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by Timmmis
Wed Nov 06, 2013 8:16 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 1.8t Boost problems/ restricted power :(
Replies: 14
Views: 2071

Re: 1.8t Boost problems/ restricted power :(

is there anyway of testing if this one is broken?
by Timmmis
Wed Nov 06, 2013 6:19 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 1.8t Boost problems/ restricted power :(
Replies: 14
Views: 2071

Re: 1.8t Boost problems/ restricted power :(

where is it located on a b5 mate? lookin for one on the old ebay but cant find one
by Timmmis
Tue Nov 05, 2013 2:54 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 1.8t Boost problems/ restricted power :(
Replies: 14
Views: 2071

Re: 1.8t Boost problems/ restricted power :(

im getting around 55-60 miles to £20 of petrol! so that's something else that seems to match.. and it wasn't empty the fuel light had only just popped on before it started happening.. how much am I looking at for a fuel pump and fitting?
by Timmmis
Mon Nov 04, 2013 6:56 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 1.8t Boost problems/ restricted power :(
Replies: 14
Views: 2071

Re: 1.8t Boost problems/ restricted power :(

based in west midlands mate near stourbridge.. and no fault codes only one that popped up was boost solenoid when we bypassed it but was gone when we reconnected it.. fuel pump sounds more like it as it definitely feels like there's lack of fuel getting through at high rpm.. but saying that when nor...
by Timmmis
Sun Nov 03, 2013 5:30 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 1.8t Boost problems/ restricted power :(
Replies: 14
Views: 2071

1.8t Boost problems/ restricted power :(

Right, first of all im Tom and I drive a 20v turbo Passat that I have owned for about 3 months now. the car came with some modifications which are as follows: - Garrett Gt28 turbo - Straight through decat stainless exhaust - Front mount intercooler - Cone Filter When I had the car the power delivery...
by Timmmis
Thu Aug 15, 2013 2:56 pm
Forum: PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOS
Topic: My first Passat B5 1.8 20v Turbo
Replies: 1
Views: 2284

My first Passat B5 1.8 20v Turbo

Hi all, got my first passat on Saturday.. needed a good clean and spent the last few days cleanin it up abit, new numberplates, front grill and bumper grills, have got indicator lenses on the way. Engne has been fitted with a Garrett Gt28 turbo? if anybody knows anything about these id like to have ...
by Timmmis
Thu Aug 15, 2013 2:33 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: Newbie :)
Replies: 1
Views: 251

Newbie :)

Hi there, new to the site as I have just brought my first Passat, its a B5 model 1.8 20V turbo model and has been modified a little, it has a garrett gt28 turbo fitted with frount mount intercooler and full decat stainless exhaust, previous owner says it is ready for a remap but I have a few other t...