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by smoky
Wed Jul 19, 2017 10:44 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: 2.0 tdi low mpg economy
Replies: 14
Views: 4151

Re: 2.0 tdi low mpg economy

Same engine as yours and I get near 46 mpg and that is pump calculation doing 50 miles a day and not hanging about to much with dsg gearbox. If i go for it will drop down to 38-42mpg.

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by smoky
Wed Jul 19, 2017 10:31 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Blower motor carbon Brushes replacment
Replies: 5
Views: 1630

Re: Blower motor carbon Brushes replacment

New brushes fitted, I did order 8x9 mm and had to sand them down a bit but you can see new vs old, De- soldering went well is well, bit noisy at the moment until new brushes bed in. First picture you can see before and after original brush wire removed, used de-soldering wire to remove original sold...
by smoky
Wed Jul 19, 2017 6:58 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Blower motor carbon Brushes replacment
Replies: 5
Views: 1630

Re: Blower motor carbon Brushes replacment

Thanks for heads up, mine looks a bit worn but not as bad as yours. Will try new brushes and have a look.
by smoky
Tue Jul 18, 2017 7:11 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Blower motor carbon Brushes replacment
Replies: 5
Views: 1630

Re: Blower motor carbon Brushes replacment

Posting picture what it looks like once you remove Motor cover, brushes should arrive by Thursday so will update, should save my well over £100 unless the whole Motor is shot, I think is well worth a try for £4.50 repair. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170718/f55cac2c429d2f257a91c007db2c267b.jpg...
by smoky
Tue Jul 18, 2017 1:47 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Blower motor carbon Brushes replacment
Replies: 5
Views: 1630

Blower motor carbon Brushes replacment

Hi I'm having intermittent problem with blower motor, where sometime will not switch on until I hit it a bit :0 , I already replaced resistor but still the same problem, so decided to strip the motor and have a look at brushes, they only have about 5mm in length so I just ordered set from ebay and w...
by smoky
Wed Jul 12, 2017 2:42 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: Which aftermarket RNS style for B6
Replies: 4
Views: 11502

Which aftermarket RNS style for B6

Hi

I'm looking for aftermarket RNS style head unit, there is few to choose from from eonon/ asure ect. Maybe you running one a could recommend something. I have seen few android base models is well is there any benefit of them apart from app market?

Thanks

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by smoky
Tue Jul 11, 2017 6:39 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Timing Belt and Water Pump Change
Replies: 15
Views: 4059

Re: Timing Belt and Water Pump Change

Just straight pins to lock cams and half moon shape with teeth to lock crank from looking at eBay

eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322574703907

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by smoky
Mon Jul 10, 2017 9:21 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Travel to Europe - Headlights, bulb kit etc.
Replies: 8
Views: 2622

Re: Travel to Europe - Headlights, bulb kit etc.

First of all have a read good read about travel in Europe, each Country will have its own additional things that you will need, but basic make sure you have all your car documents/ EU breakdown cover, puncture can be very expensive when it happens on motorways, you will need 2 breathelizer, simple f...
by smoky
Sat Jul 08, 2017 6:03 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: MP3 CD error?
Replies: 7
Views: 1705

Re: MP3 CD error?

I would say one of your problem is not finalised your CD, none finalised disk can only be read by CD/DVD burners.

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