The sun is finally out and it's time to get out on the road and hit some festivals!
My wonderful VW Transporter 800 Special in the best colour..
Just had a full MOT so ready to go.
The engine was changed at 218520 for a Passat engine with 140,000. Current mileometer is showing 228905 so this makes the current engine mileage = 150385 (which is nothing for a VW). This will change slightly as used a couple of…
The sun is finally out and it’s time to get out on the road and hit some festivals!
My wonderful VW Transporter 800 Special in the best colour..
Just had a full MOT so ready to go.
The engine was changed at 218520 for a Passat engine with 140,000. Current mileometer is showing 228905 so this makes the current engine mileage = 150385 (which is nothing for a VW). This will change slightly as used a couple of times a week
Significant work was done when the engine was changed including clutch kit, 2.5 pedal, cam/inter shaft seal. Total cost £3200 with all paperwork to evidence the job
Timing belt + Water Pump done last year + Rear Brakes (discs / pads)
New headlights and replacement wing-mirror this time round
Mechanic has checked it for rust and says it’s very clean for it’s age
12V / 240V Hook-up
Diesel heater
TV (needs a cable)
Rock n roll bed
Storage cabinets
Potential to convert further with sink / hob
Steven Cooke interior
Matching seat covers
Loads of service history
Minimal cosmetic issues for age (pictured)
Black out blinds
Roof bars
Alloys
Velvet internal roof with lights
Ferrari Steering wheel (makes it go faster you know)
Rubber ring open to negotiation 🙂
Low points
Top coat lacquer on roof requires attention. This is only the top coat and not the paintwork
Side door and rear central locking currently not working (but that’s what keys are for!)
Small rust split in off-side front wheel arch
I am happy to privately send more pics of specific areas if required
All in all a cracker of a van that drives really nicely and has years left in it. Being a T4 it’s got its quirks and will need maintaining but that’s the fun!
Viewing in Saltdean Nr Brighton welcome