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by Gary70
Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:22 pm
Forum: CLEANING AND DETAILING
Topic: Halfords
Replies: 3
Views: 821

Re: Halfords

:-bd
Yes indeed hence I purchased the meg's headlight kit...thing is I now need to sew my pockets even tighter when I pass there......too good to miss.
by Gary70
Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:15 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Rear coilover adjuster
Replies: 6
Views: 1271

Re: Rear coilover adjuster

:-bd
by Gary70
Thu Jun 13, 2013 4:50 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Rear coilover adjuster
Replies: 6
Views: 1271

Re: Rear coilover adjuster

Have you checked the how to?

Click this
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by Gary70
Thu Jun 13, 2013 1:43 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Fitting Outer CV Joint & Boot? Daz's Passat B5.5 Estate
Replies: 46
Views: 7027

Re: Daz's Passat B5.5 Estate

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271036790042?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 The one I got cheap and cheerful but money well spent. Yep you can read and delete faults,it usually tells you what the fault is and if you get the registered VCDS (not essential) it gives some solutions I...
by Gary70
Thu Jun 13, 2013 11:33 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Fitting Outer CV Joint & Boot? Daz's Passat B5.5 Estate
Replies: 46
Views: 7027

Re: Daz's Passat B5.5 Estate

I am guessing it flashes 1st then goes solid? but yea if it shows a fault get it scanned, odd the coils were not on the recall though..

I'd invest £6.95 in an ebay special and install the free VCDS Lite on your own system, really handy for this kind of thing.
by Gary70
Wed Jun 12, 2013 6:44 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 2.0 petrol fuel economy
Replies: 5
Views: 957

Re: B5.5 2.0 petrol fuel economy

My next fill up i'll be resetting and adding up. I do know mine is nowhere near my old B5 PD, it was a bit of a shed but it went forever on a full tank. mind you diesel is so expensive now it's not even funny, I wonder does anyone know what diff 98 makes to 95? I know its more expensive just wondere...
by Gary70
Wed Jun 12, 2013 5:37 pm
Forum: SPOTTED
Topic: Post your sheds..
Replies: 23
Views: 1071

Re: Post your sheds..

Thats not an exhaust!

Plainly it is one of those crazy-frog bashing arcade games he is just dropping it off for a mate, there is probably a foam mallet on the roof and a 50P coin slot by the filler cap..
by Gary70
Wed Jun 12, 2013 5:32 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Fitting Outer CV Joint & Boot? Daz's Passat B5.5 Estate
Replies: 46
Views: 7027

Re: Daz's Passat B5.5 Estate

What plugs you put in? NGK or Bosch? I know mine started playing up when I switched to Bosch (2 electrodes instead of 3 on NGK) I did get the coils swapped out, I got the light once after that but I had just filled it with Super unleaded and a redex flush so maybe some poo got drawn in. 3 fill ups l...
by Gary70
Tue Jun 11, 2013 8:42 pm
Forum: SPOTTED
Topic: Post your sheds..
Replies: 23
Views: 1071

Re: Post your sheds..

Sad thing is, it probably took a failr bit of work to get it looking so s*** :-q
by Gary70
Tue Jun 11, 2013 8:13 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: paint 12year warranty
Replies: 699
Views: 125310

Re: paint 12year warranty

Dunno mate, makes you worry if you stall they will use the time to go back on that offer.
from what I can see, getting anything done on motors as old as ours is now lucky.

How long are people waiting to here back from VW? mine is almost a month now and still not heard :-?
by Gary70
Tue Jun 11, 2013 8:00 pm
Forum: CLEANING AND DETAILING
Topic: Definitive wax
Replies: 15
Views: 762

Re: Definitive wax

That Ibiza bonnet looks deep enough to swim in!

I just use Autoglym leather cleaner and balm on mine, I am guessing you'd say this stuff blows it out the water?

I need to rejuvenate my drivers seat, the back is showing a bit of wear where people have rubbed the surround bit getting in and out.
by Gary70
Tue Jun 11, 2013 6:01 pm
Forum: SPOTTED
Topic: Blue 03, 5.5 Higline? Ring Rd Colton
Replies: 0
Views: 712

Blue 03, 5.5 Higline? Ring Rd Colton

Nice Blue wagon,
Wheels were Black spokes with chrome rims. Sporting UKP sticker N/S Rear window

Your Chrome trim looked pretty sharp too..
by Gary70
Tue Jun 11, 2013 8:06 am
Forum: CLEANING AND DETAILING
Topic: Definitive wax
Replies: 15
Views: 762

Re: Definitive wax

Just seen this, decent stuff indeed by the looks,
machine or hand?
by Gary70
Tue Jun 11, 2013 8:00 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: USB charger
Replies: 9
Views: 1743

Re: USB charger

Just orderd one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-DUAL-USB-In-Car-Charger-PowerJolt-iPhone-5-3G-4-4S-iPad-UK-Seller-/230961020004?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhoneAccessories_MobilePhoneChargers&hash=item35c6597c64#ht_578wt_1043 Hope fully the blank on the console will be thick enough to...
by Gary70
Mon Jun 10, 2013 7:06 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: USB charger
Replies: 9
Views: 1743

Re: USB charger

I was thinking of something a bit more discreet.

I wonder if it would be possible to strip one of those down to just the front plate and ports and then wire it directly to the feeds behind the dash with all the gubbins sitting behind the trim?
by Gary70
Mon Jun 10, 2013 7:01 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Stainless exhaust ideas
Replies: 18
Views: 1115

Re: Stainless exhaust ideas

I just got a quote from MIJ walsall, for a custom free flow. I am after the single exit twin pipe with chrome, petrol not diesel so not so smoky I guess.. They got pics of all shapes and styles on their website. http://www.mijexhaust.com/volkswagen-exhaust-system-stainless-steel-exhaust.html?func=th...
by Gary70
Mon Jun 10, 2013 5:22 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Fitting Outer CV Joint & Boot? Daz's Passat B5.5 Estate
Replies: 46
Views: 7027

Re: Passat B5.5 2.0 Petrol Judder ???

Good news :D

Clear the codes and see if it logs another misfire (hopefully not)
by Gary70
Mon Jun 10, 2013 5:19 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: USB charger
Replies: 9
Views: 1743

Re: USB charger

Good points, My Aux will only be used to feed my ipod to stereo, It's more of a want than a need, like most things :roll: I am more of a radio listener but sometimes it's good to have a change, and an excuse to mess around in the car. I kinda thought a USB charger would be a good idea for general ch...
by Gary70
Mon Jun 10, 2013 12:08 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Gary's B5.5 Sport (petrol)
Replies: 14
Views: 998

Re: Gary's B5.5 Sport (petrol)

Getting there, still waiting to see what warranty paintwork VW will refuse to do before I get too carried away :-s
gortex wrote:
Gary70 wrote:Damn I better get a new number plate that looks terrible :oops:
Yeah come on..its dragging the car down. :-

frames and plates by the weekend :wink:
by Gary70
Mon Jun 10, 2013 12:05 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: USB charger
Replies: 9
Views: 1743

USB charger

I got a 3.5mm aux connector coming thanks to the how to for under a fiver, I was going to try and get a USB charger, but then I saw this, my cigarette lighter never gets used (obviously) What you think? I ntended to somehow site my aux jack in my ashtray ayway this would be ideal maybe. http://www.e...
by Gary70
Mon Jun 10, 2013 12:00 pm
Forum: CLEANING AND DETAILING
Topic: Meguiars Headlight Restoration Plus
Replies: 5
Views: 815

Re: Meguiars Headlight Restoration Plus

Cheers guys...
luvmydubs wrote:Much better. Maybe get some new plates now too :-)
Ordered new frames and picking plates this week :oops:
by Gary70
Sun Jun 09, 2013 4:35 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Gary's B5.5 Sport (petrol)
Replies: 14
Views: 998

Re: Gary's B5.5 Sport (petrol)

Damn I better get a new number plate that looks terrible :oops:
by Gary70
Sun Jun 09, 2013 4:34 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Gary's B5.5 Sport (petrol)
Replies: 14
Views: 998

Re: Gary's B5.5 Sport (petrol)

Ok getting some jobs done. 4 new tyres and a holiday to pay for has stalled me somewhat, VCDS, showed misfire cyl 2, I am guessing it was pre new ign coils and fuel treatment, reset and so far nothing new. also showed an open circuit on radio Right side drivers door speaker, I think the registered v...
by Gary70
Sun Jun 09, 2013 4:19 pm
Forum: CLEANING AND DETAILING
Topic: Meguiars Headlight Restoration Plus
Replies: 5
Views: 815

Meguiars Headlight Restoration Plus

Just used this little kit on my "lovely" Yellow headlights, made them all shiny and clear again. didn't take long and took years off the old girl, This kit comes with the Plastx creme and a wool buffing wheel that goes in a drill or whatever you fancy, It also comes with a set of graded ru...
by Gary70
Sun Jun 09, 2013 7:40 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: service at last
Replies: 10
Views: 842

Re: service at last

Yea get it off mate. especially if its been a while 2 changes and a flush won't be a bad thing.

Mine was dead stiff this year, ended up getting a chain wrench pretty much crushed it to unscrew, but got it off.
The filters on these are in a s****y place mind.