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ct.p wrote:And glad the steering fluid changed worked, you did it exactly how I probably didn't describe it properly. Good job.

Thanks, appreciated the tip it worked well and was amazed to see how bad the fluid really was in comparison!

I knew I recognised the username

Hi,

About to have clutch and flywheels put in the b5 passat. 5 speed manual engine code ATJ.

Can anyone confirm the torque settings for the flywheel to shaft and flywheel bolts and pressure plate etc.

TIA

Car has been swapped now.

Who know, I may end up with the passat back in my possession one day.

Diamond Visions are a favourite of mine.

So recenty checked my power steering fluid level and it was below minimum, on this assumption that it had not been topped up or changed in a while it was time to flush it out. So here is the level it had been sitting out.. https://c5.staticflickr.com/1/336/31242230484_d64142a4fa_c.jpg It was below t...

Flushed out my power steering fluid today. Well needed.

Whatever it was in there was dirty and the wrong colour and looked a touch watery.

I have found some in the size I'm looking for. I have saved them ready to purchase at some point

Ebay specials?

Will get some ordered, thanks guys. The boys at work have oil extractors I will get them on the case for me :hyst How many 1L bottles you think will be needed for this repeat process? Side note I looked today after work, I wouldn't of called the fluid dirty but it wasn't green, it was more orange wh...

I'm not to sure on the pressure side of things, but rule out your radiator and water pump.

Sorry if I have missed this, have you done a power steering fluid flush / service. Looking at doing that in the next few months and thought I would approach the man himself :hyst Just looking for any tips before attacking the system. I've seen a couple photos of peoples fluid that has been removed ...

Gazwould wrote:Poor fashion victim .

What size are they

Sorry if I have missed this, have you done a power steering fluid flush / service. Looking at doing that in the next few months and thought I would approach the man himself :hyst Just looking for any tips before attacking the system. I've seen a couple photos of peoples fluid that has been removed a...

Added more parts in the boot to be fitted.

I add the costs of a full service and cambelt change on a 2nd hand car in this day and age. So many people dodge service requirements.

No receipt? He may as well just told you it had not been done.

Do it.

Much cleaner for the engine. Win win.

Thanks guys

I ended up going with a cable that was £35.00 from amazon but does cars from 2015 back.. Also dug out a USB cd drive so I can just install the original file. Back at my Mums for NYE so I will be doing a clean install of the windows 7 on the net book and get it all prepped. Had my car scanned recent...

desertstorm wrote:A windows netbook will do fine for VCDS and if you have a B5 or b5.5 then a cheap £5 lead with VCDS lite will do most of what you want regarding reading and clearing faults as well as diagnostics.

http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds-lite/download/index.php

Thanks will have a read now.

If you don't want the full VCDS then a £5 cable off the bay will do the same as a £40 cable, you can install without a cd but might need to copy to a USB or download online. Look at VCDS Lite Sent from my EVA-L09 using Tapatalk Google or on ebay?? Isit worth soending the extra 35ish pound? I'm no...

Tried having a search around but had a couple questions to ask... Firstly, my mum has said she will give me her netbook if its suitable for what I need but theres no optical drive, is this something that can be worked around for installation or does this write off the netbook? I will buy a cheap lap...

Merry Christmas!

So following a post I see on Pistonheads adding up a tally of how much has been sent etc, I had some paperwork to arrange in to my folder I added up my bits and pieces. Almost wish I didn't now but it's all working to a, currently & hopefully long term reliable car and also refreshed. Some of th...

My last car, BMW X1 was lowered on BC coilovers and on 19inch wheels on 35 profile tyres.

Ride was comfortable enough for me.

Close as my experience gets..

I will probably end up biting the bullet and going for 225/40/18 as there are tonnes more choices available.