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13/6/2015 at 1:03pm
Location: Northumberland
Outfit: Knaus Sudwind 550 TK
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Rust!
Along the rear wheel arches.
Also the fuel filler pipe under the rear right wheel arch runs through there and is exposed to everything the wheels throw up - even though it's behind a 'cover', at least that's what they call it.
BIGGEST concern they say is the fuel pump on the DiD (mk3's)
As I said about the rusting filler pipe, if it has / is failing, it can let water / debris into fuel tank, then even overwhelming the fuel filter and 'destroying' the fuel pump.
Why do I say destroying?
A recon'd fuel pump is 'around' £1500, a new one is £3000!!!!!! But word is, also parts for these are getting scarce, pushing prices even further.
I don't know if the mk4's have the same fuel pump issues, as they went to common rail fueling, or if they moved the location of the fuel filler pipe.
Rear camber bolts seize solid and they have to be cut out. You can't use a gas axe due to their location. And as you'll be towing, check to see how bad they may already are and budget for them being done.
Don't know about manuals, as I have the auto. Much easier for towing, no clutch to worry about with all that engine power / torque they've got.
When test driving one, try and get if off tarmac and check to see if ALL the 4wd system works....
If the wheel display on the dash constantly flashes after selecting a 4 wheel drive setting, there's usually a 'switching' problem (or worse) on the transfer box. DO NOT be fobbed off by the seller!!! My '4LLc' setting has started doing this, but as I don't use that setting, I'm in no hurry to repair it.
Fuel economy. Don't believe the book, or what people say.
You don't buy one of these and worry about MPG.
I'm on HERE too as I own a 2003 LWB Shogun Elegance.
There's a wealth of info on the POCUK, and it helped me avoid some right 'dogs' when I was looking for one.
HTH,
Chris.
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Damned if I do...
Damned if I don't!!!!
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