UKPassats

i had this problem as well, the previous owner had also put roof rails on the car and had used silicone sealant to seal the holes, it never really sealed. have the car now around 2yrs and had previously sealed the roofrails but not the roofskin. unfortunately never dealt with the rust on the previou...

i really need to go looking before posting, apologies about that, found this on another website Yeah, been there done that with the cracked line - #2 seems to be the one to go for sure. Just as an FYI, Cohline make replacement lines and they've changed the shape of #2 - it doesn't have the same bend...

hi all, got an issue with the b3 at the moment, a week or two ago i noticed the cart was down on power so i pulled over and spotted that no.2 injector pipe had split completley just next to the injector. i got lucky and able to source one that evening, being in a rush i left the main clamp off, but ...

I WISH I HAD A WAGON AND PLACE TO " PAY" LIKE YOU. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ON IT. I WANT TO SEE IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME SOURCE A SET OF REFLECTIVE TRIANGLE ORIGINAL FOR MY SALOON. I HAVE THE PLASTIC BITS THAT SECURE IT IN THE BOOT. THE YELLOW CASE SHOWN IN ONE OF THE PICTURES HERE IS WHAT I W...

passenger sill before http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy36/83mars/IMGP0970_zpsc92f98c3.jpg cut http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy36/83mars/IMGP1002_zps3463beb4.jpg done, it aint pretty but its solid. http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy36/83mars/IMGP1005_zps7a1003b3.jpg had a small patch need...

well its been a while again, between the jigs and reels of things ive only gotten around to the cutting of rust, while i was at it i noticed that the carpet in the back was wet(car was parked outside for the past few weeks) tracing the leak(roof bar bolts) revealed more rot then im happy with in the...

so, another problems after popping up,
the right indicator led is staying on but is flashing when i indicate left or right, the left one isnt working at all,
im gona have to strip it down again and have a look,
but again if anyone has any pointers itd be great,
cheers.

just wondering if anyone could help me out, i bought b4(i think) clocks with a rev counter for my b3, the problem is the coolant light, with the old clocks it flashed for a bit and went out and stayed out, but with the new clocks the light flashes 3 times goes out for around 10 seconds and comes bac...

brilliant stufff, i have a few spare mk2's around the so ill go pulling bits off,
many thanks.

many thanks,
jus one more question, any chance there the same as the mk2 golf??

hi all, i have a problem with the passat at the moment, the wipers only work on fast mode, when turned off they stop where their turned off. think the washer works the wipers. got myself a replacement as i thought this was the problem but nope, the exact same as before. im getting a stalk switch in ...

well as again its been a while, been tipping away from the back to the front, had to replace a pile of parts inside and out but at least i can get started on the front, forgot to take the camera with me again, so hopefully ill remember when i start on the other end. so the list is(as much for me as ...

hi all, ive been tipping away at my passat whenever i can lately and ive come to a deadend with the door hinges, the bottom drivers door hinge has loads of play in and after taking out the 5mm bolt holding the pin in place and the 17mm bolt holding onto the door but the pin wont budge. im wondering ...

right so its been a while and i havent done much with the passat except to sort the drivers window regulator(which was bent and pretty seized) and try and sort the handles which weren't doing a great job of opening the doors. what i did do is ask around and see if there was any b3 estates in anyones...

lovin the cars man,
but its the teddy alloys that caught my eye, been looking for a set for ages, tell your missus she's got great taste
they look great under the golf.

hi all, as in the other posts im new to passats so i thought i join another forum to find out a bit more about them, looking forward to benefits of having a boot the same size as my attic :D havent any pics taken yet but heres a few from the add. http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy36/83mars/DSCF56...

i dont even know if 'interchangability' is a word but here goes, very new to the world of passats(usually have mk2 mk3 golf's and mk2 sciroocos) and after buying a bit of a 'do'er upper'. what i need to know is if i can get any parts from a mk3 golf or vento, mostly window regulators, handles, locks...

just adding mine to the list, hoping it will stay in my ownership for a few years yet. 88 - 1.8 8v GT Estate -silver -197k-tbc-AndyAdubber '88 - 1.8 8v GL Estate - White - Oily Fingers '88 - 1.8 8v GT Estate - Silver - mocap '88 - 1.8 8v GT Estate - Silver - royalwax 34k 1 previous owner '89 - 1.8 8...

hi all, thought id put up an intro as ill be hanging around for a while(hopefully) just after getting my first passat(a b3 estate) over the weekend and ill be looking for a bit of advice usually stuck in the mk2 golfs and sciroccos so im looking forward to getting stuck into a different vw, but spac...