What is the best VW van?
For us the VW Transporter is the best VW camper van to buy if you’re looking for small camper that can take you anywhere your heart desires in a compact form factor.
How many miles is a VW T6 good for?
VW Transporter T4, T5 and T6 are all easily capable of over 250,000 miles if well looked after. Some have even been reported to reach 500,000 which is a huge nod to Volkswagen for building such a robust vehicle.
How do I know if I have a T5 or T6?
VW Transporter T5. The main difference, and way to tell, are the front lights and bonnet shape. As well as looking at the mirror covers. This is the newer, fresher T5; if you have an ’01 to ’14 plate then it is most likely the T5.
What’s the difference between a T5 and a T6?
While the T5 consists of an underlying 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, the T6 takes it up a notch by adding a supercharger. As a result, the T5 can produce up to 250 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of raw torque.
How can I get my VW van locked?
cut tennis ball in half neatly, place over lock and bang it hard, bobs your uncle door opens, works on older cars apparantly, if it doesn’t no harm done. hve to hit it quite hard as the air forces the lock. otherwise where’s that image fo the drill posted the other week. hope u get it sorted – do vw not have a spare master key somewhere.
What causes the head gasket on a Volkswagen Transporter to fail?
While there are many reasons that your Transporter’s head gasket can fail, the most common ones have to do with the cooling system causing the engine to overheat. Low Engine Coolant – If there is not enough coolant to properly cool the engine, it’ll overheat and blow the head gasket.
Where do you look under a VW T4 Transporter?
Look under engine, gearbox and axles. The VW T4 Transporter normally has an engine protection tray under the engine so any engine oil leaks may not be immediately obvious by looking under the van.
Where is the engine located on a VW Transporter?
Engine. The Volkswagen T4 Transporter was the first VW bus to have the engine at the front driving the front wheels. Firstly do a visual inspection by having a good look in the engine bay. On the VW T4 Transporter the bonnet release is inside the drivers cab on the side wall just below the glove box.