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AAZ cylinder head torque settings
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Sagemagoo »
21 Aug 2011, 10:52
Hellooo,
Got the head skimmed after a cambelt disaster about 6 months ago and I've now noticed a coolant leak from the head gasket after the...
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28 Aug 2011, 18:37
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Last post by psychonaut
28 Aug 2011, 12:17
fitting diesel engine
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by
CraigSagar »
27 Aug 2011, 17:29
finally got round to fitting the diesel engine into my van but found the flat mounting plates on the engine bars that fit to the rear cross member...
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Last post by Aidan
28 Aug 2011, 10:14
tdi
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by
kingcreaky »
16 Aug 2011, 18:24
Hi.
Couple of questions, Ive installed a 1.9tdi into my T3.
it now starts fine.. but it sounds to me like the starter gear is not disengaging fully...
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Last post by Russel
26 Aug 2011, 18:54
1y engine conversion - which gearbox?
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by
kingkhung »
16 Aug 2011, 22:19
Hello again fellow T25 lovers,
I've recently bought a 1Y engine to convert from a 1.6d 4speed. The 1Y ive bought has been fitted with a 1Z flywheel...
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Last post by weldore
26 Aug 2011, 14:18
whos best for a scooby conversion
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by
daveyt25 »
23 Aug 2011, 16:42
hi all im in brighton and want a scooby engine conversion on my a plate 1.9 t25 was going to use tsr but have gear mixed results any help or has any...
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Last post by camper
23 Aug 2011, 20:47
VR6 into T25?
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by
lowtimeppl »
20 Aug 2011, 23:01
Hi all
I searched this forum for VR6 but no results returned.
I wondered if anyone had performed this swap, with what outcome?
I have access to two...
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Last post by slobbo
23 Aug 2011, 17:51
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Last post by daveyt25
23 Aug 2011, 17:06
TDI ECU Question
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by
fufflenarnia »
20 Aug 2011, 22:45
Hi All,
In the header to this forum it mentions that:
1.9TDI
There are a bewildering array of VW 1.9TDI engines, from 90bhp upwards to 150bhp....
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Last post by big red bus
21 Aug 2011, 10:13
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Last post by ant_43
17 Aug 2011, 15:53
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Last post by Plasticman
13 Aug 2011, 09:17
Golf 1.6d to 1Y
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by
davidah »
10 Aug 2011, 15:59
Hi
I currently have a 1.6d from a mk2 Golf in my van. It has lost compression and needs to be replaced. I want to replace it with a 1Y.
Has anyone...
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Last post by camper
13 Aug 2011, 06:40
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Last post by toomanytoys
10 Aug 2011, 22:50
Passat VNT on 1Z
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by
footstuck »
08 May 2011, 17:04
Hi
Can anyone tell me if the VNT off of an AFN passat
will clear the standard engine bars when fitted with a 1Z?
Thanks
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Last post by footstuck
10 Aug 2011, 09:03
Aircooled to watercooled
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by
Dubstar »
07 Aug 2011, 16:21
Thinking of converting my 2ltr Aircooled to watercooled and then Subaru-ing it; Has anyone done the Aircooled to watercooled conversion and can give...
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Last post by Plasticman
09 Aug 2011, 21:29
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Last post by toomanytoys
07 Aug 2011, 09:51
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Last post by Ian Hulley
05 Aug 2011, 11:27
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Last post by jamesswann
02 Aug 2011, 20:24
Which Engine have I got?
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by
the moog »
21 Jul 2011, 23:08
Hi
I am a newbie so hope this is in the right place. Bought an 89 Caravelle last week which owner said had been previously fitted with a Mk 3 golf...
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Last post by weldore
02 Aug 2011, 16:32
something to easy to replace my jx
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by
dbz864 »
28 Jul 2011, 01:03
hi,Whats the easiest swap for my broken jx,im not after extra power,but i dont want to loose any?Any help would be great?thanks
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Last post by dbz864
31 Jul 2011, 21:56
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Last post by kit
31 Jul 2011, 20:37
stalling problem 1.9 diesel
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by
farmhouse »
31 Jul 2011, 12:13
hi there,
i posted on here a week or two back about power loss problems with my 1.9 diesel van, which was rectified quite simply with new fuel...
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Last post by kit
31 Jul 2011, 20:33
What's this diesel engine?
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by
jetpacjimmy »
20 Jun 2011, 21:04
My JX decided to throw it's toys out of the pram in a major way this morning, after a bit of googling looking for a new engine I stumbled across a...
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Last post by jetpacjimmy
26 Jul 2011, 19:06
Not getting hot 1y
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by
kit »
23 Jul 2011, 13:01
Just these last few days my temp gauge has failed to reach halfway and drops down again as soon as I am rolling, it always used to go to halfway...
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Last post by weldore
23 Jul 2011, 16:45
AAG Wiring loom
by
ryanapper »
22 Jul 2011, 16:31
Im currently nervously opening up the wiring loom from my Mk3 Gti although im not 100% certain which bits to cut out. I have read 'VW in-line four...
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Last post by ryanapper
22 Jul 2011, 16:31
Subaru T25 in Gloucestershire
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by
markr »
18 Jul 2011, 18:02
Hi,
I am just finishing of putting a Subaru EJ20 engine in my T25, has anyone in Gloucestershire done the same that I can view just to confirm that I...
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Last post by big red bus
21 Jul 2011, 13:03
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Last post by camper
21 Jul 2011, 11:39
2E engine
by
ninja.turtle007 »
20 Jul 2011, 17:29
not me buts is a cheap 2E
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Last post by ninja.turtle007
20 Jul 2011, 17:29
Fuel pump
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by
Jon Bisson GSY »
18 Jul 2011, 19:57
Hi,
I built an EJ20 RJES conversion a couple of years ago which I am very happy with. The only issue I have is a noisy fuel pump, which is may be due...
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Last post by Jon Bisson GSY
19 Jul 2011, 06:36
engine mounts on my aaz
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by
dazzerT251900td »
17 Jul 2011, 08:55
hello every one.
Looking down on my AAZ engine on my type 25, the engine mounting on the right side i've noticed that one of the bolts is loose,...
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Last post by dazzerT251900td
18 Jul 2011, 19:04
1.9 petrol to 1.7 deisel swap
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by
gypo »
14 Jul 2011, 16:06
Ive got the chance of buying a doner van to swap my 1.9 petrol to a 1.7 straight deisel. I can buy the van at the right money so would it be worth me...
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Last post by gypo
17 Jul 2011, 16:44
New Engine Big Trouble
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by
Toff54 »
14 Jul 2011, 17:00
Hi guys. Really hope you can give me some advice on this one.
I've had a 1.6 td ra engine put into my 87 club joker and i'm having a nightmare. Was...
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Last post by Toff54
16 Jul 2011, 09:05
Bellhousing Question
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by
mr2pep »
15 Jul 2011, 20:09
Hi to the forum, new member here. Looking for a little bit of help and encouragement.
I have a 1984 1.9 panel van. Was a petrol, but in the middle...
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Last post by camper
16 Jul 2011, 06:40
1.9 Peugeot motor
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by
andymacdonald30 »
08 Nov 2008, 18:47
Hi there
First post on this forum
I have a T25 caravelle that was a 1.6 td but now has a 1.9 D Peugeot engine
The pug lump gives approx 74 bhp so...
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Last post by andymacdonald30
14 Jul 2011, 21:50
Mk3 GTI fitting Problems
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by
ryanapper »
13 Jul 2011, 18:07
Hi there, im currently in the process of fitting a mk 3 gti into my Aircooled camper.I today fitted the engine mounts and mounted the engine to...
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Last post by ryanapper
14 Jul 2011, 15:51
golf gti of subaru?
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by
bradders89 »
20 May 2011, 18:22
Has any one put a golf gti moter in a wedge? If so could you share some advise on how to do it costs and how easy it is to do compared to a subaru...
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Last post by 'GHOSTWHEEL'
14 Jul 2011, 09:42
T25 engine swap
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by
david oakford »
11 Jul 2011, 19:36
Hi everyone , the 1600cc CS diesel engine in my T25 is at the end of its life and have brought an AEF engine from a local car breakers
the guy...
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Last post by david oakford
11 Jul 2011, 22:07
gtd inj pump throttle spindle movement
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by
eltee »
05 Jul 2011, 17:14
everything is now running, but i have fluctuating revs. the throttle spindle can be moved slightly 12 o clock to 6 o clock, and
it will affect the...
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Last post by ..lee..
10 Jul 2011, 17:47
Modifying a 1.6D CS to 1.6TD JX????
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by
mbiker_83 »
29 Jun 2011, 21:52
Hi all,
I’ve just signed up to this site and a bit new to this, although I have read through most of the posts about the T25 diesel engines and...
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Last post by mbiker_83
06 Jul 2011, 19:02
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Last post by Baldwelder
04 Jul 2011, 21:22
Swapping the water pump AAZ engine
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by
syklist »
01 Jul 2011, 11:19
Hello
The happy life of a Syncro owner continues. Now in Holland with a leaking water pump. I have managed to find a new pump, just the front part...
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Last post by ringo
04 Jul 2011, 11:08
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Last post by toomanytoys
04 Jul 2011, 09:18
setting the throttle lever SB gtd
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by
eltee »
01 Jul 2011, 16:55
i foolishly moved the splined spindle on the injection pump on a SB gtd engine i have just fitted to my syncro, the engine runs and ticks over, but i...
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Last post by ELVIS
01 Jul 2011, 22:05
squealing starter
by
kingcreaky »
30 Jun 2011, 16:58
Hi All
Although the engine has only really just gone in, and I havent even properly used it yet. There was a point that the engine would turn over...
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Last post by kingcreaky
30 Jun 2011, 16:58
AAZ, Am i missing something?
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by
Essex Nige »
23 Jun 2011, 13:51
Here we go...
I've just changed the head gasket on my AAZ, and now back together i've lost power, prior to the head off it would bumble along at 120...
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Last post by camper
29 Jun 2011, 17:12
Major Engine Troubles
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by
Toff54 »
20 Jun 2011, 16:18
Hi guys really gonna need some help in the future I feel here's my problem.
Heading down to cornwall for the weekend kids in tow notice the temp...
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Last post by ewenmaclean
27 Jun 2011, 14:40
Diesel replacement dilema
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by
Chopper »
22 Jun 2011, 12:50
It's been awhile since I've been on here but I require a bit of advice again.
I've a 1990 Wedge, formaly a 1.7D (so has that gearbox) now has a 1.9D...
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Last post by Aidan
25 Jun 2011, 18:12
ENGINE BLOWN
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by
heatonwhite »
22 Jun 2011, 17:44
just blown my 1.7 diesel engine, been offered a 1.9d (1999), was wondering if the derv pump is interchangeable?, the new one is coded pump(AGD), but...
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Last post by heatonwhite
24 Jun 2011, 17:24
skoda octavia 1.9td
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by
kap »
24 Jun 2011, 09:57
I was just considering posibly putting a petrol engine in when my 1y is tired for more horse then I thought...our skoda is 90bhp and averages 60mpg!....
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Last post by Aidan
24 Jun 2011, 11:56
Suburu diesel boxer conversion!
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by
chiz »
19 Jun 2011, 19:41
This may have been discussed already but I could not find it. Does anybody know if his conversion can be done?
It has come up in a few threads but...
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Last post by chiz
22 Jun 2011, 22:29
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