T4 syncro

Post by **klegnuts** » 05 Nov 2006, 23:31

Can I ask if any one knows what a 1994 T4 syncro caravelle with a 2.5 petrol engine is worth,in pretty good nick but highish mileage?Are they as good of road as the T25,and are the parts hard to get hold of?Do they have a viscous coupling and the same set up as the T25,I am comletely in the dark?Cheers.

Post by **HarryMann** » 05 Nov 2006, 23:40

Yes they have a VC, but at the back of course, being FWD.

No they are not as good off-road, are OK can be made a bit better but do not have a very low crawler gear, or underbody protection or difflocks (AFAIK). Not sure how good the lock is either, lock is pretty good to exellent on the T25 for a 4WD vehicle. They also don't have a near 50/50 weight distribution.

If thats an AAB engine, then they can do cambelts in and are not easy to get hold of, so many have been snapped up already!

Post by **syncrodoug** » 06 Nov 2006, 19:46

My T4 syncro has a rear difflock!
The fuel tank is rather vulnerable being slung underneath, turning lock seems OK but not as good as the T3.
The T4 syncro should be considered as just a T4 with four wheel drive whereas the T3 syncro is a 'special' prepared by Steyr-Puch.
I would imagine the petrol versions are a little thirsty.
I believe Thomas Cowley has recently bought a 2.5l petrol syncro Caravelle - try BusGoofs.
Doug
PS If you really want a T4 syncro go for a post 1996 with an ACV diesel engine - turbo/intercooler, 102BHP and rear disc brakes.

Post by **HarryMann** » 06 Nov 2006, 20:01

PS If you really want a T4 syncro go for a post 1996 with an ACV diesel engine - turbo/intercooler, 102BHP and rear disc brakes.

That sounds quality advice...