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by red shed
Sat Dec 21, 2013 7:34 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B3 glovebox in a B4
Replies: 10
Views: 1591

Re: B3 glovebox in a B4

What you want come in b4 td spec only as standard. If you got air con you will need to reduce internal size of glove box to clear heater pipe
by red shed
Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:03 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: b3 wheel bolt size
Replies: 1
Views: 784

b3 wheel bolt size

can someone confirm for 4 stud the bolts are 12mm x 1.5 thread and what length they need to be as i need to order some lockers for my alloys.
thanks
by red shed
Wed Dec 18, 2013 7:05 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: finally got one that works(NOW PROJECT B3)
Replies: 29
Views: 2855

Re: finally got one that works(NOW PROJECT B3)

picked up some coilies today (thanks fonzzy) and got some seats sorted,to be collected this weekend,so parts hunt is going well so far just wish rain would stop so i can get carpet and soundproofing cleaned/dried out.
by red shed
Mon Dec 16, 2013 7:46 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: will golf mk4/5 or passat b5/5.5 front seats fit b3
Replies: 3
Views: 735

Re: will golf mk4/5 or passat b5/5.5 seats fit b3/4

its more the front seats im checking on as i know ill need to mod rears but that should be easy enough.
by red shed
Mon Dec 16, 2013 7:24 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: will golf mk4/5 or passat b5/5.5 front seats fit b3
Replies: 3
Views: 735

will golf mk4/5 or passat b5/5.5 front seats fit b3

as title as defo need to upgrade seats in the b3
cheers
by red shed
Mon Dec 16, 2013 5:48 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: finally got one that works(NOW PROJECT B3)
Replies: 29
Views: 2855

Re: finally got one that works(NOW PROJECT B3)

ok so checked sunroof today after all the rain and seal now seems good so started removing seats and carpet as they were wet/mouldy and stunk. carpets and soundproofing were sodden but floor is remarkably in very good rust free condtion considering.anyway ill let pics explain. http://i1010.photobuck...
by red shed
Mon Dec 16, 2013 9:19 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: finally got one that works(NOW PROJECT B3)
Replies: 29
Views: 2855

Re: finally got one that works

Its not stopping nato green thinking of painting it same colour as my b4.thanks matt will let you have an updated/final list later.chrome rings are for sale. Cheers fonz ill pm you.and yes it was parked under a tree for at least 6 months.
Will start a build thread this week.
by red shed
Sun Dec 15, 2013 10:00 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: finally got one that works(NOW PROJECT B3)
Replies: 29
Views: 2855

Re: finally got one that works

yeah it was to good to break, ive already started sorting issues and making a shopping list. issues to sort first: leaking sunroof - DONE no drivers door handle - ordered boot wont open - replacement lock ordered replace rear drive side door seal - ordered replace rear seat belt replace broken side ...
by red shed
Sun Dec 15, 2013 5:43 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: finally got one that works(NOW PROJECT B3)
Replies: 29
Views: 2855

finally got one that works(NOW PROJECT B3)

went over to seb,s this week (vdubrat) to check out his b3 he was breaking for spares and guess what, ive bought the whole car. the best part is he advertised it as having no engine BUT.......... he decided to leave it in so ive got a running diesel b3 that drives a treat for a bargain price. as its...
by red shed
Fri Dec 13, 2013 7:28 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Estate carpet the same as saloon?
Replies: 2
Views: 794

Re: Estate carpet the same as saloon?

Exactly the same.
by red shed
Wed Dec 11, 2013 8:25 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B4 Passat engine info.
Replies: 14
Views: 1837

Re: B4 Passat engine info.

it will be a aaz 1.9 td, easiest swap is 1z tdi which will give you a much better engine with improved mpg, you just need the 1z ecu, front loom,intercooler set up and obviuosly engine,then you can decat exhuast put larger injectors in and biggger turbo if you want
by red shed
Sun Nov 10, 2013 4:54 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Need to get air out of fuel lines help
Replies: 16
Views: 2053

Re: Need to get air out of fuel lines help

sounds like previous owner run veg oil through it and cold weather causes remains to block fuel filter, i used to run veg oil in mine and as soon as temp dropped or car started coughing i knew to change fuel filter. ive had it when clear fuel pipes to engine were full of (froth) air but car would st...
by red shed
Sun Nov 10, 2013 4:48 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: heated w/mrs
Replies: 6
Views: 1286

Re: heated w/mrs

heated mirrors fitted to gl and vr6 models, but as most mirror adjustment motors fail with age, people change to manual mirrors with no heating element, if they do have original heated mirrors they are wired to work off rear demister
by red shed
Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:28 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: New B3 Estate Purchased - Help!
Replies: 11
Views: 2065

Re: New B3 Estate Purchased - Help!

You might also want to check thermostat as my temp gauge was only showing 70º and would take ages to demist. I changed thermostat and now temp is right and demist is spot on
by red shed
Thu Sep 26, 2013 6:19 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Rear helper springs
Replies: 9
Views: 1169

Re: Rear helper springs

if you know the make email suppliers and they,ll quote you for a pair.
by red shed
Wed Sep 25, 2013 1:54 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B4 steering wheels
Replies: 6
Views: 1045

Re: B4 steering wheels

ill sort one this week for you
by red shed
Wed Sep 25, 2013 1:35 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: 17s on b3 salooon catching.
Replies: 11
Views: 1624

Re: 17s on b3 salooon catching.

im running 205/40x17 on my b4 with audi rims et 42 with 25mm rear spacers and arches rolled sitting on coilies and its never rubbed :D
by red shed
Mon Sep 23, 2013 7:10 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B4 steering wheels
Replies: 6
Views: 1045

Re: B4 steering wheels

ive got a retro polo steering wheel in excellent condtion which came out of a b3 so will fit straight on if your interested £15
by red shed
Sun Sep 22, 2013 2:01 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Wheel help newbie
Replies: 3
Views: 770

Re: Wheel help newbie

anything 4x100 pcd will fit (inner hub shoulder measurement is 57.1mm)and the lower the et rating, for example et 20 will sit further out of the body than et40 so will look sweeter. that said ebay is your best bet
by red shed
Wed Sep 18, 2013 3:22 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Anyone got a black carpet for sale for a b3??
Replies: 1
Views: 814

Re: Anyone got a black carpet for sale for a b3??

if you cant get a carpet try using auto glym black dye spray. its supposed to be good for all interior refinishing
by red shed
Wed Sep 18, 2013 3:16 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B3 WGN on eBay!
Replies: 3
Views: 1036

Re: B3 WGN on eBay!

think the current owner had it with the car as hes a forum member, if my memory serves me right i think he paid about £700 for car with reg, so reg is not going to be stupid price. id message him and ask, he had the bonnet and nose off me to repair some minor damage, seemed a nice enough chap.
by red shed
Wed Sep 18, 2013 3:11 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: tires
Replies: 7
Views: 1500

Re: tires

all tyres have date stamp on them, i used to work for dunlop uk
by red shed
Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:46 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Reccomend me a pressurr washer...?
Replies: 14
Views: 2640

Re: Reccomend me a pressurr washer...?

ive had a karcher for 20 yrs and still going strong, so must have been better built back in the day
by red shed
Fri Aug 23, 2013 6:41 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Is there an electric speedo on the B3 passat with mech odo?
Replies: 8
Views: 1708

Re: Is there an electric speedo on the B3 passat with mech o

mechanical odometer are mech drive but both mech/digital odometer use same gearbox connection just different end of drive so you just swap them over.
by red shed
Thu Aug 15, 2013 7:03 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: estate rear spoiler
Replies: 1
Views: 712

estate rear spoiler

im on the lookout for the tailgate spoiler if anybody knows of 1available,cheers.
martyn
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