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    Check the ball mounting height if you're planning...

    Check the ball mounting height if you're planning to use a tandem. On a van, it's usually pretty low because otherwise it fouls the door. You then need to check your tandems hitch height, as they are...
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    [QUOTE=Syncrotek;1306551]Hello Brian, Which...

    [QUOTE=Syncrotek;1306551]Hello Brian,

    Which engine, you mention couplings so I suppose You mean the freewheel drive & rubber couplings and it
    is a 2.5TDI. If so then it would be a good idea to...
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    T5 aircon failure

    Aircon recently failed on my 2007 T5 4Motion. OBD scan suggests a pressure problem so it may just need a regas. However it's due for the couplings to be replaced at next service (currently on 170k...
  4. Hi Steve. Thanks for your response. You might...

    Hi Steve.

    Thanks for your response. You might want to check your service schedule. I had the idea that the earlier motors (like your 2004) specified an earlier change over, but I might be wrong.
    ...
  5. Replacing gates coupling for aircon/alternator

    Hi Folks,

    Due for annual service on my 2007 Trakkadu (128Kw/4Motion). What are people's thoughts on replacing the above. Book says at 180,000Km, and I'm only up to 156K, but on the other hand it's...
  6. Camper conversions.

    Hi Sam,

    Brian here (ex Syncro T3 forum). 10 years in on my T5 4M Trakkadu. I think you'll find all Multivans were SWB, but Caravelles were LWB. Not sure if they have the rail system. Trakka use...
  7. Been a while since I checked, but I thought 1st...

    Been a while since I checked, but I thought 1st in the 7 speed DSG was actually lower than in the 6 speed manual (which also doesn't offer a low range). Hopefully means they have more confidence in...
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    I'm 9 years in on my 2007 Trakkadu 4Motion. Had a...

    I'm 9 years in on my 2007 Trakkadu 4Motion. Had a few relatively minor issues early on, fixed under warranty. It's the 5 cyl. 128Kw manual. Still goes like a train on the highway and has 140k on it...
  9. The last transporter to be offered with a...

    The last transporter to be offered with a north/south engine was the T3 ('80s/90's) and that was in the back. All T4's & T5's are east/west. Maybe you're thinking of LT's/Crafters.

    I never...
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    Hi Bruce, That makes three ex Syncro pilots from...

    Hi Bruce,
    That makes three ex Syncro pilots from that little group (including Roger Bell) i T5's now. Mine's 8 years old now and still cruising effortlessly.

    Brian.
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    I looked at it quite hard when I bought my...

    I looked at it quite hard when I bought my Trakka, but $16k for the whole kit (included raised suspension, bigger tyres some guards and the gearbox rebuild) blew my already stretched budget....
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    If you're referring to the Seikel conversion, I...

    If you're referring to the Seikel conversion, I think Trakka are the Australian agents, and as such, maybe the only ones who can do it.
    Brian.
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    I thoroughly recommend the rear diff-lock. (BTW...

    I thoroughly recommend the rear diff-lock. (BTW it is a hard core full mechanical lock, just with electric activation, rather than an 'electronic' lock which acts by braking the spinning wheel). In...
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    You wont see much info on T3's on here, but I...

    You wont see much info on T3's on here, but I used to have two, an '86 2wd and a 90 syncro. You need to check whether you have the 1.9L (likely in an '85) or the more common 2.1L.
    For the 2.1 at...
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    Update on my fan issue. The local auto-elec here...

    Update on my fan issue. The local auto-elec here (Mallacoota; a long way from VW specialists) pulled the fan, cleaned and lubricated (still had dust & crap from my 2008 Cape York trip; I thought...
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    Noisy Cabin Fan

    Hi Folks,

    I have developed a noise in the cabin fan. At first I thought some leaves or something had got in (it was that sort of noise) since I've had to park it outside lately, but I've since had...
  17. Hi Iza, Early on in my 2007 Trakkadu's life I...

    Hi Iza,

    Early on in my 2007 Trakkadu's life I had a battery failure (a rare dud battery; replaced under warranty). It did cause all sorts of warning lights to come on when I tried to start it...
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    The original spare is the very lowly used...

    The original spare is the very lowly used Michelin Agilis 51, 7 years old.[/QUOTE]

    Hi Tornado,

    I also have a slightly used Michelin spare, and I'm thinking of going back to the Michy's now my...
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    Odd Fan Problem

    Hi Folks, been a while.

    Can any-one give me a hint on why my interior fan has decided to only work on the number 4 (fastest) setting. It's a 2007 Trakkadu 4Motion 128Kw (ie Transporter base, not...
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    Hard to understand all you guys chewing up tyres....

    Hard to understand all you guys chewing up tyres. Are you all FWD? Maybe the 4Motion helps, but I had 70K+ out of my original Miche's, and am 35K into my Bridgestone AT's (?693) with only about 1/2...
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    May be a long time ago, but I remember looking at...

    May be a long time ago, but I remember looking at the Vito van when they 1st came out, and comparing it to the then current 5 cyl petrol T4. Surprisingly, given Mercedes reputation, the T4 was...
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    I have a vague recollection (and might have...

    I have a vague recollection (and might have changed with the years), that the double cabs had larger, more 'truck like' mirrors, presumably to cope with potentially wider loads. Being more 'truck...
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    If you've come out of a 4WD, you'll want a...

    If you've come out of a 4WD, you'll want a 4Motion version. Only available in the 2.5TDI though. As Tewbacca says, look at the auctions. Some of the ex-ambo's were 4Motion, and mostly had an...
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    Finally found the thread to my journal post from...

    Finally found the thread to my journal post from the Cape trip;- Kombis to the Kape 2008
    There are links to about 600 pics in there as well.
    Enjoy,
    BrianR.
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    Hi Shtoney, The 4Motion will surprise you,...

    Hi Shtoney,

    The 4Motion will surprise you, especially if you've ordered the rear diff lock (highly recommended for the price). I have a 2007 Trakkadu, that I took to Cape York in 2008. I went with...
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