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by essexpunx
Wed Nov 10, 2010 8:03 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: K&N air filter
Replies: 3
Views: 647

Re: K&N air filter

Won't make any differance, worse if anything and some people have had probs with the Maf after filting a filter.
by essexpunx
Sun Oct 24, 2010 3:58 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: mpg digi display gone doolally
Replies: 4
Views: 795

Re: mpg digi display gone doolally

Just set it to average mpg with the button on the end of the stalk, it's set on current fuel consumption :hyst
by essexpunx
Fri Oct 22, 2010 2:21 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: what oil do i use?
Replies: 4
Views: 1073

Re: what oil do i use?

DOT 4 brake fluid
by essexpunx
Fri Oct 22, 2010 2:20 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: what oil do i use?
Replies: 4
Views: 1073

Re: what oil do i use?

Mobil 1 ESP 5w/30 fully synthetic also make sure you get the larger genuine VW oil filter and change every 6000 miles
by essexpunx
Sat Oct 09, 2010 4:12 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Best place to buy...
Replies: 12
Views: 1498

Re: Best place to buy...

Whatever you buy don't buy Halfords own brand they're poo. :sad:
by essexpunx
Fri Oct 08, 2010 6:29 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: whats my car worth
Replies: 9
Views: 1644

Re: whats my car worth

Good idea to sell it standard, then sell the wheels and coilies separate :esm
by essexpunx
Fri Oct 08, 2010 6:27 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: Any ideas on a good sub
Replies: 15
Views: 2515

Re: Any ideas on a good sub

Haha this is getting interesting, however i only want to spend about £400 :esm just dont want to buy some piece of poo from halfords, iv'e had an active Vibe 12" in a ported box (£200 a couple of years ago) sounded good in a pug hatch, but poo in a scooby wrx with the same headunit, Had a che...
by essexpunx
Fri Oct 08, 2010 6:02 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: whats my car worth
Replies: 9
Views: 1644

Re: whats my car worth

I reckon around 3k you may get more if it was standard though
by essexpunx
Fri Oct 08, 2010 3:39 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Interior swapping
Replies: 3
Views: 856

Re: Interior swapping

Don't forget some seats have airbags
by essexpunx
Fri Oct 08, 2010 3:36 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: Any ideas on a good sub
Replies: 15
Views: 2515

Re: Any ideas on a good sub

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz323/adamss24/ICEgear007.jpg http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz323/adamss24/ICEgear006.jpg http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz323/adamss24/ICEgear005.jpg This will make your ribcage implode, triple stacked strontium magnets, 2" rubber surround, 4" ...
by essexpunx
Thu Oct 07, 2010 8:59 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Can i do an oil change myself?
Replies: 13
Views: 1471

Re: Can i do an oil change myself?

Yeh you can, stay safe use axle stands, the oil filters a bit tricky to get out. I got a strap type filter remover from Motorworld I'm sure halfords will have one aswell, just used a ratchet to get it off. As one of the lads said take the car for a run or let it idle to warm the oil, then park up a...
by essexpunx
Thu Oct 07, 2010 7:02 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Can i do an oil change myself?
Replies: 13
Views: 1471

Re: Can i do an oil change myself?

I got one of these. http://www.mailspeedmarine.com/tools-repair-kits-fixings/Pela/oil-extractor-pump1004535.bhtml?utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=Pela_Oil_Extractor_Pump" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Save a load of time. Every third change (I do em ...
by essexpunx
Wed Oct 06, 2010 9:35 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Clicking/knocking when turning right ?
Replies: 8
Views: 1647

Re: Clicking/knocking when turning right ?

Deffo cv joint
by essexpunx
Wed Oct 06, 2010 8:06 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Parking spaces
Replies: 11
Views: 1512

Re: Parking spaces

I park miles away from everyone else, i blame the supermarkets and owners of carparks in general for the stupidly small spaces to maximise the revenue :mad:
by essexpunx
Wed Oct 06, 2010 7:30 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Foldering Electric mirrors !
Replies: 11
Views: 2038

Re: Foldering Electric mirrors !

Never seen a B5.5 with folding mirrors :???:
by essexpunx
Wed Oct 06, 2010 6:00 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Windscreen Wipers
Replies: 6
Views: 944

Re: Windscreen Wipers

If the wiper stalk is deffo in the off position i'd get a used stalk from ebay or a breakers, had a similar problem on a peugeot and a new stalk cured it for a fiver lol.
by essexpunx
Wed Oct 06, 2010 5:55 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: illuminated vents?
Replies: 46
Views: 9645

Re: illuminated vents?

My 02 B5.5 1.8T sport has them :hyst
by essexpunx
Wed Oct 06, 2010 5:51 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Can i do an oil change myself?
Replies: 13
Views: 1471

Re: Can i do an oil change myself?

I got one of these. http://www.mailspeedmarine.com/tools-repair-kits-fixings/Pela/oil-extractor-pump1004535.bhtml?utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=Pela_Oil_Extractor_Pump" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Save a load of time. Every third change (I do em ...
by essexpunx
Wed Oct 06, 2010 5:45 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Can i do an oil change myself?
Replies: 13
Views: 1471

Re: Can i do an oil change myself?

No problem to do yourself, but always use ramps or axle stands, never work under a car only supported by a jack, if you don't have ramps or stands jack the car up and place blocks under the wheels, you only need it raised a few inches to get at the cover.
by essexpunx
Wed Oct 06, 2010 4:07 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: Any ideas on a good sub
Replies: 15
Views: 2515

Re: Any ideas on a good sub

Thanks for the replies so far certainly food for thought :esm
by essexpunx
Tue Oct 05, 2010 6:29 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Just bought a B5
Replies: 9
Views: 1680

Re: Just bought a B5

If the carpets are dry and theres no water in the Plenum then no worries just check from time to time that the drains are clear, my B5.5 is fine i just check every three months or so.
by essexpunx
Tue Oct 05, 2010 5:52 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: Any ideas on a good sub
Replies: 15
Views: 2515

Any ideas on a good sub

Hi all, i'm going to fit an active sub into the boot of my Passat, but what one, any ideas on make and model 10" or 12" single or twin, have used Vibe and Fusion in the past, i mainly listen to Nu metal but i do like Drum and Bass, so need a good punchy Bass, i did have a sub fitted in the...
by essexpunx
Mon Oct 04, 2010 3:40 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: Soon to be Passat owner.
Replies: 11
Views: 295

Re: Soon to be Passat owner.

I've got a B5.5 1.8T and i'd love a W8 but they are very expensive to buy and run, i'd probably go with the B5 1.8T and with the thousands saved mod it, ie: remap, exhaust, wheels coilovers etc etc.
by essexpunx
Sun Oct 03, 2010 7:49 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: what are these?
Replies: 6
Views: 934

Re: what are these?

Nice
by essexpunx
Sun Oct 03, 2010 6:24 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Another 'best' tyre query!
Replies: 14
Views: 1679

Re: Another 'best' tyre query!

Just got Bridgestone Turanzas at £58 each which was cheaper than some budgets lol, roadholdings good wet and dry, and low road noise, obviously can't comment on wear, they have eliminated a slight vagueness in the steering i had with conti sports although they were over half worn. :esm