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- Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:09 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Quick question on the 2.0 20V and cambelt
- Replies: 1
- Views: 415
Quick question on the 2.0 20V and cambelt
Am I right in thinking that the 2.0 20v engine in 2003 B5.5 has the enginecode ALT? Seeing as my Cambelt just snapped and I didnt have the time call some garages today, does anyone roughly know what it would cost to have it repaired? Or would it be better just buying another engine and get it swappe...
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:16 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: next problem: bonnet catch
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1019
Re: next problem: bonnet catch
where does it get stuck, because the lock itself is moving freely, but it doesnt click in when i do it by hand, it just snaps back open.dave_1 wrote:Hi
Sounds like the bonnet catch has stuck.
Dave
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:46 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: next problem: bonnet catch
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1019
next problem: bonnet catch
i pulled the bonnet release on the passat yesterday and opened it and now it wont shut, doesnt matter how hard i slam it shut. also the bonnet release handle doesnt seem to have any resistance anymore. what could that be? snapeed bonnet release cable?
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:40 pm
- Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
- Topic: zim zimmer who has seen the keys to ma Bimmer...
- Replies: 72
- Views: 2457
Re: zim zimmer who has seen the keys to ma Bimmer...
8.5 and 9.5 x 18? 9 and 10x18", I ve already got some 225/40's for the rear, just need to get some215/35's for the front and get them drilled out as they M12 and passat takes M14 speaking of bimmers, I did actually have one for the last 2 months because i couldnt be bothered to get the passat ...
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:05 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: clutch
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1049
Re: clutch
I heard that about doing the flywheel at the same time, but I didnt know how bloody expensive they are
cant find one cheaper then
cant find one cheaper then
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:23 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: clutch
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1049
clutch
the clutch really needs doing on my passat 2.0 20v so I ve been looking at these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Audi-A4-A6-VW-Passat-1-8T-2-0-20V-4-Motion-Clutch-Kit_W0QQitemZ390109571741QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item5ad457aa9d" onclick="window.open(this.href);retur...
- Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:45 am
- Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
- Topic: zim zimmer who has seen the keys to ma Bimmer...
- Replies: 72
- Views: 2457
Re: my b5.5 at no rice
well, I ve been back in o-town for more then a week and I still couldnt be bothered to get peter the passat out of the garage :shock: but over the summer it turned into a Bimmer :D : http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o87/669hoff/P1080413.jpg http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o87/669hoff/P1080412.j...
- Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:52 am
- Forum: PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOS
- Topic: my baby...heeheehe
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3257
Re: my baby...heeheehe
think I ve seen this around oxford a lot
looks nice
looks nice
- Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:51 am
- Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
- Topic: zim zimmer who has seen the keys to ma Bimmer...
- Replies: 72
- Views: 2457
Re: my b5.5 at no rice
so, I havent been on here for a while so I thought I ll update this a bit. the passat is standing in my garage in oxford right now, its been there for the last 3 month because Im working in germany and Im getting about in this little beast: http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o87/669hoff/P1080285.jpg...
- Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:45 am
- Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
- Topic: B6 Build Thread - New Pics**
- Replies: 213
- Views: 5770
Re: B6 Build Thread (**New Grill & Spoiler 09/09/09**)
nice, the deleted numberplate recess makes the front look real smooth
- Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:37 am
- Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
- Topic: guess whos back you lovely people
- Replies: 1425
- Views: 40966
Re: guess whos back you lovely people
looking good pete, cant wait to see it when its all back together!
- Wed Sep 09, 2009 2:54 pm
- Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
- Topic: Project Pipe n Slippers - ooops
- Replies: 149
- Views: 3875
Re: Project Pipe n Slippers - ooops
well done rich!
looks really good!!
I ll be back in good old england in two weeks and Im leaving my golf in germany so I ll be back on the passat soon, should meet up for a little shoot
looks really good!!
I ll be back in good old england in two weeks and Im leaving my golf in germany so I ll be back on the passat soon, should meet up for a little shoot
- Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:49 pm
- Forum: SPOTTED
- Topic: SM*IL on the M1
- Replies: 14
- Views: 625
Re: SM*IL on the M1
A little birdie tells me you've got quite an interesting job too!!!! ;) haha, who told you that? Rich by any chance? what a coincidence I met him at the petrolstation when I filled up ready to go to germany and was going to give me an dubclub oxford flyer as he hadnt seen my golf around oxford. Yea...
- Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:11 pm
- Forum: SPOTTED
- Topic: SM*IL on the M1
- Replies: 14
- Views: 625
Re: SM*IL on the M1
A little birdie tells me you've got quite an interesting job too!!!! ;) haha, who told you that? Rich by any chance? what a coincidence I met him at the petrolstation when I filled up ready to go to germany and was going to give me an dubclub oxford flyer as he hadnt seen my golf around oxford. Yea...
- Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:02 pm
- Forum: SPOTTED
- Topic: SM*IL on the M1
- Replies: 14
- Views: 625
Re: SM*IL on the M1
yeah that must have been me, I regularly go up and down the m1 to go and see my girlfriend. Not now though as Im working in germany for this summer. My passat is tucked away in my garage in oxford and Im hammering around germany in a mk2 now: http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o87/669hoff/P1080225.j...
- Fri Feb 20, 2009 2:58 am
- Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
- Topic: zim zimmer who has seen the keys to ma Bimmer...
- Replies: 72
- Views: 2457
Re: my b5.5 at no rice
cheers for the nice comments guys I really like the cal look too and that way I can use the car daily without scraping the underside away or having to raise the suspension. I cant really feel any difference in the abs and the breaking. today I trial fitted the wheels which are going on next to see w...
- Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:02 pm
- Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
- Topic: zim zimmer who has seen the keys to ma Bimmer...
- Replies: 72
- Views: 2457
Re: my b5.5 at no rice
it was a really nice day here today in oxford so I gave the passat a clean and a polish here is some pics http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o87/669hoff/P1070135.jpg http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o87/669hoff/P1070136.jpg http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o87/669hoff/P1070140.jpg http://i118.ph...
- Fri Dec 26, 2008 12:46 am
- Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
- Topic: winter look
- Replies: 13
- Views: 501
Re: winter look
woman, eh?i did have a set of 18's but recently sold them, i have since found out that the woman who bought em for her golf has ruined the passenger side wheels by scrapin em along the kerb
looks good on the largos!
- Wed Dec 24, 2008 11:19 am
- Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
- Topic: Pics of my car on 18" merc rims
- Replies: 19
- Views: 732
Re: Pics of my car on 18" merc rims
cool, what width are they?
sorry about all the questions but I am in the market for another set of benz rims and just want to find out what different widths/offests look like under standard arches.
sorry about all the questions but I am in the market for another set of benz rims and just want to find out what different widths/offests look like under standard arches.
- Tue Dec 23, 2008 10:28 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: Ferry heights!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1569
Re: Ferry heights!
I went to france with a couple of mates this year in his polo which was pretty low so we asked if we could get onto the lower deck with the lorries and they let us and there was no srcaping even with 4 people and all the luggage. but on the way back we werent so lucky as we could make the FRENCH und...
- Tue Dec 23, 2008 5:14 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: RIP Passat
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2779
Re: RIP Passat
yeah ray, I should be going to ud. are you?
and yes, I will give a good kick!! Im not to sure about the arsenick in the tea, might be step too far
and yes, I will give a good kick!! Im not to sure about the arsenick in the tea, might be step too far
- Tue Dec 23, 2008 3:02 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Rear Lights
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1121
Re: Rear Lights
the rear lights on the estates are the same shape, but I know there is something you need to modify but cant remember now if you have to modify the connections or the way they are secured on the chassi.
- Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:58 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: rear door
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1989
Re: rear door
I had a problem with the rear door lock on my car. the lock wasnt working at all and neither was the electric window. The problem was that the connector block within the rubber which goes between door and b pillar had become lose. Would recommend checking these connections because I was so close to ...
- Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:50 pm
- Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
- Topic: Pics of my car on 18" merc rims
- Replies: 19
- Views: 732
Re: Pics of my car on 18" merc rims
looks nice!!
what size/offset are they?
what size/offset are they?
- Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:49 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: RIP Passat
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2779
Re: RIP Passat
I think he was just taking the wee because I am thinking about supercharging it, but he obviously hasnt got a clue because superchargers dont "kick in", in fact they deliver the power in a very linear manner