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by Al Davis
Fri Oct 30, 2015 11:23 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Rear screen demister
Replies: 6
Views: 1354

Re: Rear screen demister

Thanx Toonmania.
Will order repair kit (paint) today. I thought there was such a kit, thanx for the link :esm
Wish you safe n happy motoring.
Al Davis (Germany)
by Al Davis
Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:06 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Rear screen demister
Replies: 6
Views: 1354

Re: Rear screen demister

Hello all out there.
I have a similar problem with my rear screen heater. It looks like someone has removed a company logo/sign with a sharp object and damaged the resistor (wires!) :neutral: is there a repair kit to bridge the gap?
Thanx in advance.
Al :roll:
by Al Davis
Tue Jan 07, 2014 11:14 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 130 tiptronic box in n out of limp mode
Replies: 4
Views: 733

Re: 130 tiptronic box in n out of limp mode

If it is water it could be coming in where the bonnet cable goes through the bulkhead next to the ecu or for a door panel on the drivers side front or rear can leak Hope you get it sorted :-bd Paul Thanx mate, but I also cleaned and added extra sealant to this area when I cleaned plenum chamber. Ge...
by Al Davis
Mon Jan 06, 2014 11:18 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 130 tiptronic box in n out of limp mode
Replies: 4
Views: 733

Re: 130 tiptronic box in n out of limp mode

Check under your drivers seat as that is where the Auto ecu is and see if it is wet/damp under the carpet the unit might just have got some damp on it, also might be worth sliding underneath the car and checking the connections for solenoids. Have you done a scan on the car? if not it might be wort...
by Al Davis
Sun Jan 05, 2014 7:53 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 130 tiptronic box in n out of limp mode
Replies: 4
Views: 733

130 tiptronic box in n out of limp mode

130 passat auto box keeps going into limp mode especially after selecting reverse, switch off, start up again and all ok for a while. Car just turned 100,000 miles last week and was serviced regular. Need some help from fellow countrymen :ymbringiton: ~x( . Stuck over in Germany and to even ask a te...
by Al Davis
Tue Dec 03, 2013 2:28 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Plenum drains blocked - a helpfull guide.
Replies: 333
Views: 145688

Re: Plenum drains blocked - a helpfull guide.

:D What a crackin bit of advice and photo tutorial 8) Did this last weekend and discovered a pond under the battery and alarm and master cylinder :evil: the grommet under the brake cylinder is a twit to remove as a brake pipe goes through it, I just pushed a finger through the poo and woosssshh no m...
by Al Davis
Sun Nov 24, 2013 3:55 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Headlamp complete or glass change?
Replies: 4
Views: 798

Re: Headlamp complete or glass change?

Hi Mindriot,
Just looked at the pictures of your estate, reall nice.
I was lucky my neice n her husband gave me the passat n still has uk t&t with only 99545 miles on clock (Genuine)
i Love it :esm
Just got all the problems of registering and testing it over here but it'll be worth it.
by Al Davis
Sun Nov 24, 2013 3:08 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Headlamp complete or glass change?
Replies: 4
Views: 798

Re: Headlamp complete or glass change?

Thanx Mindriot for quick reply,
Yeah replacement for beam pattern, I will go n check for this latch for LHD beam pattern. That would make things a lot easier n save me a few Euro too :esm
by Al Davis
Sun Nov 24, 2013 2:58 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: B5 or B5.5????
Replies: 4
Views: 1262

Re: B5 or B5.5????

Thanx from me tooooo!
Just got a 2002 1,9 tdi se estate yesterday and was not sure if it was a 5 or 5,5
Now about to get it ready for German (TUV) MOT.
:esm
by Al Davis
Sun Nov 24, 2013 2:46 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Headlamp complete or glass change?
Replies: 4
Views: 798

Headlamp complete or glass change?

Hi all, I have not been on here for a while since selling my lovely B3 2,0 GT estate but now i've got a 2002 1,9 tdi estate Auto with tiptronic. Drove it back from Uk to Germany yesterday n it performed great :esm Few things I must do for German TUV (MOT) first for me is headlamp swop, someone said ...
by Al Davis
Sun Sep 23, 2012 8:05 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Workshop manual Wanted
Replies: 5
Views: 1235

Re: Workshop manual Wanted

Thanx shavey, will look on there the morrow. B-)
by Al Davis
Wed Sep 19, 2012 1:32 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Rear Wheel Bearings doing my head in!
Replies: 14
Views: 2107

Re: Rear Wheel Bearings doing my head in!

Thanx Shavey, got parts over here 25 Euro each. Biggest problem I have here is somewhere to do it (not so good on the roadside) Done loads on trucks (easy) but not with Discs. BFN. B-)
by Al Davis
Wed Sep 19, 2012 1:26 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Workshop manual Wanted
Replies: 5
Views: 1235

Re: Workshop manual Wanted

Thanx bazzateer, i'll give it a look B-)
by Al Davis
Mon Sep 17, 2012 4:37 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Rear Wheel Bearings doing my head in!
Replies: 14
Views: 2107

Re: Rear Wheel Bearings doing my head in!

Hi all, I need to replace at least one of my rear bearings (noisy) but after reading all of these very helpfull posts i've chickened out and think i'll give it to my local garage and let them fit em
by Al Davis
Mon Sep 17, 2012 4:15 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Workshop manual Wanted
Replies: 5
Views: 1235

Workshop manual Wanted

Hi, I would like to have a workshop manual for my 1991 Passat 2.0 GT. Haynes or similar. Will need to be posted to Germany.
Thanx, Al
by Al Davis
Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:59 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: How far in your car??
Replies: 28
Views: 4406

Re: How far in your car??

Hi all, I'm living in Germany and often travel to the UK (East Anglia) last trip two weeks ago and clock now reading over 300,000KM in my 1991 B3 Passat wagon always a laugh with my registration number, BO NK 69 :hyst
by Al Davis
Fri Mar 30, 2012 9:02 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Wind deflectors saloon and estate 4 piece set
Replies: 12
Views: 2158

Re: Wind deflectors saloon and estate 4 piece set

I want some too! I'm coming over to the UK next week (Lowestoft) On route my B3 will turn the 300,000 Km.
Always great fun to visit and pick up parts.
1991 2.0GT 2E estate Reg # BO NK 69 :hyst
by Al Davis
Mon Feb 20, 2012 4:44 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B3 REGISTER
Replies: 140
Views: 67590

Re: B3 REGISTER

1991 2.0 GT estate in black, 266,800km. Reg' # BO NK 69 :hyst
by Al Davis
Thu Feb 16, 2012 1:02 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 1991 2.0 GT. Workshop manual wanted
Replies: 0
Views: 638

1991 2.0 GT. Workshop manual wanted

It's really difficult to follow my w/s manual as it's in German :sad: Almost any condition will do as long as it's in English, Req posting to Germany. Thanx.
by Al Davis
Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:37 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Thinking of breaking my other b3 estate? Anyone need any bit
Replies: 19
Views: 2980

Re: Thinking of breaking my other b3 estate? Anyone need any

Ooooops! sorry Joe. Hi ratlookrob, Picture of the breather hose would be good as there are two different forms but both have the same part # 037103493p. The hose fitted to my car is one piece and flares out at the bottm end. When it's in good condition please let me know how much it is inc' post to ...
by Al Davis
Wed Feb 15, 2012 10:31 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Thinking of breaking my other b3 estate? Anyone need any bit
Replies: 19
Views: 2980

Re: Thinking of breaking my other b3 estate? Anyone need any

Hi Polo_Joe.
What engine is fitted? I need a breather hose for a 2E.

Thanx, Al Davis
by Al Davis
Wed Feb 15, 2012 10:25 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Breather hose
Replies: 0
Views: 611

Breather hose

Hi, I'm looking for a breathe hose 037103493p for my 1991 2.0GT estate.
by Al Davis
Tue Dec 06, 2011 3:31 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: New member. Hi all and a Q
Replies: 9
Views: 181

Re: New member. Hi all and a Q

torque777 wrote:HI and welcome to ukp
Thanx
by Al Davis
Tue Dec 06, 2011 3:30 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: New member. Hi all and a Q
Replies: 9
Views: 181

Re: New member. Hi all and a Q

water01 wrote:Hello and Welcome to UKP.

Can I suggest you ask that question in the B3/B4 forum?
Thanx mate
by Al Davis
Tue Dec 06, 2011 3:28 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: New member. Hi all and a Q
Replies: 9
Views: 181

Re: New member. Hi all and a Q

vwnutant wrote:welcome to ukp



ant
Thanx.