Vw lt35

[Guss109]

Any one got any experience of them? I've been offered one with ally tipper bed in good condition. Think it was originally a 5 ton and been downplated to 3.5. Been told it pulls well and mechanically sound so I'm tempted but will go and have a look tomorrow but I don't want to be buying a bucket lol

[timtree81]

Old school bus , but build well and reliable . Not a fantastic drive compared to a transit but a good work horse

[hiluxstihl]

Price timing chain replacement, Usually the same price as a used lt 35.

They have 2 timing chains, The rear one is a pig so Im told

[treemonkey4]

I have one 2.5 td pulls like a train even when loaded and pulling a chipper. Only put two ball joints on it in three years and the usual servicing. Rubbish off Tarmac as it only a single wheel unless you got a bit of weight in it. My vw mechanic reckons the timing belts are only good for 40000 miles. If its a good van your looking at you won't go wrong.

[div_h]

I looked after a roofing company's lt for a few years, timming belt tensioner failed-snapped the camshaft into 3bits and needed a new cylinderhead....it had only done 37,000 at the time! THEN the diff gave it, new rear axel =£3,000 I'm sure

 

They ain't bad really

[Guss109]

Cheers guys I'm going to have a look at it today so will find out more and have a drive. It's my mate who is selling it so hopefully all will be good with it as he wants to keep it but can't afford to as he is skint after building his new house

[Buzzsurgeon]

Good bus, 6 cylinder turbo, they go well and sound mint, mine was also down plated so carried big loads without anyone noticing! Can be prone to body rot tho:thumbdown:

[Mark Bolam]

I had an old petrol LT that did the job fine but was very juicy.

 

 

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[gensetsteve]

I had a 96 tdi from almost new to 120k never missed a beat and pulled really well. I do remember some talk of cambelt failures but new belt and tensioner will give you years of trouble free motoring. Mostly merc running gear and nice tight ride when new.

[Guss109]

All sounding positive so far. Will give it a good look over and check for the dreaded rust on the tipping frame ect