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JSMC

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VW T5 transporters
« on: November 11, 2012, 02:19:43 pm »
who all has one on here?
what model ye have?
what size tank ye got fitted?
any pics of tank fitted? (underside pics also if possible)
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Tom ling

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Re: VW T5 transporters
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2012, 06:43:24 pm »
Iv just brought a 09 plate t32 and have got a 400 ltr tank out of my combo but will soon have a 650 in their will post a pic when it's all finished tomoz
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Alex Gardiner

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Re: VW T5 transporters
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2012, 07:41:13 pm »
Quote from: JSMC on November 11, 2012, 02:19:43 pm
who all has one on here?
what model ye have?
what size tank ye got fitted?
any pics of tank fitted? (underside pics also if possible)

I have had one for about 4 years now.
The T32 102PS model in window van format.
I have a crash-tested 650 Litre GrippaMax system (previously had a 600 litre Super-Zero system fitted)

I have just bought a Vito dual-liner (3.0 V6) to replace it. Main reason is that with 650 litres in the back we have lost traction in a few places whilst out at work due to lifting a  front wheel whilst manoeuvring down steep Cornish drives - I have never got stuck but one of the other drivers has - slightly embarrassing. The Vito is rear wheel drive so will not give these issues.
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Jimmy Jon

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Re: VW T5 transporters
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2012, 07:43:10 pm »
Luther1 & Cliff Perkins has got one & jrwindows used to have this one!  :)

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Jimmy Jon

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Re: VW T5 transporters
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2012, 07:46:10 pm »
Any pictures of your vans Alex?
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A-W-C

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Re: VW T5 transporters
« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2012, 07:51:02 pm »
Iv`e got a lwb 06 plate T32 130 crew cab a 500L tank and you would`nt know its in there pulls like a freight train awesome van but iv`e become a bit of a vw fan so it`s been pimped  ;D
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Alex Gardiner

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Re: VW T5 transporters
« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2012, 07:59:59 pm »
Quote from: Terry Tibbs on November 11, 2012, 07:46:10 pm
Quote from: Terry Tibbs on November 11, 2012, 07:46:10 pm
I have had one for about 4 years now.
The T32 102PS model in window van format.
I have a crash-tested 650 Litre GrippaMax system (previously had a 600 litre Super-Zero system fitted)

I have just bought a Vito dual-liner (3.0 V6) to replace it. Main reason is that with 650 litres in the back we have lost traction in a few places whilst out at work due to lifting a  front wheel whilst manoeuvring down steep Cornish drives - I have never got stuck but one of the other drivers has - slightly embarrassing. The Vito is rear wheel drive so will not give these issues.

Any pictures of your vans Alex?

Just tried to upload one and the uploader would not let me!

How did you get your picture uploaded Terry?
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Jimmy Jon

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Re: VW T5 transporters
« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2012, 08:18:21 pm »
I uploaded my picture from photo bucket, It took me ages to work out! ;D

When in Message box if you click on the insert image icon and it will show: (img)(img)
If you then go to photobucket, select your picture and click on Direct link which will copy the code which you then insert between (img)(img)
so it will look like (img)http://1234.photobuckey.com/albums/etc(img)
then post!
I hope it sort of makes sense, this is the way I do it but there could be other ways!  

Much love, Thankyou and Goodnight  ;D
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Alex Gardiner

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Re: VW T5 transporters
« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2012, 08:20:19 pm »
Thanks - Sounds like a long story!
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CLAPHAM

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Re: VW T5 transporters
« Reply #9 on: November 11, 2012, 10:16:39 pm »
T5???
You must all be earning too much.

:-)
I am just jealous.
I have a 94 t4.




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Tom ling

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Re: VW T5 transporters
« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2012, 10:41:45 pm »
Quote from: CLAPHAM on November 11, 2012, 10:16:39 pm
T5???
You must all be earning too much.

:-)
I am just jealous.
I have a 94 t4.





Ahh but what a classic beast she is!!'
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robert mitchell

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Re: VW T5 transporters
« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2012, 10:14:39 am »
The t4 is better,  much better and much cooler!   :)
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EandM

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Re: VW T5 transporters
« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2012, 12:33:57 pm »
I'm a Ford fan but the T-Series is rather smart.
Somehow they've managed to invent a cool van.
There is of course that Transit in Performance Blue with white stripes and alloys.......no, maybe not  ;D
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Rob Knapman

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Re: VW T5 transporters
« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2012, 03:55:30 pm »
Quote from: robert mitchell on November 13, 2012, 10:14:39 am
The t4 is better,  much better and much cooler!   :)
Have to agree, had a 2.5tdi, brilliant van, better built than the T5 too :P
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robert mitchell

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Re: VW T5 transporters
« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2012, 05:19:21 pm »
Mine has been bullet proof (2.5 tdi too) , good on fuel,  very simple to fix and drives very well .

The 1.9 td is gutless but if you find a good 2.5 tdi you will never want another van .

My friend brought one with 148000 miles on the clock  , now has 280000 all on veg oil!

Mine is a v reg 1999 , if you look after them they don't rust,  most other vans that age have disintegrated .
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ALAN HAYNES

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Re: VW T5 transporters
« Reply #15 on: November 13, 2012, 07:14:12 pm »
I had a merc vito great van but very bad for rust
had it resprayed after 6 years

so now have a t5 as have seen them 10 years old ith not a spot of rust on them
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Alex Wingrove

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Re: VW T5 transporters
« Reply #16 on: November 13, 2012, 07:25:19 pm »
I am looking at the extra long vito with the upgraded payload to 1300kg.

Alex do you think an 850l grippa tank etc will fit comfortably with enough space to spare for other stuff.

Regards

Alex
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Alex Gardiner

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Re: VW T5 transporters
« Reply #17 on: November 13, 2012, 08:55:24 pm »
Quote from: Alex Wingrove on November 13, 2012, 07:25:19 pm
I am looking at the extra long vito with the upgraded payload to 1300kg.

Alex do you think an 850l grippa tank etc will fit comfortably with enough space to spare for other stuff.

Regards

Alex

Yes this will fit in well with room for other items.

We have just bought the SWB Vito and the 650 litre GrippaMax will fit in very well with space behind for reels etc.
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Moderator David@stives

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Re: VW T5 transporters
« Reply #18 on: November 13, 2012, 09:11:33 pm »
Hi Alex

Happened to me once, but we just wheel spun up the drive like hooligans

Got stuck in the mud too, in a trafic, nice before and after pic

http://tinyurl.com/bal4ket


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JSMC

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Re: VW T5 transporters
« Reply #19 on: November 13, 2012, 09:49:04 pm »
been reading some reviews and foks saying their vans in n out of garage and also flywheel problems
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