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what vehicle have you ordered? you can track it on the shipping company's website using the vin # of the vehicle http://schedule.2wglobal.com/AppTrac...trackType=AutoOriginally Posted by Noddy
theres not too many van owners on here but a few very knowledgeable mechanics who i'm sure will be along to sort out your problem. welcome to the forum pal.
2x Caddy, 1x Ducato
Volkswagen Enthusiast
Hi Noddy,
I've also got a T5 auto Lwb, coming up to 23K km since July 07. It took me 16 weeks from ordering to getting the keys in my hand... there was a delay due to shipping availability at the time as I was originally told it would be 12 weeks.
As to transmission noises, the only issue I had was an occassional very rough 1-2 change that made a big thud and felt as though the wheels broke traction (which they hadn't) with a form of old fashioned RWD axle tramping. After mentioning it at the 15K service, nothing was picked up and to be frank I can't remember experiencing it in the last 5 months anymore.
The transmission itself changes very, very smoothly, only thing better (just) is the ZF auto in our Territory. I love both boxes abilities such as down changing as you slow/corner or holding a gear downhill.
Fortunately I've got no dash squeaks or rattles even after much dirt/gravel road driving, in one case the mobile phone jumped out of it's fixed cradle!
The only warranty issue to date was the plastic trim that covered the rear wing door hinge releases which allow the doors to swing out to 180deg. and broke off on day 2. The dealer told me that the trim was nolonger manufactured and I haven't got round to looking at what is there now on current models.
I can honestly say I love driving it every time and hope you have your probs resolved quickly.
ps. what options, if any did you choose?
Last edited by Tornado T5; 31-03-2008 at 09:10 PM.
New Dubber
G'day Tornado,thanks for your reply, I tried sending you a private message but unsure if it went through.
Any chance I could phone you as I'm sure you have stacks more knowledge than I and I would really appreciate some info. Your description of your earlier problem fits my issue.
kindest regards
col ( Noddy ) 0403245330
Volkswagen Enthusiast
Sorry didn't get any PM. Also don't count on me knowing "stacks" more, as the dealer, as usual never experienced the problem I had, and even today I tried to replicate the situation where it used to happen and all was fine. From memory it didn't occur under full throttle but somewhere above moderate. In other words I wasn't doing a traffic light GP take-off under full throttle however I also wasn't taking off gently. The dealer did mention they would check for any software update at the time, none found.
I'll pm you and see if it works with some contact details.
Cheers.
Volkswagen Fan
nods, i take it this is a new vehicle?
UK vannies gather here,
tech probs
http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/fo...ics.asp?FID=29
Some seem to report clonks in the steering, which i think is caused by the steering wheel shaft rubbing on framework or the dash mounts or something.Mainly with older T5's.Mine is ok, touchwood(taps head).Do a search for clonks, there's a few posts on there.
I have recently changed the auto oil and filter on mine after 75000 km and can report slightly better shifting particularly in lower gears where it used to clunk a little.
http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/fo...uto+change+oil
Maybe the fluids too low,or high,although i would suppose there would be fault codes thrown up when dealer checks.Couldn't hurt to ask.
Oh, and welcome
Last edited by Rebuild; 03-04-2008 at 08:20 PM. Reason: oops
Steve
04 T5
New Dubber
Thanks Steve. I am presently in negotiation with Volkswagen regarding my issues, Vehicle has been with them a week now with no resolution re the problem. Seems nobody can determine what the cause of the noise is.
I will keep everyone informed of my progress, many thanks col
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