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T5 wipers not working?
So the wipers are fucked on your T5? maybe not… Pop the bonnet and let it slam shut. VW made a clever interlock to stop you losing your fingers if the bonnet is up, key turned on and wipers turned … Continue reading
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Getting headaches driving your T5? It’s exhaust fumes.
Until mid-2006, the VW Transporter T5 with with 2.5 litre engine had a well known design fault with its exhaust manifold. The manifold is not made from cast iron, instead VW use a thin, sheet steel, alloy. The welds at … Continue reading
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Tagged exhaust, exhaust leak, fumes, manifold, multivan, shuttle, t5, transporter, weld, welds fail
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2.5 TDI waterpump seal failure
Buying a used T5? Check for black oil in power steering resevior first and save yourself a lot of hassle. The power steering pump connects directly to the engine. It is sealed against engine oil ingress with an O ring … Continue reading
