VW T4: my first breakdown!
1,823 views · Published 10 April 2017 · 9:04 · Indexed 20 September 2026
Channel: bootsowen · 2017 · Autos & Vehicles
My van broke down for the first time in 8 years. I was 89 miles from home and nowwhere near a motor factors and had no tools with me! Because my van has been so reliable I do not have breakdown cover,so I joined the RAC on the day, paid a penalty and got a tow home. I cancelled my policy the next day and got a refund of that part of the cost. Total tow cost was about £160. I reckon it was cheaper than an 89 mile taxi! At home I narrowed the issue down to a broken alternator belt, which caused the water pump not to turn, which caused the engine to overheat, then the manifold leaked. It is a plastic manifold. Listed on ebay as: VAG/AUDI/VW ENGINE COOLANT FLANGE, SEALS AND CLIPS - 068121132 - FEBI 12404, this cost £9.70 delivered. The alternator belt was listed as NEW DAYCO - V RIBBED BELT - 6PK923 and cost £4.80 delivered. Altogether not an expensive fix. I did the oil and filter when I had the van up on stands and refreshed the coolant. VW T4 ABL Engine 1.9 TD, 2001 model. Alternator Belt and coolant manifold replacement If you found this video helpful you might like to: Donate: paypal.me/bootsowen Support: https://www.patreon.com/bootsowen https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/bootsowen You can buy tools and parts, or things you were going to buy anyway from Amazon through the affiliate program (links below) and I may receive a commission for the sale. : Ecover laundry liquid: https://amzn.to/2Fl3Jqx Calgon: https://amzn.to/33es6hL Vacuum Cleaner: https://amzn.to/35lsAFr or a multimeter : https://amzn.to/357iwj7 or you can buy anything else through the link. This has no effect on the price for you. The links used are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
