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by BIG F@ TW@
Tue Nov 08, 2022 8:45 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Farewell
Replies: 7
Views: 1669

Re: Farewell

All the best. If my Passat ever blows up I want an ex police Volvo V70 T5 petrol manual estate circa 2004.. My damn Passat just won't die though!!! :esm :esm :esm Cheers mate, now is a good time to sell it and get that Volvo. I got £2500 for mine (it was a good example though and I had done lots of...
by BIG F@ TW@
Sun Oct 30, 2022 2:47 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Farewell
Replies: 7
Views: 1669

Re: Farewell

Had a 240GLE some 30? years ago. Nice car built like a tank. The one i had there was a switch on the gearstick for overdrive. Not the best MPG from it thoe. Managed to bag a manual, so hopefully with good servicing etc it should be OK. Only gonna be a weekend car anyway [emoji16][emoji16] Sent from...
by BIG F@ TW@
Sat Oct 29, 2022 5:06 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Farewell
Replies: 7
Views: 1669

Farewell

Well the time has come for me to leave the VW world behind after 30 odd years. Sold the Passat to a mate, and bought a Volvo 240 GLE with the proceeds. Plan to simply lower it and change the wheels (although as I am a tinkerer by nature that will probably change) It's a great drive, and it's all ori...
by BIG F@ TW@
Mon Oct 17, 2022 10:29 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Gearbox oil change using top nut
Replies: 5
Views: 462

Re: Gearbox oil change using top nut

I've got a pic somewhere...

This one [emoji1303]

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by BIG F@ TW@
Tue Sep 06, 2022 1:14 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Quoted 1k for Clutch and DMF so its DIY!
Replies: 82
Views: 1925

Re: Quoted 1k for Clutch and DMF so its DIY!

I can vouch for the 'On Yer Back' method, as I followed it and added to it. The feeling of accomplishment was worth it, and saving the best part of a grand in labour was definitely worth it.

Guy
by BIG F@ TW@
Fri Aug 19, 2022 10:18 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Heavy/stiff steering passat b5.5 tdi 4motion
Replies: 7
Views: 513

Re: Heavy/stiff steering passat b5.5 tdi 4motion

The reason I was asking is mine is lowered, and the front always feels a little heavy on steering due to the camber. Even with correct tyre pressure and alignment etc. I will be fitting adjustable camber bushes when funds allow.

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by BIG F@ TW@
Fri Aug 19, 2022 10:57 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Heavy/stiff steering passat b5.5 tdi 4motion
Replies: 7
Views: 513

Re: Heavy/stiff steering passat b5.5 tdi 4motion

How is the Passat for tracking/camber/fresh fluid etc?
by BIG F@ TW@
Mon Aug 15, 2022 6:13 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Quick Question on Auto windows up/down
Replies: 6
Views: 285

Re: Quick Question on Auto windows up/down

Hi Maclee

Yes the one touch function works fine. I'm still hunting around the internet to try and find the fix....

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by BIG F@ TW@
Sun Aug 14, 2022 10:39 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Quick Question on Auto windows up/down
Replies: 6
Views: 285

Re: Quick Question on Auto windows up/down

Not sure that’s what the OP is referring to. Think it’s the courtesy pack open/close that can be done from outside of the car with the remote key fob. I.e. hold unlock button and the front windows open, hold lock and they close. Course I could be wrong [emoji6] Yes it's this. When pressing unlock, ...
by BIG F@ TW@
Sun Aug 14, 2022 12:31 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Quick Question on Auto windows up/down
Replies: 6
Views: 285

Quick Question on Auto windows up/down

Quick Question. Auto windows down/up with press and hold of unlock/lock button of the remote fob on my Pashat has stopped working after I replaced the cars battery. Any ideas why?

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by BIG F@ TW@
Wed Jul 13, 2022 9:09 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Air Con Help And Advice Needed
Replies: 4
Views: 1321

Re: Air Con Help And Advice Needed

Cheers for the in-depth (as usual) response chap, much appreciated.

I will.take a look over the weekend at the points above and update.

Guy

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by BIG F@ TW@
Tue Jul 12, 2022 10:09 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Air Con Help And Advice Needed
Replies: 4
Views: 1321

Air Con Help And Advice Needed

My missus has an 09 Touran, we were driving to Santa Pod the other day and noticed that the air con was being a little intermittent. Any advice appreciated as I know it's not a Passat but it will share most of not all parts. For example, it would be blowing out perfect cold air, but at some point it...
by BIG F@ TW@
Wed Jul 06, 2022 9:09 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5 - VR5 (AGZ) For Sale
Replies: 1
Views: 303

Re: B5 - VR5 (AGZ) For Sale

Hi chap

I think you need to have pictures and a price as per forum guidelines ;)
by BIG F@ TW@
Thu Jun 16, 2022 6:12 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Front Camber Adjustment...
Replies: 0
Views: 247

Front Camber Adjustment...

Hey chaps

How easy (if at all) is not to adjust the front camber?

Guy

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by BIG F@ TW@
Mon May 09, 2022 10:46 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: lumpy misfire / vibration injector harness?
Replies: 5
Views: 1230

Re: lumpy misfire / vibration injector harness?

Bad Santa wrote: Sat May 07, 2022 10:05 pm apologies for the last post.. i have just noticed the time line on the original post.. im a bit late with this reply. sorry for wasting your time folks.. you havto e excuse an oldie .. im 72 years young.. cheers
Never worry about stuff like that, your reply was helpful :-bd
by BIG F@ TW@
Wed May 04, 2022 10:49 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Sourcing Rear upper/lower shock bolts
Replies: 5
Views: 351

Re: Sourcing Rear upper/lower shock bolts

As said up there ^ I too have never replaced mine when changing shocks etc. Not saying it's 'correct' but I don't see any reason too.
by BIG F@ TW@
Fri Apr 22, 2022 2:59 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Oil filter housing seal/gasket ALT engine
Replies: 4
Views: 445

Re: Oil filter housing seal/gasket ALT engine

I've grabbed my Haynes to check, it's either hand tight for the metal cannister type, or if it's the plastic ones that have the removable filter I'm sure it has the Nm printed on it..

I can see Oil filter cap: 25Nm but this comes under Diesel engine...
by BIG F@ TW@
Tue Apr 12, 2022 12:59 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Door drop issue
Replies: 3
Views: 398

Re: Door drop issue

Maybe check the metal loop the door catches onto. Mine used to whistle badly, I adjusted the loop catch and it fixed it.
by BIG F@ TW@
Mon Apr 04, 2022 8:08 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 2002 Passat B5 can’t get gears?
Replies: 2
Views: 322

Re: 2002 Passat B5 can’t get gears?

There's a good thread on here somewhere regarding how to do the repair fix, bit fiddly but very much doable at home.
by BIG F@ TW@
Mon Mar 28, 2022 11:44 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Methods for raising sump/engine
Replies: 10
Views: 496

Re: Methods for raising sump/engine

Found this on my phone today, this was what I had made (or bought of someone on here..) approx 4mm thick I think.Image

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by BIG F@ TW@
Thu Mar 24, 2022 12:54 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Methods for raising sump/engine
Replies: 10
Views: 496

Re: Methods for raising sump/engine

I went adifferent route, I removed the undertray and made a metal sump guard. Works perfectly. Takes the impact of speed humps, lumps on the road, steep driveways and even unexpected objects in the road. Granted, its makes one hell of a noise and the scraping makes people look but my sump is safe. ...
by BIG F@ TW@
Wed Mar 23, 2022 3:04 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Methods for raising sump/engine
Replies: 10
Views: 496

Re: Methods for raising sump/engine

Hey chap

I have used that method on all 4 of my previous Passats without ant issues. I managed to get some spacers machined by a mate a while ago, and I had the diameter increased slightly.

As long as the ARB is the lowest part then it's all good.
by BIG F@ TW@
Fri Mar 11, 2022 9:05 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Cruise installation
Replies: 9
Views: 446

Re: Cruise installation

I checked with kufatec, your right it's about £20 for the harness but like £30 for postage but steep, I've got the same harness with the one I bought but I think it has the wrong shape pins as there flat (small spade) kufatec one looks like round pins, I'm thinking I could just splice into the wire...
by BIG F@ TW@
Thu Mar 10, 2022 11:40 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Cruise installation
Replies: 9
Views: 446

Re: Cruise installation

Can I ask, can it be set up with VCDS Lite?

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by BIG F@ TW@
Mon Mar 07, 2022 8:41 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Any way to remove radar from Cruise control?
Replies: 3
Views: 6932

Re: Any way to remove radar from Cruise control?

:hyst

maybe it's a long sliproad...