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by toonmania
Sun May 27, 2018 12:34 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Grinding noise from front driver side?
Replies: 21
Views: 4075

Re: Grinding noise from front driver side?

I used to get a grinding and found it was the brake disc protection plate just touching very slightly for some reason when you turn the steering it got worse, the protection covers on passats seems to be quite weak but do push back very easily
by toonmania
Sun May 27, 2018 9:29 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: front end paint job
Replies: 25
Views: 4883

Re: front end paint job

bobfish45 wrote: Fri May 25, 2018 6:14 pm https://imgur.com/AOiBI4Y
https://imgur.com/grCP0Vy
https://imgur.com/AcnfpDd

Sorry about the rain, I will be taking better pictures soon.
Looks a nice job matches very well :ymapplause:
by toonmania
Sun May 27, 2018 9:27 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: front end paint job
Replies: 25
Views: 4883

Re: front end paint job

Pics or it didn't happen :hyst ....saying that, since photobucket sh*t itself into obvlivion, I've no idea how to post pics up either ! If you use an Ipad or Iphone you can post on the forum using tapatalk app and your photos are hosted by "the icloud" I believe, like you say since Photob...
by toonmania
Wed May 23, 2018 6:26 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Recon Drive Shaft
Replies: 15
Views: 2766

Re: Recon Drive Shaft

no depending on the engine fitted the shafts can differ in length between 7mm and 28mm
by toonmania
Wed May 23, 2018 6:23 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: front end paint job
Replies: 25
Views: 4883

Re: front end paint job

Pics or it didn't happen :hyst ....saying that, since photobucket sh*t itself into obvlivion, I've no idea how to post pics up either ! If you use an Ipad or Iphone you can post on the forum using tapatalk app and your photos are hosted by "the icloud" I believe, like you say since Photob...
by toonmania
Wed May 23, 2018 6:08 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Moog Control Arms
Replies: 6
Views: 1655

Re: Moog Control Arms

Had 2 sets of cheap arms in 6 years first set where changed after 5 years as I was changing the springs/shocks etc but they was still in reasonable condition and probably would have lasted another 2-3 years at least I did around 6-8k per year then
by toonmania
Wed May 23, 2018 5:52 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Recon Drive Shaft
Replies: 15
Views: 2766

Re: Recon Drive Shaft

Used J&R shafts many times without issue, and pretty easy to change the whole shaft too :-bd

I would say half the reviews on google are from idiots that actually ordered the wrong thing themselves then blame it on J&R take it with a pinch of salt
by toonmania
Sun Jul 16, 2017 5:40 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: My B5.5 and I.. In it for the long haul...
Replies: 342
Views: 63836

Re: My B5.5 and I.. In it for the long haul...

I like those lights they update the back a little but don't ruin it like clear one's would have done
by toonmania
Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:56 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: TDI 130 sport differential bearing
Replies: 17
Views: 4590

Re: TDI 130 sport differential bearing

The 5 speeds are just as bad, just don't seem to be as widely reported but I hear of a lot failing around 120 to 150k diff bearing aren't that heard to change even with the gearbox still on the car but I suspect like Karl has said above the noise isn't just diff it's more likely to be layshaft etc q...
by toonmania
Tue Jul 11, 2017 5:43 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Driveshaft replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 1461

Re: Driveshaft replacement

I've used loads in the past with no issues at all, infact i've got all the original VW/Audi driveshafts in the loft in the JR boxes if anyone wants them most just need outer joints or just a boot think I have 11 pairs up there from different Passats/A6 and a Golf 1.6 16v
by toonmania
Sun Jul 09, 2017 3:14 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: spraying
Replies: 9
Views: 2165

Re: spraying

bobfish45 wrote:Bit of a run from Brighton!!!
No great shakes I drive up to Newcastle quite often and in Wisbech Cambs at least once a week so distance is no issue
by toonmania
Sun Jul 09, 2017 5:02 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: spraying
Replies: 9
Views: 2165

Re: spraying

Know where to come and get spraying done in future [emoji12][emoji6]
by toonmania
Sun Jul 09, 2017 4:59 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: PhotoBucket now charging !
Replies: 23
Views: 7194

Re: PhotoBucket now charging !

Mine are still all being hosted too, if they are charging those amounts they are going to lose a lot of customers very quickly
by toonmania
Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:20 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Cheap auxiliary belt tensioners on ebay
Replies: 16
Views: 3482

Re: Cheap auxiliary belt tensioners on ebay

No that's pretty damn good to be honest, surpassed the average life of most cars :-bd
by toonmania
Tue Jun 27, 2017 1:39 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Cheap auxiliary belt tensioners on ebay
Replies: 16
Views: 3482

Re: Cheap auxiliary belt tensioners on ebay

steviemac wrote:Ha, there's your problem!
Ah that not look so good surprised it was still hanging on in there
by toonmania
Tue Jun 27, 2017 4:49 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Low mileage petrol have gone up in value
Replies: 2
Views: 1024

Re: Low mileage petrol have gone up in value

:hyst :hyst
Certainly not worth anything near that, also custom cars are done to your taste he's unlikely to get another buyer that like everything he's done to come close to that price closer to the mark would be £3500 :-bd
Custom or not it's only worth what someone else is willing to pay for it
by toonmania
Sun Jun 25, 2017 8:50 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Control arm kits....
Replies: 15
Views: 4758

Re: Control arm kits....

Best i can remember anyway, but not certain, might have been febi bilstein too. Reason i recommend rs4 solid outer tre is oem design has a rubber buffer moulded in, and i had 2 oem style sets each failed an mot within a year, rs4 types are solid and have an uprated balljoint, some meyle hd also hav...
by toonmania
Sat Jun 24, 2017 8:37 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Control arm kits....
Replies: 15
Views: 4758

Re: Control arm kits....

I've used a couple of the cheap kits with no issues but mine wasn't lowered etc but I think they are ok for normal driving if set correctly and that is half the issue with arms failing early people don't set them correctly and the bushes fail early, but I had the first cheap set on my car for over 4...
by toonmania
Wed Jun 21, 2017 3:14 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: BENCHMARK ignition coils... ?
Replies: 2
Views: 1243

Re: BENCHMARK ignition coils... ?

I believe they are an American company specialising in high performance coils, distributors, leads etc but I had heard they went out of business a while back
by toonmania
Wed Jun 21, 2017 3:13 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: BENCHMARK ignition coils... ?
Replies: 2
Views: 1243

Re: BENCHMARK ignition coils... ?

I believe they are an American company specialising in high performance coils, distributors, leads etc but I had heard they went out of business a while back
by toonmania
Fri Jun 16, 2017 6:22 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: A/C Compressor to Condensor Hose Replacement
Replies: 13
Views: 3629

Re: A/C Compressor to Condensor Hose Replacement

Don't forget to cover the o'rings in PAG oil this will help them seal and also help to stop them drying and cracking
by toonmania
Sun Jun 11, 2017 7:17 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Traction Control Light Coming On After Tyres Replaced
Replies: 14
Views: 4278

Re: Traction Control Light Coming On After Tyres Replaced

I found this out trying to fit wider tyres on the rear, 225/45 front and 245/45 rear, it didn't go well, power would cut mid corner and it was random, had to get matched tyres in the end. I used to have exactly the same size tyres are this on my Passat and the Audi and no issues on either :-?? was ...
by toonmania
Sun Jun 11, 2017 5:01 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Traction Control Light Coming On After Tyres Replaced
Replies: 14
Views: 4278

Re: Traction Control Light Coming On After Tyres Replaced

take it back and give them a slap for getting that wrong that's a pretty poor show to be honest :-q
by toonmania
Sat Jun 10, 2017 6:03 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: PC Techy Types
Replies: 6
Views: 2379

Re: PC Techy Types

No it's like using broadband the more things connected to it will share the respective bandwidth
by toonmania
Sat Jun 10, 2017 2:57 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: My TDI 130 Highline
Replies: 188
Views: 33571

Re: My TDI 130 Highline

It's not a bad thing to get them out asap as they are a pita usually to remove and if you can get some grease in there then there is no real issue getting them out in the future when you come to fitting arms on the suspension