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by denzbom
Thu May 02, 2019 8:48 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Car hesitent until 2800rpm, help
Replies: 7
Views: 1286

Re: Car hesitent until 2800rpm, help

It could be the MAP sensor its in a boost hose rear right of engine could need cleaning or wiring to the plug may be corroded.
by denzbom
Sun May 13, 2018 7:17 pm
Forum: OTHER VAG OR NON . .
Topic: Fuel filter
Replies: 0
Views: 9310

Fuel filter

Changed the fuel filter on my T5 today think it was a little over due its hard to tell its diesel that came out of it Image
by denzbom
Sat Mar 10, 2018 11:27 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Lane keep Assist Retrofit?
Replies: 10
Views: 3846

Re: Lane keep Assist Retrofit?

I had the pleasure of driving a lorry with lane assist this week I thought their was something wrong with the radio it buzzed through the speakers on whichever side I crossed a white line and its hard not to cross the lines in cumbria I had to phone the office to ask how to turn it off. It peed me o...
by denzbom
Sat Mar 03, 2018 1:52 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: BMWs stuck in snow, how many did you see?
Replies: 47
Views: 6321

Re: BMWs stuck in snow, how many did you see?

Yes how odd, I can brake steer too I wonder where im going wrong. :) Ive driven 7.5 before, your patience must be worn out with all these muppets who cant handle winter driving! I just drive round them been driving wagons that long now nothing suprises me and I dont let it stress me I only started ...
by denzbom
Sat Mar 03, 2018 10:05 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: BMWs stuck in snow, how many did you see?
Replies: 47
Views: 6321

Re: BMWs stuck in snow, how many did you see?

My T5 is fwd and with winter tyres on I have had no problems getting around even in deep snow in fact I have passed a few 4x4 vehicles that have been struggling up hills it not what you drive its how you drive iv been driving a 7.5 ton truck at work all week around cumbria no electronic driving aids...
by denzbom
Fri Feb 09, 2018 10:16 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE
Replies: 101
Views: 41397

Re: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE

Il have a rant about camskill while I’m here, phoned them up and confirmed stock of a 235/45/18 Continental contiseal at £166 delivered, explained I needed it ASAP and couldn’t find stock anywhere, confirmed stock available, placed order and took the £166, 15 minutes later receive an email saying i...
by denzbom
Fri Feb 09, 2018 3:04 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE
Replies: 101
Views: 41397

Re: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE

Camskill for tyres on coach rd in Whitehaven but ye its a bit of a laid back lifestyle out that itl b arreet marra think that atitude is why they have no industry left you would be amazed at what used to be made in west cumbria it was solid factories and mines and steelworks from Egremont to Marypor...
by denzbom
Fri Feb 09, 2018 2:18 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE
Replies: 101
Views: 41397

Re: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE

Aye but them west Cumbrians dont care marra wind the clock back 30 years and every friday afternoon or evening at least 1 of the main routes out of sellafield was blocked due to a serious crash it was that bad we didnt deliver out west on fridays. Well that and the fact that they exportd the 35 hour...
by denzbom
Thu Feb 08, 2018 2:50 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE
Replies: 101
Views: 41397

Re: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE

You can get same day passport as well, only need to make appointment at passport office, only thing is, they are just few across the country, so you might have to travel a bit to get there, and of course it will cost more than postal service. Tried that but thats just to renew one Ive never had a p...
by denzbom
Thu Feb 08, 2018 2:24 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE
Replies: 101
Views: 41397

Re: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE

Needing a passport to prove I am eligible to work in the UK I was born here my birth was registered here I have a national insurance number and have worked and payed taxes for nearly 35 years. I think it more annoying because the company that couldnt security clear me asked me to work for them and ...
by denzbom
Thu Feb 08, 2018 1:51 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE
Replies: 101
Views: 41397

Re: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE

Needing a passport to prove I am eligible to work in the UK I was born here my birth was registered here I have a national insurance number and have worked and payed taxes for nearly 35 years. I think it more annoying because the company that couldnt security clear me asked me to work for them and I...
by denzbom
Tue Jan 23, 2018 11:40 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE
Replies: 101
Views: 41397

Re: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE

Or the vinegar sachet that when you finally get your greasy fingers to open it splash everywhere but your chips
by denzbom
Wed Jan 10, 2018 10:54 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE
Replies: 101
Views: 41397

Re: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE

All those to lazy to use a handbrake if its electronic you dont even need to release it does that for you as you drive away bet you ride the clutch at junctions as well then moan on here about having to replace your DMF early. You all moan about fog lights yet last time I replaced bulbs rear fog an...
by denzbom
Wed Jan 10, 2018 9:37 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE
Replies: 101
Views: 41397

Re: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE

All those to lazy to use a handbrake if its electronic you dont even need to release it does that for you as you drive away bet you ride the clutch at junctions as well then moan on here about having to replace your DMF early. You all moan about fog lights yet last time I replaced bulbs rear fog and...
by denzbom
Tue Jan 09, 2018 10:07 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE
Replies: 101
Views: 41397

Re: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE

The turds that sit at traffic lights with their foot on the brake pedal erm hello your high level brake light is blinding me
by denzbom
Thu Dec 07, 2017 5:01 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Dataplug
Replies: 9
Views: 2762

Re: Dataplug

When an employer uses telematics learn to use it to your own advantage drive below the limits they set you for engine revs speed etc they soon regret less work being done. We had it with gps on all our wagons a cheap gps jammer off ebay can give you some peace and get the tool in the office worried,...
by denzbom
Fri Nov 24, 2017 2:23 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Vehicle Road tax standing order
Replies: 3
Views: 1941

Re: Vehicle Road tax standing order

DVLA should cancel the standing order but I always cancel mine just to be safe I trust no one when it comes to money.
by denzbom
Fri Nov 03, 2017 11:14 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: CCTV and law
Replies: 25
Views: 9046

Re: CCTV and law

Footage from my cameras secured a conviction of a crime commited on the public highway outside my home in February this year (2017) the crims defence tried to claim cctv footage as evidence was not admit-able in court for the reasons you state above and the CPS(who do know the law its their job) des...
by denzbom
Thu Nov 02, 2017 9:41 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: CCTV and law
Replies: 25
Views: 9046

Re: CCTV and law

I suggest you read the home office advice regarding cctv private dwellings are not subject to data protection laws. My system was set up under advise from our local police crime prevention team. Yes my neighbours are aware of what is on camera its common curtesy to notify them and take into account ...
by denzbom
Tue Oct 31, 2017 2:38 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: CCTV and law
Replies: 25
Views: 9046

Re: CCTV and law

Only problem we ever have is downloading onto a memory card it just wont do it so i did a bit of google research and learned how to hack into it through the Ethernet port and now if I need any footage off it I just hook my laptop up to it and download video to that. I find spiders the biggest pain t...
by denzbom
Tue Oct 31, 2017 2:24 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: CCTV and law
Replies: 25
Views: 9046

Re: CCTV and law

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171031/33338ca4840dc41d69430b2b2573ae6f.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171031/04b58c491803c8a8e5744bee258c985b.jpg Thats mine just used my phone and took a pic of 40 inch tv screen they are hooked up to the video quality is very good when you download it a...
by denzbom
Tue Oct 31, 2017 2:07 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: CCTV and law
Replies: 25
Views: 9046

Re: CCTV and law

Mine are cheapo Chinese Sunnluxy bought off Amazon with a 1TB hard drive they got the conviction of the muppet that damaged my car so paid for themselves. You only have to put signs up letting people know you have cctv if they are being used by a business private house so no signs or as a lad that w...
by denzbom
Tue Oct 31, 2017 12:55 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: CCTV and law
Replies: 25
Views: 9046

Re: CCTV and law

Data protection law only applies to businesses as long as you are not using it to harass or cause distress to any one you can put cameras where you want and film any thing or any one you like in a public place. We have 4 cameras on the front of our house covering 180 degrees and found they work best...
by denzbom
Tue Oct 03, 2017 9:02 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Park Assist is it any good ?
Replies: 14
Views: 4206

Re: Park Assist is it any good ?

If you need a car to park itself you have no spatial awareness so why are you driving get a bus its safer for those of us that can drive and park. If you can park and are just spending money to have the latest gimmick cancel the option and send me £200 i can put it to better use.
by denzbom
Tue Aug 08, 2017 11:22 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: (Update.. :\) TURBO Ticking noise and misfire...
Replies: 44
Views: 8368

Re: (Update.. :\) TURBO Ticking noise and misfire...

I used London turbos no problems delivered next day ran it for just over a year before car was sold.