
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by
maddog334 »
30 Apr 2008, 16:20
Hi All
Can anyone tell me if it worth changing from a 1.9 dg to a 1.6 diesel, will i need the engine from a t25 and the gearbox bell housing, are...
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Last post by maddog334
01 May 2008, 14:47
dj to aaz
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darren »
01 May 2008, 08:23
ive got a 1989 dj 1.9 with a 5 speed box and got hold of a (been standing for years)1985 deisel 1.6 non turbo with a 5 speed box complete,i want to...
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Last post by darren
01 May 2008, 08:23
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Last post by moonshine
30 Apr 2008, 17:51
2226cc 5cyl Audi Motor into T25 anyone?
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by
Coxy »
23 Jun 2006, 17:57
Has anyone done this?
I remember seeing pics some time back from someone in Europe that had put a 5 cyl Audi lump in the back of a T3.
Does anyone...
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Last post by sparkyshep
30 Apr 2008, 11:49
1Y out, 1Y in...
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by
ringo »
13 Apr 2008, 17:41
Well, the end to quite a wierd weekend. I was really looking forward to having a go at changing an engine myself - i took friday off work and started...
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Last post by oldiguana
30 Apr 2008, 10:28
To change or not to change
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by
Jaro »
25 Apr 2008, 21:13
Hi I've got two simple questions -why is there such an interest in swapping engines -whats is there I should be concerned about in just replacing...
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Last post by philippacman
28 Apr 2008, 22:39
1Y cutting out when hot
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by Grumpy Midget » 20 Apr 2008, 19:02
I have a problem with my 1Y engine, my last post was that I could not get it to start, was informed to break into plastic immobiliser box, which i...
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Last post by Grumpy Midget
28 Apr 2008, 15:39
ford v6
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by
jebiga41 »
16 Apr 2008, 00:09
hi guys was looking at a syncro v6 ford conversion on ebay what do you think do you reckon its a goer or a lemon
Engine Size:
2,300 cc...
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Last post by dickspanner
24 Apr 2008, 23:10
1.9 tdi mtdi
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by
youthy giblets!!! »
16 Mar 2008, 01:12
Just out of interest when people talk about the mtdi are they using the standard tdi pump modified to a mechanical pump somehow or is it a different...
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Last post by andysimpson
22 Apr 2008, 21:38
T25 GTI OIL PRESSURE TROUBLE.
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by
silverado »
20 Apr 2008, 12:08
Hi all got the oil pressure problem sorted it was the pressure relief valve on the pickup pipe it must have been stuck. i changed the the pickup pipe...
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Last post by andysimpson
20 Apr 2008, 20:55
bellhousing question and ECU info
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by
billybodger »
16 Apr 2008, 19:37
This is my first time posting on this forum.
I need to fit an engine and gearbox in my T25
I am trying to get my head around bellhousing issues.
1/...
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Last post by HarryMann
17 Apr 2008, 22:31
JX to AAZ kits.
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by
Simon Baxter »
12 Apr 2008, 11:21
How do, thought you lot may be interested to see something that I have been working on for the last few months, below is a re-posting of what i have...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
16 Apr 2008, 22:34
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Last post by Mocki
16 Apr 2008, 07:30
1.6 to 1Y this weekend
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by
greenman »
10 Apr 2008, 18:07
So i have to change my 1.6 this weekend as it know spills out so much smoke you cant see behind you.
Not done this befor so it should be fun.
Have...
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Last post by greenman
15 Apr 2008, 07:31
diesel into 81 Aircooled
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by
leroy99 »
14 Apr 2008, 19:03
please bear with me on this one, ive been clicking through the forum for a while now looking at diesel conversion threads. im wanting to put a 1.9 td...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
14 Apr 2008, 19:43
Need more ooomph
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by
mearnsy »
12 Apr 2008, 20:23
My 1600cc AC engine just has to go, it al works fine but with 5 of us travelling its just too slow.
Im not bothered about being air cooled any more...
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Last post by mearnsy
12 Apr 2008, 21:49
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Last post by Simon Baxter
12 Apr 2008, 11:58
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Last post by kit
12 Apr 2008, 10:23
1.9DG to alternative, coolant pipes
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by
mal0r »
11 Apr 2008, 12:28
All,
If I was to consider fitting a replacement engine for the 1.9 water cooled DG, will I be able to do away with the increasingly obsolete...
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Last post by andysimpson
11 Apr 2008, 18:00
AAZ white smoke at idle
Replies: 7
by
JetJackson »
09 Apr 2008, 21:36
Have a van fitted with 1.9 AAZ. Engine has covered about 60K miles, about 10K of them in the van with no problems. Last week it started smoking....
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Last post by JetJackson
11 Apr 2008, 08:40
Petrol - Diesel Swap.
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by
totallyconfused »
08 Apr 2008, 19:38
Hi - this may sound totally daft but is it possible to put a water cooled diesel into an Aircooled van?
What do you do for a radiator? Where does it...
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Last post by philippacman
08 Apr 2008, 21:44
1Y injector pump
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by
Chilla »
04 Feb 2008, 21:43
Theres a couple of extra wires coming off the above injector pump anyone know how to wire them into my 91 syncro td ?
we have - 1 brown and 1 black...
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Last post by HarryMann
06 Apr 2008, 22:22
HELP 1Y FUEL PUMP WIRING
Replies: 4
by Grumpy Midget » 06 Apr 2008, 14:58
After installing 1.9 1Y engine, I have fuel in the pump, however something is preventing fuel from reaching the injectors. After numerous...
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Last post by andysimpson
06 Apr 2008, 18:16
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