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Thanks for response. Moved back right now. Will monitor it.

Took picture of when engine is running. Anyone confirm this is ok? Should it move back at with engine on? Maybe settling in but not sure. Just within the mark. Cheers

Followed all processes for fitting new cambelt and water pump. On running the engine for 3 mins the tensioner pointer has moved to the right. Should I be worried? Thanks.

Do people make own bung when doing power steering flush for the return connection or any links for as cheap as possible hose to help me, that will fit. Cheers. Probably do bung route but if there is a hose for less than a fiver etc

Thanks but this should do the job.

Yes got car back working now cheers.

It this style but smaller in height and seems to be thinner metal. Did consider zip ties so may do that if cannot source. 40mm width.

Trying to get hold of Spring retaining clip. Where do people get VW ones? One I need is 40mm width and quite shallow. Cheers.

Just could not get good spanner on it and did wear protective gloves. It was a new slave. Anyway.............back in the Passat game!! All back together and started up. Can move back and forward. Will go for long drive later. One hiccup, mislayed the larger spring clip of the 'speed sender wiring an...

Got it back in. That bleed nipple was a right pain as I found access was limited to get a good big turn on the spanner to open. Ended up getting it open and then do the bleed by using fingers to open close. Once finished I did it up proper with a ratchet. I would say to others when fitting a new sla...

Not done anything yet so wont touch the bleed nipple! Did grease the boot yes.

It's a new slave note.

So what's the trick in getting slave back on as struggling.....just brute force to compress into bell housing? Very difficult. Am doing Bolt through bracket then Slave then screw in. Took cap of reservoir but not really helped. Cheers. Deleted bit about opening bleed nipple or using screwdriver in h...

Thanks for that. Will use correct words in future. Cheers.

Yes found a pic I took

Just need to double check connecting new Starter back up. Swear had both negative and positive cables on back of it on same pin (black first then red) and then the ignition red cable goes back on its bit. Cheers.

No. Latest is Starter Motor housing cracked when bolting back on!

Waiting for other one. All fun and games! Cheers.

Its official, I must be cursed.....Starter Motor housing cracked when bolting on ffs.

Wonder if using right bolt and other one went in somewhere else.

Gearbox finally on. Mobile mechanic done and for some reason it took 4hrs to bolt on and put mounts on. He struggled loads getting it in pilot bearing and questioned if I put in right size. Eventually got on using my cut down threaded rod in two holes either side and carefully used impact rachet on ...

Did Pilot Bearing myself today through the flywheel. Dont know why was so worried doing it myself, as turned out easy. Got out even though did not quite clasp the back of bearing properly!

Bit gung ho with taking things apart me! Bought a decent multimeter and yes that cable has continuity. Took Starter Motor out and followed youtube video to bench test it. Hooked jumper cables to it and did the screwdriver thing to form a connection between ignition point and jumper lead 12v. Solenoi...

Doh!!! Thanks. What are those holes then? Box still out, mobile mechanics seem very busy. Hopefully get one soon.

Or is it the smaller red cable one?

This one? Struggling to see where fuse would be...

Is this the one with fuse on it? Goes up under airbox. Cheers.

Got my gearbox out at moment. Assume I can use the top opening to put new oil in and wait for it to come out of side filling hole? Side hole looks and bit tight for hose and could drip when filling. Cheers.