When to change the timing belt VW Transporter T4

The VW Transporter T4 is logically the successor of the T3, the popular delivery van. The VW Transporter T4 was produced between 1990 and 2003. This model was available with petrol and diesel engines. Below you will find the overview of the timing belt replacement intervals. If you don't know which engine your car has, you can enter the license plate number below.

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Petrol variants manufactured between 1990 and 2003

  • VW Transporter T4 1.8 i 49 kW = 120 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years. (no uniform interval indicated. Your garage is leading)
  • VW Transporter T4 2.0 i 62 kW = 120 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years. (no uniform interval indicated. Your garage is leading)
  • VW Transporter T4 2.5 i 81 and 85 kW = 120 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years. (no uniform interval indicated. Your garage is leading)
  • VW Transporter T4 2.8 i 103 and 150 kW VR6 = Timing chain, check and replace if necessary after 10 years.

Diesel Variants produced between 1990 and 2003

  • VW Transporter T4 1.9 D 45 kW = 120 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years. Maximum number of years not specified, 5 years is recommended. 
  • VW Transporter T4 1.9 TD 50 kW = 120 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years. Maximum number of years not specified, 5 years is recommended. 
  • VW Transporter T4 2.4 D 55 and 57 kW = 120 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years. Maximum number of years not specified, 5 years is recommended. 
  • VW Transporter T4 2.5 TDI all variants = 120 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years. Maximum number of years not specified, 5 years is recommended. 
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