What should I look for in a VW Transporter?
How to inspect a used VW T5 Transporter
- Looking down the lines of the van from an acute angle can help to reveal small dents and panel repairs.
- Bad discs above showing the ridge/lip, ok discs below.
- Still with the engine off, pop the bonnet and look for any obvious leaks.
- Coolant should be nice and pink like above.
Are VW Transporters reliable?
Yes, the VW T5 is reputed to be one of the most reliable vans on the road and it is frequent to see well maintained T5’s reaching over 250,000 miles (and even higher). The common problems documented here are minimal considering the model is now approaching 20 years of age.
What is difference between VW T5 and T6?
The only main difference to the line-up is the lack of a Sportline trim level for the Transporter T6. On top of the T5 models, the T6 also features a stylish new leather multifunction steering wheel, heated windscreen, automatic driving light control and additional noise suppression is also fitted as standard.
What kind of engine does a Volkswagen Transporter have?
Engines and performance The previous generation Volkswagen Transporter was offered with two direct injection units namely the 1.9 TDI with 85 hp and 104 hp and the 2.5 TDI which develops 130 hp and 174 hp.
Is the VW Transporter T4 TDI 2002 edition?
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What to look for in a VW Transporter T5?
If you are looking to purchase a VW T5 the most important areas to focus on are the flywheels, EGR valve issues and drive shaft signs of wear. Ideally buy a T5 that has had it’s periodic 60k or 100k major service and check that the water pump was changed at the same time/recently.
Is it possible to rebuild a VW Transporter 2004?
It has plasma-coated cylinder faces, and that means there are no cylinder liners. In this case, it is almost impossible to rebuild this engine block. The Transporter 2004 has the starter mounted on the gearbox side, so the cylinder block doesn’t have the mounting place for them instead of engine blocks for VW Touaregs.