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by mato
Mon Aug 16, 2010 7:49 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: vacuum test HELP
Replies: 9
Views: 1637

Re: limp mode again HELP

sometimes you have to bite the bullet and just replace it, all though cleaning is a nice cheaper fix, you'll be doing it again soon !!! especialy if you dont blank off egr valve !!! got rid of my passat in april. got a bmw e90 320d m sport now which opens up a world of new common problems and mods !...
by mato
Mon May 03, 2010 12:00 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Wheres the water going......i have no hair left to pull out!
Replies: 6
Views: 1301

Re: Wheres the water going......i have no hair left to pull out!

Water pump seals !!! And only leaking when rotating, whip ya cambelt covers off mate, i get the system pressure tested, using a pump if you can too, had this happen at work with a forklift using simlar vw engine !!

Common problem apparently
by mato
Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:36 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: get it while you can !!!
Replies: 1
Views: 536

get it while you can !!!

not long left now http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150432682688&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT some one could but this put it back to standard and still get £1500 for it !!! headlights are only 6 months old !!! i really hope this goes to a forum member who will apreciate the ...
by mato
Sun Apr 11, 2010 4:20 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: farewell to guys, and my passat
Replies: 0
Views: 471

farewell to guys, and my passat

hi guys, thanks for helping out over the past year or so, but the time has come for me and the passat to part :cool: http://www.ukpassats.co.uk/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=22882" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; great website and forum. ans big thumbs up to ANT :-bd mat
by mato
Sun Apr 11, 2010 10:30 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: knocking on suspension?
Replies: 11
Views: 2395

Re: knocking on suspension?

Try your cv joints lads, often over looked , but the cause of many a knock :)
by mato
Thu Apr 08, 2010 4:34 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: how to I remove rear door lock?
Replies: 4
Views: 1296

Re: how to I remove rear door lock?

Wind window down, and you can see it through a hole, push it through with a screwdriver, its a plastic roll pin, that passes through a hole in the glass :)
by mato
Wed Apr 07, 2010 7:20 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: HID
Replies: 9
Views: 1671

Re: HID

I got 6000k, had them in std headlamps for months, they wasnt too bad, and handled the beam well, passed mot no probs, and never got flashed by other drivers !

I got some depo projectors though , which look the ballcocks :)
by mato
Tue Apr 06, 2010 6:47 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: n75 valve
Replies: 11
Views: 9205

Re: n75 valve

if its saying it overboosting, my money's on the turbo vanes sticking, just get a pair of long nosed pliars and move the actuator rod, if it feels sticky or dont want to move freely, the bobs ya uncle. anyone with a bit of skill and knowlage will soon be able to whip this off, strip down exhaust sid...
by mato
Tue Apr 06, 2010 4:32 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: just lost drive, got towed back , but now its working SORTED
Replies: 6
Views: 1116

Re: just lost drive, got towed back , but now its working SORTED

had a look this morning, noticed ns outter cv gaiter was torn, removed drive shaft, and cv join pulled off very easily, and the retaining clip was buggerd. a quick trip to local part supplier and a new cv joint later, and all was put back together nicely :) this gave me chance to do a few other jobs...
by mato
Sun Apr 04, 2010 11:32 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: just lost drive, got towed back , but now its working SORTED
Replies: 6
Views: 1116

Re: just lost drive, got towed back , but now its working ??????

when i was reving it, but going nowhere, the speedo was working !!! :roll:
by mato
Sun Apr 04, 2010 10:26 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: (Help) want to wire fogs to sidelights
Replies: 4
Views: 1052

Re: (Help) want to wire fogs to sidelights

Fog lights suck donkies ball bags !!

Its all about the xenons and projectors these days mate :)
by mato
Sat Apr 03, 2010 7:51 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: just lost drive, got towed back , but now its working SORTED
Replies: 6
Views: 1116

Re: just lost drive, got towed back , but now its working ??????

lol, knowing me mate, ill probably have the box out and stripped by 9.30 am !! lol
by mato
Sat Apr 03, 2010 7:14 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: just lost drive, got towed back , but now its working SORTED
Replies: 6
Views: 1116

just lost drive, got towed back , but now its working SORTED

hey peeps weiredest thing just happend. just lost all drive in my tdi b5 !! could put it in every gear and rev, speedo working so clutch ok. got towed home by my brother in law. got it on the drive, and now its working ???? typical, as ive just removed my private plate and was planing on putting it ...
by mato
Fri Feb 26, 2010 12:14 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: remapping in the midlands
Replies: 12
Views: 1985

Re: remapping in the midlands

http://www.e-maps.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by mato
Sat Feb 13, 2010 2:54 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: some pics of my new depo headlamps with 6000k hids
Replies: 25
Views: 4331

Re: some pics of my new depo headlamps with 6000k hids

poo !! Might be worth getting it writen off, but asking for salvage retention !! :(
by mato
Fri Feb 12, 2010 6:28 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Solid flywheel conversion
Replies: 11
Views: 2544

Re: Solid flywheel conversion

you could try a 4motion clutch ?
by mato
Fri Feb 12, 2010 6:10 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: some pics of my new depo headlamps with 6000k hids
Replies: 25
Views: 4331

Re: some pics of my new depo headlamps with 6000k hids

sorry mate, i was using iphone !!! :mad:

try this clicky me !!!
by mato
Fri Feb 12, 2010 6:03 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Leather trim install
Replies: 9
Views: 1699

Re: Leather trim install

i love those black seats with blue alcantra !!!

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but i suppose im biased !!! :D
by mato
Tue Feb 09, 2010 10:56 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: some pics of my new depo headlamps with 6000k hids
Replies: 25
Views: 4331

Re: some pics of my new depo headlamps with 6000k hids

No fogs mate !

But you could always add these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-98-01-Passat-B ... 48393b48fd" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

:)
by mato
Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:27 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: some pics of my new depo headlamps with 6000k hids
Replies: 25
Views: 4331

Re: some pics of my new depo headlamps with 6000k hids

Im sure if you email them, they'll be able to sort you out !?
by mato
Tue Feb 09, 2010 5:37 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: some pics of my new depo headlamps with 6000k hids
Replies: 25
Views: 4331

Re: some pics of my new depo headlamps with 6000k hids

Yep 2 h7's !! Same as std !

Ive got led 501 sidelights too !

Why you need h4's ??
by mato
Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:23 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: some pics of my new depo headlamps with 6000k hids
Replies: 25
Views: 4331

Re: some pics of my new depo headlamps with 6000k hids

They are universal mate, theres a lever at the back of them, you can switch between lhd and rhd !! :)
by mato
Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:55 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: some pics of my new depo headlamps with 6000k hids
Replies: 25
Views: 4331

Re: some pics of my new depo headlamps with 6000k hids

Also guys, as theres not much choice with aftermarket rear lights for the b5's i already painted the reverse clear bit red a while ago, but get funny looks when red reverse lights come on !! Lol so i came across this website http://www.jonstintedtails.com/gallery/index.php?level=album&id=34"...
by mato
Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:41 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: some pics of my new depo headlamps with 6000k hids
Replies: 25
Views: 4331

Re: some pics of my new depo headlamps with 6000k hids

Just fished out invoice, i remember now we dealt outside of ebay direct' supplier was http://www.ad-tuning.de" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; led side repeater were 12.99€ headlamps inc crystal corners were 130€ shipping was 17.90€ total 160.89 € paid via paypal, wit...