Russell
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| posted on 13/2/11 at 06:10 PM |
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VW T5 van - SCAM
I've been thinking about getting a VW T5 van and I've seen an advert for one that sounds good. It's a LWB 6-seater kombi body with
the 2.5 litre 174BHP diesel 5-pot engine and about 70K on the clock with full service history. Are there any issues I should be aware of with the T5
before I go and kick the tyres?
[Edited on 13/2/11 by Russell]
I'm a bilingual illiterate. I can't read in two languages.
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eznfrank
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| posted on 13/2/11 at 06:13 PM |
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My father in law has one and has had problems with the clutch and flywheel. His friend has one with similar problems. I'm not entirely sure
what the problem was but it's been back in a few times for work doing.
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aka_shortie
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| posted on 13/2/11 at 06:22 PM |
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The main things to look out for are:-
Clutch/Dual Mass Flywheel - Put the van in reverse and look out for any juddering, which is a good sign the DMF could be on it's way out.
Turbos - sometimes this can just be worn metal clips on the boost hoses. But you can get the variable vains completely clogged with soot, normally if
it's gently around town etc. Make sure it all spins up through the whole rev range, and listening carefully for any thing that doesn't
sound right.
DPF (Diesel Particle Filters) - there are known problems with the regenerating correctly, especially if the van has rarely seen a motorway/dual
carriage way.
Unfortunately the Dual Mass Flywheel and turbo problems can cost £1000's to fix. I know a few people who've got T5's and they havent
had any of them problems. One i know has spent in excess of £4000 repairing his. Luck of the draw lol
I think generally they are pretty good vans, it's just that the two main known problems are expensive ones to fix. If you read enough on any van
or car they've all got their known faults and problems.
[Edited on 13/2/11 by aka_shortie]
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Russell
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| posted on 13/2/11 at 06:48 PM |
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Thanks guys. Turns out the advert was a scam anyway  The van was suddenly and mysteriously in Spain. As soon as I expressed interest by email I
got this:
"I can transport it to your location by shipping company and takes about 4-5 days. They work very simple and will arrange the payment and
delivery for the car. The transaction is done in 3 easy steps:
1) The car and the documents are received by the shipping company;
2) A technical and legal inspection is made, then you are informed about the it`s condition;
3) The payment is made to the transport company through bank transfer and once they have the confirmation of the payment, they deliver it to your
address;
After you receive the car you will have it in custody for 3 days to decide if you will keep it or not, based on it's condition as described in
the listing. During these 3 days, the shipping company will hold the payment, pending your confirmation. Let me know if you agree and we will go
forward with a deal. I have other people interested in this car at the moment as well, so a prompt decision/response is appreciated.
Best Regards"
The van had morphed into a car and I had to pay up front to see it. Yeah right!!
I'm a bilingual illiterate. I can't read in two languages.
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billy
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| posted on 13/2/11 at 07:51 PM |
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T5
Ive had my T5 2.5 130bhp for nearly a year now, its been fantastic,and its gotto be the best comercial van out there! but alas i may have to sell it
soon
[Edited on 13/2/11 by billy]
luego-lo-cost finished,vauxhall 16v 2.0,twin 45s de-dion rear set up
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