Owning a VW T4 Transporter can be an absolute pleasure however finding the correct one is becoming exceptionally important as the youngest of the models are now heading for 20 years old, some are closer to 30 years! In many insurance companies’ eyes, you can now insure a VW T4 as a classic!
How much does it cost to repair a VW T4 suspension mount?
The first place to look when viewing any T4 is at the history of advisories to see if the repair has already been carried out or if it is noted within the advisory section. If you see an advisory for rusty suspension mounts on a VW T4, then you need to budget around £400-£500 for the rework.
Do I need to replace the clutch on a Toyota T4?
What you don’t want is to buy a T4 that is at the end of it’s clutch life as it is a major repair to get it changed. A clutch replacement on the T4’s involve the unbolting of the engine mounts as well as a lot of the ancillary items to allow enough free movement in the engine to enable you to slide the gearbox out.
Are VW Transporters insured under campervan insurance?
The VW Transporter is one of the most popular vans on the road in the UK with the T4, T5 and T6 being the more popular variants. These Volkswagen’s are insured under our campervan insurance policy where we have our own specialist insurances schemes for modified vans, professionally converted campers and home-built day vans.
How often should a VW T4 engine be serviced?
The pre 1999 1.9 models with engine code ABL and the 2.4-liter models with engine code AJA VW T4 service schedule should have the oil and filter changed every 6,000 miles (some even say 5,000 miles here) or 6 monthly to prevent sludge build up which can be fatal to the engine. Other models should be serviced every 9,300 miles (15,000 KM)
What is the difference between a TDI and PD engine?
TDi110 = 143ps PD engines generally give a better power gain than the original TDi engines. Further gains are possible on the standard block by uprating the turbo units. Remap, Lighter flywheel (stick with dual mass though, SMF’s are not great on the 1.9), Sports exhaust, Panel air filter.
