Auto T4

[vannin]

At the risk of sounding like a twit what are you guys talking about?
My other ride is a sierra and I can pull each part apart and repair so I do have some mechanical experience but Im not up to date with all this computer controlled stuff.
Although I definately wont atempt it now can you enlighten me on what you are refering to or point me in the dirrection I can read up on it.
Thanks heaps for your help and input guys.
Nik

[jets]

At the risk of sounding like a twit what are you guys talking about?

I am not sure what you mean, but if it is why VAG com is needed to check the oil level then the exact temp of the oil is measured at which point the oil level is correct if is at the top of the spill tube. Come back if this is not what you are asking.

[vannin]

So that just measures the tranny fluid? Maybe the way you guys talk about it
Im new to VWs and autos so it probly sounds alot more complex than it is lol.
But thanks for the explanation.
Nik

[jets]

If you are interested in reading further here's a thread by rebuild on an oil change for a T5.[very similar to the T4] Go to the link on brickyard.
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...t=12764&page=2
If you intend keeping your T4 it's worth DIY. Not that hard & you can do it on a regular basis & save lots of $$$$. Remember draining once only changes part of the oil. It should at least be changed a second time soon after if the oil was particularly dirty & like a lot of trans. never been changed before.

[vannin]

Thanks for that
I always diy but you guys were starting to scare me off!
I,ll give it a good read then give it a go.
Btw where are all the build threads on t4s?
Nik

[jets]

Btw where are all the build threads on t4s?

There aren't many on this forum, I did a writeup on CV joint replacement some time ago.
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=13841
Golf Loon did an engine swap in his T4, good writeup with pics. Check out his old posts.

[vannin]

Thanks heaps for the help
I,ll have to get up some pics of my camper conversion, its not finished yet...but are they ever!
Nik