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Last post by silverbullet
12 Sep 2023, 18:24
1.8 t at 50 degrees
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by
axeman »
02 Jan 2021, 21:13
About a year ago I bought a 1.9 rhd un cut panel van. At the time I also owned a 1998 a4 1.8t one owner full service history car. With a damaged head...
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Last post by Dueller
11 Sep 2023, 14:26
1.8T
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by
Mk2Tony »
30 Dec 2020, 10:03
Hi guys, had anyone on here attempted a 1.8T conversion on their van and have any pictures of the engine mounts, or a build thread?
Just looking at...
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Last post by tolismisis
05 Sep 2023, 12:27
One for the Diesel gurus
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by
Stesaw »
02 Sep 2023, 20:58
So, I am very green with Diesels...
Got a chap who wants an AAZ building up, I've told him that i've no real experience with them but he's OK with...
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Last post by Cecil
03 Sep 2023, 20:55
Plastic impeller broke
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by
glennada »
25 Aug 2023, 15:31
Hello all,
My water pump disintegrated the other day, and the impeller broke apart while it was being driven.
Luckily it had just got home and while...
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Last post by glennada
29 Aug 2023, 16:51
OBD Comms not working
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by
MidLifeCrisis »
13 Aug 2023, 16:59
Trying to connect obd reader to an AGG installation; The OBD connector is stashed under the dash (so I assume that this means it is probably...
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Last post by Club Joker
21 Aug 2023, 22:48
MTdi 120A alternator?
by
ZsZ »
18 Aug 2023, 09:09
After my recent alternator problems I am considering to change my alternator system to a serpantine belt 120A setup. (I have Mtdi 1Z with the JX two...
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Last post by ZsZ
18 Aug 2023, 09:09
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Last post by slowcoach
10 Aug 2023, 12:34
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Last post by ManicGTI
04 Aug 2023, 21:36
Porsche 986 2.7l in a VW T3/T25
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by
bungleburch »
10 Jul 2023, 14:39
Okay so hear me out,
I've been gifted a 2001 986 complete car with all manor of body issues, so I thought why not?! So I'm taking it apart for parts...
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Last post by Dueller
04 Aug 2023, 09:15
AAZ engine
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Boerboel »
02 Jul 2023, 16:57
Guys-looking for some advice,had a lot of work done to my 25,it cut out due to fuel starvation twice and I don’t have the knowledge to get it...
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Last post by Boerboel
02 Jul 2023, 16:57
Coolant leak issues
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by
pleasestartnow »
19 Jun 2023, 14:45
Another day another question.
I have had a leaky oil sump for years now, possibly even since I first got it 10 years ago. It only leaks after the...
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Last post by SurfT25
30 Jun 2023, 15:56
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Last post by Negativegravity
25 Jun 2023, 17:45
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Last post by pleasestartnow
14 Jun 2023, 21:00
Rebuild Vs Engine Swap ?
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by
herman_t25 »
12 Jun 2023, 18:07
Hi all,
so wanted so advise or opinions on what I should do with my engine. I currently have the 1.9L WBX in my van but as its coming up to its 39th...
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Last post by herman_t25
13 Jun 2023, 09:36
Engine upgrade by busmiester
Replies: 11
by
Marktwain »
28 May 2023, 22:22
1.6 TD in van is pushing 190k miles, still runs but starting becoming a bit precarious. So booked in for vw 1.9 tdi variable vane turbo to be fitted...
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Last post by clift_d
12 Jun 2023, 13:43
JX to AGG Conversion
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by
Spailpin Fanach »
04 Jun 2023, 09:23
Hi all
I'm having a lot of hassle with my insurance company who refused to countenance any upgrade or conversion to my 1989 1.6TD JX T25 Westy. They...
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Last post by Spailpin Fanach
04 Jun 2023, 17:46
Syncro AAZ turbo leaking oil
by
fh9977 »
09 May 2023, 11:40
Hi folks,
Just had the van inspected for an oil leak on coming out of the turbo. Garage said that turbo is fine but it will leak because of the way...
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Last post by fh9977
09 May 2023, 11:40
Passat 1.9tdi conversion
Replies: 6
by
Smudgersmith »
05 May 2023, 07:54
Hi all i currently get 20 mpg from my 2.0 cu Aircooled engine.Wich is normal as far as i know.
But realy want to do some longer trips so with fuel...
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Last post by Smudgersmith
05 May 2023, 16:27
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Last post by Gavrilo
05 May 2023, 13:35
Fitting Wolfy Exhaust
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by
MidLifeCrisis »
16 Apr 2023, 21:37
Hoping for a little sanity check before I decide to just add spacers;
I am fitting a wolfy exhaust to an AGG engine;
The left and right exhaust...
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Last post by ELVIS
22 Apr 2023, 12:04
1Z timing belt change interval
Replies: 4
by
ZsZ »
03 Apr 2023, 09:25
I am in a dilemma. As per title. To change or not to change? Last change was done 5 yrs and ~40k kms ago. Before I read a 5yr 60k kms interval...
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Last post by davidoft1
08 Apr 2023, 17:08
New engine needed
Replies: 5
by
Spailpin Fanach »
02 Apr 2023, 12:53
I haven't been on here for several months since my beloved 1989 VW 1.6TD JX T25 Westfalia mistook in T in T25 for Tea, boiled and cracked the...
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Last post by Aidan
04 Apr 2023, 07:10
Fuel leak diesel
Replies: 14
by
T25boy71 »
07 Mar 2023, 15:20
Engine is 1Z fuel pump mechanical of what I have no idea
Any advice very welcome
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Last post by ELVIS
31 Mar 2023, 22:54
Engine hatch cutting
Replies: 9
by
glennada »
17 Mar 2023, 18:25
Hello all,
Stupid questions follow...
I hear that if you install an AAZ into t25 the you have to cut the engine hatch.
Can the engine mounts not...
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Last post by silverbullet
28 Mar 2023, 07:19
1.9 Diesel 1Y exhaust
Replies: 4
by
Sammyd »
11 Mar 2023, 13:06
Any advice on what exhaust to use on a 1Y engine conversion?
The exhaust fitted by previous owner is incredibly loud!!
I’m not expecting quiet out...
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Last post by ajsimmo
12 Mar 2023, 11:04
engine
Replies: 4
by
blackhawk »
07 Mar 2023, 21:01
Hi all need your help, have a 1.9 diesel engine fitted to my camper, but not sure which engine it is & cannot find an engine number anywhere on it,...
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Last post by mrhutch
07 Mar 2023, 21:31
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Last post by Al Housman
02 Feb 2023, 19:18
AVB engine from a 2002 A4?
Replies: 1
by
FifeBay »
01 Feb 2023, 19:50
Hello, I’m new to the forum and picking up a T25 Doka at the weekend. It’s a 1988 with a 1.6JX engine which is seized and potentially completely...
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Last post by Aidan
02 Feb 2023, 08:15
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Last post by davidoft1
08 Jan 2023, 18:41
Diesel engine bars
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by
mike the van »
06 Jan 2023, 18:13
Ok, I know the question has been asked before, but trying to work through collecting parts for an Aircooled to GTI conversion, body and underside of...
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Last post by mike the van
07 Jan 2023, 14:29
1.8 GTI Digifant exhaust manifold fun!
Replies: 2
by
Garax21 »
19 Dec 2022, 20:00
Hello wise people I have a converted T25 with a 1.8 GTI Mk2 digifant engine installed. Having replaced a long list of bits due to its age the next...
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Last post by Aidan
20 Dec 2022, 07:36
1Y fuel injectors
Replies: 4
by
Glennerdous »
04 Dec 2022, 17:54
Hi guys I've had my T25 now for nearly 6 years, it had a 1Y engine fitted when purchased and I've kept it because its pretty solid (slow but solid)...
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Last post by mrhutch
09 Dec 2022, 10:38
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Last post by Aidan
07 Dec 2022, 16:34
1y aux belt
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by
weldore »
31 Jul 2011, 15:06
does the aux belt send the water pump clockwise or anti-clockwise ?
..cheers dave
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Last post by ESPANTA
01 Dec 2022, 06:58
2.0 FSI Engine in T25
Replies: 2
by
timscarth »
13 Nov 2022, 19:52
Hi all, hope you can help me with answering this.
I have a 1983 T25 with a broken 1.9DG engine (needs head gaskets doing). I also have a 2006 Seat...
2 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
26 Nov 2022, 10:50
WBX combustion chamber cc checks
Replies: 21
by
silverbullet »
18 Feb 2016, 20:59
I have been meaning to do these measurements for a while as part of doing some static compression ratio calcs, finally got around to it and they...
21 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
25 Nov 2022, 19:49
Regeared gearbox question
Replies: 6
by
CoalMarx »
25 Nov 2022, 08:01
Hi all, simple question. Is there somewhere where you can buy a regeared gearbox suitable for stronger engines, then just swap over at the same time...
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Last post by CoalMarx
25 Nov 2022, 16:38
T3 1986 / Glf 1.9 SDI Exhaust Question
Replies: 2
by
Rickbarr »
01 Nov 2022, 12:36
Hello all, fairly new to forum and owning my 1986 T3 Hightop .The exhaust has gone for the worse. I d like to replace the lot rather than weld and...
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Last post by Rickbarr
08 Nov 2022, 02:35
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Last post by mshaw1980
06 Nov 2022, 18:35
1.9 1Y Fuel Injection Pump
Replies: 16
by
The Hairy Camper »
29 Mar 2019, 15:41
Hi people, i was removing the electrics from my 1Y engine today and i noticed that the fuel injection pump looks a little different from my original...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
02 Nov 2022, 09:06
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Last post by shepster
29 Oct 2022, 13:37
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Last post by escovedo
29 Oct 2022, 07:43
How to make the brick fly?
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by
CoalMarx »
21 Oct 2022, 10:15
Hi folks, after a failed attempt to buy an air-cooled T25 me and my Dad, who's not a VW specialist but a lifer as a mechanic (now retired) have our...
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
21 Oct 2022, 14:04
1.6D CS upgrade to 1.9TD AAZ
by
nokia7799 »
18 Oct 2022, 20:13
Hi
I am currently changing my 1984 T25 engine from its original 1.6 D CS to a 1.9 TD AAZ which i had as a donor engine. I have the engine and...
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Last post by nokia7799
18 Oct 2022, 20:13
AAZ (syncro) Aux coolant pump/switch
Replies: 3
by
steve770 »
30 Sep 2022, 19:41
Hi folks, recently went out to find the new van had a flat battery which turned out to be due to the Aux afterrun pump permanently running after the...
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Last post by steve770
02 Oct 2022, 17:25
1.9tdi Oppertunity
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by
SimonD »
03 Sep 2022, 15:38
Hi Guys,
I have been trying to read as much as I can on the forums about the 1.9tdi AHU engine.
I have had a look on the wikipedia page for VW...
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Last post by Oren Kipnis
26 Sep 2022, 15:54
Exhaust
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by
dogbreath100 »
24 Sep 2022, 09:20
Hi , I am looking for recommendations for a exhaust pipe that goes from the manifold
to the silencer . I replaced one about 5 years ago and now it...
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Last post by dogbreath100
24 Sep 2022, 12:43
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Last post by skirk
20 Sep 2022, 13:30
Engine I D ?
Replies: 2
by
PeteandNikki »
19 Sep 2022, 19:55
Need some help from the diesel gurus on here.
About 5 years ago(when I thought I had more time than it turns out that I actually do have!) I bought...
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Last post by PeteandNikki
20 Sep 2022, 11:25
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