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2.0 subaru engine conversion
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louisb »
01 Apr 2016, 15:31
Been offered a subaru 2.0 legacy engine with loom and all the bits for quite cheap, i cant find any info on here about the 2.0 conversion only the...
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Last post by Shaundon
01 Apr 2016, 18:26
SB engine swap
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jerrybus »
27 Mar 2016, 18:59
Hi
We've just put the cylinder head on, but a bit gobsmacked. The 90 degree stages took some serious umph. Is this typical? We were left thinking...
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Last post by dave friday
30 Mar 2016, 21:31
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Last post by BartWPortland
28 Mar 2016, 20:59
TDC Markings on a Alt Engine Van
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bmouthboyo »
22 Mar 2016, 14:20
My van has a 1.8 Gti DX Kjet with a 4 speed T25 gearbox. When I put it to TDC a while back when removing the head I noticed the flywheel mark was not...
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Last post by ghost123uk
28 Mar 2016, 08:10
Gearbox/Clutch problems.
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davegsm82 »
20 Feb 2016, 17:40
Having just returned from a short (60 mile) run from up the coast, I pulled into the local Morrisons Car park to get some shopping and found that I...
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Last post by davegsm82
27 Mar 2016, 23:09
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Last post by Hoopy_Frood
25 Mar 2016, 15:15
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Last post by boardmonkey
22 Mar 2016, 11:13
Quiet Fuel Pump
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crazymilk »
21 Mar 2016, 10:07
Anybody got an ideas of a good quiet fuel pump for my EJ25 conversion
I have a (new) cheapo one from flebay and it whines like hell! Really need a...
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Last post by Aidan
21 Mar 2016, 18:08
seat toledo mk1 2.0l/ vw gti
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green thing »
12 Mar 2016, 17:35
Can anyone tell me if these are the same engines. I was talked into replacing the flat 4 in my crewcab with the seat engine( code 2E) which i was...
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Last post by green thing
20 Mar 2016, 21:43
Best clutch to use on afn tdi
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youthy giblets »
19 Mar 2016, 09:40
Hi, I've been running my afn with a hybrid clutch for long enough. I have now got a Tdi input shaft and I'm looking to fit Tdi clutch kit. Does...
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Last post by youthy giblets
20 Mar 2016, 19:28
Making a Subaru Exhaust: Help needed
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by
mshaw1980 »
12 Mar 2016, 19:56
Hi peeps
Well finally started my Subaru conversion today and it runs...sounds horrendous though on just the original Subaru exhaust manifold and no...
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Last post by mshaw1980
20 Mar 2016, 08:51
JX to SB swap - turbocharger
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jerrybus »
18 Mar 2016, 00:01
Hi
I'm about to fit the turbocharger to the rebuilt engine with the JX manifold. I seem to remember that the dealer told me there is no gasket...
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Last post by jerrybus
18 Mar 2016, 00:01
Best exhaust for a 1Y engine
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Jonnyb416 »
13 Mar 2016, 21:02
Hi all, could anyone please point me in the right direction of which exhaust is best for a van with a 1Y engine?
Mine has cracked a few times near...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
17 Mar 2016, 14:48
sb engine swap help
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Gkperformance »
17 Mar 2016, 10:09
hi what airbox do you used when runing full sb set up
as my van was running a sdi 1.9 so have no jx running parts
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Last post by Gkperformance
17 Mar 2016, 10:09
AFN running issues
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jc_geddes »
07 Mar 2016, 19:13
Evening all,
My AFN converted van has a running issue, I left it at my parents house over winter and went to move it last weekend.
It started fine...
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Last post by davegsm82
15 Mar 2016, 21:00
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Last post by littlejim80
14 Mar 2016, 16:42
oil sump Gasket
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ZsZ »
08 Mar 2016, 10:06
Hi All, I need wisdom! :?
After being in a discussion on the US forum Samba ( onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;), I figured out that I...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
08 Mar 2016, 22:31
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Last post by sternal
08 Mar 2016, 20:31
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Last post by mshaw1980
07 Mar 2016, 22:25
1.9d or 1.9td
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scylla »
14 Feb 2016, 12:29
Got a chance of getting either 1.9d or 1.9td to replace my worn out 1.6d. Both will fit my t25. Jus wondering how much more work is needed to put...
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Last post by matt brighton
06 Mar 2016, 19:42
The electric VW topic
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silverbullet »
04 Mar 2016, 19:40
This subject is sadly lacking, what have you found on your interweb travels? Here's a starter for 10:
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Last post by nicq
05 Mar 2016, 22:41
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Last post by matt brighton
05 Mar 2016, 08:52
Octavia 1.9 Engine Swap
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summie »
10 Jul 2015, 13:30
Does anyone know if a 2004 Octavia Engine will fit into a T25? I've been offered one it's not the PD.
I've been told to take the car and then return...
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Last post by syncroandy
02 Mar 2016, 10:03
1.6TD JX to 1.9 1Y conversion
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moggy »
28 Feb 2016, 12:41
Just bought a Mk 3 Golf with a 1Y 1.9 N/A Diesel to use as a donor for my dead and rebuilt many times JX . Does anyone know if I can fit everything...
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Last post by camper
28 Feb 2016, 16:48
gtd pump
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jerrybus »
22 Feb 2016, 22:06
Hi. While getting the gtd engine checked it turns out that the diesel pump is knackered. I've still got the pump from the jx and it was refurbished a...
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Last post by dave friday
24 Feb 2016, 11:44
ej20 wiring loom
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by
Hoth »
20 Feb 2016, 09:03
Hi folks, I finally got around to fitting the subaru into my t25 which had previously had a 1Z dropped in (from a great height by the looks of it).I...
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Last post by Hoth
23 Feb 2016, 08:34
No Fuel Pump Power or Spark!!!
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crazymilk »
18 Feb 2016, 09:42
Finally got to the point last night in trying to fire my EJ25 Conversion
Using all Rjes parts for the install.
Ignition on and no power to the fuel...
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Last post by crazymilk
22 Feb 2016, 09:18
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Last post by davegsm82
20 Feb 2016, 18:16
Gearbox people.
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by
Bennythew »
18 Feb 2016, 15:33
Just trying to figure out ratios.
How does this look for a 2wd panelvan (light camping interior) on big tyres with a 90/100bhp AHU engine in it?
Is...
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Last post by Aidan
19 Feb 2016, 07:48
Renault UN1 gearbox
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by
conkers »
17 Feb 2016, 22:36
Ok stoopid question time... I have have been looking at a tdi conversion and I saw that the Renault UN1 gearbox does 78mph in top gear at 3000 revs....
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Last post by conkers
18 Feb 2016, 03:03
Subaru converters
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by
jonnyoffcas79 »
17 Jan 2016, 11:04
Hi guys I've been a member here for quite s while and I think the time has come for me to go scooby! Can any body recommend a company that can do the...
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Last post by ricp
17 Feb 2016, 18:39
AAZ holding back!
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by
lefty67 »
14 Feb 2016, 19:28
I am having a bit of a problem with the van. Engine starts and runs fine except after a couple of miles, or before engine is fully warm, when...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
17 Feb 2016, 17:56
Hampshire lass needs a look at ur engine
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scylla »
15 Feb 2016, 17:38
If there is anyone in Hampshire who has swapped a 1.6d for a 1.9d 1y engine I would love to see it & have a chat
As I will be doing engine swap on...
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Last post by kit
15 Feb 2016, 22:27
Lost my alternator belt!
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by
crookedmouth123 »
10 Feb 2016, 19:24
I have a 1.9 TD engine in my van, last night i lost my alternator belt whilst driving along, does anybody know what size belt i should get? Thank...
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Last post by ghost123uk
11 Feb 2016, 13:56
Non VW auto box slipping
Replies: 5
by
bluebus1987 »
17 Jan 2016, 18:53
The auto gearbox on my Mums old peugeot 106 1997 has developed a serious amount of slip in its forward gears but strangely is fine in reverse.
When...
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Last post by bluebus1987
10 Feb 2016, 22:39
SB/RA donor
by
jerrybus »
09 Feb 2016, 23:35
Hi. I've removed the head from my donor engine and found that two of the head bolts were rusted along their full length and were an absolute B******...
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Last post by jerrybus
09 Feb 2016, 23:35
GTi Exhaust photos attached
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by
Sir Chad »
03 Jun 2009, 19:01
Got a request to see pics of exhaust, so here they are:
view from back/nearside
view from rear looking up from the ground
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Last post by bmouthboyo
03 Feb 2016, 16:23
golf/T25 head
by
jerrybus »
02 Feb 2016, 22:48
Does anyone know whether a 1.6 N/A head is interchangeable with a turbo diesel head? And turbo-able too...if you get my meaning
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Last post by jerrybus
02 Feb 2016, 22:48
Returning to T25 world
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by
clyroroberts »
01 Feb 2016, 21:37
Hello all
I have been an absent member here for a few years and have finally remembered my password . . .
I had a T25 a few years back, sold it...
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Last post by Drucifer
02 Feb 2016, 13:35
Engine Choice for Single Cab
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by
16vMatt »
30 Jan 2016, 17:02
Hi all, I have a 4 spd 1.9DG watercooled single cab pickup and I'm looking for a bit more ooomph as I'm looking to sell my Corrado so my van will now...
5 Replies
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Last post by axeman
01 Feb 2016, 18:20
RA/SB engine option
Replies: 6
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jerrybus »
28 Jan 2016, 22:12
Hi, does anyone know if an RA cylinder head and other bits are interchangeable with SB engine parts. I've tried to find a new SB head from AMC or...
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Last post by jerrybus
31 Jan 2016, 12:19
EJ 20 head gasket choice
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by
Dazco »
27 Jan 2016, 20:00
What head gaskets are people using.
Ive read a lot about crappy gaskets being available for not a lot of money but also seen some very expensive...
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Last post by syncroandy
28 Jan 2016, 19:58
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Last post by silverbullet
26 Jan 2016, 19:33
starter motor
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by
Blooper »
18 Jan 2016, 13:52
hello
i have a t25 with a subaru EA82 engine fitted.
When we picked it up it had a starter motor problem which we tracked down to a sheered shaft...
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Last post by marlinowner
19 Jan 2016, 17:09
Non VW F O R D injector question
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by
petethefeet »
18 Jan 2016, 21:02
All,
Can I pick your collective brains??
I have a 58 reg F o r d Cmax with a 1.8 Duratorq diesel engine (44,00 miles), I have owned it for 2 years...
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Last post by petethefeet
18 Jan 2016, 22:41
Show us your MOCAL
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by
DoubleOSeven »
29 Jul 2015, 18:59
How did you mount your oil cooler?
Got any pictures?
Did you use these:
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and anything else that maybe...
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Last post by itchyfeet
15 Jan 2016, 08:06
DIY OBDC code reader recommendation
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by
petethefeet »
13 Jan 2016, 13:09
All,
As per the title.
I am looking for a code reader for 2002 petrol 206 Pug but to be used on a 2003 diesel Renault and a 2008 F o r d.
Having...
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Last post by Jeff J
14 Jan 2016, 18:34
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Last post by Hoopy_Frood
14 Jan 2016, 14:07
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Last post by lloydy
13 Jan 2016, 21:21
Oil Pressure Sender/Gauge
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by
crazymilk »
12 Jan 2016, 12:17
Hi all
I would like to install an oil pressure gauge on my EJ25 conversion.
From what I have read you can add a new sender from the extra oil port...
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Last post by Dazco
13 Jan 2016, 13:43
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