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by craig1010cc
Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:20 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Cold start issues
Replies: 3
Views: 1434

Re: Cold start issues

Try giving the glow plugs a couple of hits on a cold morning (turn the ignition on, wait for the coil light to go out, switch the ignition off and back on, wait for the coil light to go back out) and then try starting it. It does sound like a new set of glow plugs might be a plan in the future though
by craig1010cc
Fri Dec 23, 2016 2:50 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: B5.5 130TDi Sport
Replies: 0
Views: 726

B5.5 130TDi Sport

A few years back (hmm, might be closer to 5) I used to have a B4 TDi which i sold to a member on here and it was still going strong earlier this year when it came back up for sale. Back in its prime http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/craig1010cc/passat/CRIM0086.jpg Sadly, I wasn't in the market ...
by craig1010cc
Mon Apr 20, 2015 4:46 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B4 Arches
Replies: 2
Views: 1478

Re: B4 Arches

GT arches aren't a easy fit on a B4

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=79959&p=651233#p651233
by craig1010cc
Thu Jan 01, 2015 6:13 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: What trims are these?
Replies: 10
Views: 2534

Re: What trims are these?

Its a pretty comon any colour b4 thing isn't it :hyst
by craig1010cc
Tue Dec 30, 2014 9:30 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: What trims are these?
Replies: 10
Views: 2534

Re: What trims are these?

heres some better shots of the arches. The issue I had fitting them (as a full arch set) was partly the arch shape was different, but mainly that the depression for the rubbing strip is much deeper on the B3's, hence we stopped at the B4 rubbing strip. http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/craig101...
by craig1010cc
Sun Dec 28, 2014 7:01 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: What trims are these?
Replies: 10
Views: 2534

Re: What trims are these?

They are indeed a set of cut down b3 gt arches, as i fitted them when it was mine in an attempt to tidy up the tatty front arches. I had hoped to fit the full kit, but the arches are quite different, but the top section worked well.
by craig1010cc
Sun Dec 28, 2014 1:07 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B4 REGISTER
Replies: 70
Views: 35177

Re: B4 REGISTER

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c392/willahatch/Caddy/IMAG0785_zps6d8420a8.jpg '96 P Reg CL TDI Saloon :-P possibly ex VW Demo vehicle - has a lot of optional extras at least :-bd My old beast :-P it was a old boys last company car so that is why it was well spec'd i think. Should never have sold...
by craig1010cc
Tue Jun 12, 2012 6:27 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Buying a B5/B5.5, what to check for
Replies: 2
Views: 384

Buying a B5/B5.5, what to check for

Morning all On the hunt for a new motor and pretty sure it'll be either a B5 or a B5.5 estate. engine wise I'm looking at either the 1.8t or the 2.0 8v (not the most exciting engine I know :P), but what are the passat specific problems areas I should be checking? My budget is only a grand, so will b...
by craig1010cc
Sat Mar 10, 2012 2:12 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: my B4 TDi for sale :(
Replies: 1
Views: 1032

Re: my B4 TDi for sale :(

Some fresh pictures inc detailed ones of the arches/ wheels http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/craig1010cc/passat/DSC06339.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/craig1010cc/passat/DSC06340.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/craig1010cc/passat/DSC06341.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/...
by craig1010cc
Thu Mar 08, 2012 6:04 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: my B4 TDi for sale :(
Replies: 1
Views: 1032

my B4 TDi for sale :(

Due to me wanting to get my Cooper Si back on the road, the Passat has to go :( 1996 passat B4 1.9TDi saloon (90 BHP IZ engined) Good bits MOT Oct, Tax till end of the month, 128k, towbar, weitec suspension (coilies on the front, shocks and lowering springs on the rear), rides really nice on them Ca...
by craig1010cc
Fri Mar 02, 2012 6:23 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: egr valve questions
Replies: 0
Views: 614

egr valve questions

Evening all, was poking around under the bonnet of my TDi this afternoon (around the airbox) and found a small hose floating about. Traced it back and it goes into a little black box that then goes to the EGR valve. What difference (if any) will it make not having it connected to the airbox (its con...
by craig1010cc
Fri Mar 02, 2012 6:18 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B4 1.8 for sale cheap on retro rides
Replies: 0
Views: 659

B4 1.8 for sale cheap on retro rides

http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=FSW&thread=124376&page=1#1536459 The time has come to get rid of the best budget reliable motor I have ever owned. Bought another saab so this must go. Owned for two years, MOT until Nov, Tax until end of may. 1.8 petrol manu...
by craig1010cc
Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:11 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 5 studding a B4 using MK3 golf parts
Replies: 7
Views: 1566

Re: 5 studding a B4 using MK3 golf parts

I didn't. If you go on edition38 and look up the lad that had the blue B3 estate on the corvette rims on Air, he used the parts from his mk3 golf GTi 16v to complete the swap
by craig1010cc
Fri Feb 17, 2012 5:28 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: The UKP Epic B3 & B4 Picture Dump Thread
Replies: 234
Views: 99352

Re: The UKP Epic B3 & B4 Picture Dump Thread

seeing as I've finally got my new rims to fit, but what colour should I repaint them (as they have replaced the dayglow orange Porsche teledials, I don't think a subtle colour will do :P) http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/craig1010cc/passat/CRIM0125.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/cr...
by craig1010cc
Fri Feb 17, 2012 5:18 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Hmm, will the arches need a tweak?
Replies: 6
Views: 1569

Re: Hmm, will the arches need a tweak?

well, got a 10mm spacer for each side and they are one :) http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/craig1010cc/passat/CRIM0125.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/craig1010cc/passat/CRIM0126-1.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/craig1010cc/passat/CRIM0127-1.jpg http://i14.photobucket.co...
by craig1010cc
Mon Feb 13, 2012 12:47 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B4 1.8 SPI - Best mpg figures?
Replies: 9
Views: 1732

Re: B4 1.8 SPI - Best mpg figures?

I had a B4 loon 1.8SPI and that struggled to beter 30 MPG, even on a run. I think a MPI one (1.8 or 2.0) would do roughly what you are after (my m2 golf GTi 8v would better 40 on a run).
by craig1010cc
Sun Feb 12, 2012 7:33 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Hmm, will the arches need a tweak?
Replies: 6
Views: 1569

Re: Hmm, will the arches need a tweak?

I think I have worked it out, the rears on mine have adjustable platforms, so I recon that the platform is 10-20mm closer to the hub than normal and that is the prob. Tried a 5mm shim earlier and it just clears so think I will play it safe and get a 10mm set and jobs a good'n :)
by craig1010cc
Sat Feb 11, 2012 3:34 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Hmm, will the arches need a tweak?
Replies: 6
Views: 1569

Re: Hmm, will the arches need a tweak?

well, got the 1st side fitted (my drives a bit narrow) and the good news is that the arches are fine. The bad news is that the rears are fouling on my rear shocks (weitec set up so coil overs on the front, struts and lowering springs on the rear). Looks like I'll need a spacer or coilies for the rea...
by craig1010cc
Fri Feb 10, 2012 7:57 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Hmm, will the arches need a tweak?
Replies: 6
Views: 1569

Hmm, will the arches need a tweak?

Got some new rims for the passat, 7.5x17's, et35 with a set of 205/40/17's fitted on them. Previously ran 7x15, et27 with 195/50/15's without any issues. Had a play on willtheyfit.com and looks like it should be ok. Will find out tomorrow (post office shut before I could get to it to get the correct...
by craig1010cc
Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:10 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 5 studding a B4 using MK3 golf parts
Replies: 7
Views: 1566

5 studding a B4 using MK3 golf parts

I've been told (by someone who's done it) that I could use the following parts from a Mk3 golf GTI and 5 stud my passat Front hubs, carriers, discs, pads, calipers, wish bones and outer cvs, no need to change the steering rack as passats are already wide tracked, its just the lower ball joint and ar...
by craig1010cc
Mon Jan 09, 2012 6:32 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: TDi starting issues
Replies: 5
Views: 1047

Re: TDi starting issues

I did indeed and I haven't had any issues since :)
by craig1010cc
Sun Jan 01, 2012 7:15 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: TDi starting issues
Replies: 5
Views: 1047

Re: TDi starting issues

Cheers for the offer, but I'm the wrong side of Bath to Brum and VW will have one in for me on tuesday so thats not too bad :)

Cheers

Craig
by craig1010cc
Fri Dec 30, 2011 7:38 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: TDi starting issues
Replies: 5
Views: 1047

TDi starting issues

Evening all Had 2 instances now where my passat (96 IZ TDi) wouldn't start. Both times, the engine cranking fine, but the glowplug light hasn't come on. 1st time (24th) I had just parked up and jumped back in to repark a bit better. after 2 goes it still wouldn't start to left it for a couple of hou...
by craig1010cc
Fri Dec 16, 2011 5:54 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: b3 vs b4
Replies: 15
Views: 2778

Re: b3 vs b4

u can eaven swap body panels from b4 to b3 Nope, B3 has a swage line running down the sides (I think only the boot/tailgate would swap). Also found out (the hard way) that the B3 GT kit wont fit a B4 with out a fair bit of mod'ing (so I just used the top sections of the arches). B3's are more fashi...
by craig1010cc
Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:33 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: back box effecting MPG (on a TDi)
Replies: 2
Views: 768

back box effecting MPG (on a TDi)

Morning all, now confession 1st, I am a spreadsheet geek :mrgreen: I've had my B4 TDi loon for over a year now and I keep a speadsheet running tracking my miles and ltrs filled (always to a full tank). When I 1st got it, I was getting around the low - mid 50's (highest was 54), then in April it went...