2008 Volkswagen Crafter Van Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2008 Volkswagen Crafter Van covers a commercial vehicle offered in two quite different shapes, a 2-door cab and chassis and a 4-door mini cargo van. Power comes from a turbocharged 2.5L inline-five diesel with a single overhead camshaft, and the year is listed in Base trim. Procedures, specifications and torque values follow the diesel through its fuel, cooling and electrical systems, while brake, suspension and steering work is handled for both body styles.

Engines covered

• 2.5L inline-five (150 cu in) — SOHC, turbocharged, diesel

Body styles covered

• 2-door cab & chassis
• 4-door mini cargo van

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 2008 Crafter Van. Diesel work on this van starts with the fuel system and the turbocharged induction, and the manual supplies procedures, specifications and torque values for both, along with the cooling system that keeps the engine within its operating temperature. Wiring diagrams trace the electrical system through the cab, and diagnostics support fault-finding across the engine and transmission. For the cab and chassis and the mini cargo van alike, the brakes, suspension and steering come with the figures needed to return them to specification.