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| posted on January 29th, 2004 at 06:59 PM |
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What are the pitfalls of a H2O T4 Kombi
Hi there everyone, it is great have the forum back.
I am looking at getting a H2O cooled 1991 Kombi, and I am curious if there are any things mechenical/body/electrical that I should look out for?
Any help on this one would be great before I go and spend the $$$.
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| posted on January 29th, 2004 at 07:14 PM |
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vw
MUST HAVE HAD THE CORRECT COOLANT ALL ITS LIFE. Otherwise the head studs corrode and *snap* dribble dribble, the heads pop off
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| posted on January 29th, 2004 at 07:57 PM |
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in normal business use (couriers etc) the gearbox used to eventally die, & need expensive repair, I dont think it was a problem in private use
though
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| posted on January 29th, 2004 at 08:09 PM |
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Mr Cool
You talking T3 or T4
Only problem i have heard is maybe -
g'box
universals at front
My broth-in-law has one and it is a 2 L
200k and same clutch. Not a prob. he is a carpenter. Work Vehicle.
Rich has a 2.5L and it is a ripper.
To be honest - IF - i ever sold Daisy i would seriously consider one
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| posted on January 29th, 2004 at 11:55 PM |
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fot 1991 it's still a T3?
If so, as VWcool says.
LOOK closely also for ANY coolant leaks, particularly around the heads and avoid these ones.
Good low mile ones would be nice.
They are a real pain at re-build time if they have not had the correct coolant and been looked after.
Other than that, I have diven both (T2 and T3) and love the T3's to drive, they are very nice. The extra power of the later motor and FI is very
nice.
I have also seen problems on the AFM if people have pressure cleaned in the engine bay. Costly to replace these!!
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| posted on January 30th, 2004 at 11:46 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by blue74l
Mr Cool
You talking T3 or T4
Only problem i have heard is maybe -
g'box
universals at front
My broth-in-law has one and it is a 2 L
200k and same clutch. Not a prob. he is a carpenter. Work Vehicle.
Rich has a 2.5L and it is a ripper.
To be honest - IF - i ever sold Daisy i would seriously consider one
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OHH yeah, I saw the words 'H20' and responded to that. Ahem... I didn't think there was an aircooled T4?
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