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Can anyone tell me what this little hole is for? It is just below/to the side of the inlet manifold, the threads inside are shiny as if something was in there but I cannot think or see what. It feels like there is no pressure in or out when I plug it with my finger at idle. The oil is from the brea...

I just been fiddling again, I have managed to heat up and insert/slot in a piece of 22mm high temp overflow pipe, so far so good, i'll check it i a day or so, (mot on Monday so fingers crossed there) as for the little hole I got no idea, as far as I can tell there is no pressure, in or out unless it...

Since I got my camera out to shoot my engine bay here you go, B5.5 style with kids foot scrapes for authenticity...

Cheers buddy. better safe tan sorry any day

it is the 2.0 20V ALT 03 plate

Thanks here are some pics (I hope) I tried using the flexi end of a petrol can to rejoin but it didn't work too well, maybe I'll try something different. I also noticed on the last pic what looks like an open valve/port with maybe a screw missing? not noticed it before any ideas? 2.0 20v ALT engine ...

swiftcover, cheapest I found at my last renewal

Hi,

My 5.5 has 145k on it and had the belt renewed at 115k,I know it is only 30k miles ago but it was done back in 2007 should I add it to my list of other stuff to get done this season or should it be good for another 10-20k?

From what i can see it isn't showing any real signs of wear.

I was gonna find a link but can't see it... I am sure there used to be a thread on buying.............didn't there?

I need a lie down

Only 50K at that price it's a gift mate. check the buyers guide on here to check for anything typical to look out for

If you've manged to keep an astra with a 1/4 million miles going this will last through till your grand kids need an old vw classic

Welcome, you joined too I see so BIG WELCOME

This is the reply I just got from motor codes: Thank you for contacting Motor Codes regarding the problems you have experienced with your VW and the corrosion that has occurred. The aim of the Motor Codes Conciliation Service is to resolve disputes that arise under the terms and conditions of the ma...

Does anyone know if I can just replace the short piece of pipe that come out the top of my engine ? and a suggestion of a suitable thing to use It is i think a breather pipe and runs from a T piece directing back towards the cockpit, before joining another pipe, about 3/4 inch dia, it has all split ...

Edging!! thas what they said about both my front wings ****ers.

I saw someone a few threads back got a bonnet, but not sure if it was from chipping, I wish it was I'd get a whole front end. both front pillars and roof

My O/S real lens has a slight yellow tinge. It is inside where the bulb goes and not the outer shell. It isn't terrible but because the other side is lovely and shiny it stands out, especially on the reverse light (to me at least). I don't have a problem taking the lens out, but wondered about ideas...

it looks very tidy I am just starting on the exterior stuff so pretty new to this part of the forum, it is good to see hard work paying off to keep me motivated. Mine is the light Green metallic, when I get it sorted I'll stick a thread up. I am gonna keep my badges I think it's nice to have them on...

I have been round mine since going to Hudds, found a small blister on the tailgate and rear o/s wing and under the window sill on real n/s door. Taking it to Harrogate on Tues for the coils replacing under recall. so gonna get them to take a look at that and get another opinion on the wings, Thing i...

It'll look great, don't see too many Gold wagons around (well I don't) nice to see one looking good in it's original un-modded state.
is that the family I can see through the passenger window on the long shot ?

Did you do it by hand?

That looks splendid indeed, that beading looks almost perfect circles!


Gonna get mine sorted out, I see all these motors you guys got looking better than showroom,
Just as soon as I hear how much warranty work VW will do that is.

Nice,

What was your paintwork like before you fixed it?

Mine is petrol.

Do you have any way to check the continuity of the Coax?
Some kind of multimeter or even create some sort of low voltage circuit? At least you could be sure it is the coax and not some other bad earth Conn or some unsuppressed interference before you rip the whole interior out...

6 speed, with the flappy paddles on steering wheel, but we don't use them much.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TRAVALL-TDG0401 ... =vw+passat

Not got one but if you get it let me know how it goes

Phew, that's what I thought.
Didn't want the wife and kids suddenly going quiet..... Hmm wait a minute though

Thanks matey, I'll crack on with that and cheers for the leather tip too, sadly mine is a petrol, ALT engine.

Shifted a lovely V plate B5 TDi last year the car (body and interior) was in a mess but the engine was sweet as, if I could have dropped that into this one now it'd have been great...