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by oliverriddett
26 Jan 2017, 15:38
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: What Engine?
Replies: 32
Views: 11950

Re: What Engine?

Im just doing this very thing.... My DG was failing me. Even after having it rebuilt, i only got about 20 mpg at best round town, out and about. Ive weighed up for weeks and I feel that the easiest and cheapest solution was to go for an AAZ from the golf. You need a five-speed gearbox though, which ...
by oliverriddett
26 Jan 2017, 14:29
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: 1.9DG - AEF parts list
Replies: 20
Views: 6557

Re: 1.9DG - AEF parts list

thanks for all of your help guys. Ive decided to put my money into an AAZ as it was readily available with just 120k on it. I now need to source the petrol - diesel parts and a five speed box.

All the best fellas!
by oliverriddett
23 Jan 2017, 06:57
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: 1.9DG - AEF parts list
Replies: 20
Views: 6557

1.9DG - AEF parts list

Hey fellow lunatics. Is anybody able to source me a list of exactly what I need for the said swap and where to find them? All help will be very much appreciated :) thanks guys


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by oliverriddett
09 May 2016, 17:42
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Tappet adjustment after rebuild.
Replies: 2
Views: 759

Tappet adjustment after rebuild.

Hi Fellas. Story so far.... My 1.9dg was fully rebuilt last month. Initially et up as Haynes says with two turns on the tappets positive (against the retainers). Has been running fairly well, especially after 300 miles. We went in the garage for the initially check over and oil change. All was good....
by oliverriddett
06 Apr 2015, 16:52
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Help with wiring
Replies: 6
Views: 1881

Re: Help with wiring

Ok brilliant. So a 7.5 amp charger and an rcd on the 240 circuit. Thanks :)
by oliverriddett
06 Apr 2015, 16:27
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Help with wiring
Replies: 6
Views: 1881

Re: Help with wiring

Can you charge and draw at the same time?
by oliverriddett
06 Apr 2015, 15:51
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Help with wiring
Replies: 6
Views: 1881

Re: Help with wiring

Fantastic. Thanks for your help
by oliverriddett
06 Apr 2015, 06:58
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Help with wiring
Replies: 6
Views: 1881

Help with wiring

Basically I'm a major novice with electrics and need advice on wiring up Mary. I want from a 240v external hook up, poweri[img][IMG][IMG][/img][/IMG][/IMG]ng both 240 sockets as well as charging the leisure battery (without zig unit, any recommended chargers?) Then from the leisure and van batteries...