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by aks1989
Mon Aug 08, 2016 11:32 am
Forum: SPOTTED
Topic: PK53 FGJ
Replies: 4
Views: 8287

Re: PK53 FGJ

never guess what guy's.....
watch this space... ;)
by aks1989
Sat Apr 16, 2016 8:08 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Action Cameras
Replies: 2
Views: 1587

Re: Action Cameras

cam haha.png
I like them... just check your price, I paid 10% of that ;)
by aks1989
Sat Apr 16, 2016 8:05 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Anyone on here?
Replies: 0
Views: 1179

Anyone on here?

Lol might be a re-post but still some funnas A** $hit
http://www.theladbible.com/articles/thr ... car-150416
by aks1989
Sat Mar 26, 2016 4:00 pm
Forum: OTHER VAG OR NON . .
Topic: Take a guess....
Replies: 0
Views: 2109

Take a guess....

Starting to regret this last purchase haha. Was going to sell it due to the lack of economy, now I can't FFS :evil: :evil: :evil: I think the HG might be on the way out some lovely C U Next Tuesdays would flush the resevoirs etc an get shot as is, but I'm not a Male Chicken. AND I got a lovely crack...
by aks1989
Mon Mar 21, 2016 1:03 pm
Forum: OTHER VAG OR NON . .
Topic: MK4 golf gti lambda options
Replies: 0
Views: 1593

MK4 golf gti lambda options

Anyone got a part number/link for an original lambda? Need a replacement haha


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by aks1989
Fri Mar 18, 2016 10:49 am
Forum: OTHER VAG OR NON . .
Topic: Passed MOT... Code reading time now
Replies: 1
Views: 1719

Passed MOT... Code reading time now

Fault code time... Mk4 Golf 2.0 N/A Control Module Part Number: 1J0 920 925 A Component and/or Version: A4-KOMBIINSTR. VDO V09 Software Coding: 05412 Work Shop Code: WSC 00158 VCID: 2721789FD6F5 1 Fault Found: 00562 - Sensor for Oil Level/Temperature (G266) 30-00 - Open or Short to Plus anyone help?
by aks1989
Tue Mar 15, 2016 5:59 pm
Forum: OTHER VAG OR NON . .
Topic: MOT failure...
Replies: 2
Views: 1899

Re: MOT failure...

Nice one, got it sorted now but thanks anyway :)
by aks1989
Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:37 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Couple of wheel issues
Replies: 14
Views: 2526

Re: Couple of wheel issues

If I have to use grease experience in marine environments tends to lead me to use marine grade graphite anti sieze stuff, its the miracle cure for pinch bolts or clarting nut and bolt heads, even the front wheels of a B5.5 cant wash it free. For reasons best left undetailed lest people doze off cop...
by aks1989
Mon Mar 14, 2016 12:18 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Couple of wheel issues
Replies: 14
Views: 2526

Re: Couple of wheel issues

and I do agree, but anything I can teach him (in sufficient detail) I pray will induce him into a dub addiction as opposed to all the crack heads developing round these parts haha. But again, I wouldn't dare have him round if I were to tackle the trailing arm bushes I'm trying to rope someone into h...
by aks1989
Mon Mar 14, 2016 12:09 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Couple of wheel issues
Replies: 14
Views: 2526

Re: Couple of wheel issues

Did you remember to read and follow COSHH regs when handling and applying copper grease? :) Oh and copper grease is considered largely to be old and outdated thinking in many applications btw :) Especially where torque values are concerned, torque usually assumes a clean uncontaminated thread, some...
by aks1989
Sun Mar 13, 2016 11:54 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Couple of wheel issues
Replies: 14
Views: 2526

Re: Couple of wheel issues

ignorance is most commonly passed on by parents . My biggest fear when teaching mine anything haha! Realised with my 4-motion that I really had to plan it in stages when he was with me, actually helped me teach myself in a way haha. Forced me to really take my time and do everything right, down to ...
by aks1989
Sun Mar 13, 2016 11:05 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Couple of wheel issues
Replies: 14
Views: 2526

Re: Couple of wheel issues

Hi Marty, Not then the bearings don't wear but AFAIK the wheel bearings are designed for the life of the vehicle and aren't easily replaced, but Toonmania is your man when it comes to this sort of stuff. Aren't easily replaced, *Scoff* (don't be offended, yet, watch the vid lol) https://www.youtube...
by aks1989
Sat Mar 12, 2016 5:48 pm
Forum: OTHER VAG OR NON . .
Topic: MOT failure...
Replies: 2
Views: 1899

MOT failure...

right the mk4 gti failed today with 2 trailing arm bushes
anyone know anyone in the staffordshire/west mids area that would do a home visit for a reasonable rate? I could supply part if they preferred lol
The cars in Walsall
by aks1989
Sat Mar 12, 2016 8:52 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: it shouldnt be this difficult - its just OIL
Replies: 6
Views: 1329

Re: it shouldnt be this difficult - its just OIL

Gazwould wrote:Which Triple QX oil ?
hahaha he doesnt even need to be told pmsl
by aks1989
Fri Mar 04, 2016 12:16 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Cheap flushing oil
Replies: 33
Views: 3818

Re: Cheap flushing oil

lol If i had thought about it I woulda shared a link over the weekend, same tubs were about £16 each for that triple X stuff in fact just to hi-jack the thread for a second.... Toon, what oil would you reccommend for a 100k 2.0 n/a Golf GTI? I would use Quantum longlife 3 fully synthetic available...
by aks1989
Thu Mar 03, 2016 9:04 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Cheap flushing oil
Replies: 33
Views: 3818

Re: Cheap flushing oil

lol If i had thought about it I woulda shared a link over the weekend, same tubs were about £16 each for that triple X stuff in fact just to hi-jack the thread for a second.... Toon, what oil would you reccommend for a 100k 2.0 n/a Golf GTI?
by aks1989
Wed Mar 02, 2016 8:59 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: mot checker
Replies: 1
Views: 823

Re: mot checker

by aks1989
Mon Feb 29, 2016 6:37 pm
Forum: OTHER VAG OR NON . .
Topic: Golf 1.6 Battery
Replies: 13
Views: 3616

Re: Golf 1.6 Battery

Right dropped both batteries over to ECP yesterday and the area manager has agreed to refund both as a goodwill gesture, so they should do!! one is just over 7 months old and the other is 6 months, just need to pop over today and he will refund my card ^:)^ took more than it should to get it but go...
by aks1989
Mon Feb 29, 2016 2:08 pm
Forum: OTHER VAG OR NON . .
Topic: mk4 golf GTI
Replies: 1
Views: 1592

mk4 golf GTI

Right does anyone know what the spec for the slider bolts are?
My new purchase has a brand new pair of calipers, yet missing a slider bolt!
any help greatly appreciated :)
by aks1989
Mon Feb 29, 2016 8:12 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Border Controls Europe
Replies: 14
Views: 2647

Re: Border Controls Europe

lol when passing from france into beligium there is a manned road block, more of a checkpoint they make you get off motorway drive around a roundabout while bright lights shine through the windows surrounded by armed police. then you rejoin the motorway ;) nothing to it hehe
by aks1989
Mon Feb 29, 2016 7:55 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Wheel Spacers .... Where from?
Replies: 6
Views: 1041

Re: Wheel Spacers .... Where from?

Second Gaz with M-Tech just down the road from me and top guys!
by aks1989
Sun Feb 28, 2016 9:25 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: handbrake light flashes when i turn right,only right...
Replies: 5
Views: 1512

Re: handbrake light flashes when i turn right,only right...

klitoni wrote:check brake fluid level


+1
by aks1989
Sat Feb 27, 2016 9:26 am
Forum: OTHER VAG OR NON . .
Topic: Own or owned any other VW's?
Replies: 168
Views: 52420

Re: Own or owned any other VW's?

I have added to my small gathering.
A 2000 Golf GTI (N/a)
99k for an absolute steal!!!
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by aks1989
Mon Jan 25, 2016 9:31 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: car insurance.
Replies: 8
Views: 1923

Re: car insurance.

I always go through the usual suspects online but with the passat Chris Knott were the cheapest for me, closely follwed by Adrian Flux.
Previously I've used a great variety so worth running the quote through indies too
by aks1989
Thu Jan 14, 2016 9:53 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Passat 4 motion rear axle oil?
Replies: 17
Views: 1870

Re: Passat 4 motion rear axle oil?

Gazwould wrote:It won't be wearing that registration anymore , best hand out the chassis number , lol .

got a good point there ;)

WVWZZZBZ3E419903