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T4 advice
slugger95 - November 10th, 2007 at 05:14 PM

Hi guys, I am looking at buying a 1994 transporter(T4 I think??) with 270K on the clock. Looks honest enough at this stage just needs a tidy up. Manual box but has a leaky flange gasket by the sound of it. What should I be looking for and are they an expensive bus to fix?? He is asking 7k I am thinking more like 5 and a half K max.. Any info greatly appreciated.. Cheers Steve

crewcabconnection - November 10th, 2007 at 08:22 PM

94 would be T4. Bear in mind that VWs, though more reliable than many, get old and tired. The price of parts often dont. Set of plug leads cost about $110, so you decide if thats a lot ... you get what you pay for. I'd buy a good T3 for 7k instead.

Bizarre - November 10th, 2007 at 09:13 PM

2L or 2.5L

Dont think i would buy a 2L in that situation
A good 2.5L might be a different situation though

Iwish4aSynchro - November 10th, 2007 at 09:32 PM

Buy a T3..
Stick to rear wheel drive.

slugger95 - November 11th, 2007 at 10:03 AM

Thanks guys for all of the conmments etc

I was after the T4 for my business and wanted something that looked a little later model than the earlier T3. It is a 2.5 I think from memory as I think I recall seeing it embossed on the rocker cover. Is the flange gasket hard to change, I cant see how I could get to it???
Cheers

Steve

Golf Loon - February 3rd, 2008 at 04:41 PM

I wouldnt be scared of the ks, they are great vans.

I reckon the 2L is heaps more reliable and cheaper to run and fix than the 2.5L. I see heaps of broken 5cylinder ones, but the 2Ls run forever.

h - February 3rd, 2008 at 06:20 PM

i have a 98 2.4D and havent had many probs.. although i only have low ks too..
how did you go?

Golf Loon - February 3rd, 2008 at 06:30 PM

Diesels are good and long lasting too, but more expensive.

The 5 cylinder petrol is the most delicate I reckon.

vwjon - February 3rd, 2008 at 08:14 PM

the 2ltrs are under powered, the 2.5's are a great motor vry few probs, the ignition modual situated behind pass side headlight suffers from water / corrosion.

personally i'd go for a diesel, and i'd go for a 97on model, u can spot these by the vented drivers side wing/guard, they had suspension and trans upgrades. i'd also steer clear of auto's a manual is easier to repair- you wont need a computer!!

Golf Loon - February 4th, 2008 at 08:21 PM

I dont agree that the 2.5L has few problems. I have seen a lot more major engine problems with those vans than with the 2Ls.

I tow a car trailer with a 2L and it has plenty of torque.