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by Bonesy
Wed Jun 07, 2017 4:51 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Has my turbo gone?
Replies: 8
Views: 2468

Re: Has my turbo gone?

Get in and under and check all hoses and clips, i don't think the pic is showing exhaust flexi is it?
It'll go into limp mode very easily if there's any leaks in any of the inlet hoses. It's a good place to start.
by Bonesy
Wed Jun 07, 2017 4:44 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: From rags to runner - Fjord Blue B5 TDI saloon
Replies: 10
Views: 1051

Re: From rags to runner - Fjord Blue B5 TDI saloon

Almost identical to your ' wise' purchase was mine, everything was wrong, didn't pay any attention to anything when I bought it, what a stupid mistake that was. Replaced ecu, headlamps, brake discs and pads, blower motor, cv joint, abs unit, number plates, wipers (blades) to name a few, it even had ...
by Bonesy
Wed Dec 21, 2016 9:28 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: TURBO set screw + actuator setup?
Replies: 1
Views: 892

Re: TURBO set screw + actuator setup?

Did you set it with correct preload?
by Bonesy
Wed Dec 21, 2016 9:17 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Major electrical failure. Help needed
Replies: 10
Views: 2607

Re: Major electrical failure. Help needed

Take the passenger seat out and lift the carpet, that's where you need to go. You'll see why.
by Bonesy
Mon Dec 12, 2016 3:38 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: I've that sinking feeling.......brake pedal
Replies: 17
Views: 3443

Re: I've that sinking feeling.......brake pedal

Normally means master cylinder seals or scored barrel or both, best off changing the whole thing first as last.
by Bonesy
Tue Nov 01, 2016 2:13 am
Forum: PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOS
Topic: What colour wheels
Replies: 10
Views: 22394

Re: What colour wheels

Silver for sure!
by Bonesy
Sat Oct 29, 2016 9:01 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Interior lights
Replies: 4
Views: 1172

Re: Interior lights

Could be the ccm under the passengers carpet , controls central locking and interior lights among other things.
by Bonesy
Sat Oct 29, 2016 8:49 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Clutch biting point
Replies: 4
Views: 1470

Re: Clutch biting point

Mine is high too, I believe it's because it's on the way out?
by Bonesy
Sat Oct 29, 2016 8:45 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: cassette is stuck in cassette player ...how to remove ??
Replies: 5
Views: 1592

Re: cassette is stuck in cassette player ...how to remove ??

Crow bar and a lump hammer, gets most things out.