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Which oil pressure switch?
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Mark S »
05 Sep 2020, 16:21
There is always oil inside the boot of my oil pressure switch atop the filter mounting and so I suspect it might be leaking. Should be simple job to...
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Last post by Mark S
21 Jul 2021, 08:25
AAZ pump on a TDI engine???
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Al Housman »
28 Jun 2021, 15:51
Just thinking outside of the box.
I have a recon diesel pump off a spare AAZ engine and was musing as to whether it would bolt straight on to an...
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Last post by Aidan
12 Jul 2021, 08:45
DMF clutch on an AAZ?
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Al Housman »
04 Jul 2021, 06:34
My gearbox is going to Aidan’s for some tlc next month and thought was to get him to change the shaft so that I can fit a dual mass flywheel...
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Last post by Al Housman
04 Jul 2021, 06:34
problems with cooling system
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feardana »
01 Aug 2012, 22:44
Hi, I'm a newbie in more ways than one but i'm keen to learn and i'll try not to be too thick/annoying in the process :)
we bought our bus a couple...
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Last post by RogerT
25 Jun 2021, 21:29
Lucky Spragg's engine upgrade
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silverbullet »
05 May 2021, 13:20
This one has been on the cards for a while...
Anyway, it finally arrived a few weeks ago and typically I am overloaded with work again!
Made a start,...
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Last post by Schnippzle
25 Jun 2021, 13:57
Subaru ej20 coolant leak
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Grogg »
13 Jun 2021, 15:36
Hi Everyone,
My van has sprung a leak. After a drive in the heat and traffic I parked up and heard a hiss I looked under the van to see coolant...
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Last post by slowcoach
17 Jun 2021, 10:20
sooty air filter
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sivan »
28 May 2021, 07:58
Morning All
Had my bus serviced last year not long after purchase and air filter was very dirty, put this down to PO neglect ,however just had a...
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Last post by sivan
17 Jun 2021, 09:36
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Last post by roonstar
15 Jun 2021, 05:10
Add CEL for AGG conversion
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JacobusRoux »
13 May 2021, 19:36
Hi all,
I've completed a 2.0 AGG conversion in my '89 Syncro Microbus. Now I'm trying to add an Check Engine Light to my dash.
I'm a bit ignorant...
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Last post by ELVIS
01 Jun 2021, 15:23
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Last post by ZsZ
27 May 2021, 10:17
Help alternator
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roonstar »
11 May 2021, 17:08
OK so I've fitted a diesel aef engine to our van (originally a petrol )
Alternator shows on dash that its not charging ,but I just needed to know if...
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Last post by roonstar
11 May 2021, 18:18
fan belt fitting
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alank950 »
19 Jun 2016, 19:21
Can someone post a pic of their fan belt fitted?.I am wondering if it fits on in a loop or around the pullys in a fig 8 ..Van 1.9D
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Last post by Cdm181070
09 May 2021, 22:11
subaru conversion
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shaunyp »
25 Apr 2021, 12:14
Hi all, i hope your all keeping well, i own a t25 and during lockdown i have fitted a 2.0l subaru engine, the problem i`m having is that it will...
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Last post by shaunyp
05 May 2021, 18:00
1.9 1Y oil leak source?
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nucleus666 »
25 Apr 2021, 08:29
Hi folks
Absolute newbie here with a 1982 with a 1.9 1Y engine. I’ve recently developed an oil leak which looks like it may be originating from...
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Last post by R0B
28 Apr 2021, 13:06
New to forum - views please.
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kevmday »
27 Apr 2021, 09:50
Recently had work completed on an 82 Danbury conversion. Originally a 2l petrol, it now has a Golf 1.9TDi 1Z/AHU. It is attached to an original 1.6d...
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Last post by Aidan
27 Apr 2021, 12:01
Melted 1y diesel injector seal
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Cdm181070 »
28 Mar 2021, 07:13
I have just fitted a 1y engine with reconditioned injectors and pump, It has just been running in the workshop and only driven around a yard. The...
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Last post by Cdm181070
18 Apr 2021, 05:48
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Last post by steveo9007
16 Apr 2021, 17:18
Aidan's wbx 2.5
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silverbullet »
15 Jan 2021, 22:52
I'm starting the new year with a rapid 2.5 build for our very own gearbox guru.
The case was prepared for 98mm cylinders a while ago and I'm going...
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Last post by silverbullet
09 Apr 2021, 19:52
VR6 engine in a T25
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josephcarey1 »
30 Oct 2020, 21:49
Hi guys,
I’m Joe from Surrey.
I’m new here and this is my first post.
So, I’ve recently bought a 2.1DG T25 Caravelle.
The engine was losing water...
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Last post by josephcarey1
05 Apr 2021, 21:51
diesel flywheels
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t25adict »
17 Jan 2021, 01:23
I have a 1.6d from an Audi 80 that I plan to put into a Doka that I am working on but I don't have a standard T3 flywheel.
So looking at other...
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Last post by t25adict
21 Feb 2021, 12:40
Throttle bodies on a wbx
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silverbullet »
15 Feb 2021, 21:59
I have found a German company who make Weber flange pattern inlet manifolds and throttle bodies that will fit the wbx and they are not expensive!
It...
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Last post by 300CE
17 Feb 2021, 18:58
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Last post by DSM
12 Feb 2021, 10:59
WBX test rig
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silverbullet »
01 Nov 2019, 21:59
I've been building this to test fresh rebuilds prior to dispatch.
It's built from an engine stand, bellhousing and a custom starting loom by...
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Last post by silverbullet
11 Feb 2021, 22:30
1.9dg to agg conversion
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Hirst80 »
12 Dec 2020, 18:34
Could anyone be so kind and point me into the right direction of some information on an agg conversion into my 1.9dg I’ve got a good idea, but I like...
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Last post by axeman
09 Feb 2021, 22:07
AAZ turbo oil leakage 1.9 td
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jacko1967 »
04 Feb 2021, 14:45
Hi anybody out there with pics of there AAZ convertion turbo oil return pipe??? my 2 year old turbo is blowing oil thru and out, iam thinking the oil...
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Last post by jacko1967
04 Feb 2021, 18:46
Turbo
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stephen t25 »
03 Feb 2021, 09:35
Hi all,
I’m after a new turbo for my 1.9tdi 1z any recommendations for a uk supplier ?
Many thanks in advance 👍
Cheers Steve .
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Last post by stephen t25
03 Feb 2021, 09:35
Syncro engine swap - DJ to AGG
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syncropatrick »
03 Apr 2015, 15:03
And so its starts. What better way for a chap to spend 16 days while his wife is away.
This should be easy eh!
Step 1 = take DJ out
step 2 = take AGG...
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Last post by syncropatrick
17 Jan 2021, 07:31
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Last post by syncro garry
06 Jan 2021, 19:12
Vw golf 2.0agg with kr 16v head
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Paulf1969 »
03 Jan 2021, 20:59
Evening
Been on this forum for some time, with the intention of picking up information etc for my projects and cars🤷🏻♂️ But life got in the way?...
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Last post by silverbullet
06 Jan 2021, 08:38
Alternative engines
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Tonkatoy »
10 Feb 2019, 18:55
I have a t25 panel van which is running a rover V8 3.9 engine, I have looked at the alternative engine section but cannot find any links to similar...
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Last post by Tonkatoy
31 Dec 2020, 21:06
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Last post by matt10000wba
29 Dec 2020, 17:09
1Y starting problems
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poofit »
13 Oct 2020, 19:05
Hi all!
Long time lurker here! Recently had the van booked in for a service but they couldn't do it due to it had a fuel leak from the injection...
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Last post by clone123
28 Dec 2020, 19:54
ADY hesitance and power loss.
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kevtherev »
23 Nov 2020, 00:31
Just a few niggles with my recently fitted ADY.
Rough idle, bogs under load, then at 3000rpm its all back.
New bosch Lambda, replaced with OE
MAF...
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Last post by kevtherev
27 Dec 2020, 04:59
1.9 TDI Engine
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peterboat »
28 Jul 2020, 23:32
I have the chance to get for free a 2006 1.9 TDI engine complete with ECU loom everything in fact, the question is how much of a pain is it to fit...
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Last post by peterboat
20 Dec 2020, 18:57
1Y engine help
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JustGavin »
17 Dec 2019, 22:30
Here goes
A good friend has fitted a 1y engine into my 87 vw caravelle. Engine was out of a 2007 vw caddy with 60000 on the clock. All filters and...
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Last post by booted
17 Dec 2020, 18:13
Ahu dip stick
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KOTSY »
26 Nov 2020, 16:09
Hi all ,I have a golf AHU 1.9 td in the back of my doka that I have had for about 5 months .
went to check the oil pulled out the stick and the...
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Last post by KOTSY
26 Nov 2020, 16:09
Cosworth 2.9litre in my Crewwy
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dickspanner »
04 Jul 2006, 15:56
Hi folks
Not been on for a while but have just farmed through all V6 threads again.
I have gone and done it, I have bought the Granada Cosworth...
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Last post by dickspanner
23 Nov 2020, 18:28
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Last post by booted
20 Nov 2020, 17:05
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Last post by booted
20 Nov 2020, 09:07
The good old engine debate....
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Jarvo »
09 Nov 2020, 20:16
Evening all,
I have tried to read as much as I can about replacing my T25 engine. Most of the posts I read tend to be a few years old, so I thought...
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Last post by mrhutch
18 Nov 2020, 11:33
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Last post by Aidan
17 Nov 2020, 20:38
Importing a Turbo WBX to the EU
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90Multivan »
12 Nov 2020, 20:24
Hello All,
I'm rebuilding my 2.1 MV engine and debating weather to add a turbo kit....or use DJ pistons. To add to the criteria, I'm planning long...
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Last post by silverbullet
13 Nov 2020, 09:22
1y service manual/ diagrams
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rikpal »
07 Nov 2020, 10:52
Hi
I have checked wiki and the tech forum, but nothing showing.
Looking to diagnose an oil leak plus look at timing , so does anyone have a copy of a...
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Last post by rikpal
09 Nov 2020, 04:45
1y service manual/ diagrams
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rikpal »
07 Nov 2020, 10:33
Hi
I have checked wiki and the tech forum, but nothing showing.
Looking to diagnose an oil leak plus look at timing , so does anyone have a copy of a...
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Last post by rikpal
07 Nov 2020, 10:33
AAZ cold start + overheating
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chalkywoods »
25 Oct 2020, 18:46
I bought my T25 in July and have been doing a fair amount of work on him since then. He started as an Aircooled in 1981 but has had an AAZ put in...
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Last post by chalkywoods
02 Nov 2020, 18:55
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Last post by peterboat
28 Oct 2020, 20:39
1.6d to 1y the definitive guide
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weldore »
15 Aug 2012, 16:05
theres been a few people over the years gone this route including myself and have had to ask questions or trawl through the alt forum for answers and...
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Last post by poofit
25 Oct 2020, 16:48
1.8T Clocks
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Sidyboy75 »
06 Oct 2020, 12:15
Hi, I’ve taken on a bit of an unfinished project, a T25 with a 1.8T AGU engine. It is running, but none of the original clocks or gauges work.
Can...
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Last post by Sidyboy75
06 Oct 2020, 13:46
Any 1.8 20v Turbo build threads?
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booted »
30 Sep 2020, 16:50
I'm searching for any build threads for fitting a 1.8 20v Turbo engine, most of the info I have found so far has been not a lot of help as photos...
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Last post by Da dan
05 Oct 2020, 21:07
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Last post by Jarvo
03 Oct 2020, 20:41
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