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Last post by Aidan
10 Sep 2007, 19:15
Golf Mark 3 1Y in a T25?
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Jonathan »
06 Sep 2007, 12:38
Any one out there got an opinion on putting a reconditioned 1.9 1Y engine from a Golf mark 3 into replace a 1.6 turbo? Reckon it's a good idea? Any...
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Last post by wookey
10 Sep 2007, 08:53
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Last post by wookey
08 Sep 2007, 20:43
GTI engine upgrade
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mortcars »
01 Sep 2007, 23:54
rite after my rebuilt waterboxer blew again ive decided to do a gti engine upgrade, i know i want an engine from a 8v golf gti but i ws wondering if...
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Last post by Sir Chad
06 Sep 2007, 20:11
Bosch K Jetronic Fuel Injection problem
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Kenny »
28 Aug 2007, 12:24
I was wondering if anyone on the forum was familiar with the above fuel injection system and if they could offer me any advice regarding a problem I...
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Last post by Kenny
06 Sep 2007, 11:43
What car? I need a 1.9 TDI
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slobbo »
02 Sep 2007, 20:35
I need a hack for a few months while I am working down in Swansea so I figured I would try and get a VW with a 1.9TDI so when I am finished with it I...
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Last post by Russel
06 Sep 2007, 10:43
Aircooled t25 convirsion to deisel
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gypsy »
07 Aug 2007, 12:20
have been reading on here and on the brickyard about deisel convirtions for my t25 and I am getting realy confused
i want to take the Aircooled 2.0l...
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Last post by gypsy
04 Sep 2007, 19:06
AAZ performance
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TOMMY THE CAT »
24 Aug 2007, 19:01
Right guys been off here a while so if this post has been done recently delete it!!!!
So Harry Mann and all you other aaz (ab)users (Diamond still...
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Last post by TOMMY THE CAT
31 Aug 2007, 21:34
Engine health - Useful dials and gauges
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slobbo »
28 Aug 2007, 19:13
I'm just embarking on the TDI upgrade and want to know what gauges are worth installing to keep an eye on things?
Also anyone seen any nice tidy...
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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
28 Aug 2007, 19:48
Subaru WRX
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amps »
20 Aug 2007, 17:48
I have started a full resto on my RHD Oettinger bus and am considering putting a WRX motor in it as it did not come with the Oettinger engine when I...
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Last post by amps
21 Aug 2007, 16:50
Newquay to Norwich on one tank!
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HOT 1200 »
20 Aug 2007, 11:03
Just completed a 1,350 mile round trip of the south coast and back to my home near Norwich - Norfolk.
Completed all 1,350 miles on only three tanks...
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Last post by HOT 1200
21 Aug 2007, 12:03
Late 80's passat engine - RA?
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sdelasal »
18 Aug 2007, 21:49
Anyone got any experience/views on suitability of using the 1.6td engine from a mid-late 80's passat - engine code RA I think.
Steve
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Last post by syncroandy
20 Aug 2007, 08:55
Automatic Subaru for convertion
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wackos00 »
17 Aug 2007, 09:09
Hi Ive found what might be a great dona car, its a 1990 legacy GX Its the 2.2l 16v. 75000 miles, only thing is its an automatic, just wondering if...
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Last post by SyncroSam
20 Aug 2007, 06:20
Questions on fitting AAZ
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HirMiller »
10 Jul 2007, 15:01
Firstly, I hope I aren't flogging a dead horse with my questions.
I need to swap my 1.6td JX with a 1.9 AAZ, and the free garage space I will be...
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Last post by HarryMann
19 Aug 2007, 10:45
Change of engine?
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Jill »
01 Jul 2007, 10:19
Hi All,
At the moment, my '84 T25 can only manage 0-60 in 10 minutes, downhill with a following wind. She has a normally aspirated 1600 diesel...
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Last post by Muckamore
15 Aug 2007, 18:14
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Last post by kombikulture
09 Aug 2007, 22:18
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Last post by Russel
08 Aug 2007, 18:49
Oh &*&*{ that's well cooked
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dingleyhythe »
05 Aug 2007, 21:35
Coming back along the coast road last week, had a steady loss of power (over 20 miles or so), getting dark so carry on (bad move). Don't make it and...
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Last post by dingleyhythe
07 Aug 2007, 14:39
1.6 to passat 1.6td
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1990panelvan »
04 Aug 2007, 21:54
ok my dads 1.6d is dead
Just picked up a h reg passat 1.6td with intercooler.
about to start the swap.
does anyone have any info on the finer...
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Last post by 1990panelvan
05 Aug 2007, 14:31
1Z bypass immobiliser
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HirMiller »
28 Jul 2007, 16:35
hello, has anybody been able to figure out how to bypass the immobiliser on a 1Z ecu, for example in the case that the ignition key is missing....
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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
04 Aug 2007, 07:19
2l cu rebuild
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nrdr92 »
02 Aug 2007, 19:37
just purchased a 2l cu lump to go in place of a 16ct in an 79'westy,engine not fitted yet,have also got dk box from same,and all clutch bits(master...
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Last post by nrdr92
02 Aug 2007, 19:37
1.6 TO 1.9
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MIKE3122 »
21 Jul 2007, 21:02
I have an camper with an expired 1.6td engine and have a 1.9td out of a 96 golf which i was gonna use as a donor, but am not sure if the pump will be...
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Last post by HarryMann
29 Jul 2007, 21:30
Mechnical TDi
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by
Chopper »
17 Jul 2007, 17:21
Does anyone out there have experience with doing away with the TDI ECU and running a mechanical injection pump instead?
I've seen a pump available...
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Last post by t25adict
28 Jul 2007, 22:59
Wanted - AAZ rocker cover
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garyd »
28 Jul 2007, 20:33
has anyone got a spare AAZ rocker cover (dead engine or something?). I would like one to experiment with.
I don't know how much they vary but it...
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Last post by garyd
28 Jul 2007, 20:33
2.1 peugeot 110bhp pictures...
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billy739 »
22 May 2006, 12:47
just an idea.....
i run an AAP gearbox with 205/75/16 tyres on the rear to get the ratios up,this means around 3000 revs at 70mph,4000 at...
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Last post by famous phil
27 Jul 2007, 20:03
Peugeot/Citroen conversion
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by
PC52 »
25 Jul 2007, 21:08
Has anybody installed/running/ or any thoughts about the peugeot/citroen 1.9td conversion.
Your views, I know it's French in a German vehicle but...
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Last post by billy739
27 Jul 2007, 08:41
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Last post by HarryMann
26 Jul 2007, 15:17
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Last post by maximus
21 Jul 2007, 21:22
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Last post by HOT 1200
19 Jul 2007, 10:49
2ltr gti engine upgrade
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banty »
16 Jul 2007, 19:11
hi could any body point me in the right direction with the wireing it is a 1996 2ltr 8 valve engine the one with the engine loom built into the...
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Last post by andysimpson
17 Jul 2007, 21:00
T25 gti wiring
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by
silverado »
10 Jul 2007, 18:20
Hello all need a bit of help with the wiring on my gti digifant swap im wanting to know where the black&yellow wire from the ecu/brain terminates to...
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Last post by timot25
15 Jul 2007, 20:55
Scooby Wiring
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peilneters »
03 Jul 2007, 11:48
Ok the voices inside my head say go scooby !! Was going 1Y, change of plan. The CS is removed from the T25 Crewcab. The ej20 is sitting on the back....
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Last post by mr_bricolage
12 Jul 2007, 10:58
T25 GTi engine conversion help please!
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timot25 »
10 Jul 2007, 14:10
Hello All,
I am new to the VW scene since buying a 1986 T25 panel van off a guy who blew the head gasket of the original 1.6 diesel and was mid way...
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Last post by timot25
11 Jul 2007, 12:52
1Y in and running!!!
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by
graeme1210 »
29 Jun 2007, 09:10
Thanks to everyone who gave me the benefit of there sage advice!!!
Running now, needs some tweaking but goes up hills nicely!!!
If anyone wants the...
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Last post by graeme1210
10 Jul 2007, 09:08
T25 engine gone, what to do now??
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mortcars »
04 Jul 2007, 17:10
Hi ive got an 81 t25 with the 1.9 wbx engine thats decided to die, im looking for an easyish conversion to a better engine? id love to diesel it but...
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Last post by billy739
05 Jul 2007, 08:01
1.9TD Consumption - accurate method
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HarryMann »
04 Jul 2007, 09:42
Have been promising for some time to put up some figures and an Excel chart showing a proper consistent method to show long term trend... hereis just...
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Last post by HarryMann
04 Jul 2007, 09:42
AHU in T3 Wont Start. :( .. Help Please
Replies: 5
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Kairt »
18 Jun 2007, 14:56
Putting a 1.9TDi AHU engine into my T3. Turing to get it running fully as it was in the golf it came from using the ECU and original pump. Have the...
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Last post by Kairt
03 Jul 2007, 19:57
Auto box - Am I stuffed?
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Stevie H »
27 Jun 2007, 18:43
All the conversions I have read about are based on manual gearboxes. Is there anything I can consider with an auto box? :?:
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Last post by HarryMann
28 Jun 2007, 22:43
Cworrr, dont it look purtty!
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v-lux »
27 Jun 2007, 17:11
Not mine i hasten to add (i wish)
Just some pics i found while grazing, thought you conversion types might find the pic useful.
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Last post by v-lux
27 Jun 2007, 18:28
1.7d out - 1.9 1Y in - yee haa!
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by
ringo »
22 Apr 2007, 19:18
Drove down to Devon on Friday night to futbus Daves workshop. Used more oil than diesel. 250 miles in about 7 hours. Had to stop 5 times to fill up...
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Last post by Garrick
22 Jun 2007, 20:49
Fitting my 1y this weekend
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graeme1210 »
12 Jun 2007, 10:20
I'll finally be taking out my 1.6D cs and fitting my 1.9 1y over the weekend and I'm just ordering in all the parts I need. I'm having trouble...
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Last post by graeme1210
21 Jun 2007, 09:37
extra instrumentation - AAZ
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thenaylortribe »
15 Jun 2007, 14:23
Ok, have bought extra gauges online.
Oil Pressure, Oil Temp and Water Temp.
I am fitting an oil cooler which has a sandwich plate with built in...
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Last post by thenaylortribe
18 Jun 2007, 22:06
GTD conversion
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fireturk »
12 Jun 2007, 17:06
Just purchased a gtd off a friend,with a view to put into my pickup...garage have just phoned and have said this will not fit???
Can anyone give me...
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Last post by syncroandy
12 Jun 2007, 18:22
needle bearing 1y engine.
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magic bus »
04 Jun 2007, 20:08
im in the process of changing my 1.6 cs to 1.9 1y.first of i was going to fit the 1.9 clutch then i found it was totally diferant so am fitting a new...
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Last post by HarryMann
10 Jun 2007, 22:23
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Last post by HarryMann
08 Jun 2007, 23:00
Fitting a different engine
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James.Grundey »
25 May 2007, 13:17
I am intending fitting a 1.9 td engine in place of the 1.9 petrol engine i currently have. Can anyone advise. I have had a look on the wiki, but not...
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Last post by HarryMann
08 Jun 2007, 00:42
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Last post by HarryMann
06 Jun 2007, 21:17
Beetle Engine
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by
hanloncole »
10 May 2007, 20:37
I've never seen this before a Beetle engine in a Type 25!!
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Last post by CovKid
04 Jun 2007, 23:23
replacement 1.9tdi help needed !
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dodgydal »
21 May 2007, 18:20
i have a t25 crewcab 1.6td and am looking to put a 1.9tdi engine in, however i know more about women than i do engines etc and that isnt a great...
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Last post by dodgydal
25 May 2007, 18:22
Exhaust-ing question on 1Y engine
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Hairbear »
23 May 2007, 12:17
Still not getting time to finish this conversion but....
I want to use the JX exhaust manifold without the turbo fitted.
I need to have made an...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
24 May 2007, 19:39
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