T4 and T5 deisels, this is the question

2 posts · joined Sep 2006 · 17 Oct 2006, 9:18 am

#545299

I have been advised to try and get a T4 tdi deisel, what are the good points and the now recognized bad points with the running gear generally. I am told the running gear is hugely expensive if you have to replace.

Also are the Kombi 9ss t5 a top vehicle with no major problems.

tanks a lot.

kerry

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Oct 2006, 1:45 pm

#545377

If you break the timming belt while motoring
get prepared to dig deep for repairs

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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57oval Officially Full-On Dubber

305 posts · joined Oct 2006 · 29 Oct 2006, 5:36 pm

#549906

Hi,i am running T5 transporter 128 kw,2 years 80000 km and no problems at all.Upgraded to a Tunit module to increase power and torque with much better fuel econome,800km to 75 l.

[ Edited on 29-10-2006 by 57oval ]