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by mdw
Tue Oct 15, 2013 7:55 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Interior door handle removal
Replies: 2
Views: 821

Re: Interior door handle removal

It was the handle for the latch.
Thanks for you help managed to get them off no problem.
by mdw
Mon Oct 14, 2013 7:41 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Interior door handle removal
Replies: 2
Views: 821

Interior door handle removal

Might be a stupid question but how do you get the interior handle off the door?

I've removed the door car but can't see how the handle pull is attached to the door.
by mdw
Sat Dec 01, 2012 4:23 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B3 estate breaking
Replies: 5
Views: 1298

B3 estate breaking

I'll be breaking my b3 wagon soon any one need anything

Most bits will be available except the engine/gearbox

It's red but has various areas of lacquer peel. The bonnet and mask are blackboard painted. Tailgate is rotten and been repaired badly.

Located in Southend on sea
by mdw
Sat Jun 02, 2012 11:00 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: b3 td starting problem
Replies: 10
Views: 2195

Re: b3 td starting problem

Battery is definately correct one for car.
It seems as though it needs the extra power of the second battery to get the starter to work.

Battery terminals and starter motor conections have been cleaned up.
by mdw
Sat Jun 02, 2012 4:48 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: b3 td starting problem
Replies: 10
Views: 2195

b3 td starting problem

Can anyone help im having problems starting my td passat.
Engine turns slowly/ not at all, even whthough the battery is showing 12.5v, The only way i can get it to start is to jump it.

When the engine is running, im getting about 14v at the battery but only after giving it a rev first. I'm pretty ...
by mdw
Fri May 25, 2012 9:28 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: b4 tailgate on b3
Replies: 2
Views: 831

b4 tailgate on b3

Can anyone tell me if a b4 tailgate will fit on a b3? Cant seem to find a b3 tailgate but can get hold of one from a b4. Just wondered if it would fit or not. thanks
by mdw
Wed Nov 09, 2011 10:09 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: WANTED: LOAD COVER KIT FOR B3 ESTATE
Replies: 3
Views: 795

Re: WANTED: LOAD COVER KIT FOR B3 ESTATE

I've got one, in essex pm if intereted
by mdw
Sat Oct 15, 2011 8:31 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: gearbox noise
Replies: 7
Views: 1325

Re: gearbox noise

The pass side driveshaft does seem to have a bit of movement, but it seems to be the flange on the box thats got play.

The cars done 170000 miles not 93, thats the age.

As for scrapping it theres other probs with the car that include both front wishbones have a lot of play, all for shocks are ...
by mdw
Fri Oct 14, 2011 7:54 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: gearbox noise
Replies: 7
Views: 1325

Re: gearbox noise

any advice as to what the problem is? If i can sort it soon the cars unfortunately gonna get cubed!
by mdw
Thu Oct 13, 2011 7:04 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: gearbox noise
Replies: 7
Views: 1325

Re: gearbox noise

Should have said its the 1.6td on a 93K.
by mdw
Thu Oct 13, 2011 6:25 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: gearbox noise
Replies: 7
Views: 1325

gearbox noise

Im getting a whine from pass front wheel when driving. I've put it on stands and run it and there is a god awful noise from gearbox, i also noticed drivers wheel not turning until it's revved. any ideas whasts buggered? is it a new gearbox i need????