2.5L or 2L for T4?

[mollins]

Hi van people...

im seriously considering getting a t4..

Im currently looking at a manual caravelle (need seats). I was keen to get a diesel but they seem to be relatively rare.

So...

if i was to get a petrol.. what are the pros/cons of the 2 and 2.5 litre engines? I hear the 2L is tough, but does the extra cylinder spoil the show?

most second hand vans have around 250K on the clocks.. are there any major issues at this point?

btw.. sorry if this is a repost.. please direct me to the correct thread!

cheers

Mike

[Dubberlover]

We have had ours for 10 years and, altho' it's a bit gutless, it's very economical and we still enjoy the vehicle. About 135k on the clock as it's mainly used for camping trips. Problems..... we've had a few - ongoing electrical issues & silly mechanical issues eg: 2 thermostats, oil pressure switch ( BIG oil leak! ), difficulty sourcing fan belts with correct pitch, imperial brake sizes ( WTF? ) Still a good drive and would buy another if we had to replace it - no regrets!

[DUB 20V]

we have a 2.5lt t4 with almost 300kms ont the clock, we did timing belt about 3 moths ago had she still screams along just fine, no major probs reverse gear has a whine noise but we are rebuilding abox atm, so all will be sweet....

[WEDEL.1]

We have had ours for 10 years and, altho' it's a bit gutless, it's very economical and we still enjoy the vehicle. About 135k on the clock as it's mainly used for camping trips. Problems..... we've had a few - ongoing electrical issues & silly mechanical issues eg: 2 thermostats, oil pressure switch ( BIG oil leak! ), difficulty sourcing fan belts with correct pitch, imperial brake sizes ( WTF? ) Still a good drive and would buy another if we had to replace it - no regrets!

The Green T4 is 2.0L. 145Kms and absolutely no problems. Here in Sth Aust. that gets me 4 cyl rego, $100 per year less than the 5 cyl 2.5.

It wouldn't pull a drunken sailor off your sister, but it taken everything I've asked it to do.

Maris

[mollins]

3 helpful replies in 45 minutes.. i love this forum..

i just found out that t4 caravelles didnt come with a 2L .. is this true?

i was keen to get a 2L transporter with extra seats.. but i cant find any of these either..

[caravelle]

Don't know if this is of interest to you but I checked www.carpoint.com.au. and found a

1995 White 4dr VAN MANUAL 4cyl 2.0L 147,000 kms. Solid vehicle for work or family. Regularly maintained. Extra 3 seats in rear.
Queensland - private seller
$8,500

[DVR68U]

mollins to bad you didnt tell me this a week ago , i had a 2l transporter with caravelle windows allround and it drove nice. ended up selling it for $2500 with out rego.
ive got a 2l with 380,000 and ive done work on every thing except the gearbox and motor. id only buy a 2lt i get 8.9l/100 at 110 on the hwy and 8's around where i live.

[WEDEL.1]

3 helpful replies in 45 minutes.. i love this forum..

i just found out that t4 caravelles didnt come with a 2L .. is this true?

i was keen to get a 2L transporter with extra seats.. but i cant find any of these either..

I shouldn't think you would have much problem in NSW. Trakka would have made a few of these?

Just take your time, there are plenty of what you're looking for out there. Patience Grasshopper.

Maris

[Seano]

Check out Autohaus at Thornleigh.......they always have a few T4s there. Mind you they always have T4's at a premium but it's a start.

[Golf Loon]

They did make 2L caravelles ,mate.

2L is the pick of em in my opinion. Early vans, pre 96 dont have a coded key, so less to break.

[DVR68U]

no power steering in the early ones , which can be lived with but is a bit of a pain. but the motor also doesnt have an extra pump to spin = more power ;)
cheers brenton

[majimbo]

Yes i have a 2litre Caravelle, some reckon it cant be but anyways. i get at least 9ks a litre wich gives me about 550kms off 60 litres