When I lived in Oz I had a module that was easily installed and removed for MOT that did the same job as an EGR blanking plate. It was brilliant. Might see if they do one for the Transporter.
2016 180PS Bi-TDi CFCA engine failure
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I’d take a wild guess at the cost of the kit plus an hours labour. The kit is supplied from outside the UK.
The installation is very simple.
Sounds like a stupid question but am looking at a mint 4MOTION T32 DSG 180. Build Dec 2016.
Thanks, that is not too bad.
Get a Millers oils analysis to be confident all is good with the cooler.
Depending on skills, the Tafmet solution should be DIY I would guess.
At the moment if you buy a Miller Oil Analysis Kit (passenger car) from Miller website it’s cheaper than Opie Oils including their discount.
It turns out that it is still supplied by Opie Oils.
Get some thinner plates and put the pipes back on
In a Carista? I can see the soot levels of 14.07 grams in my van. Any idea what good or bad looks like?
No idea what good looks like but I’ve seen various values as low as 8gr and as high as 24gr during sporadic views in Carista. So I know my van is regularly regen’ing during my weekly 200+ mile each way M6 trips. Did I read somewhere over 30gr and auto regen’s might not happen and then need to be forced to do so?
I will keep an eyeI I just read here 2017 204 - DPF Filter at 60g soot above 50g forced regen limit
that 50 is high
that 50 is high
204 is a 204. I have a 180 CFCA which is the discussion topic, it has never consumed oil. Oil consumption with a CFCA should never be regarded as normal IMO.
I do regular oil analysis, so no fuel dilution.
Hi all. I am looking at buying a 2016 T6 180 4Motion Auto with 123k on it. It has been regularly serviced, every 10k and maintained. No oil issues, smoke or engine lights cimjng on. It does have the older C EGR cooler which is a concern. If I have a compression and oil test and compression is normal, and oil contains no aluminium should I be ok knowing no engine damage, and just upgrade the cooler for the newer one? I have been offered a good discount on it by the seller to get this done, and he will also get the co.pression and oil test done for me or do I just move on and leave it? Lovely van with high spec camper conversion, suspension upgrade, lots of new bits too.
I think this has just answered my questions and I will not buy my dream 4MOTION camper conversion 180 DSG . So gutted but at least I have been offered my deposit back. No issues with it but it is ot just the EGR, I am worried about turbo in the future etc.
If the seller is willing to undergo any test and inspection to assist the sale and the buyers peace of mind, then don’t dismiss it. Especially if priced well. Any van can go wrong new or old or version. So do the due diligence before parting with money.
I would agree buying any second hand vehicle is a potential mine field (not just vw transporters). Do some research and make your own judgement. You will never buy any vehicle again if you join every owners forum and read all the horror stories. Getting up and using the vehicle with nothing going wrong doesn't make a good post. Engines going bang does..... Alternatively you pay the extra for vehicle from the manufacturer with warranty . Just my thoughts , good luck with your future purchase
my last two trucks have been L200's, the last one by all accounts suffer with chassis cracks and weak gearboxes, but they were new and almost new respectively with years of warranty.
This old van (2014) with 135k on it, is the oldest thing I have owned for 20 years. Scary as hell handing over a bunch of money in a private sale, and I know way around an engine/cars/vans. I did lots of research and did my best to check the engine out before I bought it. I would be amazed if anyone will let you do a compression test, who pays if a glowplug snaps off taking it out?
This van: Its been okay, I bought something that I think was quite cheap, even if I had to put an engine in it one day. £6 to £10k for a rebuild or vw crate engine fitted. If you are buying a 180 take that into account and you will be okay. My one business owner from new Caravelle is straight as any car I have owned from new. Yep it has some wear and tear and needs a few k spent on it. My concern is any I would have looked at unless were low mileage (which I couldn't afford) will have the potential for issues.
Fact is I couldnt afford an almost new one. This is a second car for us and its mainly used for holidays and mtb transport, if it does more than 4-5k pa it will be a miracle.
I must admit I love having a rolling project, its great fun. I am rebuilding the front suspension next month. I cant wait
This old van (2014) with 135k on it, is the oldest thing I have owned for 20 years. Scary as hell handing over a bunch of money in a private sale, and I know way around an engine/cars/vans. I did lots of research and did my best to check the engine out before I bought it. I would be amazed if anyone will let you do a compression test, who pays if a glowplug snaps off taking it out?
This van: Its been okay, I bought something that I think was quite cheap, even if I had to put an engine in it one day. £6 to £10k for a rebuild or vw crate engine fitted. If you are buying a 180 take that into account and you will be okay. My one business owner from new Caravelle is straight as any car I have owned from new. Yep it has some wear and tear and needs a few k spent on it. My concern is any I would have looked at unless were low mileage (which I couldn't afford) will have the potential for issues.
Fact is I couldnt afford an almost new one. This is a second car for us and its mainly used for holidays and mtb transport, if it does more than 4-5k pa it will be a miracle.
I must admit I love having a rolling project, its great fun. I am rebuilding the front suspension next month. I cant wait
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