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by bobfish45
Mon Aug 10, 2020 6:21 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: GEARBOX REPAIR KIT
Replies: 4
Views: 1780

Re: GEARBOX REPAIR KIT

I did Gaz, but obviously the mincies aren't what they used to be :sad:
by bobfish45
Fri Aug 07, 2020 12:26 pm
Forum: HOW-TO-SECTION
Topic: Worn 6 speed gearbox linkage repair
Replies: 40
Views: 21457

Re: Worn 6 speed gearbox linkage repair

Blimey, started something there!
For future reference, to drop the linkage from the ball, just remove number 29, its a bolt with a plastic clip on top, then the arm will drop, there's enough room to remove the old cup, replace and peen over the housing.
I did look Gaz, just getting old :???:
by bobfish45
Wed Aug 05, 2020 11:42 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: GEARBOX REPAIR KIT
Replies: 4
Views: 1780

Re: GEARBOX REPAIR KIT

DONE!
by bobfish45
Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:55 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: GEARBOX REPAIR KIT
Replies: 4
Views: 1780

GEARBOX REPAIR KIT

I'm doing a job on the passat I sold last year, gearbox linkage repair kit.Has anyone done it? If so, any tips to ease the job? I've removed gearbox mount from that side and taken out the old cup, but there is a locking flange integral with the cup housing and it's peened over in 3 places, how to st...
by bobfish45
Sat Jun 20, 2020 9:39 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Drivers seat base
Replies: 8
Views: 642

Re: Drivers seat base

Might be easier sourcing a used pair for the front, I'm assuming it's leather being a highline. Audi a6 c5 will fit if there are no highlines knocking about.
by bobfish45
Mon Mar 30, 2020 8:07 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: wiring instructions for rs6 Recaro leather seats
Replies: 3
Views: 556

Re: wiring instructions for rs6 Recaro leather seats

Whenever I have upgraded my seats in my various cars, including my present one, I have bought a Kufatec loom off the bay and never had any problems. I had heated and electric a6 seats in my last passat and at the most you may have to swap seat connectors, though I didn't even do that. I also changed...
by bobfish45
Thu Mar 19, 2020 7:23 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: accessing German ebay
Replies: 4
Views: 676

Re: accessing German ebay

Thanks Guy, it could be just the thing to complement my ex Nicolas Parsons cravat collection. :oops:
by bobfish45
Thu Mar 19, 2020 7:19 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Opinions sought.
Replies: 3
Views: 597

Re: Opinions sought.

Having had both, the a4 is a much more refined drive,but, will undoubtedly come with it's own problems some of which will be be common to passat owners, i.e. door locks windows etc. There is as much if not more scope for modifying and most would think the passat a much more dated looking car. Much m...
by bobfish45
Tue Mar 17, 2020 8:54 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: accessing German ebay
Replies: 4
Views: 676

Re: accessing German ebay

Thanks lad. :esm
by bobfish45
Sun Mar 15, 2020 4:54 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: accessing German ebay
Replies: 4
Views: 676

accessing German ebay

I know plenty on here have done it, but is going on German ebay safe chaps?
by bobfish45
Fri Mar 13, 2020 8:30 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Brakes dont bite like i'm used to.
Replies: 3
Views: 638

Re: Brakes dont bite like i'm used to.

Did you have both cars before the pad change? If so, how did they compare? Changing to the a4 discs, 312mm will still leave you with the same caliper, although you have the same caliper on your two cars at present. If your discs are good and calipers are operating cleanly,the only difference between...
by bobfish45
Tue Mar 03, 2020 8:14 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Power steering pump
Replies: 5
Views: 614

Re: Power steering pump

Very straightforward from underneath Colin, easy for you.
by bobfish45
Fri Feb 28, 2020 9:11 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Don't you just love it when ebay comes up trumps
Replies: 11
Views: 881

Re: Don't you just love it when ebay comes up trumps

ET35 8Jx18” I believe. Chances are you’ll be fine bud, but figured I would mention it so you don’t get caught out on the day. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200227/f01703d2dfbd438453028d8b6f6f14d3.jpg 54 Passat Wagon PD175 99’ Audi S4 Avant 2.7 QTO ;) 01’ Cherokee XJ 2.5TD Looking nice now Aida...
by bobfish45
Fri Jan 31, 2020 10:11 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Gauges relocation in B5.5
Replies: 10
Views: 688

Re: Gauges relocation in B5.5

You just can't stop can you? :D
by bobfish45
Mon Jan 13, 2020 1:47 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Interior ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1335

Re: Interior ?

When I did mine, the kufatec loom had fitted connectors for the heated seat switches, an earth wire and live for the 75 terminal under the drivers dash and an inline fused wire out to the seats that obviously split along the way for the seats.I think your 2 with pins and 2 loose ones should be easy ...
by bobfish45
Wed Dec 25, 2019 7:05 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: gone but not forgotten
Replies: 8
Views: 881

Re: gone but not forgotten

:p https://i.imgur.com/17CDpPP.png Great trio . I echo Aiden's regards with a big shout out to little_ geoff for the green gift , it's been a great donor and more so recently for some unexpected items . Also gtijames for his skills , both have helped keep a great car on the road , still more to do i...
by bobfish45
Tue Dec 24, 2019 7:09 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: gone but not forgotten
Replies: 8
Views: 881

Re: gone but not forgotten

Fully understand that Ray, good health to you and your family. ;)
by bobfish45
Tue Dec 24, 2019 1:54 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: gone but not forgotten
Replies: 8
Views: 881

Re: gone but not forgotten

Mostly gone Colin, what was it you need?
by bobfish45
Tue Dec 24, 2019 11:41 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: gone but not forgotten
Replies: 8
Views: 881

gone but not forgotten

Just a merry Christmas to all on 5.5's,never forgetful of all the knowledge I gleaned, and help I received, and a fair bit of humour. I am enjoying my a6, but they're the same as passats in that they have their inherent problems, just more electrical than mechanical. This is the best forum though by...
by bobfish45
Wed Dec 11, 2019 2:30 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: What is this trim piece called ?
Replies: 3
Views: 664

Re: What is this trim piece called ?

It's held on by the same sort of screws that hold in the inner wheel arch, have a look then you can get some off ebay.
by bobfish45
Wed Dec 11, 2019 2:27 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Passat estate sport 4motion 6 speed - do i buy it?
Replies: 7
Views: 913

Re: Passat estate sport 4motion 6 speed - do i buy it?

I would have thought £1600 was too much. Front arch scabby,(new wing), rear arch scabby, much more trouble and the 4mo's have much more underneath at the back to corrode, plus, and this is only my opinion, there's too much power lost with the 4wd system for that size engine. You'd be better off with...
by bobfish45
Thu Nov 28, 2019 2:41 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Altenator pully help.
Replies: 13
Views: 1212

Re: Altenator pully help.

MrPassat02 wrote: Wed Nov 27, 2019 5:55 pm Found my invoice, sales@partsinmotion.co.uk you will find it easier to do if you buy the splined special tool.
THAT IS A MUST!
by bobfish45
Wed Nov 27, 2019 2:12 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Altenator pully help.
Replies: 13
Views: 1212

Re: Altenator pully help.

Make sure when replacing your NEW belt, that you have a 16mm spanner that will enable you to fully relax the tensioner, another pair of hands on it is helpful 'cos that last3mm is a illegitimate child.
by bobfish45
Thu Oct 31, 2019 7:22 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Intermiitent starting problem
Replies: 7
Views: 969

Re: Intermiitent starting problem

That switch is a complex beast, with many connections and various combinations of potential failure, especially as some of the contacts carry a high current. It could very well be that yours has an intermittent fault with the internal connections that send current to the solenoid on the starter. I ...