how to tell difference between 2.5tdi

[bobsgolfr]

hi everyone.
can someone please help me to tell the difference between the 96kw and 128kw 2.5tdi transporter.
i’m looking at a 2005 4motion. manual
it’s interstate so i’d have to ask the owner.

[Sunny43.5]

The 128kw is bloody quick for starters and is a 5 cylinder single Turbo diesel 96 kw is the non turbo version . Cam shaft problems were one of its problems if the wrong oil was used and occasionally cracks in the manifold oh and water pump failures .

[BrianJ]

My 96kw is a turbo engine, and didn't both of these power ratings have the same potential faults. So far mine has only had the poor quality water pump problem. I am not sure how you tell the difference at a glance.

[bobsgolfr]

The 128kw is bloody quick for starters and is a 5 cylinder single Turbo diesel 96 kw is the non turbo version . Cam shaft problems were one of its problems if the wrong oil was used and occasionally cracks in the manifold oh and water pump failures .

unreliable?
also i’m trying to find out if it’s a 128kw without driving it.
so is there any numbers? or something you can tell it’s a 128?

[bobsgolfr]

are we also staying away fro the autos? or are they ok?
thanks guys

[T54Motion]

Normally there is a sticker with the info in the cabin, my is on the drivers seat frame.

[Transporter]

The AXD is 96kW and AXE is 128kW.
Both had turbo, Sunny.

[bobsgolfr]

sorry what and where would i find that info on the vehicle?

[Transporter]

sorry what and where would i find that info on the vehicle?

Options sticker, look at the driver seat base top view facing kind of front side of the base.

[jets]

sorry what and where would i find that info on the vehicle?

Ask the owner to look on his rego papers. The AXD or AXE should be a prefix on the engine no.