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by 9a@Steves
Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:01 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 1990 B3 2.0L 16V GT.
Replies: 5
Views: 1217

Re: 1990 B3 2.0L 16V GT.

Hi,will try and sort some pics and post soon.
by 9a@Steves
Sun Jul 27, 2014 7:59 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 1990 B3 2.0L 16V GT.
Replies: 5
Views: 1217

1990 B3 2.0L 16V GT.

Hi,trying to gauge what interest there may be as my B3 could soon be going up for sale :sad: ,i do not want to break it. I've owned it almost 17 years,i recently rebuilt head with new valve stem seals,kr inlet cam,ported and polished inlet and outlet ports along with machined valves for better flow....
by 9a@Steves
Sun Sep 02, 2012 8:56 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 16v Cams.
Replies: 3
Views: 939

Re: 16v Cams.

For anyone reading this i have now answered my own question through trial and error.The timing sprockets do come off the end of the cams with a good set of pullers and are interchangeable.I now have my original 9a sprockets running on the kr cams with the original timing chain also,all simply cos th...
by 9a@Steves
Thu Aug 30, 2012 7:41 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 16v Cams.
Replies: 3
Views: 939

Re: 16v Cams.

Thanks for the reply buddy,the sprockets teeth have far less depth on them compared to the original ones.If they were driving my enduro bike i would have replaced them long ago.Not to sure what to think right now,i can't see they would make them with such a small amount of depth on them! :-? Anyhow ...
by 9a@Steves
Thu Aug 30, 2012 5:17 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 16v Cams.
Replies: 3
Views: 939

16v Cams.

Can anyone out there tell me if the timing chain sprockets on the KR/9A camshafts can be removed and replaced once worn? Looks like there is a key way in each one which sort of indicates they maybe removeable,anyone done this!
Thanks Steve.
by 9a@Steves
Mon Mar 19, 2012 8:04 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B4 gushing oil, can anyone say where the leak is?
Replies: 10
Views: 1554

Re: B4 gushing oil, can anyone say where the leak is?

Seen this before on my Mk1 Golf Gti.I had just changed the oil/filter etc and put fully synthetic Silkolene in at a cost of over £40,then drove sister to Manchester airport only to have the oil warning lamp and buzzer come on whilst still on the M6!Pulled into the services rapido,popped the bonnet ...
by 9a@Steves
Mon Mar 19, 2012 3:31 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 9A/KR CAM SWAP!
Replies: 0
Views: 569

9A/KR CAM SWAP!

Hi guys,got a pair of KR cams to go in my 9a Passat.Now looking at the spec on both of these and doing some work with the digital calipers, can anyone confirm it's just the inlet cam that's actually different and produces said power increase.Recently bent 4 inlet valves when the belt went :0 :sad: :...
by 9a@Steves
Sun Apr 24, 2011 11:09 am
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: 1987 B2 Passat Fastback. "Sphinx"
Replies: 23
Views: 6882

Re: 1987 B2 Passat Fastback. "Sphinx"

I had the GL5 one of these and it was great apart from it cornered like a barge,but then after a Mk 1 Golf Gti with some sorted suspension it would :hyst Nice example you have there buddy :-bd
by 9a@Steves
Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:49 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Age of UKPassat Owners
Replies: 151
Views: 14274

Re: Age of UKPassat Owners

Uh oh.I've heard those bus passes have razor sharpe edges and can do serious damage in trained arthiritic hands. :hyst Ooh,did i just say that out loud! :-
by 9a@Steves
Tue Apr 05, 2011 8:00 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Age of UKPassat Owners
Replies: 151
Views: 14274

Re: Age of UKPassat Owners

Now that a few of the older guys have posted their ages, #:-s :-bd i don't feel so bad sayin im 44. :hyst
by 9a@Steves
Thu Mar 24, 2011 7:01 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Drawn on my bonnet..
Replies: 41
Views: 7425

Re: Drawn on my bonnet..

STUNNING MATE,that is a talented piece of work.I think the Sharpie company should see that....advertisement maybe? \m/.
by 9a@Steves
Sun Mar 13, 2011 12:30 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B3 REGISTER
Replies: 140
Views: 62914

Re: B3 REGISTER

'88 - 1.8 8v GL Estate - White - Oily Fingers '88 - 1.8 8v GT Estate - Silver - mocap '88 - 1.8 8v GT Estate - Silver - code name Project GT (Girlfriend Trouble!) - Shavey '89 - 1.8 8v GT Estate - Steel blue (possibly) - To be named soon... - Jayzx '89 - 1.8 8v GT Estate - Silver - CiaranGT '89 - 2...
by 9a@Steves
Sun Mar 13, 2011 12:19 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B3 REGISTER
Replies: 140
Views: 62914

Re: B3 REGISTER

'88 - 1.8 8v GL Estate - White - Oily Fingers '88 - 1.8 8v GT Estate - Silver - mocap '88 - 1.8 8v GT Estate - Silver - code name Project GT (Girlfriend Trouble!) - Shavey '89 - 1.8 8v GT Estate - Steel blue (possibly) - To be named soon... - Jayzx '89 - 1.8 8v GT Estate - Silver - CiaranGT '89 - 2...
by 9a@Steves
Sun Mar 13, 2011 12:00 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: VR6 topmounts
Replies: 3
Views: 1031

Re: VR6 topmounts

Hi buddy,i've looked into this myself cos i seem to get through standard mounts on a regular basis due to slightly shorter uprated springs on front of my saloon.Mk2 Golf mounts are the exact same ones as on B3s.The Mk2 G60 Golf mounts are uprated versions of these and from my investigations will be ...
by 9a@Steves
Sat Mar 12, 2011 2:39 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Arrghhhhh ... not feeling B3 love
Replies: 7
Views: 1384

Re: Arrghhhhh ... not feeling B3 love

Dude,i feel for you on the matrix front.Mine blew just as i exited the motorway at Worcester south coming up from Cheltenham.Initially i thought shiiit FIRE! as steam bellowed from all vents,then nooooo! i can't see anything as the windows steamed up!To add to that,i had a scalding feeling on my fee...
by 9a@Steves
Wed Aug 04, 2010 9:28 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Door handle replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 2031

Re: Door handle replacement

Yeah your right about common fault with them breaking like that!The small arm on the back of the handle with the plastic nipple on,connects with the flat arm inside the door when you pull the handle to open it.If i'm correct i think the plastic nipple part is threaded so it can be adjusted in or out...
by 9a@Steves
Wed Aug 04, 2010 9:07 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Ducting behind the nose cone
Replies: 4
Views: 884

Re: Ducting behind the nose cone

Hey there,i have the drilled air box with a K&N panel filter set up on my B3 GT.What i have done also is put a fresh air intake pipe cut into the flat section on the drivers side rad scoop.The pipe snakes up in the engine bay directing cooler air from the front scoop to the holes cut in the air ...
by 9a@Steves
Sat Jul 17, 2010 10:04 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Please Find me an Exhaust? (Point me in the right direction)
Replies: 10
Views: 1463

Re: Please Find me an Exhaust? (Point me in the right direction)

Dude,i've just had a stainless fitted to my B3 16v GT by a MIJ in Walsall.They made complete from the down pipe to the rear stainless silencer i already had fitted for £200. :0 It's a work of art (shame you cant see it really)with a nice not over loud sporty sound to boot. :D It now runs so much ni...
by 9a@Steves
Fri Jul 16, 2010 4:27 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 17's On A B3, Has Anyone?
Replies: 22
Views: 1816

Re: 17's On A B3, Has Anyone?

Hey there,i have a set of multispoke 17"s that i have run on my GT 16V Saloon.They are 7jx17" et38 rim size with 205/40/17 tyres.I have run these on standard rear suspension and a 1" spring drop on the front,giving it a slightly more nose down look.They ran fine other than it tended t...
by 9a@Steves
Sat May 01, 2010 10:16 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Headlining Removal How To - B3 Waggon
Replies: 8
Views: 1204

Re: Headlining Removal How To - B3 Waggon

That's wicked....you're gonna send your kidz on some sort of psychedelic trip every time you take them any where.It looks great,did you use the spray adhesive they use for fixing carpets etc?Don't know if the headlining will be easy to get out of my saloon though!!have to see how it goes eh.
by 9a@Steves
Fri Apr 30, 2010 9:44 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Headlining Removal How To - B3 Waggon
Replies: 8
Views: 1204

Re: Headlining Removal How To - B3 Waggon

OOOOH LOOK!....Smokey and the Bandit on your tv :hyst .Nice one this is a job i need to do on both my saloon and waggon,can see wots involved now!Let us know how it turns out won't you.
by 9a@Steves
Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:01 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Water, water everywhere.......
Replies: 27
Views: 4463

Re: Water, water everywhere.......

Hey guys,just a quick word to let you know what i found on my B3 16v Estate at the weekend!The car has been sitting on my drive awaiting better weather and tlc for a little while now.Picked this one up for £140 sitting on a set of 15" Corrado g60 alloys and adjustable lowered Konis. :esm The s...
by 9a@Steves
Mon Jan 04, 2010 5:08 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: frozen handbrake!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1469

Re: frozen handbrake!!

This happened to me last year, :shock: i climbed underneath using a large screw driver to lever the handbrake arm down!Like you said though the calipers themselves were frozen solid.Had to take the wheels off and get my blowlamp on them.I think it's just a case of thats what they're gonna do when we...
by 9a@Steves
Tue Oct 28, 2008 6:02 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: New,but not to VWs.
Replies: 7
Views: 378

Re: New,but not to VWs.

Hi again,that's a great welcome.Cheers guys.Pick of the bunch...difficult,fond memories of good times from all.The 1800 Golf Gti was a really neat straight motor.Had a couple mods including a complete Boge suspension kit 2" lower than standard with gas dampers.Had to sell due to our new arrival...
by 9a@Steves
Mon Oct 27, 2008 5:03 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: New,but not to VWs.
Replies: 7
Views: 378

New,but not to VWs.

Hi to all,joined site a couple of days ago.Looks interesting so i think i'll be looking in and hopefully contributing where i can.Can't believe i havn't come across this site before :o .As it says above,new to this site ,but not VWs.Here's a list of the VWs i've owned in the past. Beetle 1970,1300cc...