A great video thanks, with lots of useful tips and facts, I am a 1994 T4 Villa XZLK owner, just bought it, and am lucky that rust issues have all been seen too, with new sills and wheel arches. It is a 5Cyl 2.4D and also suffers from a lack of power uphills, even slight ones, But, I love it, it is freedom on wheels, and a great van and would never sell her, as you pointed out, why spend more than 10k on a van that in time will rust also. Great 👍👍
Really enjoyed this, down to earth, had my t4 5 yrs, spent more than I dare say, use every day, go away in her several times a year, she's slow but wouldn't sell her for anything. It's nice to know she might last many more years. Love your vw all ready 😊...
The best of the T4s is the SWB 2l petrol AAC engine code. The motors go forever and take loads of abuse. For a day van or camper that won't be hauling heavy loads, the power is sufficient.
Bits for these are mega cheap. The rollers for the sliding doors are under 20 quid and I changed all the locks on mine due to broken barrells for under 15. Remember to jack the sliding door up when you change the runners
2.5 tdi came in 3 flavours in the uk too. I believe your van is 2001 model. My t4 was called shit stain because it had some form of horrible brown creosote substitute spilled over the paswanger seat by the previous owner.
Funny that’s something we’ve been wondering… the white T4 we’ve never used the heater in it, always just left the van running for a bit. This one in theory should hold heat better as there’s less ways for it to escape… but we’ll have a look see!
19:40 - that thing is for certain engines that had some sort of engine cold-start "handle" that went there, absolutely no idea what they look like but I think staring at that plastic part like a confused monkey is a T4 ownership right of passage.
Here is Portugal T4s can often bring more than the T5. The best van of all is the post 07 Vivaro, no question. Er, it's not a tdi without an intercooler, that was called the TD..unless VW are lying. Turbo Diesel Intercooled.
@@427Motorsports Yes, the best selling van in the UK, sister van Trafic, the best selling van in Europe. True, but I owned a non intercooled T4 it was called a TD. That is why I asked were VW lying because they bought the tdi out after, which had intercoolers. D ,TD, TDI
the T4 name in past German history .....was not good , im always surprised they used this name . i have a T4 1,9 ABL TD.....i thought i spent a lot of time and money on classic bikes....my van has the same very faded red paint 🤣😂😁
Like the vid lads, a new subscriber right here, looking at a t4 myself tomorrow to potentially buy to start my RUclips up, could possibly do a collab later down the line
A great video thanks, with lots of useful tips and facts, I am a 1994 T4 Villa XZLK owner, just bought it, and am lucky that rust issues have all been seen too, with new sills and wheel arches. It is a 5Cyl 2.4D and also suffers from a lack of power uphills, even slight ones, But, I love it, it is freedom on wheels, and a great van and would never sell her, as you pointed out, why spend more than 10k on a van that in time will rust also. Great 👍👍
Really enjoyed this, down to earth, had my t4 5 yrs, spent more than I dare say, use every day, go away in her several times a year, she's slow but wouldn't sell her for anything. It's nice to know she might last many more years. Love your vw all ready 😊...
Cheers Simon, we really appreciate that! 👏🏻👏🏻
The best of the T4s is the SWB 2l petrol AAC engine code.
The motors go forever and take loads of abuse.
For a day van or camper that won't be hauling heavy loads, the power is sufficient.
I hope your right, I just bought a 93 T4. It's in GC for 30yrs old
@@BareFootDuck about to sell mine. Can I ask what you paid?
@@ix-Xafra 6500, they were asking 8000. Australian $$
Their going for good money...in Australia at least
@@BareFootDuck how many kms has she done?
@@ix-Xafra 483k,
Ha, I'm 68 so hopefully it'll see me out..🤔
Bits for these are mega cheap. The rollers for the sliding doors are under 20 quid and I changed all the locks on mine due to broken barrells for under 15. Remember to jack the sliding door up when you change the runners
The yellow t4 you show is similar reg to mine. Mine is exb. Currently off road as mot failure
2.5 tdi came in 3 flavours in the uk too. I believe your van is 2001 model. My t4 was called shit stain because it had some form of horrible brown creosote substitute spilled over the paswanger seat by the previous owner.
Will be an interesting build lads. Just a thought you'll need a diesel heater in it. Great job and cheap! Keep the content coming.
Funny that’s something we’ve been wondering… the white T4 we’ve never used the heater in it, always just left the van running for a bit. This one in theory should hold heat better as there’s less ways for it to escape… but we’ll have a look see!
Anymore work and videos on this ?
19:40 - that thing is for certain engines that had some sort of engine cold-start "handle" that went there, absolutely no idea what they look like but I think staring at that plastic part like a confused monkey is a T4 ownership right of passage.
Any update on van?
Great vid, couldn’t see the follow ups!
Here is Portugal T4s can often bring more than the T5. The best van of all is the post 07 Vivaro, no question. Er, it's not a tdi without an intercooler, that was called the TD..unless VW are lying. Turbo Diesel Intercooled.
The best van is a Vauxhall, okay 😂😂😂
Turbo Direct Injection actually for VW
@@427Motorsports Yes, the best selling van in the UK, sister van Trafic, the best selling van in Europe. True, but I owned a non intercooled T4 it was called a TD. That is why I asked were VW lying because they bought the tdi out after, which had intercoolers. D ,TD, TDI
😂😂 funny and informative. What more do you want 😂
the T4 name in past German history .....was not good , im always surprised they used this name . i have a T4 1,9 ABL TD.....i thought i spent a lot of time and money on classic bikes....my van has the same very faded red paint
🤣😂😁
Like the vid lads, a new subscriber right here, looking at a t4 myself tomorrow to potentially buy to start my RUclips up, could possibly do a collab later down the line
That would be awesome Brandon, we’d love to!
Oooow it’s an 800 special
We aren’t sure what you mean?