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h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#416754
hey all,
im thinkin of splashin out n gettn a modern water cooled job like a T4 or something??
any suggestions on petrol, can ya run gas in em??? or diesel?
LWB or SWB??
the choices are endless..
any and many suggestions n thoughts would be great..
i need a/c in da daily as the beetle is goin to be too hot soon yeah.. (whimp yep)
thanks guys
paul
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h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#416755
btw how much should i pay for a decent 2nd handy also.. 😀
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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#416813
Helbus wrote:What about a Type 2 with a Subaru motor?

Someone had to say it, so I thought I would get in first
I'll second that:thumb:thumb:beer
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h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#416959
i wouldnt mind trying a newer version as ive had many t2s but never a factory water cooled..
cheers TYP-114 for that, i was thinkin diesel all along but am open to all suggestions..
any more pls?
i did see one, a 95 for about 8k, but it had about 350kms on the dial, auto dual fuel apparently but too long in the km tooth for me i think..
will keep an eye out tho
cheers
fractal geometry; the inner most limits of mind altering abuse

Fantasy http://seventhchronicle.com

Z = Z2 + C1/r = 1/0 = infinity

Barrels www.barrelman.com.au

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allcooled.com.au

h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#416988
btw whats the actual difference between a SWB and a LWB pls.. anyone?
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YIOughta Seriously Crusin Dubber

190 posts · joined Sep 2005 ·

#417010
length - sorry had to say it!
Look up Redbook - they usually have kerb dimensions and all that in the vehicle specs. If available for the vehicle its sourced from the manufacturer.

Cheers
🥷

h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#417208
hey cheers for that.. yep knew it was the length but not by how much etc..
cheers paul
fractal geometry; the inner most limits of mind altering abuse

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Z = Z2 + C1/r = 1/0 = infinity

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h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#417592
any more ideas?
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Menangler Custom Title Time!

1,991 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#417604
I love my T3's
2.1 watercooled boxer, still has the engine where it should be, drives like a modern car, I have had no probs with head gaskets at all, 190,000 on my Caravelle, and 260,000 on my twin cab.
FAHRVERGNUGEN;
Description of a pleasurable sensation,
Experienced when a car and it's driver are in mutual harmony, A unique driving experience, Pleasure, Satisfaction,
A feeling experienced by Volkswagen Drivers.

crewcabconnection Being Sid James

1,922 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#417610
had major/similar concerns about getting a T3....got one a few weeks ago, really happy in all respects....hard to find a good Microbus...but worth the wait. There's plenty of good help here....
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h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#417781
cheers guys.. wont be rushing into it.. but
a T4 is the way im leaning towards
a LWB, diesel with the mid seat in the back with the slider windows midships and a cold wind machine for the summer,
as i dont want the wax on my boards to fall off before i hit the waves.. 😀 + i could rig up a semi camper kit in it also...
any more thoughts would be great
thanks paul
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vwtyp2 Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,504 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#417787
$9500.
air cond
2.5l 5cyl
lpg
188k

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h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#418014
thanks for the thought vwtyp2, i did have a squiz at this earlier.. 😵
but a van will be go on diesel yeah
cheers paul
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h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#418755
any more thoughts.. ?
fractal geometry; the inner most limits of mind altering abuse

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Z = Z2 + C1/r = 1/0 = infinity

Barrels www.barrelman.com.au

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h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#419225
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fractal geometry; the inner most limits of mind altering abuse

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Z = Z2 + C1/r = 1/0 = infinity

Barrels www.barrelman.com.au

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zjm Officially Full-On Dubber

230 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#419436
I asked a courier about his once and he said he couldnt wait to trade it in on a toyota it was 6 weeks old!
he reckoned VW stood for VERY WOEFULL

h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#419498
what tha.. bloody ricer lover 😀
fractal geometry; the inner most limits of mind altering abuse

Fantasy http://seventhchronicle.com

Z = Z2 + C1/r = 1/0 = infinity

Barrels www.barrelman.com.au

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h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#419995
anyone with a tdi lwb 96-98ish T4 got anything to add here for my reading pleasure..
good and bad comments pls..
cheers
fractal geometry; the inner most limits of mind altering abuse

Fantasy http://seventhchronicle.com

Z = Z2 + C1/r = 1/0 = infinity

Barrels www.barrelman.com.au

VW Workshop - aircooledgarage.com.au
allcooled.com.au

h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#420087
hmmm food for thought.. not a bad idea that one, ta
with your lwb, have you had any major probs since youve had it man..?
fractal geometry; the inner most limits of mind altering abuse

Fantasy http://seventhchronicle.com

Z = Z2 + C1/r = 1/0 = infinity

Barrels www.barrelman.com.au

VW Workshop - aircooledgarage.com.au
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