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by ray112
Sun Dec 04, 2022 9:55 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: B5.5 Boring and on a Budget!
Replies: 382
Views: 36231

Re: B5.5 Boring and on a Budget!

Found the charging wire, hopefully tomorrow I’m going to check the temp sensor at cold. Then take the drive belt off. I can’t remember but is the ac belt separate to the auxiliary belt? May as well check the alternator pulley. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk AC belt should be a separate belt,
by ray112
Thu Dec 01, 2022 9:42 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: B5.5 Boring and on a Budget!
Replies: 382
Views: 36231

Re: B5.5 Boring and on a Budget!

Oh yes I remember reading about premature camshaft wear, now you mentioned that I also remember people can have issues with the wiring loom that runs at the top of the engine. The only thing that leads me to think it’s something to do with power steering is because the steering wheel has some vibra...
by ray112
Wed Nov 30, 2022 9:36 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: B5.5 Boring and on a Budget!
Replies: 382
Views: 36231

Re: B5.5 Boring and on a Budget!

What about badly famous PD camshaft knuckle wear? Just guessing without knowing history of car, but I know it's quite possible.
by ray112
Wed Oct 26, 2022 6:46 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Minimentals:- Jeep Cherokee XJ 2.5D Manual
Replies: 37
Views: 16176

Re: Minimentals:- Jeep Cherokee XJ 2.5D Manual

That's a good off road picture :-bd
by ray112
Tue Oct 25, 2022 7:35 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Minimentals:- Jeep Cherokee XJ 2.5D Manual
Replies: 37
Views: 16176

Re: Minimentals:- Jeep Cherokee XJ 2.5D Manual

Looking good. Always loved looking at custom work done on cars. What sort of power approximately you will be getting out of this setup and what it had up to now? And next we want some off-road video with wheels halfway in mud and engine fighting it's way through the mud. :-bd
by ray112
Tue Oct 25, 2022 7:29 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Cheap 505.01 oil
Replies: 7
Views: 1669

Re: Cheap 505.01 oil

Hi Ray 112 Thank you for informing, puts my thinking more at ease. Now to find it back at around 30£! L Be patient and keep eyes open. Sometimes they do discounts, sometimes eBay giving discount vouchers on selected seller, but mannol oil usually is covered under that from seller I'm getting it fro...
by ray112
Wed Oct 19, 2022 8:34 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Temp gauge goes down???
Replies: 6
Views: 406

Re: Temp gauge goes down???

If engine is up to temperature, thermostat most likely is partly open, at sudden RPM increase coolant is getting pushed through system a lot faster, so a lot more cold coolant is getting pushed in engine. Thermostat don't close that quickly and that's why temperature drops, once thermostat reduce co...
by ray112
Sun Oct 16, 2022 3:37 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Part help needed - 2003 4motion rear suspension arm
Replies: 3
Views: 510

Re: Part help needed - 2003 4motion rear suspension arm

That's quite shocking that there are no replacement parts available for car less than 20 years old, neither OEM, neither aftermarket. But good luck sorting out your car.
by ray112
Sat Oct 15, 2022 10:58 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Cheap 505.01 oil
Replies: 7
Views: 1669

Re: Cheap 505.01 oil

It will be fine, my work mate was using mannol 504/507 in his pd130 golf and now in his 3.0tdi Audi.
by ray112
Fri Oct 14, 2022 12:08 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Cheap 505.01 oil
Replies: 7
Views: 1669

Re: Cheap 505.01 oil

Hiya I am also seeking views/thoughts on a Mannol 504/507 oil (Post titled Lube) as here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mannol-5w-30-Fully-Synthetic-Engine/dp/B0776CW671 Higher spec and meets VW requirements apparently...... L I've been using mannol 504/507 for last 5 years or so, no problems at all. L...
by ray112
Mon Oct 10, 2022 12:00 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Gearbox oil change using top nut
Replies: 5
Views: 462

Re: Gearbox oil change using top nut

Near driveshaft flange if I remember correctly, at least on 5 speed gearbox.
by ray112
Mon Oct 10, 2022 11:54 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Price of remaps gone up?
Replies: 6
Views: 1528

Re: Price of remaps gone up?

Stage 2 on a stock car or are you doing any intake/exhaust modifications?
by ray112
Sun Oct 09, 2022 9:05 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Wheres the Starter Motor relay fuse?
Replies: 25
Views: 920

Re: Wheres the Starter Motor relay fuse?

Before you remove every power supply cable on car, have you actually tried to dislocate starter motor power supply from touching anything else, get battery connected and see if you get 12v at starter motor when using multimeter or simple test bulb? Maybe there's nothing wrong and you are just panick...
by ray112
Mon Sep 19, 2022 7:36 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Quoted 1k for Clutch and DMF so its DIY!
Replies: 82
Views: 1925

Re: Quoted 1k for Clutch and DMF so its DIY!

Oh right thanks. Would you know about my Slave Cylinder question earlier on in this thread? Cheers That external dust boot definitely looks tired, not sure if that piston supposed to come out from rest of clutch cylinder or not, but I would replace it, just to be sure you don't have any leak issues...
by ray112
Mon Sep 19, 2022 5:54 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Quoted 1k for Clutch and DMF so its DIY!
Replies: 82
Views: 1925

Re: Quoted 1k for Clutch and DMF so its DIY!

MrRaisin wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 5:04 pm Pretty rusty!
It will be rusty, because of being bare metal and getting some heat as well. And least it's nice and dry, not soaked in oil.
by ray112
Wed Sep 07, 2022 5:01 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Quoted 1k for Clutch and DMF so its DIY!
Replies: 82
Views: 1925

Re: Quoted 1k for Clutch and DMF so its DIY!

Would get Sachs or LUK but if you know anywhere cheaper under £300 then grateful for advise. Cheers. LuK kit £140. As ever, check with the seller before you order, to make certain it is the right one for your car. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234618455202?hash=item36a05984a2:g:u5MAAOSwM4diygZj&am...
by ray112
Tue Aug 02, 2022 4:34 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: My B5.5 and I.. In it for the long haul...
Replies: 342
Views: 63827

Re: My B5.5 and I.. In it for the long haul...

MiniMental wrote: Mon Aug 01, 2022 7:30 pm
ray112 wrote:Is that other b5.5 yours as well?
No sir, a customers 4motion I’ve been restoring for him for the last 5 months.

The 2 B5’s, a Jeep and my B5.5 is more than enough for me [emoji23]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Never say never :D
by ray112
Mon Aug 01, 2022 1:54 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: My B5.5 and I.. In it for the long haul...
Replies: 342
Views: 63827

Re: My B5.5 and I.. In it for the long haul...

Is that other b5.5 yours as well?
by ray112
Fri Jul 15, 2022 6:58 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: My B5.5 and I.. In it for the long haul...
Replies: 342
Views: 63827

Re: My B5.5 and I.. In it for the long haul...

Why not to fit actual parking sensors? They do help quite a bit. I have a reverse camera bud. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Makes sense then. :-bd I had camera and sensors on previous beemer. Mostly used camera when reversing, unless back end of car was so dirty on winter that you can't see th...
by ray112
Thu Jul 14, 2022 11:38 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: My B5.5 and I.. In it for the long haul...
Replies: 342
Views: 63827

Re: My B5.5 and I.. In it for the long haul...

Why not to fit actual parking sensors? They do help quite a bit.
by ray112
Wed Jul 13, 2022 9:35 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: My B5.5 and I.. In it for the long haul...
Replies: 342
Views: 63827

Re: My B5.5 and I.. In it for the long haul...

Looking good :-bd

Just wondering if you ever opened old Passat engine to see why there was misfire when cold?
by ray112
Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:08 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Timing belt kits and water pumps to avoid
Replies: 4
Views: 596

Re: Timing belt kits and water pumps to avoid

I would stay away from circoli pumps. Bearing failed at 25k miles on one some years ago. Luckily that it's drive belt operated on AFN engine, otherwise it would be a split timing belt with all the happiness that usually follow. Of course had the same brand pump used two previous times and there wasn...
by ray112
Sun Apr 17, 2022 9:20 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Head gasket dilemma
Replies: 4
Views: 382

Re: Head gasket dilemma

I would say it's a head gasket. I had excessive pressure in cooling system for over 4 years and then it started to get cold air from heater etc. Never lost any coolant, just really bad pressure and then airlocks. Hoses were still partly pressurised in next morning after driving and been left overnig...
by ray112
Sat Mar 19, 2022 7:12 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Intermittent power 'dip' on motorway
Replies: 7
Views: 634

Re: Intermittent power 'dip' on motorway

So, when driving my B7 on the motorway at 70, I sometimes notice a feeling that I can only describe like as if there is suddenly more resistance against the car. The speed doesn't drop, and if I have to adjust the accelerator position, I don't notice it. It will then, after a few seconds suddenly f...
by ray112
Tue Mar 15, 2022 5:49 pm
Forum: OTHER VAG OR NON . .
Topic: Turbo recommendations
Replies: 4
Views: 1348

Re: Turbo recommendations

Unless it's poorly serviced there shouldn't be any issues with turbo. And turbos do whine especially when cold. Of course it's hard to tell what's normal and what's not. Need to hear it. But at 100k stock engine shouldn't have any problems with turbo. Maybe you car already is remapped by previous ow...