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by VW1.TDI
Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:33 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Noisy steering notchy
Replies: 5
Views: 1688

Re: Noisy steering notchy

Thanks so much...[emoji846]

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by VW1.TDI
Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:39 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Noisy steering notchy
Replies: 5
Views: 1688

Re: Noisy steering notchy

Steering dangerous...lost power steering..it's heavy.!

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by VW1.TDI
Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:38 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Noisy steering notchy
Replies: 5
Views: 1688

Re: Noisy steering notchy

Hello.. thanks for the advice..unfortunately i dont have means to jack it up these days..the car's days are numbered too many things now...what a shame! Grr!! I loved the car...[emoji853]

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by VW1.TDI
Wed Aug 05, 2020 3:39 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Noisy steering notchy
Replies: 5
Views: 1688

Noisy steering notchy

Just noticed my steering has gone noisey! Reservoir is low and all bubbly and have noticed drivers wheel on the inside is wet with oil.. eek.. how bad is this issue?

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by VW1.TDI
Mon Jun 08, 2020 4:01 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Cat rattling
Replies: 4
Views: 632

Re: Cat rattling

calumvw1 wrote:Use extensions and universal joints

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by VW1.TDI
Mon Jun 08, 2020 3:16 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Cat rattling
Replies: 4
Views: 632

Re: Cat rattling

calumvw1 wrote:Yes it is, remove it and break the catalyst out. Not required for diesels anyway.

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Great thanks... it looks imposible to get my hands to flange nuts..[emoji848]

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by VW1.TDI
Mon Jun 08, 2020 3:09 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Cat rattling
Replies: 4
Views: 632

Cat rattling

Is it possible for the cat to be broken inside and restrict exhaust flow.. i seem to of lost power..[emoji2369]

Thanks..[emoji846]

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by VW1.TDI
Mon Jun 08, 2020 3:07 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Exhaust cat.. crazy annoying rattle
Replies: 5
Views: 693

Re: Exhaust cat.. crazy annoying rattle

Alan Gunn wrote:Put a jack under it and make a dent with it this has worked for us in the past.
Ok will try thank you...

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by VW1.TDI
Sat Jun 06, 2020 11:04 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Exhaust cat.. crazy annoying rattle
Replies: 5
Views: 693

Re: Exhaust cat.. crazy annoying rattle

Ok yes I think so but how do i remove it? It's really squuezed in..[emoji54] any idea..?

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by VW1.TDI
Sat Jun 06, 2020 8:00 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Exhaust cat.. crazy annoying rattle
Replies: 5
Views: 693

Exhaust cat.. crazy annoying rattle

I replaced my middle section silencer thinking a horrible rattling was coming from there! Turns out sound has been travelling from the cat..anyone know why this is rattling..bolts are all tight! Also it looks like a complete horror to remove, or is there a secret method into removing the cat.. ? Tha...
by VW1.TDI
Sun May 17, 2020 10:53 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Auto box gone kaput! ??
Replies: 27
Views: 1126

Re: Auto box gone kaput! ??

Great.... didn't realise these were even made to fill gearboxes.. lovely thanks.[emoji106][emoji106].. can't wait to see if she still lives..[emoji51]

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by VW1.TDI
Sat May 16, 2020 6:13 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Auto box gone kaput! ??
Replies: 27
Views: 1126

Re: Auto box gone kaput! ??

Great advice...love the 17mm bolt quick fix.. just looking forward to getting the oil..gasket and filter now.. come on post.! Thanks.....

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by VW1.TDI
Sat May 16, 2020 12:01 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Auto box gone kaput! ??
Replies: 27
Views: 1126

Re: Auto box gone kaput! ??

Thank you...[emoji6]

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by VW1.TDI
Sat May 16, 2020 7:26 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Auto box gone kaput! ??
Replies: 27
Views: 1126

Re: Auto box gone kaput! ??

Hi. That's more helpful information than I could of ever dreamt of. It was the taking temperature that really confused me.. thanks for the explanation makes much more sense.. just need a pump..27mm torx (never heard if that size) and 17mm hex now. Great. Ok just waiting for parts now...[emoji1696] S...
by VW1.TDI
Fri May 15, 2020 10:57 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Auto box gone kaput! ??
Replies: 27
Views: 1126

Re: Auto box gone kaput! ??

:) Gearbox code EYF, 5 speed auto. As far as I can tell the two steel pipes at the radiator end have the following parts numbers: 8D0317823B (as previously mentioned) and 8D0317821K You said you already have the fluid, filter and pipes but you did not mention the sump gasket, which you will also ne...
by VW1.TDI
Fri May 15, 2020 7:03 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Auto box gone kaput! ??
Replies: 27
Views: 1126

Re: Auto box gone kaput! ??

Wow.....[emoji4] what can I say...?

Thanks so much...

Appreciate all the info should make like a little easier..

I'll keep you updated.

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by VW1.TDI
Thu May 14, 2020 4:42 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Auto box gone kaput! ??
Replies: 27
Views: 1126

Re: Auto box gone kaput! ??

Ha ha.. thanks i wondered that... i was lazy and had things over the mat over spare wheel..[emoji849]Image

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by VW1.TDI
Wed May 13, 2020 6:08 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Auto box gone kaput! ??
Replies: 27
Views: 1126

Re: Auto box gone kaput! ??

Front wheel drive...

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by VW1.TDI
Wed May 13, 2020 6:05 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Auto box gone kaput! ??
Replies: 27
Views: 1126

Re: Auto box gone kaput! ??

Hope this will make sense..Image

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by VW1.TDI
Wed May 13, 2020 4:18 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Auto box gone kaput! ??
Replies: 27
Views: 1126

Re: Auto box gone kaput! ??

Great will go and have a look...[emoji6]

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by VW1.TDI
Wed May 13, 2020 3:26 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Auto box gone kaput! ??
Replies: 27
Views: 1126

Re: Auto box gone kaput! ??

Oow.. not too sure what that is....? A filler pipe and cap? Also How will i find gearbox code ? Thanks again..Gary

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by VW1.TDI
Wed May 13, 2020 2:41 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Auto box gone kaput! ??
Replies: 27
Views: 1126

Re: Auto box gone kaput! ??

Thanks I'll keep you posted.. fingers crossed for gearbox coming back to life... got filter, oil and the cooling pipes...just over £160...so lets see..[emoji51]

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by VW1.TDI
Wed May 13, 2020 1:58 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Auto box gone kaput! ??
Replies: 27
Views: 1126

Re: Auto box gone kaput! ??

Ouch! I suppose the easy conclusion to which most will leap is that an automatic gearbox that has been starved of fluid will be damaged beyond repair. However, that same fluid is what transmits the drive, so presumably, as soon as it lost enough that the drive stopped it was moved to Neutral for th...
by VW1.TDI
Tue May 12, 2020 12:06 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Auto box gone kaput! ??
Replies: 27
Views: 1126

Re: Auto box gone kaput! ??

Wow thanks so much for all your help.. amazing! Will look into this.. brilliant![emoji4]

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by VW1.TDI
Mon May 11, 2020 6:28 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Auto box gone kaput! ??
Replies: 27
Views: 1126

Auto box gone kaput! ??

Hi all.. can anyobe lend advise as to what's just happened to me..? All my gearbox oil has leaked and gearbox has stopped working..[emoji848] hence a breakdown, a first in this car.. the 2 cooling pipes that run at the lower part of the radiator seem to be the culprits.. rotten! My question is if i ...