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by scandal
Thu Aug 30, 2012 10:27 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: what sort of mpg does 2.0 and 1.8T?
Replies: 22
Views: 1445

Re: what sort of mpg does 2.0 and 1.8T?

Yes,i had couple of tdi's myself.1 was b5 and the last one 02 plate 130 pd.they both were brilliant.the reason i'm asking about petrol,cos been looking for a cheap estate and i really fancy vw.found one nice clean looking on ebay,03 plate 2.0 petrol.asking price is 1000 and nobody is really grabbing ...
by scandal
Wed Aug 29, 2012 10:51 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: what sort of mpg does 2.0 and 1.8T?
Replies: 22
Views: 1445

what sort of mpg does 2.0 and 1.8T?

hi guys
been looking at some petrol estates.just wondering what sort of mpg do you get from 2.0 and 1.8T engines?
in town and in motorway separatelly please.
thanks a lot
by scandal
Wed May 23, 2012 10:09 pm
Forum: SPOTTED
Topic: silver b5.5 on air ride in nottingham
Replies: 1
Views: 358

silver b5.5 on air ride in nottingham

seen this beauty in notts few times.
anyone else here from nottingham?!
by scandal
Mon May 07, 2012 7:19 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Best place for window tinting
Replies: 2
Views: 834

Re: Best place for window tinting

hi
go to uktintz.co.uk and call the number,based in nottingham.he is a good bloke and does fantastic job.did few of my cars and its amazing.did my bmw nearly 2 years ago its still like new.good prices and can come to your place aswell.
by scandal
Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:05 pm
Forum: PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOS
Topic: my b5.5 v6 4mo wagon
Replies: 7
Views: 2817

Re: my b5.5 v6 4mo wagon

ordered one already.thanks
by scandal
Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:20 pm
Forum: PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOS
Topic: my b5.5 v6 4mo wagon
Replies: 7
Views: 2817

Re: my b5.5 v6 4mo wagon

hi mate
can i ask where do you get that ukpassats sticker please?
is it only for certain members,or can anyone whos on here buy it
thanks in advance
by scandal
Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:36 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: i'm looking to buy a coilover kit or lowering springs
Replies: 11
Views: 2036

Re: i'm looking to buy a coilover kit or lowering springs

thanks guys for your replies.i've decided to get coilovers.
now,most of the time its better to spend a bit more rather than going for the cheap stuff,but this time,after full respray,set of 18" s and other bits and bobs, i cant afford much.so i was thinking of getting budget ones.i know i wont get ...
by scandal
Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:05 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: i'm looking to buy a coilover kit or lowering springs
Replies: 11
Views: 2036

i'm looking to buy a coilover kit or lowering springs

i want to lower my vw passat estate,2002 reg 1.9 tdi pd.thought i'd ask if anyone got a spare kit laying around.also would appreciate your opinions about the good heights to go for.
thanks
by scandal
Fri Dec 23, 2011 1:03 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Does your Coolant Header Tank Stay COLD?
Replies: 6
Views: 1541

Re: Does your Coolant Header Tank Stay COLD?

hi
dont worry mate,mine is exactly same.i've been to many garages,vw specialists and heard loads of different suggestions.done everything and even more,but no results.so i came up with the conclusion-thats how it should be.
yes,i have very good heating inside,temperature allways(when warms up ...
by scandal
Sat Dec 17, 2011 10:26 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: vw passat tdi pd -always cold water in the header tank?help
Replies: 29
Views: 4857

Re: vw passat tdi pd -always cold water in the header tank?h

ye,i agree with that aswell.sounds like the water pump.let us know if its gona solve your problem.
heating inside is important these days ;)
by scandal
Fri Dec 16, 2011 3:18 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: vw passat tdi pd -always cold water in the header tank?help
Replies: 29
Views: 4857

Re: vw passat tdi pd -always cold water in the header tank?h

oh i'm glad i'm not alone with this problem.cos where ever i go,everybody says its strange and they havent come across to such problem.
was it the main reason you did the overhaul?did you have any suggestions what it might be?do you drive a lot your car?i'm just wondering if its not causing any ...
by scandal
Fri Dec 16, 2011 8:53 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: vw passat tdi pd -always cold water in the header tank?help
Replies: 29
Views: 4857

Re: vw passat tdi pd -always cold water in the header tank?h

hi
thanks for your quick reply.
i forgot to mention that i bought a new thermostat and replaced it.afterwards i've checked the old 1 and it seems working ok aswell.so its not the case either.
by scandal
Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:15 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: vw passat tdi pd -always cold water in the header tank?help
Replies: 29
Views: 4857

vw passat tdi pd -always cold water in the header tank?help

hi guys
i'm new here,as never seen this site before,although had quite a few passats before.
anyway,i've got a problem and any help would be much appreciated
i've just bought another a vw passat tdi pd 2002 reg.and i've noticed a quite strange thing about it-water in the header tank is always ...