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by fonzooorooo
Thu Nov 21, 2019 3:18 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Heater matrix size of connections
Replies: 14
Views: 9807

Re: Heater matrix size of connections

^exactly this! I'm sure you've heard of the evil foam covered doors in the heat distribution box... 1 of them regulates hot/cold on these cars (the matrix remains hot regardless of heat position) so your issue could be there. ... Personally, if I need to do a matrix, I do the foam on the doors at th...
by fonzooorooo
Fri Nov 15, 2019 10:24 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Headlight reflectors failed MoT
Replies: 4
Views: 11367

Re: Headlight reflectors failed MoT

I never took any B4 ones apart, but I'd assume its the usual bake in the oven to soften the glue job (well documented by the mk3 boys who "joey mod" their lights) I have used Dual Metalizing though - they did a pair of corrado ones for me. Came out about £150 a pair though (a few years ago...
by fonzooorooo
Fri Oct 11, 2019 1:52 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B3 body panels
Replies: 2
Views: 8675

Re: B3 body panels

Hang on... '85? It'll be a B2.
by fonzooorooo
Fri Oct 11, 2019 1:48 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B3 body panels
Replies: 2
Views: 8675

Re: B3 body panels

Hi! Welcome along! It's a bit quiet on here - there are a few faceache pages that get more traffic. A few of us still log in on here every now and again though... https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/side-panel-11796/vw/passat/passat-variant-3a5-35i/1916-1-8 I've never had any, and they show no stock...
by fonzooorooo
Thu Jun 20, 2019 2:29 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 1992 Diesel Passat starting circuit problem
Replies: 3
Views: 8836

Re: 1992 Diesel Passat starting circuit problem

^ Exactly.
Check engine earth strap, (same strap connects to the chassis near the battery tray then continues to the engine ( either a starter bolt or bellhousing bolt usually) ... Always worth giving the connections a clean on there anyway!

Otherwise, a dodgy connection somewhere or a broken wire
by fonzooorooo
Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:20 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: IRRATIC START WHEN COLD
Replies: 43
Views: 18010

Re: IRRATIC START WHEN COLD

Absolute nightmare! Without reading back through, have you cleaned the main engine earth strap up? (Silly thought that might help beef a spark up) If you find yourself wanting to try a different SPI unit, let me know - I've got a couple. (If it's all spark related, it obviously won't make a differen...
by fonzooorooo
Fri Jun 14, 2019 4:12 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: IRRATIC START WHEN COLD
Replies: 43
Views: 18010

Re: IRRATIC START WHEN COLD

by fonzooorooo
Fri Jun 14, 2019 4:09 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: IRRATIC START WHEN COLD
Replies: 43
Views: 18010

Re: IRRATIC START WHEN COLD

Sorry for the delay - I'm totally out of the habit of checking up on here(!) Yes, Single Point Injection I've never actiually tested one - I've always been in the poistion of having a spare or 2 knocking around.. not sure I have any more though! ... Anyway, A moment on Google found this on ClubGTI: ...
by fonzooorooo
Tue Jun 04, 2019 4:42 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: IRRATIC START WHEN COLD
Replies: 43
Views: 18010

Re: IRRATIC START WHEN COLD

Just checked in on here for the 1st time in months! Some of these SPIs are REALLY fussy about ignition timing - the ECU learns when the spark is, and regulates to suit... Those need plugging into vagcom to set up. (yes, really - we've got a mk3 cabrio that does - and when it was out after a dizzy re...
by fonzooorooo
Mon Oct 30, 2017 5:28 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: VR6 1995 estate
Replies: 1
Views: 2648

Re: VR6 1995 estate

Welcome along! It's a bit quiet on here these days. There're a few of us that keep coming back to check in though. As for value, it's down to condition really... They don't come up for sale often, so they're hard to gauge. I feel like I remember the last one going for about £1.5K - No guarantees tho...
by fonzooorooo
Sat Jul 22, 2017 11:29 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: fonzooorooo's Yogi B3 (page4 onwards)
Replies: 149
Views: 3561

Re: fonzooorooo's Yogi B3 (page4 onwards)

I was psyching up for a bit of an pdate on here (t4 content) only to find Photobucket (which had already become borderline unusable) wants $399 a year :0 to host my pictures. As my car only cost about that, and indeed costs less per year to maintain, I won't be paying. I don't feel compelled to shif...
by fonzooorooo
Wed Jun 14, 2017 6:19 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My budget '96 2 litre B4 Wagon
Replies: 7
Views: 740

Re: My budget '96 2 litre B4 Wagon

Nice! B-)

And you're local too. (I'm in Coalville, there're a couple more of us over here with B3s too)

Much as it's all relatively simple, if you get stuck, I'm happy to help. :ymhug:
by fonzooorooo
Fri May 19, 2017 9:02 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B3 saloon worth selling or scrapping?
Replies: 2
Views: 2308

Re: B3 saloon worth selling or scrapping?

Sell.
Even as a breaker, the engine's worth decent money.
by fonzooorooo
Sun May 07, 2017 7:44 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My rustbucket B4 estate
Replies: 6
Views: 752

Re: My rustbucket B4 estate

I'd anticipate that you could trace the wiring back to where it's spliced in and remove that.... Presumably it's spliced either into the ignition or fuel pump (or both) I've stripped a couple out and each time been able to see where it was spliced in, remove it and solder/heatshrink the original loo...
by fonzooorooo
Sun Apr 23, 2017 6:51 am
Forum: UKP THE SHOW 2017
Topic: ======2017 SHOW IMPORTANT=====8th FEB UPDATE
Replies: 8
Views: 11192

Re: ======2017 SHOW IMPORTANT=====8th FEB UPDATE

Link doesn't work for me, but with all that on, I can't blame you for giving it a miss this year!
by fonzooorooo
Sat Apr 22, 2017 11:32 am
Forum: UKP THE SHOW 2017
Topic: ======2017 SHOW IMPORTANT=====8th FEB UPDATE
Replies: 8
Views: 11192

Re: ======2017 SHOW IMPORTANT=====8th FEB UPDATE

OK... I'll ask the dumb question.... DC ?????

(sorry - not got the foggiest - google just flags up shows in Washington DC)
by fonzooorooo
Wed Apr 19, 2017 8:13 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: fonzooorooo's Yogi B3 (page4 onwards)
Replies: 149
Views: 3561

Re: fonzooorooo's Yogi B3 (page4 onwards)

It's been a while, but I thought it was time for an update... Tyres were dead, so got hold of a set of Toyos, planned to get the BBSs blasted and powdercoated, got fed up waiting for my normal guy to get back to me. Cracked out the rattle cans.... (Excuse the tyre soap!) http://i839.photobucket.com/...
by fonzooorooo
Wed Apr 19, 2017 6:33 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My rustbucket B4 estate
Replies: 6
Views: 752

Re: My rustbucket B4 estate

Welcome along. Always good to have a bit more B3/4 activity on here!
by fonzooorooo
Sat Apr 08, 2017 6:25 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: White vapour from exhaust 1991 B3 Passat Estate
Replies: 7
Views: 3559

Re: White vapour from exhaust 1991 B3 Passat Estate

Lambda sensor is on the downpipe facing back toward the firewall. Check the number of wires to the plug before you try to buy one!
by fonzooorooo
Sat Apr 08, 2017 6:23 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: White vapour from exhaust 1991 B3 Passat Estate
Replies: 7
Views: 3559

Re: White vapour from exhaust 1991 B3 Passat Estate

BLue 2 pin sender is for the ECU, black is for the gauge.
by fonzooorooo
Thu Mar 16, 2017 10:54 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: White vapour from exhaust 1991 B3 Passat Estate
Replies: 7
Views: 3559

Re: White vapour from exhaust 1991 B3 Passat Estate

It's weird that this has come back to haunt you! I wonder if something is causing it to run too lean... Coolant temp sender? lambda? something like that. I have recently experienced similar though (and this isn't going to sound good to you!) ... My mate bought a (cheap, project) b3 with the 2e engin...
by fonzooorooo
Tue Mar 07, 2017 9:38 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: How do I disable alarm?
Replies: 2
Views: 2218

Re: How do I disable alarm?

I get the feeling reading your symptoms that it's more likely to be an ignition switch you need.


As for the factory immobiliser, it's built into the ECU and would need programming out by someone who does that sort of thing.
by fonzooorooo
Mon Jan 16, 2017 5:46 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Passa t door actuator - anyone breaking a 1994 Passat?
Replies: 2
Views: 2202

Re: Passa t door actuator - anyone breaking a 1994 Passat?

There're a couple in the "cars for breaking" section of the classifieds on here. A couple on ebay too...

Link to parts diagram:
http://www.realoem.me/Volkswagen/RDW/PA ... /837000#20

Your part number appears to be for the actual lock mechanism, right?
by fonzooorooo
Mon Dec 19, 2016 7:35 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Low Coolant and wet foot well.. Coincidence? Or
Replies: 9
Views: 3206

Re: Low Coolant and wet foot well.. Coincidence? Or

Coolant level normally drops after a change... The first time you run it up to full temperature, it'll fill the radiator. Obviously, if you top it up and it keeps dropping, you have a problem! Usual first-guess water ingress points are door membranes. In the torrential rain a couple of weeks ago, mi...
by fonzooorooo
Mon Dec 12, 2016 9:10 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Water pump!
Replies: 4
Views: 2288

Re: Water pump!

I wouldn't hesitate to fit an SKF.