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by dan~
Mon Feb 01, 2021 2:37 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Estate WX51 F**
Replies: 1
Views: 527

Estate WX51 F**

Just randomly wondering if anyone on here owns it?

Use to be mine so just wondering how it’s chugging along :)
by dan~
Wed Sep 13, 2017 9:24 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 2 ltr petrol B5.5 question
Replies: 4
Views: 1519

Re: 2 ltr petrol B5.5 question

It will take longer as you have the heater on but not much longer.

I had the 2.0 azm engine and changed the stat on it after about a year of having similar issues

Easy to do on azm, is yours azm or alt (i think the other engine was)
by dan~
Thu Apr 27, 2017 7:56 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: v6 tdi
Replies: 3
Views: 1104

Re: v6 tdi

To be homest, dont even bother with the original xenons, the ballasts will be coming to retirement
by dan~
Tue Apr 25, 2017 6:09 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: FFS.. from Monday..
Replies: 13
Views: 2899

Re: FFS.. from Monday..

Speeding does not kill, only stupid people kill and thats 100% proven and I can give video evidence if needed. I for one do not speed in 20's or 30's as the chance of a stupid person stepping out is increased, and i'd rather not karcher blood on my drive. Over those limits I tend to drive to what fe...
by dan~
Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:28 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Limp mode around 70 to maybe faster??
Replies: 9
Views: 2095

Re: Limp mode around 70 to maybe faster??

For future ref, buy a syringe on ebay which comes with 3mm silicone tube. What the tube on top of the turbo, sit down and pull the syring up and push down, then after a whille, pull it up and just let it go to spring down. You get some dodgy looks from neighbours though, or I did whilst sat down on ...
by dan~
Mon Apr 24, 2017 10:24 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Another VAG recall , only 3 million
Replies: 2
Views: 1553

Re: Another VAG recall , only 3 million

Bargain as far as im aware a dsg oil change service was £180 or so for the oil alone. So should be cheaper for the punters
by dan~
Sun Apr 23, 2017 8:07 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Plastic door skirts
Replies: 6
Views: 1677

Re: Plastic door skirts

Just a few torx screws
by dan~
Sun Apr 23, 2017 8:03 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: FFS.. from Monday..
Replies: 13
Views: 2899

Re: FFS.. from Monday..

Its mis leading, the ONLY thing changing is the 100% to 150%.

So if you get caught speeding just over you still get your 3 points and £100 fine.

A lot of mis info going round making it sound like hell, but its only if your case goes to court, and then you could get upto 150%
by dan~
Sun Apr 23, 2017 4:20 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: New 2.8 4motion owner - a couple of issues
Replies: 4
Views: 1699

Re: New 2.8 4motion owner - a couple of issues

I believe they have chains aswell and thats what could be out.

See what a new sensor does
by dan~
Sat Apr 22, 2017 10:43 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Very quiet in here, very quiet...
Replies: 17
Views: 4875

Re: Very quiet in here, very quiet...

The sooner we can get out of the eu the better. Some car diseasels are causing early deaths to people, which I think is tripe and the fact that older diesels would have to pay extra to drive just re-enforces this whole debacle is based upon more money to local councils and not "saving" liv...
by dan~
Fri Apr 21, 2017 9:13 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Very quiet in here, very quiet...
Replies: 17
Views: 4875

Re: Very quiet in here, very quiet...

Im getting an octavia vrs petrol next, i was hoping more than £2k for scrappage and even that might be filtered for people on low income - whatever that is deemed to be. The problem is im near southampton and its possible older diesels will be banned/heavily taxed to enter the city alone. Its soundi...
by dan~
Fri Apr 21, 2017 9:07 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Time to go
Replies: 5
Views: 2485

Re: Time to go

Get petrol next, eventually youll regret getting a diseasel
by dan~
Thu Apr 20, 2017 6:42 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: New 2.8 4motion owner - a couple of issues
Replies: 4
Views: 1699

Re: New 2.8 4motion owner - a couple of issues

Fig 15
http://www.autozone.com/repairguides/Au ... 52801c0ead

If replacing it doeant fix it, depending on budget you might need a new car as the timing could be off and expensive job esp on v6
by dan~
Thu Apr 20, 2017 6:09 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: What did you do to your Passat today?
Replies: 1519
Views: 188777

Re: What did you do to your Passat today?

Critical_Mass wrote: Thu Apr 06, 2017 11:27 am Not today but sunday. Had to smash the offside passenger window to gain entry after lockign key in the boot. Job to do this weekend is fit second hand glass.
And a replacement key?
by dan~
Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:38 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 6000K led sidelights
Replies: 28
Views: 5936

Re: 6000K led sidelights

What I dont understand is all new cars have drl's which I thought was a legal requirement, but then you can turn them off permently inside, wait what? Personally I prefer the yellower side lights as its oem and makes my non oem (cough) hid's look better. Its like the bmw halogen halos with xenon in ...
by dan~
Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:13 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Glow plug leads
Replies: 1
Views: 854

Re: Glow plug leads

That bad eh? :-bd
by dan~
Mon Apr 17, 2017 9:46 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 6000K led sidelights
Replies: 28
Views: 5936

Re: 6000K led sidelights

The philips will be better/brighter as they will be illegal as side lights
by dan~
Sat Apr 15, 2017 6:33 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Glow plug leads
Replies: 1
Views: 854

Glow plug leads

Anyone ever changed the glow plug leads? I just changed my glow plugs and the rubber part is heavily perished and one fell off so can see the black canle underneath.
by dan~
Tue Apr 04, 2017 9:15 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Help with decoding interior colour of trim please...
Replies: 6
Views: 2135

Re: Help with decoding interior colour of trim please...

Being a highline the colour you need is anthracite.

Loads of variations of p/n's so best go into your local dealer.

It comes with the knob aswell so wont be cheap
by dan~
Fri Mar 31, 2017 8:48 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 estate Sport - Wheel Choice Advice
Replies: 20
Views: 5043

Re: B5.5 estate Sport - Wheel Choice Advice

They're not atlanta either as mine are 17inch nor phoenix.

Looks better on my estate and previous owners sprayed them a odd shade of silver, hard to explain
by dan~
Fri Mar 31, 2017 6:47 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 estate Sport - Wheel Choice Advice
Replies: 20
Views: 5043

Re: B5.5 estate Sport - Wheel Choice Advice

Ive got the bog standard w8 alloys on mine, which I think were germany and usa only spec.

Never seen them on another car, which I like :)

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by dan~
Sat Mar 18, 2017 12:08 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Vauxhall Zafira 06 Onwards Your Thoughts ???
Replies: 8
Views: 2628

Re: Vauxhall Zafira 06 Onwards Your Thoughts ???

Get a touran, the interior quality is not great in vauxhalls imo
by dan~
Sat Mar 11, 2017 2:25 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Factory Aerial...
Replies: 10
Views: 2143

Re: Factory Aerial...

Iirc you dont need a 'booster' for fm, its only required for mw only.

I can provide a massive thread if needed from a knowledable chap
by dan~
Sat Mar 11, 2017 12:52 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Coolant temperature sensor
Replies: 6
Views: 1569

Re: Coolant temperature sensor

Take note of removing the o-ring if it doesnt come out with the sensor!
by dan~
Tue Mar 07, 2017 8:31 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: bent rear axle
Replies: 5
Views: 2212

Re: bent rear axle

Is the other person only going through insurance? If not ask go to a garage and ask them to give you a quote then forward it on to them plus £100 for your time