Interesting you've quoted my post specifically, when others here have said basically the same thing.
FORUM
noun
noun:
forum; plural noun:
forums; plural noun:
fora
- 1.
a meeting or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged.
Forums are where people can air their opinions on a particular issue, if you don't like this, then I would suggest forums aren't for you.
As I own said van, and read around the issue extensively before spending tens of thousands of pounds on it, my opinion and experience is as valid as anyone elses, including yours.
Fact of the matter is this is a well known and *fairly* widespread issue (although exactly how widespread who knows) so it pays to be informed. Even my local garage owner (VW Trained Mechanic), who has a 180 Kombi, had his EGR blanked off as a precuation, so its not just ill-informed scaremongering.
That said, I have no regrets buying my van, if you get the van for the right price, and have a contingency pot should the worst happen, its fine....or just buy a 150hp van.