Search found 44 matches

by bowesyb5syncro
Sat Aug 06, 2011 10:30 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: vw festival
Replies: 1
Views: 752

vw festival

hi does anyone know how much the gate price is to vw festival just wondering if its worth pre booking my tickets?
by bowesyb5syncro
Wed Mar 30, 2011 11:21 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: bonnet wont open
Replies: 0
Views: 517

bonnet wont open

i put my car off road as ive bought a new one came to get in it the other day and battery was nearly dead so only drivers door would open i pulled lever for the bonnet and it popped up but when i tried to open it it wouldnt open is there some type of dead lock on it i only locked the car with the ke...
by bowesyb5syncro
Sat Nov 06, 2010 9:20 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: v6 syncro engine revs low
Replies: 2
Views: 921

v6 syncro engine revs low

hi everyone my passat v6 has just started to be a bit funny when taking foot off the accelerator my revs start to die and flucuate but it hasnt cut out only does it when been driving doesnt do it if just rev car hoping to have a good look at it today while sun is shining any ideas where to start che...
by bowesyb5syncro
Fri Oct 15, 2010 3:58 am
Forum: ADRIAN FLUX INSURANCE SERVICES
Topic: question for dan
Replies: 1
Views: 2786

question for dan

ive just renewed with adrian flux but there was no mention of the discount for ukp member it was supposed to have been written on my file last year customer ref num 43608477 cheers matey
by bowesyb5syncro
Sat May 08, 2010 11:36 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: keighley trade and performance centre
Replies: 17
Views: 5003

Re: keighley trade and performance centre

the car i was looking was a new shape audi estate 2.0 turbo quattro s line in black with half leather and bose stereo lovely motor but the drivers window wasnt working the ally trim was hanging off couple of the wheels where kerbed bad but i just thought that was superficial as the car was what id b...
by bowesyb5syncro
Fri May 07, 2010 10:16 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: keighley trade and performance centre
Replies: 17
Views: 5003

Re: keighley trade and performance centre

i have done abit of research on google and it seems i was lucky in not buying the motor they wouldnt even let me take it out for a test drive wouldnt let me see service history and then got really funny when i asked about getting an inspection done on it i actually asked the jumped up sales boy what...
by bowesyb5syncro
Fri May 07, 2010 3:14 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: keighley trade and performance centre
Replies: 17
Views: 5003

keighley trade and performance centre

just been to buy a car from keighley trade centre and im warning people not to use these as they are awful they where funny when i asked to take it for a test drive saying i had to apply for finance before i could take it out then when i asked about getting an inspection carried out on it they where...
by bowesyb5syncro
Sun Mar 28, 2010 8:51 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: aerial not working
Replies: 2
Views: 979

Re: aerial not working

cheers for the offer mate but i need it sorting today as got a long drive tomorrow
by bowesyb5syncro
Sun Mar 28, 2010 8:28 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: aerial not working
Replies: 2
Views: 979

aerial not working

hi all i have replaced the aerial on my car but the one i got isnt working either so went to halfords yesterday and they have a rear roof mount one with 4m of cable has anyone tried any of the halfords ones i also seen a glass mount one i need sort it out as im driving to windsor tomoz and the wife ...
by bowesyb5syncro
Sat Jan 09, 2010 3:45 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: help needed door wont open in or out
Replies: 1
Views: 844

help needed door wont open in or out

just changed my door catch drivers side built everything up but didnt put the door panel back on as wanted to try it first anyway shut the door and i hadnt put the lock in so in opened it again put the lock in shut it and now cant open it from outside or inside central lockin working just will not o...
by bowesyb5syncro
Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:46 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: what bit do i need to undo door catch
Replies: 4
Views: 1319

Re: what bit do i need to undo door catch

sorted it mate went to local factors it was a m8 spline bit i managed to get that one was going to buy a set but didnt have any in stock so ive ordered a set and just bought the one i need for tomorow thanks for the info tho
by bowesyb5syncro
Fri Jan 08, 2010 3:50 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: what bit do i need to undo door catch
Replies: 4
Views: 1319

Re: what bit do i need to undo door catch

just had a look on ebay and it looks like a spline bit ill prob go and buy a set of them tomoz make the job abit easier thanks for the info
by bowesyb5syncro
Fri Jan 08, 2010 3:45 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: frozen V6 help needed
Replies: 12
Views: 2161

Re: frozen V6 help needed

try pourin sum tepid water over the affected pipes and header tank and try and squeeze the pipes see if it moves the water around engine failing that try plugging a heater in an extension and placing under bonnet and see if that warms engine bay up keep us posted mate and gud luck!
by bowesyb5syncro
Fri Jan 08, 2010 3:36 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: what bit do i need to undo door catch
Replies: 4
Views: 1319

what bit do i need to undo door catch

got a passat b5 and want to change my door lock/catch what bit is it for the two bolts on the side someone told me they were a metric size but they are like 12 point? any info would be appreciated thanks
by bowesyb5syncro
Sun Dec 27, 2009 8:19 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: door locking problems
Replies: 13
Views: 2676

Re: door locking problems

the drain wasnt blocked i sorted that a few months back i thought it mite of bin something to do with the weather as its bin freezing but when i parked it up the sun was on the side that wudnt shut didnt know if condensation was anything to do with it gona ave a look tomoz at it
by bowesyb5syncro
Sat Dec 26, 2009 8:08 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: door locking problems
Replies: 13
Views: 2676

door locking problems

99 passat syncro i went to the car yesterday opened drivers door and rear drivers door opened them ok but when i went to shut them they just bounced back open no matter how many times i tried to close it wudnt work i even tries lockin and unlocking several times is it the locks themselves or can it ...
by bowesyb5syncro
Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:33 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: aeriel not working
Replies: 3
Views: 1488

Re: aeriel not working

i had a look at a passat in the scrappy today and it didnt have the amplifier thing under headlining did all passats have them? i traced the aerial wire all way to front to stereo and then it went down towards the passenger seat i then gave up as it raining
by bowesyb5syncro
Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:09 am
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: aeriel not working
Replies: 3
Views: 1488

aeriel not working

ive got a passat b5 syncro hasnt been used greatly for the last 3 years ive just started using it more and the radio reception is terrible not even getting radio 1 have done a little research into this and alot of things pointing to the amplifier is this behind the headling? and is it a big job to r...
by bowesyb5syncro
Sat Jun 07, 2008 7:50 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: power steering rack b5 syncro
Replies: 0
Views: 664

power steering rack b5 syncro

hello all my car recently started smoking from under the bonnet ive traced it to a leak on the rack and its dripping down onto downpipe on pass side the part is like a boot strut if that makes it any clear ive looked in my haynes manual and cant see anything just my look when ive decided to sell the...
by bowesyb5syncro
Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:42 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: v6 syncro manifold question
Replies: 4
Views: 1159

hi james when i got my car one of my cats was rattling i too phoned dealer and they said 550 for each side i got mine from euro car parts for £98 plus the vat and it was a piece of wee to fit and ive never had any trouble with it since
by bowesyb5syncro
Sun Sep 16, 2007 7:16 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Bedroom Refurb - Major Operation
Replies: 11
Views: 2131

if you need any tips on decorating i have my my own painting/decorating buisness so i can help you with any problems you may come across :lol:
by bowesyb5syncro
Thu Aug 09, 2007 7:20 pm
Forum: CLEANING AND DETAILING
Topic: Leather
Replies: 12
Views: 1318

theyre on bogof in tesco :wink: :wink:
by bowesyb5syncro
Sun Aug 05, 2007 10:42 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: IM A DADDY!
Replies: 30
Views: 5379

congrats mate i still remember the moment my little lad was born 2 years ago and i couldnt stop smiling either and it only gets better well done mate :wink:
by bowesyb5syncro
Fri Aug 03, 2007 9:06 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: broadband
Replies: 9
Views: 2117

i changed from telewest/virgin to sky coz they were crapand expensive and like i say ive had no great problems with sky only 1 slight were my laptop was setup wrong it took me 10 mins on the fone and it was sorted :lol: