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by Ste_Nova
Sun Nov 04, 2012 10:29 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Leaving
Replies: 14
Views: 3323

Re: Leaving

i did say i would post a pic! http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7100/7321172272_394c58aca1_z.jpg DSC_3385.JPG by Ste_Nova , on Flickr https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/532643_4202885633467_839116327_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/529260_1015076773546492...
by Ste_Nova
Sun Nov 04, 2012 10:26 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: passat sport suspension
Replies: 15
Views: 2400

Re: passat sport suspension

or go for some nuspeed sofsport, 5mm lower than the factory sport spec
by Ste_Nova
Fri Aug 10, 2012 4:12 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Loud hissing noise...
Replies: 13
Views: 2488

Re: Loud hissing noise...

it rubbed though on a valve on the fuel cooler
by Ste_Nova
Thu Aug 09, 2012 9:11 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Loud hissing noise...
Replies: 13
Views: 2488

Re: Loud hissing noise...

that boost pipe was changed 2 years ago for a new one £87 as far as i remember,
the belt was to protect it from rubbing through in the same place again, if there was no hole in the belt it was doing it's job :)
by Ste_Nova
Mon Jul 09, 2012 12:02 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Turbo 1.9 tdi
Replies: 22
Views: 2591

Re: Turbo 1.9 tdi

by Ste_Nova
Thu May 31, 2012 1:59 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Headlight MOT fail
Replies: 15
Views: 2485

Re: Headlight MOT fail

they just rust up and seize, remove the light, force the seized bit to turn, then superglue the wheel back on, then grease the whole moving bits, sorted :)
by Ste_Nova
Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:45 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Leaving
Replies: 14
Views: 3323

Re: Leaving

finally got new car on road, will get some pics up at the weekend

it's an fully loaded A6 3.0tdi S-line avant le mans :D
by Ste_Nova
Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:24 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Leaving
Replies: 14
Views: 3323

Re: Leaving

crazy4alfa wrote:Showroom tax?
no just normal tax :(
by Ste_Nova
Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:59 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Leaving
Replies: 14
Views: 3323

Re: Leaving

lol..... i bought an audi! and i'm selling the passat to pay for the tax for it :shock:
by Ste_Nova
Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:55 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Leaving
Replies: 14
Views: 3323

Re: Leaving

i can still get my parts from the vw dealer ;)
by Ste_Nova
Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:51 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Leaving
Replies: 14
Views: 3323

Re: Leaving

ppfff renault!!!!

lmao
by Ste_Nova
Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:41 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Leaving
Replies: 14
Views: 3323

Leaving

i've bought a new car so i won't be on here much anymore :(

p.s. passat for sale soon ;)
by Ste_Nova
Fri Mar 02, 2012 8:11 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: water/coolent loss
Replies: 23
Views: 3085

Re: water/coolent loss

i cracked the head on my 130 :(
by Ste_Nova
Fri Mar 02, 2012 8:08 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Why is there a key hole on the inside of my door?
Replies: 21
Views: 2512

Re: Why is there a key hole on the inside of my door?

lock that switch lock the back seats then the boot is secure if someone smashes window to gain entry and tries to get in the boot also you can also lock the boot with key hole in the boot lid and isolate it from the central locking which will protect it from someone with the same remote or an electr...
by Ste_Nova
Thu Mar 01, 2012 8:25 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Trailer Towing spec for a B5 Wagon??
Replies: 15
Views: 2556

Re: Trailer Towing spec for a B5 Wagon??

i've aframed loads, fine for long distance motorway when the car is known good, mot tax etc, usually used at night when roads are quiet http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/Ste_Nova/106/P1040106.jpg but if it's not easy motorway or the car is bad then its trailer everytime, its easier with the tra...
by Ste_Nova
Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:24 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Trailer Towing spec for a B5 Wagon??
Replies: 15
Views: 2556

Re: Trailer Towing spec for a B5 Wagon??

b5 115 tdi estate = Braked Towing Weight 1600 kg
by Ste_Nova
Sat Feb 25, 2012 11:14 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Uprated engine mounts for TDI?
Replies: 46
Views: 4295

Re: Uprated engine mounts for TDI?

i'll be popping do the stealer for one of them :)
by Ste_Nova
Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:19 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Alarm fault since flat battery
Replies: 5
Views: 1447

Re: Alarm fault since flat battery

open passenger door, press lock button on drivers door, exit passenger door = car locked with alarm off
by Ste_Nova
Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:16 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Best way of attaching a bottle to overflow
Replies: 8
Views: 1910

Re: Best way of attaching a bottle to overflow

get a fatter 750ml bottle (usually water) and put it in the holder under the cover next to the abs pump, then attach pipe using a jublee clip easier to undo the tank then turn it over so you can get to it, i ran mine like this for 2 years putting 2 bottles a day back into the header, eventually had ...
by Ste_Nova
Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:20 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Time for a new radiator? (Pic)
Replies: 14
Views: 2109

Re: Time for a new radiator? (Pic)

i fitted a cheap ebay rad in 2007, still going strong :)

simple diy job shouldn't take more than a morning if you've not done it before
by Ste_Nova
Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:18 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Window motor cable snapped.
Replies: 8
Views: 1421

Re: Window motor cable snapped.

i've fitted £7 ebay cables in both fronts, one in 2006 one in 2008 both still good :)
by Ste_Nova
Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:20 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Correct engine oil.
Replies: 5
Views: 1108

Re: Correct engine oil.

i'm running 507.00 long life spec oil with changes every 5k http://www.motaquipinfo.net/images/lubricant_product_info/jpg/MQS-5w30-Fully-Synthetic-Lo.jpg prior to this i was runnning 505.01 recomemded with 5k changes http://www.motaquipinfo.net/images/lubricant_product_info/jpg/MQX-5W40.jpg up to 50...
by Ste_Nova
Mon Feb 13, 2012 8:00 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Changing gearbox oil..worth it?
Replies: 9
Views: 2118

Re: Changing gearbox oil..worth it?

and take the filler out first!!
by Ste_Nova
Sun Feb 12, 2012 10:45 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Where has this gunk come from? EGR?
Replies: 21
Views: 3657

Re: Where has this gunk come from? EGR?

its leaking out of the hole on the side of the egr
by Ste_Nova
Sun Feb 12, 2012 10:39 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: first time 'I'VE' MOT'd my Y2k wagon HOLY S*&T!
Replies: 23
Views: 2719

Re: first time 'I'VE' MOT'd my Y2k wagon HOLY S*&T!

all mine needed was a pair of front flexys at £16 for the pair :)

http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/c/V ... 0a6&000030