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by Evil
Fri May 17, 2019 12:18 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Egr blanking and turbo clean.
Replies: 12
Views: 1456

Re: Egr blanking and turbo clean.

did you get the ecu remapped to account for the EGR delete? No.. But it shouldn't matter on an '04 As far as I understand a full delete or disable on 03+MY will just produce an eml but no running issues but the usual earlier boost and possibly a few more mpg . This is what I've been led to believe ...
by Evil
Wed May 15, 2019 8:51 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Egr blanking and turbo clean.
Replies: 12
Views: 1456

Re: Egr blanking and turbo clean.

I blanked the egr on my 130 (04 reg) and it ran like a dog..
Runs much better with it.. which I don't really understand but there you go.

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by Evil
Fri May 03, 2019 6:09 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: new diesel smoke limits in mot from 20th may
Replies: 87
Views: 16546

Re: new diesel smoke limits in mot from 20th may

Can anyone offer me advice please guys? I have a 2005 b5.5 awx. It's gone through the last 4 MOTs fine. Then today its failed emissions. I'm scratching my head, its blowing 1.41, but because the VIN says 0.60!!! Hes failing it. Yet the government regulations state below 3.0... how is that I have ef...
by Evil
Wed May 01, 2019 10:29 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: B5.5 Highline 130
Replies: 23
Views: 8635

Re: B5.5 Highline 130

After cleaning did horses came home to engine? :D Išsiųsta naudojantis HUAWEI VNS-L21 Tapatalk 4 Lt Well.. Yeah I think so. It feels like it, anyway. So much smoother etc. Tried blanking the egr but it runs better with it working so reinstated it. Just need to clean it and get it sold now. 93/93
by Evil
Fri Apr 26, 2019 2:30 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Manafold full of poo
Replies: 4
Views: 1077

Re: Manafold full of poo

Recently did mine (on a pd130 passat) and it wasn't a terrible job.. Set light to it, kept it going for near 10 minutes Then Mr Muscle'd/rinsed it a couple of times.. If you have a jetwash, that'd probably help too.. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190426/e088a4efd50cd3051c3093d99394f9f7.jpg http...
by Evil
Sat Apr 20, 2019 12:21 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: AWX glow plug wires
Replies: 0
Views: 1055

AWX glow plug wires

Anyone know the potential symptoms of a faulty glow plug harness?

Question 2, anyone got a how2 for replacing it please?

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by Evil
Fri Apr 12, 2019 10:27 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Handbrake binding slightly (130 wagon)
Replies: 5
Views: 1292

Re: Handbrake binding slightly (130 wagon)

dickturpin wrote:Do you need new caliper return springs? I changed mine, a cheap thing to try.
Done some googling, this seems a very real possibility..
Off to ebay...

Cheers dude.. [emoji41][emoji41]

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by Evil
Thu Apr 11, 2019 10:22 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Handbrake binding slightly (130 wagon)
Replies: 5
Views: 1292

Re: Handbrake binding slightly (130 wagon)

Surely that'd affect more than just the handbrake??

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by Evil
Thu Apr 11, 2019 9:21 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Handbrake binding slightly (130 wagon)
Replies: 5
Views: 1292

Handbrake binding slightly (130 wagon)

2004 wagon...
This came up in the mot and, very recently, there's a faint squeaking from the n/s/r so I gotta sort it..

Haven't had the wheel off yet, have no clue what's behind there (handbrake-wise) so.. most likely cause and cure please folks?

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by Evil
Tue Apr 09, 2019 5:58 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: AWX cold running lumpiness
Replies: 36
Views: 5567

Re: AWX cold running lumpiness

Ok.. egr and inlet is clean, egr is now blanked off.. not checked cam wear yet. It is on my hitlist. The difference is noticeable, but the chugging from cold is still present. The flap inside the egr, is that for cold starts? Where does the vac hose (from the flap actuator thingy) go? The hose looke...
by Evil
Tue Apr 09, 2019 7:51 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: B5.5 Highline 130
Replies: 23
Views: 8635

Re: B5.5 Highline 130

cleared out nicely, what did you use Well.. I gave it a little soak in unleaded petrol before setting light to it.. Randomly chucked a little more on to keep it going (I think it would have really benefited from an air source to get the flames hotter and a more complete burn). After I let it go out...
by Evil
Mon Apr 08, 2019 5:16 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: B5.5 Highline 130
Replies: 23
Views: 8635

Re: B5.5 Highline 130

Ready for reassembly tomorrow (once its dried) if its not raining.. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190408/7b386ab5f9c8af148a0589f3005f95c2.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190408/0f0f589debbf89f7f543efeac8e66cfa.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190408/23268993e5b8ad39c943adb3e6b6a75c...
by Evil
Sat Apr 06, 2019 7:49 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: B5.5 Highline 130
Replies: 23
Views: 8635

Re: B5.5 Highline 130

EGR Mr Muscle'd today.

Setting the inlet manifold alight tomorrow.. ImageImage

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by Evil
Fri Apr 05, 2019 2:48 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: GGB is the correct codè gearbox.
Replies: 2
Views: 870

Re: GGB is the correct codè gearbox.

FHN will fit too.
And it's the earlier, stronger, gearbox.

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by Evil
Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:49 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: AWX egr o-ring size
Replies: 0
Views: 1021

AWX egr o-ring size

Is it ID 62mm, OD 68mm??

Not caring much for the cost, near a tenner so far..

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by Evil
Thu Apr 04, 2019 1:10 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: B5.5 Highline 130
Replies: 23
Views: 8635

Re: B5.5 Highline 130

Finally getting round to some essentials.. Thought they'd be dirtier tbh.. Let the flames.. sorry.. games begin. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190404/8128b82865cea427a91d91f935cb2d6f.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190404/31a7324c3aca1e9ef55261a24a06ac5b.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn....
by Evil
Mon Mar 25, 2019 6:59 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: What's a good phone mount?
Replies: 14
Views: 2982

Re: What's a good phone mount?

Brodit are probably 'the daddy' of phone mounts.. if they float your boat. Previous magnetic mounts, I've had 3 previously, have been a disaster, one touch/bump/jolt and the phone's on the floor.. But not this Ringke one. It holds fast over lumps, bumps, changing destination and music.. Wasn't expec...
by Evil
Mon Mar 25, 2019 5:22 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: What's a good phone mount?
Replies: 14
Views: 2982

Re: What's a good phone mount?

This is what happens when the other arf gets involved.. but I think you get the idea (I normally drive with it horizontally but it's fine either way) Image

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by Evil
Mon Mar 25, 2019 4:08 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: What's a good phone mount?
Replies: 14
Views: 2982

Re: What's a good phone mount?

Right.. Just waiting for the missus to send a pic with the phone on it..
But this is it on the dash (we've done about 50 miles today, a-roads, traffic, speed bumps and its been rock solid) Image

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by Evil
Sat Mar 23, 2019 8:14 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: What's a good phone mount?
Replies: 14
Views: 2982

Re: What's a good phone mount?

Does it hold it vertical? And are you using the vents? Sent from my Shamsung using Tapatalcum powder It's stuck on the dash.. vent mounts do my head in.. Yeah man, it holds vertical.. I'll grab a pic tomorrow if you like.. I had a cheap mag mount before and my phone kept falling off the thing but i...
by Evil
Sat Mar 23, 2019 7:35 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: What's a good phone mount?
Replies: 14
Views: 2982

Re: What's a good phone mount?

Googling, the s8 weighs 155g..
I have a mate 20 Pro at 189g and use a magnetic mount..
Specifically, this one (which is currently unavailable but there must be other sellers) ...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BKR16WN/ ... LCbXVVWEC9

And it's awesome...

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by Evil
Sat Mar 23, 2019 7:45 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Remove/refit inlet manifold
Replies: 4
Views: 1167

Re: Remove/refit inlet manifold

ray112 wrote:Absolutely fine to reuse. Just check that heads are not rounded, otherwise you will struggle next time to remove them.
Thanks [emoji41]

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by Evil
Fri Mar 22, 2019 11:54 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Remove/refit inlet manifold
Replies: 4
Views: 1167

Remove/refit inlet manifold

When refitting the inlet manifold (AWX engine) is it OK to reuse the original bolts or should they be replaced?

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by Evil
Wed Mar 06, 2019 7:28 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: AWX cold running lumpiness
Replies: 36
Views: 5567

Re: AWX cold running lumpiness

I would say it’s worth checking over free to do item such as cam wear, tappet faces etc to get a good measure of your engine condition, injector loom could be one but IME it normally affects it once warm, but I don’t know everything so could well be very wrong on this.. mines had the issues you des...
by Evil
Wed Mar 06, 2019 6:57 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: AWX cold running lumpiness
Replies: 36
Views: 5567

Re: AWX cold running lumpiness

Since the issue started all I've done is change glow plugs.. Prior to that it'd had air, pollen and fuel filters, a 1L liquimoly diesel purge and a few tankfuls of fuel with 2T oil added.. I'd read that about the other sensor but, given the quirks these cars seem to have, thought it worth asking. 2 ...