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by draycote flyer
Tue Feb 18, 2025 8:06 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 2002 Passat Sport Rear Coil Springs
Replies: 2
Views: 142

Re: 2002 Passat Sport Rear Coil Springs

I had the same problem!
Went down the Eibach sport spring route,sits very slightly lower around 15mm 👍🏻
by draycote flyer
Thu Jan 09, 2025 7:50 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Almost done with this car due to pollen filter / CCM issues... Any help greatly appreciated
Replies: 9
Views: 234

Re: Almost done with this car due to pollen filter / CCM issues... Any help greatly appreciated

If you’ve got water coming over the sill? It’s 100% door carrier seals.
I took mine off,cleaned out the bottom u channel and 200mm up the sides.
Used 15mm butyl tape placed along the channel and bolted back on.
No more leaks [emoji1303]


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by draycote flyer
Sun Jan 05, 2025 11:20 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Almost done with this car due to pollen filter / CCM issues... Any help greatly appreciated
Replies: 9
Views: 234

Re: Almost done with this car due to pollen filter / CCM issues... Any help greatly appreciated

I cured my pollen filter by getting a paint tray! You may laugh[emoji16] cut the side out and fitted it over the pollen housing.
It still allows plenty of air into the cabin but no water [emoji1305]


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by draycote flyer
Thu Dec 12, 2024 1:53 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: What is it with these cars and water ingress!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 2416

Re: What is it with these cars and water ingress!!!

I sealed the lot! Ecu housing,pollen filter housing,door carrier panels!.
Was getting nothing into the passenger side RH uk wagon,mine was coming in on the seal 6inches in front of the ecu housing.
There’s a seam at the suspension top that looked ok!!!! But was letting water in badly.
I applied a ...
by draycote flyer
Tue Nov 07, 2023 10:04 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: OBD Scan tool
Replies: 11
Views: 2882

Re: OBD Scan tool

Ecu housing seal and bonnet pull cable grommet 👍🏻
Also see my new post! I found water coming in through the seam in front of the ecu hole.
It was running down the slit and into the driver side footwell 👍🏻

Regards Craig
by draycote flyer
Mon Nov 06, 2023 1:20 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: What is it with these cars and water ingress!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 2416

Re: What is it with these cars and water ingress!!!

I’ll reply to myself :D found it!!!! I wouldn’t have believed it if I didn’t see the water disappearing through it!
The seam bottom side of the ECU hole.
And believe me there was plenty able to get down it and into the footwell.
Tiger sealed it up :-bd

Regards Craig
by draycote flyer
Sun Nov 05, 2023 9:16 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: What is it with these cars and water ingress!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 2416

What is it with these cars and water ingress!!!

I’ve about had enough now! Especially as I’ve recently changed all the back end suspension parts.
I’ve recently checked under my carpets for water!!! Now I’ve done the door seals(good)…Plenum drains(clear)…pollen filter(good)…Ecu seal(good)….Bonnet Pull grommet(good) ~x(
The passenger side is bone ...
by draycote flyer
Sun May 21, 2023 11:54 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 2002 1.9tdi sports suspension
Replies: 7
Views: 2320

Re: 2002 1.9tdi sports suspension

I had exactly the same problem!
Ended up with Bilstein and Eibachs :-bd it’s loads better than before on the front end.
by draycote flyer
Thu Mar 11, 2021 3:55 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Rear door speakers
Replies: 18
Views: 1367

Rear door speakers

I fitted a set of these in the front of my wagon around 6mths ago!

Hertz Car Speaker Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XF3156N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_X1F6P0BSM9AZA87BS4X0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Very impressive for the money and a easy swap with some adapter rings.
I cut out my old tweeters and ...
by draycote flyer
Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:56 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Front upper control arms
Replies: 4
Views: 769

Re: Front upper control arms


Are you sure it's mm not nm, because first one is size while other is torque measure for tightening bolts. Normally people tighten bushing bolts whith wheels preload not hanging, to prevent bushings for being twisted all time. Not sure if there's any specific measures stated about this process ...
by draycote flyer
Tue Feb 02, 2021 4:56 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Front upper control arms
Replies: 4
Views: 769

Front upper control arms

Right bear with me!!!!
I’m in the process of putting bilstein b4s and eibach springs on my sport wagon.
No having taken it all off(spring snapped) I’ve checked my upper control arms and they ain’t great.... so gonna change them whilst out.
Now Bentley manual talks about 47mm +-2 mm for the arm ...
by draycote flyer
Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:17 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Coil springs
Replies: 4
Views: 848

Re: Coil springs


The part number for your front springs (1 blue and 1 grey spot) is 8D0 411 105 CS.

Take the advice you find here about buying replacements and you will have no problems.


I’ve got the part number but trying to find them is proving the problem :hyst everything else but these :((
May go down ...
by draycote flyer
Sat Jan 16, 2021 7:27 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Apart from the usual water ingress places....
Replies: 9
Views: 1096

Re: Apart from the usual water ingress places....

I used some butyl tape around mine,both side were letting in on mine.

Cheers Craig
by draycote flyer
Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:49 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Apart from the usual water ingress places....
Replies: 9
Views: 1096

Re: Apart from the usual water ingress places....

I’ve found it coming in my wagon under the foam bung that surrounds the wiring behind the kick panel.
I thought I’d done everything and was still getting ingress!!!! Then spotted the water tracking marks and did the watering can test.

Cheers Craig
by draycote flyer
Fri Jan 15, 2021 5:16 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Coil springs
Replies: 4
Views: 848

Coil springs

Anyone ~x(
Can anyone point me in the direction of front coil springs for my wagon?
04 1.9pd 130 sport,the original broken spring has 1 blue and one grey paint marks.
Checked out with stealers and they are obsolete through Vw.
I don’t want to be ordering the wrong ones x_x my sticker says 1BE in ...
by draycote flyer
Sat May 30, 2020 10:36 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Cambelt 1.9tdi pd 130 Estate
Replies: 6
Views: 1203

Re: Cambelt 1.9tdi pd 130 Estate

The last few I’ve done have been INA :-bd

Cheers Craig
by draycote flyer
Tue Mar 10, 2020 4:46 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: CCM poblems, is my car scrap :(
Replies: 4
Views: 874

Re: CCM poblems, is my car scrap :(

No biggies there!!! I’d definitely repair.
Loads of information on here and always answers to questions :-bd

Cheers Craig
by draycote flyer
Sun Oct 20, 2019 7:41 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Door actuator connector removal
Replies: 13
Views: 1665

Re: Door actuator connector removal

The lock body and actuator all come out with the metal carrier panel.
Door card off,window down and drive the dowel out.
Window up and tape in place,wind back down,undo lock and release the handle.
Remove the bolts on metal panel and remove said panel.

Cheers Craig
by draycote flyer
Wed Sep 25, 2019 2:54 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Electrical cooling fan fire....
Replies: 4
Views: 1015

Re: Electrical cooling fan fire....

What steps are you taking to put your AC on?
Your post is confusing! Well it is to me?

Cheers Craig
by draycote flyer
Sun Sep 08, 2019 1:00 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: EBay CL door locks
Replies: 5
Views: 1116

Re: EBay CL door locks

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 1249423160
Had mine from here 2 and half years ago and all’s still good.

Cheers Craig
by draycote flyer
Sun Aug 25, 2019 2:08 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Tyres...
Replies: 7
Views: 1497

Re: Tyres...

I’ve had two landsails on mine and been very impressed with lack of road noise and grip levels.
Needs two more rears soon and the same will be going on!
£80 the pair fitted balance and new valves :-bd

Cheers Craig
by draycote flyer
Tue Aug 20, 2019 7:39 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Control arms
Replies: 2
Views: 753

Re: Control arms

Thanks pal :-bd
by draycote flyer
Tue Aug 20, 2019 6:20 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Control arms
Replies: 2
Views: 753

Control arms

Going to replace both front lower front control arms!!!
But I’m getting two different cone sizes?? 16 or 20? Which one without removing and measuring ~x( tdi 130 sport 04 reg :-?
Anybody :hyst

Cheers Craig
by draycote flyer
Sat Apr 06, 2019 4:18 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Would you repair or get rid?
Replies: 11
Views: 2263

Re: Would you repair or get rid?

I’m sure they will be some guys in here able to help out.(keep the labour down)
I’d definitely keep and even more when them bits get done.

Cheers Craig
by draycote flyer
Sun Mar 17, 2019 1:51 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Passat owners
Replies: 4
Views: 1348

Re: Passat owners


Looks gimmicky and hit or miss to make sound and proper solder joints, and expensive.

Solder and heatshrink is a long proven and standard way to do repairs that done properly is more than suitable, and if you really want belt and braces coating with a hot glue gun. :)


Yeah I’ve done all mine ...