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by hobbsy
Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:51 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Thinking of going diesel - advice please.
Replies: 16
Views: 2275

Re: Thinking of going diesel - advice please.

The cars a CL but has air con and power windows so not too bad a spec i have to say i prefer the CL trim to the velour GL stuff i used to have. I have sorted all the electrics now as they were driving me mad! the main problems were lack of drivers side electric window, now fixed with a new switch, n...
by hobbsy
Sat Mar 27, 2010 7:20 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Thinking of going diesel - advice please.
Replies: 16
Views: 2275

Re: Thinking of going diesel - advice please.

Well the abf has gone now, it was getting mid 30s on a run but with the driving i was doing it was averaging 27.2, so now have a tdi sat on the drive. Gotta wonder what im doing sometimes as the abf was sorted, everything worked and the tdi has some electrical gremlins which im working my way throug...
by hobbsy
Fri Feb 26, 2010 2:14 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Thinking of going diesel - advice please.
Replies: 16
Views: 2275

Re: Thinking of going diesel - advice please.

Sounds like diesel is the way forward (never thought i would say that) with that sort of mpg would be saving quite a bit.
by hobbsy
Thu Feb 18, 2010 3:38 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Thinking of going diesel - advice please.
Replies: 16
Views: 2275

Re: Thinking of going diesel - advice please.

It was a lot more expensive but Its 2p a litre dearer at most round here so if i can get an extra 15-20mpg then it would be a saving. Nothing to say the prices wont go up again though...
by hobbsy
Thu Feb 18, 2010 2:18 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Thinking of going diesel - advice please.
Replies: 16
Views: 2275

Thinking of going diesel - advice please.

Im currently running an abf powered b4 estate which was bought to replace the trusty mk2 gti when it got too small for all the family stuff. Now i love the car and the performance which didnt disappoint after the gti but the fuel consumption i get combined with the fact that i dont drive fast anywhe...
by hobbsy
Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:37 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B3 Knocking rear suspension??
Replies: 58
Views: 8042

Re: B3 Knocking rear suspension??

No its on the drivers side, its definately something loose in the top mount, can hear it when i bounce the car. I imagine that its the top bolt coming loose as it was alright for a few days and is now knocking like a good un, gonna strip it again tomorrow and see.
by hobbsy
Mon Dec 07, 2009 5:29 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B3 Knocking rear suspension??
Replies: 58
Views: 8042

Re: B3 Knocking rear suspension??

i too have a knocking sound one side after fitting the coilovers, need to pull it apart again and investigate. As a matter of interest how low are peoples cars sitting? My coilovers are set an inch from the highest setting and the car is seriously low at the back, tyre tucking well into the arch. Do...
by hobbsy
Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:11 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Alternative suspension setup
Replies: 3
Views: 977

Re: Alternative suspension setup

An alternative to the paving slabs would be to chop a coil out of the rear springs if it sits too high, done it before on a mk1 golf and it didnt affect the ride.
by hobbsy
Sun Nov 15, 2009 6:02 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Passat B4 abf fuel consumption
Replies: 8
Views: 1915

Re: Passat B4 abf fuel consumption

Just a small update, in the last week i have repaired a small blow in the exhaust, put in new plugs and an air filter and changed the thermostat as it was running just below 90 and having put 30 quids worth of gas in i have already done 100 miles and the guage has hardly moved which is a massive imp...
by hobbsy
Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:15 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Passat B4 abf fuel consumption
Replies: 8
Views: 1915

Re: Passat B4 abf fuel consumption

Thanks for the replies, its definately not the brakes, they were recently overhauled and it coasts quite happily with no noises or excessive heat. The engine temp is also fine and the heaters nice and hot. Will check all the vacuum pipes and the spark plugs this week as I have to spend a day changin...
by hobbsy
Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:43 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Passat B4 abf fuel consumption
Replies: 8
Views: 1915

Re: Passat B4 abf fuel consumption

That sounds good and more what i would expect having had 16v golfs before. Anyone got any ideas what could be wronmg with it?
by hobbsy
Sat Nov 07, 2009 10:38 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Passat B4 abf fuel consumption
Replies: 8
Views: 1915

Passat B4 abf fuel consumption

I have been looking at this forum for a while now but never needed to post as my passat has been faultless until now...i thought i was filling up with petrol a bit too often, the mpg reading on the car has always showed to be between 28-35 during all types of driving. Recently round town i have been...