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by passat32b
Sat Oct 23, 2021 1:44 pm
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: Slipped into the b2 realm...
Replies: 53
Views: 28656

Re: Slipped into the b2 realm...

Hi Chris Great to see you have resurrected the old barge.Indeed running an elderly B2 is often time consuming and fraught with issues.Currently my GL5 wagon is parked up needing a serious amount of work some of which is necessary to get it through the MOT but other issues compound its viability and ...
by passat32b
Mon Jan 11, 2021 2:42 pm
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: Slipped into the b2 realm...
Replies: 53
Views: 28656

Re: Slipped into the b2 realm...

Thanks to Chris for documenting his efforts thus far he sure is the Oracle when it comes to the 5pot B2.I think i have learnt so much more from his posts and has certainly helped me with my fuel line refurb.

I sincerely hope you are enjoying driving the old beast after all your hard work!
by passat32b
Sat Apr 18, 2020 4:58 pm
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: Slipped into the b2 realm...
Replies: 53
Views: 28656

Re: Slipped into the b2 realm...

Chris.Thanks for the well documented and informed work on your B2.Having myself ran an 87 GL5 wagon for more than 15years it's very reassuring to see that i'm not the only one who has experienced some of the same issues particularly uniquely relating to the 5 pot and K-jet.Although mine is still a w...
by passat32b
Tue Feb 11, 2020 5:18 pm
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: Slipped into the b2 realm...
Replies: 53
Views: 28656

Re: Slipped into the b2 realm...

Chris,good to see you are making progress we really need another GL5 wagon on UK roads evidently there are now very few active.

Karl
by passat32b
Mon Oct 14, 2019 3:22 pm
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: Hello from the Isle of Man
Replies: 10
Views: 9164

Re: Hello from the Isle of Man

Hi mate

I visited the IOM for the first time back in June in my B2 wagon and have to say what a cracking place.I did wonder if there were any old Passats on the island?

Karl
by passat32b
Sat Jul 20, 2019 7:20 am
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: Anyone clued up on the Gl5 engines?
Replies: 11
Views: 10269

Re: Anyone clued up on the Gl5 engines?

Hi mate I take it this is the Black GL5 Estate that was on FB Passat retro for quite some time I was half tempted especially given all the work which has been done to it. My GL5 Estate also requiring a lot of work & as you say brakes are not up to much have also replaced discs/pads etc but still...
by passat32b
Sun May 05, 2019 10:55 pm
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: Anyone clued up on the Gl5 engines?
Replies: 11
Views: 10269

Re: Anyone clued up on the Gl5 engines?

Hi Chris

Had a look under bonnet the breather hose in question runs via two L-shaped plastic tubing connectors into the rubber air intake forward of the TB.Hope this clarifies.

Karl
by passat32b
Thu May 02, 2019 10:07 am
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: Anyone clued up on the Gl5 engines?
Replies: 11
Views: 10269

Re: Anyone clued up on the Gl5 engines?

Hi Chris Have done a rocker box gasket before & quite honestly can't recall if rubber or cork but get a little leakage anyway. The K-jet has been the bain of my life for 14years it's played up,usually cold starts have been the major issue but recently a hot start. Amazingly it's still going in a...
by passat32b
Tue Apr 30, 2019 7:38 am
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: Anyone clued up on the Gl5 engines?
Replies: 11
Views: 10269

Re: Anyone clued up on the Gl5 engines?

Hi mate I've got a GL5 K-Jet had it for many years & fiddled with it for just as many. I don't quite follow what you're driving at but suffice to say yes you are correct in that Haynes illustration is slightly different. Whereabouts are you as maybe you could look at mine for reference.As you've...
by passat32b
Tue Jan 09, 2018 1:21 pm
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: B2 window scrapers n trim
Replies: 9
Views: 11272

Re: B2 window scrapers n trim

This is an issue I am faced with if I ever get around to sorting all four doors with replacement door shells that I have.

There is a guy on here who replaced his scrapers with ones from a Vauxhall/Opel Zafira evidently they seem to do the job

Karl
by passat32b
Sun Dec 31, 2017 8:38 pm
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: B2 window scrapers n trim
Replies: 9
Views: 11272

Re: B2 window scrapers n trim

Now I think about it I'm pretty sure the chrome plastic trim is NLA
by passat32b
Sun Dec 31, 2017 8:35 pm
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: B2 window scrapers n trim
Replies: 9
Views: 11272

Re: B2 window scrapers n trim

Think Volkswagen-classic-parts.de may do these but they don't come cheap

Karl
by passat32b
Mon Oct 17, 2016 8:42 pm
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: Ignition leads 2.0L 5cyl
Replies: 0
Views: 1860

Ignition leads 2.0L 5cyl

Hi folks

Advice also required on Ignition lead sets again historically have purchased naff leads in fact one set resembled the Bosch ones with the proper connector shrouds.Evidently the Bosch sets still command a high price

Again any feedback welcomed

Thanks

Karl
by passat32b
Mon Oct 17, 2016 8:36 pm
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: Brake discs 2.0L 5cyl
Replies: 0
Views: 1713

Brake discs 2.0L 5cyl

Hi folks

Looking for feedback on which manufacturer of discs people have used.Made the mistake of purchasing el cheapo el crapo ECP monkey metal ones suffice to say after a short time under braking they caused horrendous steering wheel wobble

Any comments appreciated

Thanks

Karl
by passat32b
Thu Aug 11, 2016 6:40 pm
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: Central locking Help needed
Replies: 6
Views: 2760

Re: Central locking Help needed

Hi

In my experience it's usually the bi pressure pump that acts up although any air leak in the system will cause problems.My current pump sourced from another B2 many years ago moans,groans and hums when Central locking activated.Likewise the original pump just expired.

Karl
by passat32b
Fri Jun 17, 2016 1:34 pm
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: Door Trims wanted
Replies: 0
Views: 1400

Door Trims wanted

Hi

Looking for GL type(chrome insert) facelift external trims for nearside left front & rear doors plus the small wing trim

Thanks muchly
by passat32b
Fri Jun 17, 2016 1:22 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: TDI injector pump B4 1Z
Replies: 1
Views: 1327

TDI injector pump B4 1Z

Anyone know for sure if Bosch VP37 can be swapped out without involvement of software?

Thanks
by passat32b
Wed Jun 08, 2016 12:02 pm
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: My 1988 B2 estate
Replies: 81
Views: 22810

Re: My 1988 B2 estate

Good stuff Stuart nice to see you are getting there.

Yes rot in the inner wheel arch quite common had if on my first estate & that was only 17years old back in the day.Was expecting to see it on current example but as of few years back it was all OK

Karl
by passat32b
Tue May 31, 2016 10:54 am
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: need help to value mk2 passat
Replies: 41
Views: 10648

Re: need help to value mk2 passat

Just noticed the red passat saloon Facebook posting above.If I am reading it right that was potentially a damn expensive MOT at £900 especially considering it didn't need much if any work for its ticket lol
by passat32b
Tue May 31, 2016 10:49 am
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: need help to value mk2 passat
Replies: 41
Views: 10648

Re: need help to value mk2 passat

Yes correction I should have specified correctly it was a hatchback.interestingly some folk refer to the Passat hatch as a saloon prior to facelift as of course the saloon was a Santana as I understand it facelift Santana became Passat saloon? Some daft marketing going on back in the day.
by passat32b
Mon May 30, 2016 6:59 pm
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: need help to value mk2 passat
Replies: 41
Views: 10648

Re: need help to value mk2 passat

A guy up in Yorks acquired a mint 82 saloon/hatch GL5 auto with 50k on the clock for the princely sum of £ 500 on eBay about two years ago.So me thinks values in UK are probably lower than say in continental Europe
by passat32b
Wed May 04, 2016 1:08 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: my b4 is a total blag
Replies: 14
Views: 3833

Re: my b4 is a total blag

Par for the course starter motor failed Monday this is at least the third one it's had in its life.I recall the B3 GT used to get thru starters just as rapidly.Luckily I had spare in shed will take other one apart & inspect for next time! As per normal a pain to fit couldn't locate bottom bolt b...
by passat32b
Fri Apr 15, 2016 1:19 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: my b4 is a total blag
Replies: 14
Views: 3833

Re: my b4 is a total blag

Trials & tribulations indeed and you are not wrong it doesn't sound like a 113k miler in mitigation mine has 232k so I naturally expect some issues.Here's a list of ailments: Faulty injector pump 4 x knackered windows (drivers door working intermittently) Central locking knackered & one elec...
by passat32b
Wed Apr 13, 2016 12:58 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: my b4 is a total blag
Replies: 14
Views: 3833

Re: my b4 is a total blag

In addition I also have the uneven tickover,juddering ,poor acceleration inability to climb any sort of incline.Wont rev beyond 3000rpm.Have driven it for 5500 very very difficult miles. The upshot I believe is a tired Bosch injector pump delivering incorrect amounts of fuel.Recon pumps £500 plus! ...
by passat32b
Wed Apr 13, 2016 12:45 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: my b4 is a total blag
Replies: 14
Views: 3833

Re: my b4 is a total blag

I feel your pain I am also in the same boat or is it a sinking ship with my 94 TDI wagon loads issues likewise I have the non factory timber substitute on front passenger window and still havnt attempted to solve window issues now that it's starting to warm up a little bit it's gonna get rather swea...