Non running T5 transporter will it run drive 100 miles home

[@lordtobe2774]

First time I've come across this channel....1 video in and I'm loving it!!!

[@YTDTETV]

Hey bud glad you found the channel and enjoyed the first video. Really appreciate the comment thank you 👍

[@michaellittler2616]

Your videos are never too long,looking forward to following this build 👍

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Micheal thank you mate I sometimes wonder if I’m waffling on to much so I appreciate the feedback 👍

[@jmills1549]

Drove one as a joiner, thrashed every day,,, good vans..... Body good on that one, worth the money.

[@YTDTETV]

Hey bud thank you I’m happy with it and yes your right Vw did know how to make a good motor in this era 👍

[@peterfrazer1943]

Just found this Channel and enjoyed it, so I have subscribed. Will be following it from now on. All the best mate. Great job of cleaning it up by the way👍👍

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Peter glad you found the channel and thank you for your comment appreciate that 👍 it did clean up well didn’t it.

[@Sheenmeemseen]

Tidy T5, great purchase. Looking forward to seeing the finished product. ❤

[@YTDTETV]

Hey sham thank you mate I’m looking forward to getting into it 👍

[@Z1mmermans]

Quickly becoming a favourite channel. Keep up the good work Dobs. 💪

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Scott thank you mate really appreciate that 👍👍

[@mrwhite292]

Thank you Nathan, excellent video, really looking forward to seeing what you do with the van, justice and peace.

[@YTDTETV]

Hey simon thank you mate always appreciated 👍

[@tomball84]

Nice find, it's certainly in better condition than my 2015 T5.1 with 202k. Bought it 3 years ago from my then employer with 192k just before the prices went crazy, I haven't done much to it and I don't use it as often as I'd like to but I love it. I had 17" Devonport wheels, 50mm Vogtland springs & Bilstein B7 shocks fitted when I got it, it looked great and drove really nicely with no scrubbing or clearance issues but a pothole has just destroyed one of the B7s so I'm putting some low mileage standard stuff on for now. I started working at the company when the van had 120k on it and it always knocked from the front suspension. When I bought it I took it to the garage and all they could find was knackered anti roll bar bushes so we changed those and to their credit it did the trick. Since I had the suspension done I had a horrible knock from the front left, took it to the garage several times and they couldn't find the issue. I found the culprit myself a few weeks ago - the jack was loose in the box under the passenger seat!!! One thing my van also suffered from was loose steering, felt like bad track rod ends but they were fine. While it's in getting the suspension changed, I've asked them to go over the whole system for me. They've found the offside front wishbone rear bush has started to fail and there's play in the steering column so I'm having new wishbones, ball joints, steering rack, steering column UJ, struts, springs & top mounts fitted this week, hopefully it'll be sorted after that. Powerflex do uprated suspension bushes so if you've got a press, it's definitely worth looking into. Looking forward to seeing what it turns out like, I prefer them 1 colour personally, preferably red or aubergine but it's certainly a cheap way of updating it's looks. Good luck with it!

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Tom thank you for the feedback, I have no idea on what suspension to use but I’ll definitely look into the setup you have, shame about your alloy. The wheels and tyres on this one are really tidy but I’m going to put a slightly bigger set on to fill the arches. Oh man this one sounds really bad over bumps so I reckon everything you mentioned this will need. I’ll lift this one up on the ramp and spend a while looking at everything in the next video. I’ll definitely look into some poly bushes for a few areas as I want it to drive as nice as can be. I agree with you about a single colour I’ve never done a 2 tone paint job before but there’s 2 in my town with it done and they look really nice. Im not decided on colour choice yet just longing some ideas out there. Thank you again for your comment really appreciate that 👍👍

[@clivemillington8452]

Just subscribed . Gonna enjoy this ,as I have a T5.1 myself .it was a plumbers van for its first year ,now is a fully blown campervan ,done myself ,except the hi low roof top .I luv it ,and enjoy my hols in it . Keep em coming 👍👍👍😀😀

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Clive glad you found the channel 👍. Plumbers are normally tidy so hopefully you can was good condition, the worst Ones are either brickies or paint and decorators their motors are really bad. I’m unsure on what inside bits to do but maybe a camper. Thank you for the comment appreciate that 👍

[@daveablett1851]

Great video , watching from New Zealand love seeing the NZ on the plates ! Brought the first T5 here in 2006 greatwork horse for the builder and Joiner , well done ,

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Dave thank you mate glad you enjoyed the video.. blimey your on the other side of the world 👍. The Vw’s of this era are built well but the government here is slowly ruling out older diesels 😞.

[@nigelswann2873]

Yes Nathan, sooo looking forward to this build, if this T5 gets the full DTE treatment it's going to be epic, bring it on.

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Nigel thank you mate 👍 I’m looking forward to this to its very similar to the caddy in a way just slightly bigger.

[@Darren-DJL-1]

Im proper glad you decided to start making KZbin videos, this is right up my street 👌🏾If it was me id do the full van Nardo Grey, think it would look real smart fully done with the facelifted bumpers etc, but will still look deadly with the top half white.. looking forward to this build!

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Darren thank you mate really appreciate that 👍 your the 2nd person to mention the whole van in grey.

[@redballoonstickers]

New sub here chief.... that van look well straight. The 292k miles would put most off but them things are bullet proof...looking forward to see what u do with it

[@YTDTETV]

Hey bud thank you yes I was really surprised how tidy the van was, your right mileage does put people off but after changing the engine and fitting lots of new parts it should be as good as a low mileage one. Thank you for the comment appreciate that 👍

[@heski3361]

Spot video mate! Looking forward to this one getting done. I’m thinking of one as a fishing van myself!😉

[@YTDTETV]

Hey heski thank you mate 👍 my caddy was a fishing van but the t5 has plenty more room 😊

[@terrygould4136]

You took a real chance getting that t5 home well done matey

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Terry I did, maybe not the wisest decision but the tow rope was an absolute back up.

[@terrygould4136]

@@YTDTETV yes I know but yr poor little caddy good job u didn’t need it

[@YTDTETV]

@@terrygould4136 thank you appreciate that 👍

[@simonbarton3656]

Nice van mate, looking forward to seeing you work your magic on this great buy 😀

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Simon thank you I was really happy with it. I look forward to getting into it. Appreciate the comment 👍

[@matttaylor1372]

Great video as per usual Nathan. That looks a good van you've got there, it looks tidy for the age. Great that you made the trip back in the van rather than having it recovered. You don't see many early vans with the correct bumpers/lights etc these days. Everyone seems to go for the modern look. I quite like the early vans 👍 I'm sure it will be sweet whatever you do with it.

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Matt thank you mate 👍 I was happy with the condition when I first see it, yes a recovery for a van is a lot more money than car so was happy to limp it home. Thank you for the comment appreciate that 👍

[@iam_anderdingus]

Just found your channel. I had a Caddy and am now on my second Transporter. Love your videos and will be following this project. Oh, and please, please, please don’t fakelift the front to a T5.1/6 - these pre facelift vans are becoming rare. #resistthelift

[@YTDTETV]

Hey bud glad you found the channel, since owning a mk5 golf and now a caddy and T5 I am a massive fan of VW’s I was a Ford guy before but fell out of love with rusty 😂. A few people have mentioned about leaving the front on.

[@RobertP7884]

love it, bought T5 multi 2.5 auto 220kmiles 2yrs ago on ebay auction, won it on £5k, great car for money, used it for 3 euro trips and its lovely Mway cruiser, can't wait for update on what you gonna do with yours,

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Robert thank you appreciate the comment 👍 I do like an auto very nice cruiser. Great price and earned its money after driving those miles. Update coming very soon 👍

[@RobertP7884]

@@YTDTETV I'm very courious what is the reason for coolant loss on yours, if there was no egr cooler on this model is it only rad split or broken pipe?

[@YTDTETV]

@@RobertP7884 so I will get to the bottom of the problem even thow I’m changing the engine but Ill give a diagnosis in the next video. The oil coolers are known for failing on these but then the oil mixes with water and it’s definitely not that. It must be something head gasket related as the water bottle pressurises and that’s what’s burst the rad. When I take the old engine out I will remove the head to see for sure.

[@samtheman419]

Top man top motor this will be a good build. Looking a1 for the age

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Sam thank you mate appreciate the comment 👍

[@scorcha100]

Loved the vid 👌🏾 i must admit that most of my projects tend to be ones that need TLC in some shape or form especially replacement engines. Its a nice feeling knowing that you have saved a car and brought it back to life 💪🏾

[@YTDTETV]

Hey scorcha thank you mate 👍 if your mechanically minded and you don’t mind fixing stuff then you save a lot of money buying broke stuff and your right it’s a good feeling bringing something back to life 👍

[@charlielawson529]

Iv just had chance to watch this in full quality video loved it keep it up mate

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Charlie thank you mate 👍 I see you in the whippy van earlier.

[@jimmer1976]

These look good on banded steels in my humble opinion 👌 nice van, very tidy 👍

[@YTDTETV]

Hey bud I agree I’ve seen a few vans on wide steels and they do look good, thank you for the comment appreciate that 👍

[@midnightrider6985]

Nice clean straight Van colour coded bumpers and mirrors and the DTE touch 👍

[@YTDTETV]

I was surprised how tidy it was, thanks mate I’m looking forward to getting into it 👍

[@thomasjones3946]

Good one there cracking van that bit of TLC will be a great project Good luck 👍

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Thomas thank you mate appreciate that, I look forward to getting stuck into it 👍

[@Shrekeo]

I can't wait to see how this turns out, I'm still massively envious of your Caddy!

[@YTDTETV]

Hey bud thank you really appreciate that 👍 I use the caddy everyday am really happy with it.

[@roostaraver]

Decked a few out myself a few times , I’d put 2 windows in the sides like a kombi , leisure battery under passenger single , diesel heater under drivers seat mounting heater under the van, sound deadening insulation , carpet line n you got a sweet van

[@YTDTETV]

Hey bud thank you for the comment and feedback 👍 definitely 2 windows, I don’t mind all 4 windows up the sides even if the rears are fake just the glass I like the moth look of both windows what you think? Agree with leisure battery and diesel heater 👍, unsure on fitting the rear but again your right sound proof and carpet line then go from there.

[@RalfyCustoms]

Happy days mate, just stumbled on your channel and subbed 👍 can't fault you mate, seat of the pants all the way everyday

[@YTDTETV]

Hey bud glad you found the channel it’s had a good bit of growth just lately. Really appreciate your comment 👍 thank you.

[@manofsideburns]

Lifting roof essential - then done nice bolt in / bolt out camping boxes so can still have space when needed.

[@YTDTETV]

Hey bud i like the look of a pop top and that’s a good shout about removable stuff for all types of use 👍

[@derekfairminer4263]

I love a Transporter. Im on my fourth now a 2018 T6 with DSG gearbox absolute missile. Looking forward to seeing the progress with this. Just subscribed 😊

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Derek very nice 👍 this is my first transporter and I’m looking forward to getting in to it.

[@darrenoakley6680]

Loved the vlog can’t wait to see what happens with this project

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Darren thank you mate 👍 I’ve ordered some bits so soon as I have a collection I’ll make a start.

[@richnorth3100]

Another beauty pal!!! I've no doubt it's gunna be a pretty van, but a t5 is no elgrand!!

[@YTDTETV]

Hey rich thank you mate 👍 one thing I didn’t mention in the video is that I’m not going to keep it I plan to sell it at the end. Lucas’s favourite motor was the elgrand so if I kept the t5 I wouldn’t do anything with the elgrand and that’s not happening 👍👍

[@matthewrandall1978]

Loving your work and following your every video. We want to take the plunge into getting our first Caravelle. Our budget is steering us towards around a 2008 ish 2.5td T5. A couple we have seen say the engine is "tappety". Been suggested that the camshaft and tappets need replacing. Is this covered in your videos that I've missed. Appreciate any steer on this. Keep up the good work buddy

[@YTDTETV]

Hi Matthew thank you for the comment and kind words 👍, I don’t know much about the 2.5’s I’m sorry I’m a fan of the 1.9’s as I know how durable they are so I picked this one as it had that engine. I do know engine work on the 2.5’s can cost abit of money to fix but that’s about it 👍

[@pablo902]

spot on looking for one to do as well cheap ,looking forward to the rebuild

[@YTDTETV]

Hey pablo thank you mate appreciate that I’m looking forward to getting into it.

[@zenzen9131]

That's a good find mate :) Looking forward to see what you do with it

[@YTDTETV]

Hey bud thank you I’m happy with it and look forward to getting into it, appreciate the comment 👍

[@lethalgamez]

Nice one dobs, love a transporter, getting one to convert very soon! was going for a caddy, but as we want to do weekenders the transporter is next best, cant wait for this build series bud!! I love my pd105 1.9tdi 04 golf, bloody good engines i tell you!

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Dave thank you mate appreciate that 👍 yes the caddy is good for a daily but a little small for camping weekends etc so has to be a T5. The pd’s are the best 4 pot engine in my opinion this one has done almost 300k, a quick head gasket replacement and it would be away again 👍

[@francishagen8508]

Takk!

[@YTDTETV]

That’s loads today francis thank you mate ❤️🙏

[@alexanderheron1702]

Definitely subscribed lad looking forward to seeing this project

[@YTDTETV]

Thanks bud new video on this one very soon appreciate the comment 👍

[@amadej7738]

Nice score for the channel mate 👍 looking forward for the next video keep on going 🔥💪

[@YTDTETV]

Hey bud thank you I was happy with the purchase and look forward to getting into it 👍

[@robertducie7242]

With the outside being so tidy I wonder if it had a wrap on the sides with carpet business add

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Robert it’s definitely been looked after well 👍

[@shane555]

Spot on that mate! I reckon your next job should be the alternator or alternator pulley change 😂👍

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Shane thank you mate really appreciate that 👍 yes it does flap about. Most people would change belt and tensioner but you must know your stuff as it’s normally the alt pulley as you say.

[@karlgt9989]

Excellent purchase, needs a T5.1 facelift

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Karl thank you mate 👍 front end definitely needs an update.

[@alfredjones66]

Loving the vids mate keep it up. Anyways I got the cheeseburgers mannnnnn 😂

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Alfred Jones thanks mate I appreciate that and the burgers 👍

[@deanbeeston4541]

Had the same problem, i took it to three different garages and no one but the last guy could work out what was problem was, it turns out it was the auxiliary water pump, that was after a new water pump, two thermostat’s and a new housing, going great now

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Dean glad you found your problem, I’ll have a look at that on mine nice one 👍

[@blissisland7680]

Great channel, just found it and subscribed, excellent content and informative.

[@YTDTETV]

Hey bud thank you really appreciate that glad you found the channel and enjoy the videos 👍

[@tonyross7376]

What a difference in a valet. Good job

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Tony it did clean up well I was happy, thank you for the comment 👍

[@tonyross7376]

@@YTDTETV can't wait to see what u do with it. I've jst subscribed

[@YTDTETV]

@@tonyross7376 thanks Tony 👍

[@RichardStefanits]

Hey, nice to see a T5 project on your channel. I started my project about 2 years ago, however that is a 2.0 CR, and looked significantly worse than yours, however it did not have any engine related issues other than a leaking EGR pipe. Mine had a lot of creature comforts inside. What I added is the multifunction steering wheel (from a B7 passat), reverse sensors (it's a must for these as you can do a lot of damage when reversing into something or somebody) cruise control (on the facelift the electronics are different and by default compatible with these stuff). Installed two tinted side windows and actually a 3rd row of seats in the second row, with seatbelts and mounts and everything. Also repaired the drivers seat (mine was torn), repaired the bodywork. Later added a discover media PQ, backup camera. Later on I plan to do a tailgate conversion from the t6 with the led taillights, new style bumper and add a tow bar and a working OPS system that works with the Discover media. Also to upgrade the gateway to communicate with the mentioned discover media. These vans have a lot of possibilties... BTW I bought it to convert it to a camper originally. Ah yeah, forgot to mention the two most expensive plans: 6 speed conversion and a complete repaint and body repair of small dings.

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Richard sorry for the delay, it’s surprising what dings and dents can be picked up by some owners at any age I’m really lucky this one is pretty straight. I’ll have to look at the Passat steering wheel that sounds interesting, I agree with parking sensors or rear camera I’ll definitely be doing that. I definitely want to put some windows in I was thinking of doing 2 windows either side as they look really good With them all in. Unsure on how many rear seats to fit, maybe just a second row. I do like the look of the t6 back end and I’ve seen the parts ain’t to expensive so that’s on the list. I’ve read about the later gateway stuff to communicate with the upgrades. I have a jumbo transit that I use for a camper so maybe just a basic fit out in this one to make it more comfy. 6 speed conversion would be nice but I see the bits are abit pricey, this box is really nice and smooth so I’ll stick with it for now. Thank you for all your input and feedback I really appreciate it 👍👍

[@darranbond3448]

nice one dobo looks like a nice van will be after the magic touch

[@YTDTETV]

Hey mate thank you appreciate that I look forward to getting into it.

[@wolfpackexploration1295]

Loved the caddy mate, look forward to see what you do with this. Saw you with the caddy in Ramsgate the week and it looked great

[@YTDTETV]

Hey bud how’s it going 👍 good to hear from you again. Been out wandering anywhere good lately? Me and the boys havnt been for a while be nice to get out again.

[@wolfpackexploration1295]

Yes mate was up in wales a few weeks ago. Did some amazing sites up there. Done a few local bits as well. Local asylum, and local cinema plus deep shelter up western heights at the weekend.

[@YTDTETV]

@@wolfpackexploration1295 blimey you’ve been busy then I can’t wait to get back out and do a few places.

[@YTDTETV]

@@wolfpackexploration1295 any nearby that are still open do you know? Cinema and asylum you mention sound good.

[@wolfpackexploration1295]

@@YTDTETV cinema has been sealed now but will WhatsApp you the asylum details

[@martinsavage775]

Looking forward to this series! T6 tail lights look good on my 2006 T5 👍🏼

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Martin thank you mate I’m looking forward to playing with it to. Was the t6 rear lights a straight swap or a few pin changes?

[@johnshaw4140]

Subscribed , looking forward to the conversion

[@YTDTETV]

Hey John glad you found the channel and appreciate that comment 👍

[@grantssmartrepairs]

great video going to be a great project 👍👍👍 id see if you can get hold of the newest front end and mod it on there will look pukka

[@YTDTETV]

Hey grant thanks mate appreciate that 👍 I’ll be looking into it as I know they fit.

[@MikeDream-z2x]

really good work! thoroughly! what was the old 1.9T5 engine code? mine is AXB can an ASZ be used for this purpose? Kind Regards

[@roostaraver]

Great video mate, love the T5s

[@YTDTETV]

Thank you 👍👍 nice carp in your picture, I do abit of carp fishing. I have another channel for fishing if your interested 🤷 OUTDOORDTE. I’m far from a pro angler thow before you have a look.

[@bcs7686]

I dig the little tyre kick at 6:35 😀

[@YTDTETV]

Haha thank you as I was editing I thought a cheeky little tyre kick edited in would work so run out and took a little clip. 👍

[@theonlykingclayton]

what a hero! dobtech to the rescue!

[@YTDTETV]

Hey bud thank you 👍👍 appreciate that.

[@maxthecaddy8451]

mate I'm a big fan of the VW, specially the vans and love the caddy's, with your T5 it just proves how well made these engines are, a proper pd like the 130 /150 ASZ / ARL are bomb proof as you well know and even kryptonite has no affect 😂 as you have the eye for the VW i just know you T5 is going to look pucker. 👍

[@YTDTETV]

Hey bud thank you I was a Ford nut before these but they rust way to much so I’m a fully converted Vw fan. Yes mate I’ll be fitting a asz for sure and prob fit the turbo from the Arl as they slightly bigger. Appreciate the comment 👍

[@billsheehy1660]

Going to enjoy this, great to see

[@YTDTETV]

Hey bill thanks mate hope you enjoyed it 👍

[@Billy-in7rl]

I love these series when these or any vans are restored but with the current climate change ie ulez everywhere are the worth doing anymore

[@YTDTETV]

Hi Billy thanks, you are absolutely right and I was and still am contemplating putting a petrol engine in this as it would make it more desirable for the Ulez system.

[@brianstorm4806]

Unless you live in Greater London or have to travel in to the Big Smoke, it’s not really an issue….. yet

[@dandanyeah5342]

This is going to be a sick van

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Dan thank you mate appreciate that I’m looking forward to getting into it 👍

[@northeastvehiclerecoveryre5993]

Little trick for any engine thats pressurizing, drill a couple of small holes in the top of coolant bottle so steam escapes and just keep it topped up if it starts losing water

[@YTDTETV]

Hey bud yes your right I’ve used that truck in the past, I didn’t have a drill so just left the cap loose to he this one home 👍

[@tonyblake642]

I drove a Fiat Cinquecento from Andorra to the U.K. with no coolant at all. Took the front grill out to air cool it, should have took radiator out, but it made it.

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Tony blimey that’s a long way with no coolant, definitely a story to tell the grandkids when your older 👍

[@mrdanfaulkner]

I am so, so excited for this build! Absolutely loved watching your Caddy series whilst I was building mine. Really regret selling mine now though 😔 Paint it red to match the Caddy - will be the ultimate VW van fleet. 100% go with the PD130, they fit straight into these. What's what I put in my Caddy. 👌

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Dan thanks mate glad you enjoyed the caddy vids 👍 I did think about the same colour on the t5 they would look good next to each other. I’ve got a pd130 block in the workshop but the oil filter housing is different as it’s from a mk4 so prob have to buy another.

[@mrdanfaulkner]

@@YTDTETV I had to use a block from a Fabia VRS in my Caddy as it uses the smaller cooler - not sure if it's the same story with the T5? I don't know much about the T5's but whatever happens, I know you'll make it work 😃

[@YTDTETV]

@@mrdanfaulkner yes the early pd 130 have an oil cooler that pokes right out and the later ones have it tucked in closer to the block. The T5 doesn’t have room for the big filter so need to find a later block to go in it.

[@MrGrinstead69]

AHH yeeee banging vid. And them caddy fly byes are mint 😉

[@YTDTETV]

Hey big grin thanks mate appreciate that 👍 ye my mate was enjoying himself 😂

[@MrGrinstead69]

@@YTDTETV looked like a proper racing driver 🤣

[@YTDTETV]

@@MrGrinstead69 definitely a race driver 😎

[@bagofspanners72]

If your caddy is anything to go by this will be the dogs, AH Ye 👍

[@YTDTETV]

Hey bud thank you it’s very similar to the caddy just slightly bigger I’m looking forward to it AH YE 👍👍

[@littlealmcb943]

Early 5 speed t5s hav gearbox issues and the usual dual mass flywheel issues. Wiring problems on the sliding door and under the seats. I replaced every bush on my 04 t5 with 250k and it drove like new. Good luck pal

[@YTDTETV]

Hey bud thank you appreciate that 👍 I have read about gearbox’s. This one has done nearly 300k and the gearbox is still silky smooth so hopefully it will be ok. I plan to give the front end some love as this one drives really loose and banging about.

[@chrisdavison2022]

Looking forward to the buyers guide videos!!! 👍

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Chris that video will be tomorrow 👍

[@chrisdavison2022]

@@YTDTETV brilliant thanks!! 👍

[@alanhowarth1898]

Lovely T5 would look nice in your caddy van colour also is it the PD 105 if so you should think about putting a PD130 in it strong don't worry about the long videos mate always enjoy watching your videos keep up the good work

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Alan thank you really appreciate that mate 👍 I never know if I’m waffling on to long with information so thank you for that. Yes definitely going to upgrade to pd130 as I’m sure you know they are bulletproof.

[@alanhowarth1898]

@@YTDTETV mt I love the long videos you should try and make a set day where you bring one out every week love watching yes I know about the pd130s good engines will be a lovely fishing wagon when you are done

[@YTDTETV]

@@alanhowarth1898 I try to aim for a Wednesday video then if possible another one at weekend 👍

[@alanhowarth1898]

@@YTDTETV oh ye mate

[@rhiantaylor3446]

Great video, looking forward to future content. Normally I would argue against swapping a running engine so soon but I have read that the 1.9 doesn't do so well after the head has come off so maybe its for the best. Last time I looked it was easy to find a 1.9 tdi fabia or whatever engine with

[@YTDTETV]

Hi rhain thank you 👍 I do agree it’s nice to save an original engine. Yes the Fabia and similar cars have the slightly later engine and are Ment to be stronger so I will be fitting on of those and I think that’s the most important job getting it to run well so I think that’s first on the list. Thank you for the comment 👍

[@LizzyFerretOfficial]

Love this, can’t wait to see what you do with it. I’m looking forward to your short “what to look out for” vid as I’m planning to buy a T5 to put a side lift on and make it wheelchair accessible - the cost of buying an officially converted VW WAV is just insane so we’re going to DIY it. PS I’m no surprised you had the lurgy the next day… all that mould on the steering wheel probably loved the deep dark recesses of your lungs 🫣🙈 Anyways, fab video bud, I’ve just subbed n all 👌

[@YTDTETV]

Hey lizzy thank you the things to look out for video will be very soon, haha I did feel abit ropey but I’ve survived worse. Yes your right to buy a ready done T5 they are crazy money I call it VW tax. Also if you build a van yourself there’s a lot more meaning to it 👍 glad you found the channel and thank you for your comment.

[@jamesibbo1]

Nice van that mate, a lot better than my ex refrigerated butchers van, mines on 298k and I drove it to Spain last year 😂 I’ve just got a pd130 engine for mine, might be worth looking for a 6 speed box for it, the 5 speeds don’t take power very well at all

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Jim thank you mate I was happy with the condition, cor your mileage is up there to. Trusted it enough to drive that far then 👍, that’s the first thing I’m going to do on this one in the next few weeks is put the PD130 in as that’s the main issue with it. Ill be making a video on it. Ye I’ve read the 5 speeds ain’t that good, what I’ll do is get my remap guy to make the power no punchy but have legs if you know what I mean to save on the gearbox.

[@timbird5494]

Great vans mine has never mist a beat on a 56 plate

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Tim thank you 👍 vw did make a great van.

[@chrisfox3161]

Not a major point but.. High mileage electric windows. Check out the mechanism thoroughly. Some plasticky bits in there that give up the ghost leaving you with glass at a jaunty angle.

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Chris that’s a really good shout it’s high mileage so any grease from factory would be gone by now and I’ve had windows drop at a wonky angle and always as it’s raining 😂 I plan to have the door cards off so will give the plastic wheels a lick of grease. Thank you for the comment 👍

[@billienomates1606]

Very clean example for a high mileage 05 plate nice one. I was watching a vid on DUDE STUFF a few days ago and he bought a VW van and OH MY GOD what a state that was in chalk and cheese. LIKE n SUB. good vid/

[@YTDTETV]

Hey bud thank you glad you found the channel, I was lucky with this one. I wasn’t so lucky with my caddy that was hanging but this one made up for it. Appreciate the comment 👍

[@LouLouWilson1]

Mines just gone over 700K original clutch,gearbox etc Had 4 waterpumps and a few driveshafts ...otherwise all original. Mines a 174 bhp

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Louise blimey that is really good miles that’s actually been to the moon and back, you must be a really good driver to have original parts still on it and VW did use good parts on these. Thank you for your comment 👍

[@robsmithracing]

I’ve just subscribed. Yer mate was filming the dials weren’t he? 😋

[@YTDTETV]

Hey rob glad you found the channel 👍 he was it definitely wasn’t me 😂

[@Thatreekybora]

You always find the good ones lol

[@YTDTETV]

Thanks mate I do spend a while looking 👀 there’s loads that come up but I kept patient and this one came up 👍

[@markdullaghan847]

Looking forward to this ! I recently baught a 07 T5 2.5tdi electrics are going crazy left indicater staying on ,front wipers come on in reverse and horn constantly beeps ,central locking not working either would wrecken BCM ? Van has stood for a few months fine before

[@YTDTETV]

Hey mark thank you.. that don’t sound good, can you get to the bcm? Have a look and see if it’s got damp? Let me know how you get on I’ll ask a friend of mine he is really good at information I’ll ask him tomorrow 👍

[@markdullaghan847]

I can get to bcm under steering wheel I’ll check tmrw for damp also no communication with scantool ! Thanks for reply appreciate it you that’s into youre vw,s said id be cheeky and ask 😅

[@YTDTETV]

@@markdullaghan847 no communication with scan tool.. I’d check all the fuses for sure something important is t powering up. My mate will be in today so I’ll ask him.

[@nigelrabbitts3438]

Looking for to the next video on the t5 what you going to do with that engine. Hope you fill better soon mate 👍

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Nigel thank you mate 👍 always appreciate the comments.

[@stehaughton5074]

Lovely van ,, can't to see you gettin stuck in,, Im a noob around here, just wonderin what DTE stands for ? Triffic 👍👍

[@YTDTETV]

Hi welcome to the channel mate and appreciate the comment 👍 the channel used to be called DobTechEngineering but was is abit of a mouthful so I abbreviated to DTE. My name is Nathan dobson and my mates would say if it broke get dobtech to fix it. 👍

[@iam_anderdingus]

Oh, and if you’re not going to lower it how about Swamper style - loads of nice off road style alloys and some chunky BFG tyres 👍

[@YTDTETV]

Hi bud I do like the swamped look and I’ve half been looking at wheel and tyres 😎

[@ryanrichardson9044]

Might be worth trying a set of pd150 headbolts for the sake of £20 might just be slight headlift n the radiator leaking won’t help might be worth trying bita rad sealer n see what happens also might have a decent donor pd130 in couple months ifit fails mot if any interest 👌

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Ryan that’s a good shout I’ve heard the pd150 head bolts are stronger 👍

[@gearsandtears7643]

Ah have you checked the water pump?I've had that before the impeller fell off the shaft so wasn't circulation I'd put my house on it and looks like it's boiling because it's not getting around hence the cold heater

[@YTDTETV]

Hey bud your the 2nd person to mention that so when I pull the engine out that’s the first thing I’ll check 👍

[@gearsandtears7643]

@@YTDTETV maybe check before you go pulling it out might be a simple fix 🤞

[@gearsandtears7643]

@@YTDTETV the mini video was fun to watch I had a few of them nearly 30 years ago gearbox is in the sump bomb proof motor The carb is pure simple su unit damper in the middle lifts up with vacuum lifting the needle just be careful the pipe might be brittle with age

[@YTDTETV]

@@gearsandtears7643 thank you glad you enjoyed it, I’ve seen that the gearbox’s are in the sumo what a crazy setup but it works 👍

[@XianweiTechnologies]

That’s awesome. What chemicals did you use in cleaning ?

[@YTDTETV]

Thank you appreciate that 👍 I use a cheap truck wash degreaser for cleaning everything then on the engine for abit extra punch I use an alloy wheel cleaner by AUTOSMART. Is pokey stuff 👍

[@redshorse]

Excellent !

[@YTDTETV]

Thanks mate appreciate the comment 👍

[@Chris-zo6xd]

I had to go out to a golf with suspect head gasket, turned out to be the oil cooler under the oil filter…. Mayonnaise…….good luck .

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Chris I asked the seller if the oil was still black or milky as I’ve replaced a few oil coolers. Appreciate the comment 👍

[@JustAlanJohn]

A little tip to fix the rad use Araldite.

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Alan I havnt used araldite for a few years but that’s a very good shout 👍

[@MartsTravel]

I worry about jetwashing my engine in case any water gets in the electrical components

[@YTDTETV]

Hey bud so you are right, when I pressure wash an engine bay I look out for fuse box’s or ecu as you wouldn’t want to soak them to much so keep an eye and skip over them bits. After I’ve done it I get an air blower and just go round all the connectors blowing and excess water out, after that either let the engine warm right up on the spot or take it for a drive round the block, I’ve never had a car or van go bad after doing it.

[@robertlee3734]

nice one fella

[@YTDTETV]

Thank you Robert appreciate that mate 👍

[@makersven]

You could have bypass the main radiator and direct flow thru saloon radiator...

[@YTDTETV]

Hi bud I did think about bypassing the main radiator and just have the blowers on in the van flat out but even thow I took a few supplies I didn’t take anything to do that with. Thank you for the comment 👍

[@MalteseMafia]

Nice clean van. Full Nardo Grey be nice. This is going to be a nice one too. 👍 Chris Allen Professional Struggler has just done some new Merch, someone he knows, good quality. Check it out, might be good for you also. 👍

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Phillip I was surprised how tidy it was and yes all grey would look good 👍 I have been thinking about doing some merch but unsure how to go about it. I’ll check this guy out 👍

[@MalteseMafia]

@@YTDTETV check him out, HGV mechanic, self employed, salt of the earth, has me laughing out loud. His merch looks good. 👍 Just get in contact with him, he will sort you out I'm sure.

[@YTDTETV]

@@MalteseMafia I will have a look thanks again mate 👍

[@DailyDrivencampers]

Iv just baught a nice one only thing I dnt like is how tinny the engine sound compared to my 2.0tdi cr other than that good van mines just hit 213k full service history

[@YTDTETV]

Hey bud they can sometimes sound abit weak, same engine in a different vehicle sounds different for some reason. Good mileage still plenty life left 👍

[@DailyDrivencampers]

Does tours sound tinny aswell if I sit and rev it sounds sweet but while driving sound load lol not sure if it's me or weather cam shaft needs doin I'm not sure how ther ment to sound 🤔

[@Geflipz]

Defo a pop top roof!!

[@YTDTETV]

Hey max they do look good with a pop top 👍

[@richnorth3100]

It's becoming one of your catch phrases, "it's mending its self" 🤣🤣 I've said that for years if you run it, it may mend it 🔥🙈🔥

[@YTDTETV]

Haha your right well spotted I used it in the mini video 👍

[@BRED510]

Tidy for its age and mileage. Don't forget it isn't compliant for ULEZ or CAZ zones if you're unlucky enough to live anywhere near one. Don't fit too big a wheels it ruins the ride. 18"s are as big as you wanna go.

[@YTDTETV]

Hey bud thank you I was happy with the condition, funny you mention low emissions I’m literally deciding weather to put a 2.0tfsi engine in it to make it compliant. A few people have mentioned wheel size, 20’s look good but I’d much rather a nice drive. Thank you for the comment 👍

[@BRED510]

@DTE TV I had 20"s on mine, looked great, rode horribly. Put some nice 18"s on it and they transformed it. I read around engine swaps, it's a real hassle to get them re-registered as compliant, but I suppose if you're swapping the engine anyway would be worth looking into. Unfortunately had to get rid due to the CAZ's, so now I have a Japanese import Mercedes Viano (zero rust) with the m112 3.7v6 petrol as its ULEZ/CAZ compliant.

[@YTDTETV]

@@BRED510 it’s surprising how much difference in ride quality from dropping just a couple inches, there’s a guy on Facebook that fits tfsi’s in caddy’s all the time and it’s not me to be that hard but I’m unsure. This van will be for sale and there’s alot of T5’s out there so to make it stand out from the crowd and be worth more a petrol engine would do it but I’m in decided I need to do abit more research first. Oh I do like a Vito 👍 they look really good, I like the foot space in the front no gearstick in the way etc. very nice 👌

[@D4VE26]

My vans twin.. do you mind how much did u pay buddy? Look forward to see what u do

[@YTDTETV]

Hi bud I actually forgot to mention how much I payed as towards the end I thought I was waffling on so skipped a few bits, I payed £2000 on the nose for it. If it was running good with a full mot in this condition I’d say it’s worth £4K maybe a touch more as it’s AC lwb model. Thank you for your comment 👍

[@dazzx10r]

Should have taken a bottle of K-Seal with you, that stuff even seals leaking head gaskets.

[@YTDTETV]

Hey Darren I did think about that but my only concern was k seal blocking the heater matrix up as I’ve seen that happen before, fixed a gasket leak but blowers where crap after.

[@richnorth3100]

Yes dobbo!!! 🔥

[@mwrightwright3]

Well my bro I have just purchased a t5 2005 ,with stuffed injectors.Here in Australia their $1700 each,that’s a big no from me.Any ideas as to a cheaper supplier? I am keener on 400 a piece,but I am a tight ass.Would enjoy your input,cheers Mark from Australia

[@keiths7827]

Minter for its age that van, think you should give this away (to me)instead of the golf 😂😂

[@YTDTETV]

Pretty tidy isn’t it… I was happy when I picked it up. Haha if I change the giveaway I’ll bare that in mind 👍😂

[@multipreach2674]

Coolant pump on 1.9 pd is always suspect.

[@YTDTETV]

Hey bud I’ve heard that so when I pull the engine out I’ll strip it down to find the culprit 👍

[@multipreach2674]

@@YTDTETV I had a golf mk4 130pd, very similar symptoms, plastic impeller had spun off the shaft, easy fix pal, that's after numerous people told me the head gasket was toast. They never fail.

[@YTDTETV]

@@multipreach2674 I’m looking forward to stripping it down now to have a peek 👍