What engine is in a VW Transporter?

What engine is in a VW Transporter?

Where is the engine code on a VW Transporter?

The engine code is found on the drivers side front on the engine block.

How long will a VW Transporter engine last?

You can expect a Transporter T6 or T5 to reach at least 250k if well-driven and properly serviced, meaning it should last you well over 15 years. If you’d like to do more annual miles or want a van to last you 25 years without an engine and gearbox overhaul, it’s important to find the lowest mileage possible.

Which is the best VW Transporter engine?

The 2.0 TDI engine is a good all-rounder, but I’d go for the 102PS for the short wheelbase and the 140PS unit for the long. Don’t buy the 180PS unit unless you are moving heavy loads on a weekly basis.

What is the difference between VW T5 and T5 1?

The Transporter T5. 1 is the newer, ‘facelift’ version of the well-known T5. It was introduced in 2010 and has a much sleeker and differently shaped front end. The main difference, and way to tell, are the front lights and bonnet shape.

How do I know what VW engine I have?

Identification of the Volkswagen engine can by accomplished by locating the engine casting number on the engine block.

1. Locate the engine casting number. According to Bustopia, the engine casting number is located below the generator stand, which is mounted to the top of the engine.
2. Write down the casting number.

How do I identify my VW engine?

Research the engine code, stamped on the rear top section of the motor. Most times this code will identify the size of the engine and when it was manufactured. Often, the first few letters or numbers will give the year of manufacture.

How many miles will a VW T5 do?

VW Transporter T4, T5 and T6 are all easily capable of over 250,000 miles if well looked after. Some have even been reported to reach 500,000 which is a huge nod to Volkswagen for building such a robust vehicle.

What is the difference between VW T5 and T6?

The only main difference to the line-up is the lack of a Sportline trim level for the Transporter T6. On top of the T5 models, the T6 also features a stylish new leather multifunction steering wheel, heated windscreen, automatic driving light control and additional noise suppression is also fitted as standard.

What does the T stand for in VW T5?

Basically, your vehicle is a: Type 2 (van), it is the fifth generation Transporter (T5) it’s gross weight is 32 tonne (T32)

Are there any problems with the VW Transporter T5?

This is one of the most common vw transporter t5 problems and affects almost every T5 at some point in its life (often more than once). To identify the problem the symptoms listen out for a rattle on the engine on idle, this can be fairly subtle at first but gradually builds the further the part is worn.

How often should water pump be changed on VW Transporter T5?

If you are looking to buy a T5 it is worth asking if the job has been done on higher mileage examples. It is reasonably common for water pump failure on the 2.5 litre model VW T5’s. It is less common to see failure on the 1.9 as pumps should be routinely changed at 60,000 intervals (or every 4-5 years) alongside the cam belt.

What to do about rust on a VW Transporter T5?

If caught early you can wire brush it clean and lather on a good thick coat of rust inhibitor + top it with a decent quality paint. Another area to watch out for rust is on the barn door models of T5. The paint cracks over time and the rust tends to take hold along the bottom of the doors.