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- Fri Jan 13, 2017 1:18 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: play in gear shift/linkage
- Replies: 11
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Re: play in gear shift/linkage
Would a new snub mount sort this?
- Tue May 26, 2015 12:27 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Towbar/bike rack
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1308
Re: Towbar/bike rack
Cool, will check out the bike rack. Towbar is too far so will need to get a new one online? Anyone know who does the best price?
- Tue May 26, 2015 8:03 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Towbar/bike rack
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1308
Re: Towbar/bike rack
Are they expensive or difficult to install?
- Tue May 26, 2015 5:47 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Towbar/bike rack
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1308
Towbar/bike rack
Thinking about fitting a towbar with a removable neck so I can use it with a Thule bike rack. Anyone else use or done similar? Any recommendations?
Looking for something more convenient than taking the roof rack on and off
Looking for something more convenient than taking the roof rack on and off
- Tue May 12, 2015 9:35 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: bonnet re spray
- Replies: 2
- Views: 877
bonnet re spray
Want to get my bonnet resprayed or possibly vinyl wrapped if paint too expensive. Any recommendations in the portsmouth area, and what would be a reasonable price to pay?
- Fri May 01, 2015 3:30 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
- Replies: 69
- Views: 6744
Re: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
Are they difficult to change, and what symptoms would I have if it needs changing?
- Fri May 01, 2015 1:11 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
- Replies: 69
- Views: 6744
Re: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
What's one of those?
- Fri May 01, 2015 9:36 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
- Replies: 69
- Views: 6744
Re: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
I would say it feels the same as it did before. I do notice some movement in the gear lever when taking my foot on and off the accelerator. It's not a huge amount of movement
- Fri May 01, 2015 7:59 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
- Replies: 69
- Views: 6744
Re: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
I think it's all the time but will have to pay more attention to see if any difference? If there was what would this indicate?
On my invoice for oil it says - gear oil SX75W90
On my invoice for oil it says - gear oil SX75W90
- Thu Apr 30, 2015 11:05 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
- Replies: 69
- Views: 6744
Re: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
Car all sorted now :-bd Work was completed last week, new sump, oil & filter. Had to wait a couple of days as the garage had to get a specialist in to drill 2 seized bolts to get the sump pan off. I also had them flush the pickup & strainer to help prevent any future slugging issues. Glad th...
- Wed Apr 08, 2015 9:04 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
- Replies: 69
- Views: 6744
Re: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
Car is ok, plugged sump yesterday & run with new oil. Booked in to have sump changed next week
- Sat Apr 04, 2015 5:14 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
- Replies: 69
- Views: 6744
Re: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
Got the stuff to do it now, just got to find the time now
- Fri Apr 03, 2015 7:32 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
- Replies: 69
- Views: 6744
Re: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
A sump is cheap, it's just a pig of a job to change it, got the cash to have it done now so guess I might just book it in, just would be nice to save some of cash if possible. Can anyone recommend a reasonable priced garage in the Portsmouth area?
- Fri Apr 03, 2015 7:24 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
- Replies: 69
- Views: 6744
Re: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
Just trying to decide if I should spend the money on having it replaced, or patch it up and keep the money for some other jobs/upgrades. Herd a lot of success stories of sumps being patched up with chemical metal and similar products
- Fri Apr 03, 2015 1:05 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
- Replies: 69
- Views: 6744
Re: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
Think I might try these two products : http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductMobileDisplay?catalogId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=165625&productId=189682&storeId=10001 http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductMobileDisplay?catalogId=10151&langId=-...
- Fri Apr 03, 2015 11:56 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
- Replies: 69
- Views: 6744
Re: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
paul1966 wrote:i would have thought JB weld would do it, providing you clean it up enough, use some wadding to span the hole.
What would u advise to use as wadding ?
- Fri Apr 03, 2015 10:16 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
- Replies: 69
- Views: 6744
Re: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
Good news, marwell coughed up. Got a cheque for just under £675. Before I send it off for repair I was thinking of patching the hole and filling with cheap oil to test the car sounds ok. Want to sure the money is not wasted as if mine is knackered, it's money towards a new car. What would u recomme...
- Mon Mar 23, 2015 3:09 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
- Replies: 69
- Views: 6744
Re: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
I'm assuming the engine is toast due to all the noise , so guess its a replacement engine or break the car for spares and get some money back that way
- Mon Mar 23, 2015 2:35 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
- Replies: 69
- Views: 6744
Re: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
How much should I expect to pay for a replacement engine, fitted?
- Mon Mar 23, 2015 7:48 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
- Replies: 69
- Views: 6744
Re: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
Will give them a call today. I would have thought they would want to avoid expensive solicitors fees. I don't see why I should get stuck with all the time & expense of changing it myself.
- Mon Mar 23, 2015 6:50 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
- Replies: 69
- Views: 6744
Re: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
Can u recommend a good one to use? Would the solicitor route not be much slower than the insurance route?
- Sun Mar 22, 2015 10:55 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
- Replies: 69
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Re: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
don't have 6 hours free sounds like a massive pain to do. Does anyone think I would have a chance at claiming compensation or through the insurance? I have heard that if i contact my insurance company and tell them what happened, it could still go down on my records as a fault claim even if i decide...
- Sun Mar 22, 2015 9:14 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
- Replies: 69
- Views: 6744
Re: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
it it hard to change the sump? can i do it with just front axle stands ?
- Sun Mar 22, 2015 9:02 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
- Replies: 69
- Views: 6744
Re: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
do insurers normally send out an assessor, or take the car away? If the car was a write off I would want my stereo back & wheels & tyres at least
- Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:48 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
- Replies: 69
- Views: 6744
Re: Hole in my sump thanks to marwell zoo
do i phone my insurers and see what they say, or will it affect my premiums either way