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Its a Rjes set up using a new Subaru clutch. 2.0 turbo engine.

Hi all, hope your all keeping well in this challenging time. I have had a Subaru conversion done using a 4 speed Vw box. When pulling away there is a fairly serious judder when lifting the clutch, strangely its fine when cold but after a few miles it gets difficult to stop even when being very gentl...

Hi all, I,m looking for advise on getting my van converted to Subaru. Your thoughts on up to date garages/mechanics that are known for quality conventions using Rjes gear. I,ve looked at wiki pages but it all seems a bit dated. Thanks in advance.

Hi Guys and Girls, not a new topic but I'm getting totally confused. ( maybe the bad head cold isn't helping??) I have just bought a couple of late T4 (02) captain seats to fit to my T25 and they are lovely. I have been looking on here and Samba but can't seem to get a definitive answer. Seams a bit...

As above, I,m trying to find a garage that knows T25,s old VW,s as I feel the garage I normally use are now guessing what the cause of my smoking 1.9injection WBX. I am prepared to travel if you can help out. Cheers.

Hi again, I am still having trouble with my wbx1.9i. So all was good.Then had new S/S exhaust. New plugs, air filter, oil (twice). Fitted new lambda (bosch) and it is still being very smoky (blue) when hot and idling. Today I did a compression test and its 150/160/150/170 psi. The new plugs were ver...

As above, started my van to test something else I was doing, switched it off and the starter motor carried on whirring. I disconnected the battery sharpish. Now when I reconnect the battery it engages and the engine tuns over (without a key in the ignition). I,m guessing solenoid or ignition switch?...

Thanks so much Aidan, I will check the oil and get the garage to sort the Lambda.

Hi all you good folk, I,ve just got my van back from the garage after having a re con gearbox and second hand S/S exhaust fitted. Plus a engine service. They removed the lambda sensor as the new exhaust does not have a conection for it. All seemed ok at the garage untill I went for a long run. I not...

Hi all, I am in the process of buying another T25, its a German import so LHD. It is a 1900i with a 4 speed gearbox. It has been fitted at some point with a 5 speed gearstick. In 1st, 2nd and 3rd there is a wining from what seems like the bottom of the gearshift. 4th seems fine. Its also very stiff....

Sorry forgot, its a 2.1 T25. Thanks.

At last I plucked up the courage to put new coolant in today following Rowsey,s guide. First problem is my bleed bolt on top of the radiator tuns both ways but not in and out. ( Tight or loose) Is this normal and is it a case of maybe half a turn is open and back sealed? I,ve managed to get a trickl...

Hello all, just want to pick your bright brains. I,m taking a look at a Westfalia T25 tomorrow thats got a 2.5 quad cam Subaru fitted. You may have spotted it. Is there anything I need to be aware of re the conversion. I,m sure there loads but more major things to look out for. I was going to conver...

Just saw this post. What a bunch of gorgeous people you (we) are. Wouldn't it be great if all the world was just a bit more like this. But it is really. Please let us know how this works out and good luck.

Hi all and especially Aidan, You were spot on. I started with your easiest suggestion and the connection on the back of the alternator had been bodged at some point and the thinner wire had come adrift. I re assembled it and bobs ya uncle, fired up and is now running perfectly again. Not only have I...