2007 Multivan 125000k - what might need tweaking

[Kiels3927]

I'm happy enough with my 5 pot diesel van & can't see the point replacing it seeing the T6 4motion is only being offered in the Highline at more body parts than I can afford to lose.

Action Transmissions here in Brisbane have washed out the auto box & given it a clean bill of health but if I'm going to stick with this girl what is likely to need servicing or replacement to keep it as bulletproof as can be for a while longer?

Also I'm getting a tad old & cautious to do most work myself so any recommendations for service work in Brisbane would be appreciated.

John

[Sunny43.5]

External cooler for the tranny would be one option , also did they replace the "filter "inside the box as most VW dealers will not remove the sump . After parting with $600 plus for an auto service from a VW dealer the filter was left untouched , flushing will not clear it so ours was then worse after and self destructed .

[Kiels3927]

Definitely cracked the sump off & did the filter. I agreed to a sacrificial refill being run through to flush because what came out didn't look too flash at all. Action is an auto box facility, not a dealership.

[Sunny43.5]

Glad to hear that pity VW aren,t as good as independant's can be , just be aware off any strange things after flush as there were some reports that flushing the system can remove particles that accumulate around the valve bodies , which can lead to some problems as well . Yes as silly as it sounds its the old story damned if you do and damned if you don't . I also agree I was quoted $45 k for an absolute base model one T6 in auto . I love the vans it's just some things seem wrong price of purchase repairs and don't mention resale value it hurts too much .

[Rebuild]

coolant replacement, every 5 yrs
brake fluid replacement, supposed to be every 2 yrs
disks most likely need replacement if they haven't been done, may be under wear limit
check alt/aircon freewheel drive couplings, think replacement around 150K-180K

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f136/t5-faq-how-thread-up-august-2009-a-32995.html

[Transporter]

...and keep an eye on that internal water pump by checking the coolant level on regular basis.