VW Transporter T5 lwb

[Otto]

I need to replace my T4 with a newer van so I'm leaning towards a T5, the only thing is I've heard a lot of stories about the gearbox, clutch and dual mass flywheel going at around 100k.
Any of you guys driving T5's? Any problems? What's a good alternative other than a Hiace?

 

[Doug B]

Wish I still had my T4, 64k miles on a T5 & bearing went in the gearbox, had to have the box stripped & sent away to recondition it. It was refitted with a new clutch & dual mass flywheel.
I was told the gear boxes aren't up to the job as they are a car gearboxes & to brake rather than slow down by going down the gears so as to not put stresses through the box.

 

[Otto]

Cheers Doug, the stories are true then...
The thought of shelling out 2 grand to get that done makes me feel sick

 

[MMUK]

I know a couple of people who have reverted back to T4's after a short ownership of the T5 for exactly that gearbox/flywheel/clutch reason.

 

[chippy1970]

I know a few people with T5's including me and only one had the problem.

I've had my 09 one from New and before that I had a t4 . The T5 is probably the best van you can buy.

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[Mark A]

We bought a pre-registered Vauxhall Vivaro back in October and think we'll be changing it sooner than initially planned. I can't comment on the mechanical side yet, though the general build quality is worse than our previous 03 Fiat Ducato, and that's saying something!

At the time it was a toss-up between the Vauxhall or the new Ford Transit Custom, however the £3000 difference in price swayed us.

Mark

 

[Lons]

I had a T4 for 3 years and apart from a broken rear spring (my fault) it was an excellent workhorse. I changed it for a Renault Trafic (read same as Nissan / Vauxhall) and though it had many more toys and gizmos it was like comparing an Audi with a Fiat.

My current "07 reg" T5 has served me very well for 3 years and once again sailed through its MOT last week. Apart from servicing and a couple of tyres, it hasn't cost me a penny in repairs. Gets pretty heavy use as a builders van and regularly pulls a fully loaded 2 tonne trailer.

It's the 174bhp 2.5 diesel LWB version with electrics pack. Mileage is 95k and I won't be swopping anytime soon, (unless I decide to retire this year).

I know 2 other local tradesmen with T5s both SWB and they haven't had any issues.

Bob

 

[toolsntat]

The Brickyard has a T5 section :wink:
http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/forums.html

Andy

 

[Doug B]

A quick google suggests the box problem isn't uncommon

http://www.whatvan.co.uk/buyers-guide/b ... sporter-t5

 

[Stu_2]

I wonder if the T4 has a dual-mass flywheel? They're a right pain, too. When they wear they rattle like hell. Had my Hyundai one changed under warranty. The revised part is no longer dual-mass, so not sure why they bothered in the first place.

 

[Doug B]

I wonder if the T4 has a dual-mass flywheel?.

Yes it did, the reason I got rid of my T4 was that it along with the clutch & turbo needed renewing but after 240+k miles I thought I'd be better off with a new van :roll:

 

[Stu_2]

Christ! That's a fair mileage, though

 

[Doug B]

Christ! That's a fair mileage, though

Sure was Stu, hence my disappointment at only getting 64k before needing most of the same work on the T5

 

[Lons]

Just a note:

As far as gearboxes are concerned, the Renault / Vauxhall / Nissan are renouned for gearbox problems and My Trafic was replaced at 60k under warranty.

Bob

 

[rspsteve]

Mines famous ...and for sale...lol
Over 100k views now .

http://www.vwt4forum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=191206

 

[MMUK]

Just a note:

As far as gearboxes are concerned, the Renault / Vauxhall / Nissan are renouned for gearbox problems and My Trafic was replaced at 60k under warranty.

Bob

Unfortunately my Master needs a new box. It's just turned 117k and the box was apparently refurbed at 80k when the cam belt was done. I reckon it must have been done by a blindfolded chimpanzee :roll:

As funds are tight I'll pick up a 2nd hand box for £300 for now and re-build the original one myself as and when I can afford the parts. Parts alone are over £700 :shock:

 

[Otto]

^ Your T5 is a thing of beauty

 

[tbone]

Hello there
I have had my T5 for about 3 years, I love VW's cars and vans. I love my one it's an 07 swb in white and the miles are about 70 ish. Oil changes the odd tyre, I was and wax it like a car. I will be changing it this summer for the bigger crafter.

 

[rspsteve]

^ Your T5 is a thing of beauty

If you mean mine ...thank you .

Steve

 

[chippy1970]

Hello there
I have had my T5 for about 3 years, I love VW's cars and vans. I love my one it's an 07 swb in white and the miles are about 70 ish. Oil changes the odd tyre, I was and wax it like a car. I will be changing it this summer for the bigger crafter.

Make sure you research the crafter I've heard lots of bad stories about them.

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