Has anyone tried or considered the 'Forge Motorsport' Oil cooler kit (Part#FMOCT52) ? Specifically designed for the BiTi. To use this kit, they specify the additional intercooler kit (Part#...
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Has anyone tried or considered the 'Forge Motorsport' Oil cooler kit (Part#FMOCT52) ? Specifically designed for the BiTi. To use this kit, they specify the additional intercooler kit (Part#...
Hello,
I suspect the radiator fan on my Multivan is not running to full potential. On hot days and or in stop start traffic, the oil temperature reading climbs to approx 108oC, sometimes higher (the...
I am looking at upgrading my T5 '05 LWB FWD van for newer version and in 4 motion and am surprised at the prices of these vehicles in comparison to other 4 motion vehicles within the VW commercial...
Hi Ian,
I use and recommend ****** in West Gosford (just past Bunnings). Done three tranny services there for my T5 '05 at approx $300 ea.
So far so good.
Cheers
Mal
Edited post so P.M. if...
Hi RobJohns,
The Transporters have a max tow ball weight allowance of 100kg. In Europe they have tight laws on tow ball weights and most European caravans are designed around this. If your...
Hi all, as the title says, i am after a set of stock standard steel 17" wheels for my van. If anyone has a set please PM me.
Cheers
Curlysurfer, why did you go to St Peters for servicing? There are a couple of options that are local and worth trying imo . PM if you like.
Is Tuggerah on the Central Coast to far for you? Just off the freeway (F3) on Gavenlock Road is Peter O'Toole. He is a VW specialist that i highly recommend. He diagnosed the problem with my T5...
Hi Windsup, I had the similar reasons for my van setup. I have two kids so needed at least seating for four, but also wanted to keep the 'walk thru' ability from front to back. So i installed two...
I recently had my auto transmission oil changed with a AT specialist recently and he advised me to try and drive in Sports(S) mode most of the time and in particular whilst towing to prolong the life...
Hi Beachie, Are the Cargos for 17" wheels? I drive a hiace work vehicle with cargo tyres and rate them highly but they are on smaller diameter wheels. My T5 tyres are Conti VancoContacts and...
You said your van started to "play up"..... What did it do?
So at the end of the day.. what is the deal with servicing the automatic transmission? My local VW service agent told me last week the AT is sealed for life. Is this the case or can it be serviced at...
Well that has been another can of worms !! Gross weight, from memory being total weight of van and all inclusions i am hoping to keep around 1000kg, and tow ball weight <100kg . I read an article...
Hi all ... would an auxiliary transmission oil cooler be beneficial if towing for extended trips ? Has anyone used one of these or are they unnecessary. I am planning on using my '05 T5 as a caravan...
Nice van Omo. How much are swivel chairs to install ?
Hi... new here to the vw forum. I drive a 05 T5 Transporter 128kw with AG6 gearbox. Love the vehicle and also really enjoy reading this forum too. Plenty of good advice here and hopefully there's...