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2.3 V6 Cologne - cooling problems
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spence731 »
02 Jun 2016, 08:18
Hey
I'm having some issues trying to keep my engine cool. Its a 2.3 V6 Cologne from a Ford Granada. I blew a head gasket at Van West the other month...
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Last post by Wychall
03 Jun 2016, 18:48
Subaru Engine & Cooling fan
by
Shaundon »
03 Jun 2016, 12:56
Looking at wiring up the cooling fan in my subaru conversion and on the subaru the fan is controlled by the ecu.
I have 2 options
1.) Leave the fan...
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Last post by Shaundon
03 Jun 2016, 12:56
Aircooled-aag
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Orbit »
03 Jun 2016, 10:43
The conversion is gathering pace and going quite well at the moment but I've got a couple of questions. Do I need to put back the expansion tanks...
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Last post by Orbit
03 Jun 2016, 10:43
Overheating
by
dave friday »
03 Jun 2016, 06:10
When I replaced the jx engine with a sb engine I had problems with overheating ...
The solution? Fit the pipes going from the radiator to the long (...
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Last post by dave friday
03 Jun 2016, 06:10
Head Exchange
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by
Mick.source »
26 May 2016, 19:42
I have recently purchase a club joker the engine had over heated and head in a bit of a state, does anybody know if i can fit a golf head part number...
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Last post by Mick.source
01 Jun 2016, 20:12
jxtd to agg
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by
89wedge »
30 May 2016, 05:41
hi in the middle of jx to agg conversion been looking at golf mk2 fuel pump are there any alternative setups I can use ? :ok everything going well so...
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Last post by 89wedge
30 May 2016, 16:58
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
29 May 2016, 10:22
AAZ 1.9TD Overheating
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by
chappers »
24 Sep 2012, 07:13
Hi
My engine is getting very hot, most times on short journeys runs at 3/4 of the guage , sometimes full and red flashing light etc..
i have had...
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Last post by dandelor
28 May 2016, 14:01
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Last post by syncroandy
28 May 2016, 12:05
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Last post by multisi
26 May 2016, 20:07
PetenAli's WBX 2500 engine build
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by
silverbullet »
03 May 2015, 14:18
Following on from my Oettinger 2500E aquisition/rebuild and subsequent spinoffs, Pete has asked me if I would build him a similar big banger for his...
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Last post by silverbullet
26 May 2016, 19:28
Help! Timing belt creeping off cog
Replies: 5
by
sopranolady »
26 May 2016, 09:36
Hi, apologies if this is the wrong category for the post, I'm looking for urgent advice, having hit a snag with our engine fitting project.
Our 1990...
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Last post by max and caddy
26 May 2016, 11:18
Boost controller
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by
dave friday »
18 May 2016, 10:49
Morning all,my kkk14 turbo is only producing .4/.5 bar so I'm thinking about fitting a boost controller .
Any tips/ suggestions?
Ta.
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Last post by dave friday
26 May 2016, 03:03
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Last post by DiscoDave
19 May 2016, 13:35
Bell housing query
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by
mcstockerg »
17 May 2016, 17:15
Hello there! does anyone know if a 1.9 diesel 5 speed gearbox bellhousing is the same as a 4 speed bellhousing?
Thanks for your help with this....
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Last post by Aidan
18 May 2016, 01:53
Northwest Engine Swap?
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by
Omegaman »
13 May 2016, 10:35
Hello all,
My 1.6D CS engine is getting long in the tooth and I am looking into changing to either the 2.0 GTi or a 1.9 TDi of some description, as...
4 Replies
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Last post by T3luestar
17 May 2016, 12:25
subaru oil buzzer of doom
Replies: 6
by
mshaw1980 »
16 May 2016, 05:52
Hi everyone
So I now haves working tachometer in my van along with the pcb ribbon being replaced by a clustermaster repair kit from campervan...
6 Replies
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Last post by syncroandy
17 May 2016, 07:39
Tdi starter part number Q!
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by
ELVIS »
16 May 2016, 09:51
Can get hold of a tdi starter off me mates caddy he's breaking if I ask nicely! 52/53 ish SDi.
0001 125 005
Any way if cross referencing ones that...
1 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
16 May 2016, 21:40
Subaru H6 EZ30 conversion
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by
Shaundon »
26 Jan 2016, 13:47
In a moment of madness i went and bought a Subaru legacy outback with a flat 6 3.0 litre engine to transplant into my t25. Thought id keep a thread...
83 Replies
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Last post by Shaundon
16 May 2016, 18:43
Flipped box gear linkage options
by
Tommyk77 »
15 May 2016, 19:47
I've managed the AFN Passat TDI 110 engine conversion and now fully understand why the standard box even though it's a five speed needs to be swapped...
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Last post by Tommyk77
15 May 2016, 19:47
Partsbase
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by
Orbit »
14 May 2016, 10:44
Hello there does anybody know of an alternative to partsbase.org as it seems to have been removed from the web.
Cheers .
Sent from my SM-G920F using...
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Last post by boatbuilder
14 May 2016, 22:58
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Last post by lloydy
13 May 2016, 16:35
Ahu 2wd wild camper panelvan
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by
Bennythew »
22 Jan 2016, 09:57
This might not be the most exciting of swaps but I thought I'd document it anyway, plus if I have a thread going it might motivate me.
About six...
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Last post by Bennythew
13 May 2016, 10:20
making custom coolant pipes help
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by
Shaundon »
10 May 2016, 08:14
need to make up some custom coolant pipes for my engine conversion
seems to be lots of options
ie silicone hoses - straight and flexi and various...
7 Replies
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Last post by Shaundon
11 May 2016, 16:27
engine caput
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by
89wedge »
11 May 2016, 09:15
hi all need to change me engine at i have got a 1.6 jx td mated to a 1.7 d gearbox really not sure what way to go petrol or diesel suppose if I...
2 Replies
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Last post by 89wedge
11 May 2016, 12:26
mk3 gti in a t25 td
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by
89wedge »
11 May 2016, 09:44
hi got chance of a 1997 golf gti 8 valve complete car would this be a good donor car to change engine over
recently sold my mk3 1998 r reg gti to a...
2 Replies
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Last post by 89wedge
11 May 2016, 12:17
Standard Subaru Sump or not??
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by
mshaw1980 »
10 May 2016, 12:23
Hello
Has anybody done a subaru conversion and just left the original sump on rather than shortened one? My van is not lowered and I have no plans...
3 Replies
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Last post by Dollytony
10 May 2016, 14:24
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Last post by syncroandy
09 May 2016, 09:50
glow plugs 1y engine tread pattern ?
by
gary1998 »
08 May 2016, 17:14
i bought 4 plugs and went to swap them,,, I've never done this before so being careful decided to do one out one in
i ordered from gsf for 1y engine...
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Last post by gary1998
08 May 2016, 17:14
1.9 TDi AFN Inlet Air Temp and other woes
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by
Enzo79 »
07 May 2016, 10:07
I have just been trying to finish off a 1.9 TDi AFN conversion that someone else had started and abandoned, and am left with a few things I am unsure...
1 Replies
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Last post by syncroandy
08 May 2016, 15:39
1Y engine number, where to find?
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by
Jonnyb416 »
07 May 2016, 11:38
Can somebody please help me with this?
I have fitted a 1Y engine and want to update the log book. Will I find the engine number with the engine...
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Last post by Jonnyb416
07 May 2016, 23:56
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Last post by MattBW
04 May 2016, 09:09
Agg conversion hoses
by
Orbit »
29 Apr 2016, 13:41
Hi I'm converting my air-cooled t25 to water cooled, I've installed the rad and all the necessary hoses that run front back. The problem I have, is I...
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Last post by Orbit
29 Apr 2016, 13:41
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Last post by multisi
28 Apr 2016, 11:35
Diesel Exhaust Manifolds
by
Munichexpress »
28 Apr 2016, 07:24
OK, I've searched the forums, wiki's etc but............I'm still lost.
I've procured a reasonble 1983 van with a 1y conversion, or so I thought :?...
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Last post by Munichexpress
28 Apr 2016, 07:24
engine swap
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by
daniel3933 »
25 Apr 2016, 08:04
hi all does anyone know where i can get step by step guide to fit subaru engine including loom etc ,many thanks danny
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Last post by multisi
26 Apr 2016, 08:46
Coolant resevoir tank
Replies: 29
by
pleasestartnow »
19 Apr 2016, 12:26
Hi all
Getting the van ready for this years adventures and just noticed that the reservoir, the one behind the number plate, is not connected to...
29 Replies
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Last post by pleasestartnow
21 Apr 2016, 09:25
Fuel Tank/Lines Help
Replies: 4
by
crazymilk »
18 Apr 2016, 16:32
Fuel tank help
I have a very noisey fuel pump on my Ej25 conversion. I have tried 3 x pumps and all the same. These included a cheapo fleabay one,...
4 Replies
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Last post by marlinowner
19 Apr 2016, 10:18
DK box onto an agg which input shaft?
Replies: 3
by
Orbit »
17 Apr 2016, 08:59
I've been reading here and there about some people having to change their input shafts when doing the agg conversion . Could anybody please advise...
3 Replies
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Last post by ELVIS
17 Apr 2016, 22:36
1.9 1y engine swap
Replies: 2
by
jonnyoffcas79 »
15 Apr 2016, 10:08
Hi guys I have an aaz engine in my pickup that's in need of replacement. I have just got myself a 1y non turbo engine the full car, my question is do...
2 Replies
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Last post by ermie571
17 Apr 2016, 19:59
1.7 Diesel
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by
eddioke »
13 Apr 2016, 19:18
I have a 1.7 Diesel Engine T3 I am thinking buying a late 90's 1.9 seat car with a long MOT the idea is that once it fails the MOT I will assuming...
1 Replies
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Last post by martin83
14 Apr 2016, 18:21
It's ALIVE!!!!
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by
martin83 »
03 Apr 2016, 20:47
Finally got the M-TDI lump up and running today... only took me a year!
just got to get her ready for mot now :ok
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Last post by mshaw1980
14 Apr 2016, 12:37
fitted bed rooms Ayr UK
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by
zarasnake »
04 Apr 2016, 07:06
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Last post by boardmonkey
12 Apr 2016, 14:09
Subaru lowered sump *pics*
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by
bradders89 »
11 Apr 2016, 16:17
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I managed to split my Subaru sump a few weeks ago so bought this from fellows speed shop. Didn't fit with rjes engine mount...
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Last post by bradders89
11 Apr 2016, 19:02
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Last post by Synkraut
11 Apr 2016, 17:19
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Last post by MGP
11 Apr 2016, 11:47
RA/SB engine option
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by
jerrybus »
31 Aug 2015, 10:37
Hi, after mulling over the SDI alternative for the tired JX in our van, I opted for an SB motor. I've been trying to search for info on fitting them,...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
08 Apr 2016, 18:07
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Last post by Jonnyb416
08 Apr 2016, 08:34
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Last post by Delbertini
05 Apr 2016, 18:02
Wiring-in AAZ Cold-start solenoid
Replies: 7
by
Mark S »
02 Apr 2016, 08:55
Hi there, in 2003 I fitted an AAZ (1.9 TD) in place of a CS lump. The latter had a manual cold-start cable activated by a lever under the dash, which...
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Last post by Mark S
05 Apr 2016, 07:56
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