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Glad you’re getting sorted fella.

If it persists, maybe I can persuade the Mrs into a France trip in the Jeep next year and cast my eyes over it for you haha.

If you remember the codes it flagged, do put them up. If it’s going into limp mode there will be a code!


2005 B5.5 Passat S PD130 ...

If it was fitted badly, it could fail again. They can be easy to damage the seals on which would lead to premature failure.

I’ve had rear Audi B5 Quattro bearings fail again after 3 months.

Without seeing it it’s hard to say unfortunately


2005 B5.5 Passat S PD130 Variant
1999 B5 S4 Avant
1998 ...

So,

Decided my next retrofit is going to be Headlight washing and Automatic headlight levelling. Along with heated washer jets.

Have 90% of the parts. Just need to order a right side washer and the harnesses up. [emoji106]

I’ve fitted my “New” washer bumper which is in much better condition ...

Well,

My trusty Sony Headunit of 10 years finally started playing up again when the weather turned.

So I’ve now fitted an Android 14 CarPlay XTrons Unit.

Had to order a specific bezel for it and spend 5mins making it fit.

But like the overall result. Almost the same as the one I have in my ...

Trigs Back [emoji108]

Well, utilised some rare free time in the rain this afternoon and finally got my new rack put in.

Trig is now back (Pending tracking of course)

Done in just shy of 2 hours [emoji2960][emoji18]

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Hi . First time posting. Been checking this site over the years for some great info.
Looking to replace my shocks and had the b4 in mind. I have a 2003 Passat b5.5 tdi 130 sport estate, want to keep stock. Do you think the B4 is the best choice over Sachs or Monroe? I am slowly getting through much ...

They’re usually one of the simplest to fill in my experience.

I usually lift the tank up as high as I can while I open the bleed hole on the core outlet hose, that’s about it. Then just run up to temp.


2005 B5.5 Passat S PD130 Variant
1999 B5 S4 Avant
1998 B5 A4 AFN Avant
2007 Crafter 2.5 MWB H/R

No problem fella. I know the busy feeling.

Yes, it must be set with VCDS. It can cause all sorts of issues if the timing is out.

If you have VCDS and get the car back, I can talk you through checking it at home if need be.

Adjusting is easy enough but you need a 13mm spanner and a 13mm deep ...

The AFN requires the fuel pump setting dynamically with VCDS. If this isn’t done, fuelling can be severely off, even 1deg can make a huge difference to power and fuel economy.

Unfortunately, it’s a hard one to pinpoint without the car in front of me.

If you have VCDS, I can talk you through ...

Hi Aidan. Thanks for the latest update. I always enjoy seeing your work.

I'm thinking about a set of Bilstein B4's with the standard springs in my '05 Skoda Superb TDi...how do you find the B4's you have?

My clutch seems to be getting to the end of it's life (170K miles) so I may be in touch in ...

Few bits ticked off the list in the weather today haha

- Drivers window regulator replaced [emoji736]
- Drivers Track Rod end Replaced [emoji736]
- Passenger rear window repinned to the runner (came off in June somewhen)

Just the winter steels to paint and put back on and he’s ready for MOT ...

Well,

Decided to give Trig his annual service earlier this week as a session of MOT Prep.

Also removed the pinchbolts and regressed as I do every second service.

Found a split offside track Rod end and also the exhaust rotten and hanging off [emoji25]

So, proceeded to take it to Powerflow ...

Lovely car mate. I've been after a set of Phoenix wheels for ages for my own. Nicest OE wheel on a B5.5. Have found a set but the guy won't courier them.
Ta fella. I searched for a long time for these. Paid £380 for them in 2022 freshly refurbed with mint centre caps. One of a few reasons I take ...

So, all’s been quiet on the western front. Up until this month I used my Passat about three times since December as I’ve been off work for 6 months following a significant eye injury during my last shift of 2024.

A few surgery’s later I’m now nearly back at 100% and back at it. Just back to work ...

Looking great!

Where did you get your centre caps done? I have the same wheels but and the centres are looking a bit tattered at this stage but I can't find anywhere to replace them.

Cheers,
B
Sorry bud, just seen this. The Phoenix caps?


2005 B5.5 Passat S PD130 Variant
1999 B5 S4 Avant
1998 ...

Yes. It’s a direct bolt in fit mate.


2005 B5.5 Passat S PD130 Variant
1999 B5 S4 Avant
1998 B5 A4 AFN Avant
2007 Crafter 2.5 MWB H/R

So managed to get him through his MOT last month.

This required New shocks & springs and a service. I also noticed my tyres were all down near 2mm.

So, bit the bullet and threw some new all seasons on my winter steels and put them one.

Happy with the results. Night and day difference with the ...

So,

Took it to the shop a few weeks back and it whined like a banshee all the way back. Found the steering fluid was low.

On closer inspection found that the tank was full of foam and the boots were wet on the rack…

Yayy.

Spent 3hrs or so on Thursday swapping the rack for one off a breaker ...

Lovely motor - great work![emoji106][emoji106]
Ta matey, he doesn’t take much looking after these days, he’s Not quite as shiny as my B5 but not polished nearly as much [emoji28]

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Ta bud, she’s doing alright [emoji1690]

So, got some New badges on [emoji108]

Don’t think the centre cap badges are gonna stay properly stuck but we’ll see. The edges are a ballache.

Will probably re-order them and bond them on with 3m foam instead [emoji108]

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Afraid not mate. Completely different setup.

Own both [emoji108]


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Haven’t done much this year. Focused on other projects for the time being.

He doesn’t need much anyways being fair.

Did give him his first wash of the year Yesterday and still shines up nice [emoji108] IMO Anyway.

Starting to find a few rust spots which are gonna need sorting.

11 year my ...

For belts and tensioners, I’ll only ever advocate INA Brand parts.

For Aircon parts, I use NRF on both mine and customer cars.

If you get a compressor, you’ll also need to replace the drier in the system, and I’d advise replacing the expansion valve which is located under the battery (There’s a ...

Hi folks 1.9tdi AFN. I had to change the plastic coolant flange that bolts to the side of the head as it was leaking around the join between the flange and the head. I swapped over the temperature sender from the old flange as well as the rubber washer, but the plastic push in clip broke!! I ...

Hi All,

Currently running a 2ltr petrol bought with 54k on and car is faultless but a bit underpowered so will be moving onto a 130 Tdi and ideally the sport one which I believe had 4 wheel drive.

Has anyone had experince of this model and any buying advice would be appreciated.

Thanks
Yo ...