VW T4 Transporter Campervan
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VW T4 Transporter tie rod end replacement
I recently had to change a tie rod end on the steering rack of the van. I also took the opportunity to change the steering rack gaiter as well as both of these jobs needed doing for the upcoming MOT. The replacement of the tie rod end is pretty straight…
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Replacing top & bottom ball joints on a VW T4 Transporter
Bank holiday Monday saw the ball joints being replaced on my van, a job that was long overdue. The passenger side had been squeaking and knocking for a month or 2, and with the MOT coming up in July, it was time to get them changed on both sides of…
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Installing LED down lights in a VW T4 van
I have been meaning to get some 12 volt LED down lights for the back of the van for some time now, but have never got round to it. But recently, Martin from the Houseless not Homeless YouTube channel posted a link on one of my videos, directing me to…
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Installing a cab curtain into a VW T4 Transporter
I decided to order a cab curtain from Van-X online, as I needed a way to stop prying eyes into the back of the van when parked up at night. The curtain is part of Van-X’s eco range – so it is not fully black out, but it does cut…
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Installing a USB charging port into a VW T4 Transporter
I have just installed a dual USB charging point into the back of my T4 Transporter. These ports are becoming very popular as most electronic devices are charged via USB these days, so it makes sense to have a charging point in your car or van. As I am always…
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VW T4 Van – rear storage modifications
On one of my previous videos where I showed you the rear storage in my T4 Transporter van, you will notice that the bouldering mats are stored on the floor. Now having used the van over the past few weeks, it dawned on me that there is a lot of…
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Removing the brake vacuum pump on a VW T4 Transporter
For some time now the van engine has been making a “clicking” noise, and as the revs rose, so did the speed of the clicking. To me it sounded like it was coming from the top of the engine, so I assumed a sticky tappet. But upon further research it…
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Stickerbomb your T4 Transporter!
Ok, first up, I cheated! Yes I know I should have collected the stickers and added them over the course of time, but instead I bought a pre-printed vinyl sheet from eBay and “sticker bombed” my interior the lazy way. Having said that, it has come out great, and added…
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Using 2 stroke oil in your diesel VW Transporter
I have noticed some debate online about adding 2 stroke oil to diesel fuel. By adding a small amount of 2 stoke in around a 300:1 ratio, users are reporting a much smoother, quieter engine, and with less smoke from the exhaust. Modern diesel fuel sold in the UK is…
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VW T4 Transporter Camper Van – Exterior Tour
Following on from the interior of the van video, I decided to take the van to Dartmoor and found a great spot to give you a tour of some of the stuff that I have done to the outside of the VW T4 van. In the video I cover the…
