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by polo_phil
Thu Feb 18, 2010 3:50 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: New B3 1.6TD owner - few questions
Replies: 6
Views: 1272

Re: New B3 1.6TD owner - few questions

Matt are you talking about me?... my mount went and the engine dropped causing the fuel filter to bash the bar below it and I had a big oil leak.. goit it fixed though and all's good now... incidently it's for sale on here if you want another. Oh and the 1.6td engine I found very good. Only getting ...
by polo_phil
Sat Jan 30, 2010 3:15 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: What's it worth. B3 1.6td
Replies: 2
Views: 981

Re: What's it worth. B3 1.6td

I think the turbo has gone now... It seems down on power and makes a whistling whine...

This is now for sale :( Will put an add up shortly. Offers :)
by polo_phil
Fri Jan 29, 2010 10:45 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 1.6 diesel heads?
Replies: 5
Views: 1208

Re: 1.6 diesel heads?

hey mate. If noone can help on here try vwdiesel.net not as friendly as the folk on here but know their stuff ;)
by polo_phil
Mon Jan 25, 2010 4:52 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: What's it worth. B3 1.6td
Replies: 2
Views: 981

What's it worth. B3 1.6td

Just out of interest.. possibly getting a new job with car. So how much would I get for my Passat? It's a 1989 F reg 1.6td (RA engine) and the heater doesn't work. No rust but some marks and scratches. 187k miles MOT and Tax till April. I know I haven't given all details and obviously depends on wha...
by polo_phil
Thu Jan 21, 2010 4:48 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B3 1.6td RA starting problems
Replies: 1
Views: 986

B3 1.6td RA starting problems

Sometimes it starts. Sometimes it refuses to. Glow plugs are new. Have replaced the fuel cut off solenoid before christmas because the fuel wasn't coming through. Once it's started it runs and idles absolutely marvelously. It also starts up a few hours after being used (ie it's still warm) It makes ...
by polo_phil
Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:12 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: My 1.6td hates me :(
Replies: 4
Views: 1395

Re: My 1.6td hates me :(

Thanks Chris :grin:

I'll carry my hammer with me... :wink:
by polo_phil
Thu Dec 10, 2009 3:52 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: My 1.6td hates me :(
Replies: 4
Views: 1395

Re: My 1.6td hates me :(

Checked the fuel cut off solenoid.. that was ok Got it started after following some old advice of put it in gear and move it to help the fuel through... now it's started Does this mean it is likely to happen again... knackered pump? or will it just be a blockage in the line that has now shifted? It ...
by polo_phil
Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:26 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: My 1.6td hates me :(
Replies: 4
Views: 1395

My 1.6td hates me :(

Right... After ordering the fuel cut off solenoid. Fitted - All was working great.. for about a week... Came to use it today and it wouldn't start again... and was just doing exactly the same thing. I haven't actually checked yet as I had to rush off to work (without a car :( ) but if it is the sole...
by polo_phil
Fri Dec 04, 2009 9:23 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: No heat
Replies: 6
Views: 1791

Re: No heat

just to jump in on this post... could someone tell me where the thermastat on a B3 is... The haynes manual says I need to get underneath the car and it's by the waterpump... which isn't a problem because I have my ramps... however the haynes manual also said the glow plugs would be a doddle... but t...
by polo_phil
Fri Nov 27, 2009 1:43 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start
Replies: 38
Views: 7615

Re: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start

shaggy wrote:Beat me to it - I took a photo last night of my finger pointing at is in my car and was going to upload it today.

Hope that's the fault.

Good luck.

Shaggy
That is the fault. I had it running last night without the pin. Just need a replacement part now :smile:

Thanks everyone
by polo_phil
Fri Nov 27, 2009 8:35 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start
Replies: 38
Views: 7615

Re: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start

Spot on! Thanks very much :D

Hopefully this will be the ned of this thread!
by polo_phil
Thu Nov 26, 2009 7:29 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start
Replies: 38
Views: 7615

Re: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start

no number

It goes in the whole underneath the fuel adjust (?) screw

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by polo_phil
Thu Nov 26, 2009 6:30 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start
Replies: 38
Views: 7615

Re: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start

It all makes sense now... best way to learn engines... have a car with problems...

It is the solenoid/stop valve... I got it running without the pin then had jolly fun trying to stop the engine!
Just need to buy a new part... what's the actual name for the part?
by polo_phil
Wed Nov 25, 2009 2:14 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start
Replies: 38
Views: 7615

Re: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start

Thanks Matt2

That's how mine looks.

I thought the fuel pump was in the top of the tank and where the number '3' is is the fuel filter?

If someone could put me right and identify the shut of valve on that I'd be most greatful
by polo_phil
Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:28 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start
Replies: 38
Views: 7615

Re: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start

Sorry to sound stupid... you say the fuel pump under the bonnet? Does that mean I have two?

The dooberie under the bonnet I thought was the fuel filter :shock:
by polo_phil
Wed Nov 25, 2009 11:03 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start
Replies: 38
Views: 7615

Re: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start

Thanks Shaggy.

I have been browsing that forum a lot recently!...
by polo_phil
Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:50 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start
Replies: 38
Views: 7615

Re: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start

Was there a long period between them welding and the the car stopping working - or was it at about the same time?? Shaggy About 400 miles/3 weeks... Dont know about your 1.6 but on the AAZ (1.9td) there is a solenoid on the diesel pump that is the stop valve. As you're looking at the engine from th...
by polo_phil
Tue Nov 24, 2009 7:12 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start
Replies: 38
Views: 7615

Re: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start

I checked the fuse. was fine. Cut off switch eh? hmm... I'll check the manual.

cheers


Edit:... I've just read in another thread about a 'stop valve' what and where is this? I know where there's one in my house for plumbing activities...
by polo_phil
Tue Nov 24, 2009 6:55 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start
Replies: 38
Views: 7615

Re: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start

No fuel coming through. willy.. I hate cars
by polo_phil
Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:43 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start
Replies: 38
Views: 7615

Re: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start

Hello. Thanks for everyones replies.. All the ones who have said about fuel. I have not checked it yet as I am in work... when I get home that'll be the first thing I'll be checking. Chris - It just wouldn't start one (cold) morning... so I thought 'ah the glows have given up/too cold' - as they too...
by polo_phil
Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:27 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start
Replies: 38
Views: 7615

Re: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start

Hi Brad. The gauge is reading a quarter of a tank I never let it run too low because I have a fear of 20 year old poo!
by polo_phil
Tue Nov 24, 2009 8:50 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start
Replies: 38
Views: 7615

Re: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start

That was the first thing I was going to try cheers :smile:

I'm not paying for another sodding fuel pump :shock: (wasn't for this car)... I'll get the hammer...
by polo_phil
Tue Nov 24, 2009 8:42 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start
Replies: 38
Views: 7615

Re: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start

Fuse is ok. I did clean the bus.

Will be checking the Starter and the Fuel hopefiully this evening if it's not raining.

Shaggy car was running just over 2 weeks ago

Thanks for your replies
by polo_phil
Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:31 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start
Replies: 38
Views: 7615

Re: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start

I get a big poof of black smoke usually when it starts up... I haven't tried cranking it that long... don't want to damage it... if it does fore up after a minute of cranking what would that point to? I will check all those things you mentioned... as long as its not raining too much!! Thanks Phil :g...
by polo_phil
Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:10 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 1.6td - Glow Plugs done... still wont start
Replies: 38
Views: 7615

Re: 1.6td - Glow Plugs

well that was a fun Nutache Sunday afternoon in the rain :D Very glad I had a magnetic screwdriver to save all the nuts I dropped... Anyway car still doesn't start so I was very sad last night :( I'm getting around 8 volts to the plugs then it cuts off when the relay clicks, glow plug light goes out...