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by rodnay
Sat Dec 31, 2016 2:57 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Air con pressure switch.
Replies: 7
Views: 1479

Re: Air con pressure switch.

there is a valve on the socket the switch plugs into. kind of like a schrader valve. the longer you take to unscrew, the more gas is released
by rodnay
Thu Dec 29, 2016 12:43 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: OEM Parking Sensor Wiring Diagram anyone?
Replies: 11
Views: 2683

OEM Parking Sensor Wiring Diagram anyone?

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone has a wiring diagram for the OE parking sensor system? just need to know where the three wires go from the red multiplug at the drivers kickplate

the system is off a 54 tdi 130 (5 speed) and its going in a 02 tdi 130 (6 speed)

Much Appreciated! :)
by rodnay
Fri Aug 19, 2016 3:48 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: STERN adjustable control arms - Group Buy
Replies: 5
Views: 1265

Re: STERN adjustable control arms - Group Buy

Ill have to have a word with Lucas on the other forum as he paid far less inc all import taxes and vat etc. My old man used to import goods and my brother does it today, trade though, as opposed to retail, and duty is based on the type of the product rather than the value. either way, its best to be ...
by rodnay
Tue Aug 09, 2016 6:03 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: STERN adjustable control arms - Group Buy
Replies: 5
Views: 1265

Re: STERN adjustable control arms - Group Buy

got this response from pure motorsport in the US Shipping for a set of arms would be $49.00 for international orders. If you can get an order of 5+ sets we can drop the price from $499 to $375. We would need to ship the orders to one location however. The shipping for 5 sets would be approximately ...
by rodnay
Tue Aug 09, 2016 5:53 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: VCDS - Log
Replies: 1
Views: 684

Re: VCDS - Log

i believe it needs coding in, its fairly straight forward, the instructions are on ross tech site
by rodnay
Tue Aug 09, 2016 6:26 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: head gasket sniff test on diesels?
Replies: 11
Views: 3255

Re: head gasket sniff test on diesels?

sniff test worked on mine.. def colour change, my hg failed a few months back, not nice. not sure how much itll cost, i had a spare head skimmed and valves lapped, and then rebuilt the top end on the kitchen table, even had to grind the deck back slightly, as when the engine was rebuilt by a bunch ...
by rodnay
Tue Aug 09, 2016 6:16 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Passat lowering springs questions
Replies: 11
Views: 1897

Re: Passat lowering springs questions

you may already know but youll run into camber related tyre wear/handling issues depending on the height drop amount, i think anything over 15-20mm over standard will change dynamics quite a bit
by rodnay
Thu Aug 04, 2016 2:36 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: STERN adjustable control arms - Group Buy
Replies: 5
Views: 1265

STERN adjustable control arms - Group Buy

If anyone wants to group buy these, drop your names below and we can see if we can make the numbers up, Ive emailed PureMS in the US to see f they will offer group buys and on what terms, so just waiting on them for a reply now. I know some chaps on audisrs (lucas and some others) did a group buy of ...
by rodnay
Wed May 04, 2016 12:36 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Water/Meth DevilsOwn - Group Buy?
Replies: 10
Views: 1779

Re: Water/Meth DevilsOwn - Group Buy?

just at the beginning it seemed mainly everyone elses opinion of what i was looking to get for my car and why i shouldnt get what ive already decided i want lol but, regarding your last post, thats some good info karl thanks. info you would probably only come to know if you had used it yourself, so ...
by rodnay
Sun May 01, 2016 3:29 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Water/Meth DevilsOwn - Group Buy?
Replies: 10
Views: 1779

Re: Water/Meth DevilsOwn - Group Buy?

if the engine is cleaner - if water meth is used enough to keep it clean, even straight fuel would burn less due to internals being less clogged up i would have thought.. but from what i understand even water alone will help as its broken down into oxygen an hydrogen.. so i think id mix it lean if ...
by rodnay
Sun May 01, 2016 1:29 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Water/Meth DevilsOwn - Group Buy?
Replies: 10
Views: 1779

Re: Water/Meth DevilsOwn - Group Buy?

i had a feeling my reasons would be questioned.. there was me getting excited thinking a list was growing :o :p no point doing a lot of things to the cars we own, paint, stickers, lowering, fancy wheels and so on and so forth no tracks, yet.. my reason is that it just helps with fuel consumption and ...
by rodnay
Sun May 01, 2016 9:35 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: How-to use ERWIN website to get factory PDF service manuals
Replies: 8
Views: 2407

Re: How-to use ERWIN website to get factory PDF service manu

this should be stickied i reckon.. thanks for the post jimbof!
by rodnay
Sun May 01, 2016 9:32 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Water/Meth DevilsOwn - Group Buy?
Replies: 10
Views: 1779

Water/Meth DevilsOwn - Group Buy?

i was going to get one of these kits (ebay - 141746626850) for my wagon, just wondered if anyone else was interested also, they offer group buy discounts so thought f anyone else wanted one we could all be a few quid better off? they also have a website, check them out and drop your name in a post ...
by rodnay
Sun May 01, 2016 6:28 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: oil filter housing bolts - torque spec
Replies: 15
Views: 2566

Re: oil filter housing bolts - torque spec

thanks jimbof, much appreciated.. i didnt take that one off when I dropped the housing in the bath, i was thinking of renewing it before anodising/painting.. think ill leave it in as it wasnt leaking. lol mindriot.. better that then them sitting on a chair relaxing while you do all the work, theyre ...
by rodnay
Sat Apr 30, 2016 8:04 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: oil filter housing bolts - torque spec
Replies: 15
Views: 2566

Re: oil filter housing bolts - torque spec

16 and 17 not 15 and 16.. lol any chance i can squeeze the 17 oit of ya if your not takin money either? :D Lmao mindriot.. i actually ran to my manual to have a look and it sure as day is right there in black and white!.. bloody index doesnt mention oil filterhousing at all.. guess i owe u a keg of ...
by rodnay
Sat Apr 30, 2016 11:27 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: oil filter housing bolts - torque spec
Replies: 15
Views: 2566

Re: oil filter housing bolts - torque spec

Thats brill jimbof thanks.. thats the info i need.. torque figures.. also need nunber 16 and 17, any chance of getting you to email all the bits you downloaded for your avf and i can paypal you a fiva as a gift or something? That way i can cover what you paid for it? Cheers! Ps everyone else i do ...
by rodnay
Mon Apr 25, 2016 5:11 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: oil filter housing bolts - torque spec
Replies: 15
Views: 2566

Re: oil filter housing bolts - torque spec

thanks for the reply.. im not sure we are talking about the same thing, the bolts you mentioned sound like stretch bolts with the way they are being tightened, and the notion of them being single use. I called TPS to confirm whether they were or not, as they dont look it, and the chap there is ...
by rodnay
Sun Apr 24, 2016 9:45 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: oil filter housing bolts - torque spec
Replies: 15
Views: 2566

Re: oil filter housing bolts - torque spec

Thanks for the reply, just been to the site, was browsing to see where the docs would be before purchasing, i found the correct model under workshop manuals but then the available options are a bit vague, seems to be seperated into categories, but non that would suggest engine bay/gearbox content ...
by rodnay
Sat Apr 23, 2016 10:08 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: oil filter housing bolts - torque spec
Replies: 15
Views: 2566

oil filter housing bolts - torque spec

just wondering if anyone know or can point to any genuine/reliable source for torque settings for oil filter housing to block?

thanks
by rodnay
Thu Feb 18, 2016 6:25 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: pd injector angles / white smoke / hard top coolant hose
Replies: 26
Views: 3503

Re: pd injector angles / white smoke / hard top coolant hose

be interesting to know what it costs, thanks for that, had no idea what that type of paint was.. might ask around for prices.. saying that i dont want to spend silly money on paint, rather just use brush/spray on high temp paint or something.. mainly on the bits that rust, most important thing is to ...
by rodnay
Thu Feb 18, 2016 5:24 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: pd injector angles / white smoke / hard top coolant hose
Replies: 26
Views: 3503

Re: pd injector angles / white smoke / hard top coolant hose

on the way back from work i picked up the 'spare' cylinder head back all skimmed and lapped valves and new seals and all in a shiny lump of metal.. looks very pretty also found that a few bits i had ordered had also been delivered - wll have to see if i get time to start putting it all together ...
by rodnay
Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:46 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: oil catch can
Replies: 14
Views: 2008

Re: oil catch can

it comes into the system after the maf anyway for that reason does it not? yeh i know what you mean about messing with the octane I also have a truck and never bothered with that as they use the oil vapour as fuel anyway you would think so.. try running a finger tip on the inside of the maf housing ...
by rodnay
Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:37 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: oil catch can
Replies: 14
Views: 2008

Re: oil catch can

keeps the intake , MAP and MAF clean too.. petrol or diesel
by rodnay
Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:30 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: oil catch can
Replies: 14
Views: 2008

Re: oil catch can

... lol all over the road eh.. lucky motorcyclists and grip hunters :-?