T4 Questions - Mebourne Based

[DeveMelb]

Hi All, First post. I have recently purchased a 99 T4 2.5 Petrol LWB Syncro Manual Transporter, planning to convert to a camper over the next few months. I bought the van in Canberra and got it a major service before driving back down to Melbourne at a Volkswagen specialist, not official.

For the service the mechanics changed the timing belt, tensioner and water pump. Then noted: "Harmonic balancer is starting to split and perish. This part is not available from any aftermarket supplier and would have to be air freighted in if ordered from VW Dealers $1200 + labour to fit".

Having looked around online, T4 harmonic balancers seem to be a lot less than this, any thoughts?
Is the syncro one special?

Also recommendations for a good mechanic in Melbourne to work on the T4 would be appreciated?
Keen to get it up to scratch before trying some big adventures.

Thanks!

[ocdrbug]

Hi mate, as far as i have seen the 2WD & 4wd Engines (T4 2.5 Petrol) - harmonic balancers are the same. I have a 95 LWB 2.5 petrol 2WD. Boris at Volkscare , Macquaire place Bayswater is good value with T4's.

[jets]

Having looked around online, T4 harmonic balancers seem to be a lot less than this, any thoughts?
Is the syncro one special?

The Syncro balancer will be the same as the 2WD.
I would be buying online, but make sure you order the correct one as it will be expensive to return. Your engine is probably an ACU.

[DeveMelb]

The Syncro balancer will be the same as the 2WD.
I would be buying online, but make sure you order the correct one as it will be expensive to return. Your engine is probably an ACU.

Thanks for the replies. Where is good to order from?

[jets]

Where is good to order from?

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[DeveMelb]

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Thanks Jets but I got nothing in my inbox.