engine

Mates I regularly get engine oil analysed, and never really have an issue. Report has just come back form the T6. 2017, 204 (CXEB), 45K miles. Oil is 12 months, 7k miles old, TPS Quantum 5W40, high levels of iron; For comparison, my 140K mile old Cayenne 4.2 V8D came back at 29PPM iron. A...

Hi all, I am currently working on a cfca engine that is having overheating issues. Issue only arises down the highway when you start to push it. It has recently had a new water pump and thermostat before it landed into my hands. I have tested the cooling fan operation, pressure tested the...

I’ve an old t5. And dropped on an engine box from an audi rs3 2.5, anyone have any info which gearbox is used / or possible conversion pics ?

Since joining the forum I have read numerous threads of woe concerning significant / costly engine issues. I wonder if there is anything we can do, to be ahead of the game and prevent an inconvenient breakdown or change one part prior to failure that can negate another more expensive repair. My...

Hello, Recently upgraded from a caddy to T6 and I've noticed an odd noise coming from the engine when ticking over and also driving, I've had a look at various other threads but can't find quite the same noise. Would anyone be able to diagnose what this could be, a possible turbo issue? It's...

So have sold our T6 and picking up new van end of next week, a few questions what sort of revs should we be doing max as have to be in Cornwall the following week. 3/4k? more thinking about easing discs in for longevity. on highlines Vcds is autolock, digital speedo enabled ? what does...

Hi is they away to tell if my vans software is the latest version without speaking to dealer thanks kirk

So today I drive to France and on the way back I get the flashing coil and no boost......I just made it to the top of the mountain and checked Carista...23957, 25958 and 16925.....engine idles fine just no power......do a reset and is good for about 2 miles then back to no boost and flashing...

Hello all. Newish to the forum and new to T6 ownership. I’m having fun so far however my van has a strange whining noise when the revs are increased (it’s not from the passenger seat!). Having looked at other threads I assume it is the aux belt or cam belt tensioner failing, but am not 100% sure...

Can anyone tell me what these three yellow/red/black connectors are please? (pic attached) T6 2.0 TDI (2018)

Hi, i will try to make This long story short. I bought my transporter 2016 150hp 2.0tdi with DSG and 4-Motion from a buddy of mine That have had it since it was new. It recently was running bad at idle, so the dealer tryed to change all the 4 injectors and it became a little better but not...

Hi guys New to the forum so first and foremost hello. Hoping some one could shed some light. Got 19 plate caravelle 204 DSG. Had for about 4 months. I Was driving yesterday and notice the engine sounded different and noticeably when going down hill and engine braking it was really...

Were is the bets place to get a replacement engine for my 2016 Sportsline ,either full or block only in the UK

What makes a CAAB engine more powerfull than a CAAA? I'm in Australia. My CAAB 103kw engine broke its crank. It has been replaced with a long motor and some of the bits from a 75kw engined short wheel base T6. E.g. the turbo and inlet manifold complete. Its still my Intercooler, rad and ECU and...

The other day, I started my van, started normally. ( It was cold outside but it started without hiccups) Made a few miles in the city, all was fine but when I get on the motorway, the van started to shake. Initially thought some motor mounts failed, wheels unbalanced something like that. After...

I continue to have have problems with the yellow engine warning symbol appearing on my van. Vw changed number 3 cylinder pressure sensor and cleaned the egr. All well then 200 miles later the yellow engine light is back. While at the dealer they wanted to upgrade the Adblue software which I...

I have 67 plate T6 Kombi with 25000 on the clock , when started it makes a rattling noise from one of the belts and goes away once it’s warmed up , any ideas please

Had the Caravelle (2016) 11 months, have done 7k in her but have been suffering from high oil consumption for 6 months. Taken it to Worthing VW commercial to look at and have been under an oil consumption test for the last two weeks. Fresh news in today (which I already knew was coming as did...

Hi. I'm getting an "Oil pressure: Stop! Consult vehicle wallet." warning message when I'm trying to start our 2020 T6.1 - the engine won't start (was fine yesterday). Checked oil levels and they seem good. Is there anything else I need to check?

I have a 2017 T32 204 DSG 4motion that’s now done just over 100k miles. Had new cam belt and water pump at about 99k in May this year and all was fine. Just recently engine has been labouring and sounding a bit rough in D7 in lower revs and I have to press accelerator to get it to drop down a...