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by poddy_87
Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:39 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My Passat B5.5 - X5s now fitted
Replies: 78
Views: 4442

Re: My Passat B5.5 - X5s now fitted

Finally managed to get a few pics.. Need to organise some coilovers to get her down a bit.. http://i753.photobucket.com/albums/xx175/poddy_87/Car%20stuff/20160421_144713_zpsv9wwhxzk.jpg http://i753.photobucket.com/albums/xx175/poddy_87/Car%20stuff/20160421_144723_zpsixxebnak.jpg http://i753.photobuc...
by poddy_87
Mon Mar 14, 2016 10:51 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My Passat B5.5 - X5s now fitted
Replies: 78
Views: 4442

Re: My Passat B5.5 - X5s now fitted

So its been a while since I last updated this.. Car was off the road for 2 years and was put back on in September. However thanks to bad ice on a road and a taxi parked in the middle of it the car has been wrote off.. Been replaced by an 04 grey Estate which I have a few plans for and a thread will ...
by poddy_87
Fri Aug 28, 2015 10:16 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: No sound issue
Replies: 1
Views: 1329

No sound issue

Ok, to start off I made a bit of a mistake, I know so I don't need reminded. The Passat has been off the road for 2 years now and going back on in a few weeks. The headunit I had in it no longer has any sound after I attempted to tidy wiring on the ICE and (while it was connected and ignition on) to...
by poddy_87
Tue Jan 08, 2013 12:05 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: passat estate b5.5 what size alloys would fit comfortable
Replies: 16
Views: 4233

Re: passat estate b5.5 what size alloys would fit comfortabl

Yeah you can comfortably go 19" as long as they ain't too wide an they have the correct offset.. I had 19" RS4's and they never rubbed as they were 8J I think. My X5 wheels are 9J in the front with an offset and adapters pushing them out and they rub. But if you stay simple go 19's with a ...
by poddy_87
Fri Jan 04, 2013 9:45 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 rough starting and low on power
Replies: 17
Views: 2688

Re: B5.5 rough starting and low on power

Glow plugs were only done recently as well.


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by poddy_87
Thu Jan 03, 2013 9:19 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 rough starting and low on power
Replies: 17
Views: 2688

Re: B5.5 rough starting and low on power

Cam was changed due to a knocking noise when revving.
The tips had worn. 160000 on the clock...

So back to the mechanic then?


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by poddy_87
Tue Jan 01, 2013 7:56 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 rough starting and low on power
Replies: 17
Views: 2688

Re: B5.5 rough starting and low on power

Any ideas guys or does everything here look ok?


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by poddy_87
Tue Jan 01, 2013 1:20 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Happy New Year
Replies: 10
Views: 1422

Re: Happy New Year

Happy new year..
by poddy_87
Mon Dec 31, 2012 6:24 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: No start after fuel filter change
Replies: 6
Views: 769

Re: No start after fuel filter change

I made exactly the same mistake as you when I last services. I didn't fill the new filter with fuel.. Just keep turning on the ignition and let it push fuel through and keep turning her over. I had done this quite a bit and didn't want to damage the engine (when turning over I was getting an oil pre...
by poddy_87
Mon Dec 31, 2012 5:11 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 rough starting and low on power
Replies: 17
Views: 2688

Re: B5.5 rough starting and low on power

I think I got screenshots of everything: http://i753.photobucket.com/albums/xx175/poddy_87/1-3_zpsb3be6411.jpg http://i753.photobucket.com/albums/xx175/poddy_87/4-6_zpse65d3093.jpg http://i753.photobucket.com/albums/xx175/poddy_87/7-9_zps17003b89.jpg http://i753.photobucket.com/albums/xx175/poddy_87...
by poddy_87
Mon Dec 31, 2012 2:31 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 rough starting and low on power
Replies: 17
Views: 2688

Re: B5.5 rough starting and low on power

Ran a check with VCDS lite and below are the results: Not 100% on using this but i'm guessing its not picking anything up? VCDS-Lite Version: Release 1.1 Monday, 31 December 2012, 14:25:54. Chassis Type: 3B - VW Passat B5 Scan: 01,02,03,08,15,16,17,19,35,36,37,46,47,55,56,57,58,75,76,77 ------------...
by poddy_87
Sun Dec 30, 2012 7:44 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Water in the footwell! Again!
Replies: 56
Views: 6758

Re: For the 3rd (maybe 4th) time (air bag warning light). He

Yeah, the more water you get in around the area the better.. If it still leaks then you just need to do it again. If you read the last post in the sticky at the top of this forum about "pollen filter confidential information" someone done just the same thing today.
by poddy_87
Sun Dec 30, 2012 7:12 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Water in the footwell! Again!
Replies: 56
Views: 6758

Re: For the 3rd (maybe 4th) time (air bag warning light). He

If you've sealed it run a hose over the windscreen and you'll know sooner rather than waiting.. Mine leaked that bad I could hear the water run down behind the dash when I put a hose on the windscreen..
by poddy_87
Sun Dec 30, 2012 4:33 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: What tyres
Replies: 18
Views: 1873

Re: What tyres

It's gonna depend on wheel size, how low, etc
by poddy_87
Sun Dec 30, 2012 12:51 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Water in the footwell! Again!
Replies: 56
Views: 6758

Re: For the 3rd (maybe 4th) time (air bag warning light). He

As mentioned if you remove the filters be apply the sealant around the edge. When you remove the filter you will see the current foam seal, remove this and apply the sealant where it was and just ensure you leave no gaps..
by poddy_87
Sat Dec 29, 2012 11:49 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Water in the footwell! Again!
Replies: 56
Views: 6758

Re: For the 3rd (maybe 4th) time (air bag warning light). He

Hi, I had the same leak and took me 2 goes to fix it properly. There isn't a drain behind the pollen filter but the seal on the filter leaks and lets water in. This can be made more excessive if the water run down the side is blocked with leaves or other debris and the water is standing around it. T...
by poddy_87
Sat Dec 29, 2012 12:21 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My Passat B5.5 - X5s now fitted
Replies: 78
Views: 4442

Re: My Passat B5.5 - X5s now fitted

Currently in winter mode so looking forward to getting the alloys back on and maybe get a little more done..

Will get pics of winter mode tomorrow as she needs a good inside clean out..
by poddy_87
Fri Dec 28, 2012 8:19 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 rough starting and low on power
Replies: 17
Views: 2688

Re: B5.5 rough starting and low on power

My first instinct was timing due to the rough start up and lack of power lower down but just assumed the mechanic was right.. Will have to get it checked..
by poddy_87
Fri Dec 28, 2012 5:51 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 rough starting and low on power
Replies: 17
Views: 2688

Re: B5.5 rough starting and low on power

It's a 1.9TDi PD engine.

Checked with mechanic (previously worked for VW) and he advised it can't be timing as he used some sort of key thing that ensures timing is right.

Think ill have to get her checked for any codes tomorrow..
by poddy_87
Fri Dec 28, 2012 12:29 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 rough starting and low on power
Replies: 17
Views: 2688

Re: B5.5 rough starting and low on power

It was already done and wasn't picking anything up... I must get it done again though and see if anything comes up
by poddy_87
Fri Dec 28, 2012 10:29 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 rough starting and low on power
Replies: 17
Views: 2688

B5.5 rough starting and low on power

Hi, I haven been on in a while as I lost some interest after £1500 worth Rolf repairs in a 2month period. But even since then. The car isn't 100%. Feels rough starting when cold and if you try revving as soon as it starts there is no response (you need to give her a few seconds before revving) MPG ...
by poddy_87
Sat Oct 13, 2012 5:34 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: The Beesix
Replies: 735
Views: 13941

Re: Jk's Beesix: Stretched tyre fail pg5.

They should be fine..

I'm running 225 on 9J fronts.
by poddy_87
Fri Aug 17, 2012 7:38 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My Passat B5.5 - X5s now fitted
Replies: 78
Views: 4442

Re: My Passat B5.5 - X5s now fitted

Yeah always the correct grade oil used..

Lol unfortunately not cheap. Over £1200 in repairs in 6 weeks..

Running better now but still not 100%.. A bit low on power lower down the revs so need to get that checked..
by poddy_87
Thu Aug 09, 2012 5:22 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My Passat B5.5 - X5s now fitted
Replies: 78
Views: 4442

Re: My Passat B5.5 - X5s now fitted

Had to replace

Cam shaft
Bearings
Buckets

While doing the above they found the water pump leaking so that was replaced

And with the work that was done the timing belt was replaced as well..
by poddy_87
Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:21 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My Passat B5.5 - X5s now fitted
Replies: 78
Views: 4442

Re: My Passat B5.5 - X5s now fitted

No real changes lately due to repairs... As above 27th June alternator had to be replaced 22nd July and the clutch and DMF were replaced Today I dropped it off at the garage again and it looks like i may need a new enginer... So I dont think there will be any more changes for a while.. Especially se...