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T4 Information

Brief model history

September 1990
T4 model arrives. It is a completely new model using modern ideas, many taken from the Golf and Passat range. It is front engined, front wheel drive and has a monocoque construction. Built at the dedicated Transporter factory in Hannover Germany, it was available in SWB (Short Wheel Base) or LWB (Long Wheel Base). The range (Excluding custom built models) consists of:

Panel Van (no side windows)
Eurovan (2 side windows, sliding door and opposite)
Kombi (windows but no rear seating)
Caravelle (5,7,8, and 9 seat options)
Single Cab Pickup
Double Cab Pickup
Syncro (4x4 available in all models).

1996
Major model revamp in 1996, which saw changes such as Rear disc brakes, one piece rear bumper and the 2.5 litre TDi engine. The Caravelle VR6 was introduced necessitating a longer nose to accommodate the new engine. The longer nose was used on the Caravelles thereafter, and the short nose T4 was used for the lesser models.

2003
The summer of 2003 saw the end of production in Hannover, to make way for itÕs newer brother, the T5.

September 1990 Saw the last T25 leave the Hanover factory, however production carried on in South Africa until the end of 2002. The last Syncro was built in 1992.



Chassis numbers

The chassis number can be found on the top (offside) of the dashboard, which can be viewed from outside.

WV2ZZZ70Z2H131652

For example: This number above belongs to a Type 4 VW Caravelle/Multivan built in 2002 in Hanover, number 131649 off the production line.
A break down of the number is shown below:
WV: Is the ÔManufacturerÕ
2: Is the ÔType of vehicle. There are 3 types 1 (Panel Van) 2 (Window Van) 3 (Chassis Cab)
ZZZ: Is a ÔFiller CodeÕ
70: means itÕs a ÔVW TransporterÕ
Z: Is another ÔFiller CodeÕ
2: Is the ÔYear of ManufactureÕ (see below)
H: shows it to be ÔBuilt in HanoverÕ
131649: Is the ÔProduction line numberÕ

M 1991 1st Aug 90 > 31st July 91
N 1992 1st Aug 91 > 31st July 92
P 1993 1st Aug 92 > 31st July 93
R 1994 1st Aug 93 > 31st July 94
S 1995 1st Aug 94 > 31st July 95
T 1996 1st Aug 95 > 31st July 96
V 1997 1st Aug 96 > 31st July 97
W 1998 1st Aug 97 > 31st July 98
X 1999 1st Aug 98 > 31st July 99
Y 2000 1st Aug 99 > 31st July 00
1 2001 1st Aug 00 > 31st July 01
2 2002 1st Aug 01 > 31st July 02
3 2003 1st Aug 02 > 31st July 03



Engine numbers

The engine number is stamped on the front of the engine block.
On the Petrol engine the number is located below two of the spark plugs. The engine number is also shown on the timing belt cover and on the ID plate on the door pillar.
On the Diesel engine the number is located between the injection pump and the vacuum pump. And is also shown on the timing belt cover and on the ID plate on the door pillar.

Code CC BHP NOTES
AAB 2.4 78 Diesel
AAC 2.0 84 Petrol
AAF 2.5 110 Petrol
ABL 1.9 68 TDi
ACU 2.5 110 Petrol
ACV 2.5 102 TDi
AEN 2.5 110 Petrol
AES 2.8 140 VR6
AET 2.5 115 Petrol
AEU 2.5 110 Petrol
AHY 2.5 151 TDi
AJA 2.4 75 Diesel
AJT 2.5 88 Diesel
AMV 2.8 204 Petrol
APL 2.5 115 Petrol
AUF 2.5 102 TDi
AVT 2.5 114 TDi
AYC 2.5 102 TDi
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