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by joe_bo
Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:03 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Passat Edition One Estate soon to be 2.9 VR6T
Replies: 96
Views: 4413

Re: Passat Edition One Estate soon to be 2.9 VR6T

awesomeness, would love to do something like this
by joe_bo
Thu Mar 31, 2011 2:15 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: B3 gt estate
Replies: 5
Views: 266

Re: B3 gt estate

Cheers for the nice comments, hopefully I will be able to continue getting this up to a condition I'm happy with and iron out all the tiny squeaks, leaks and rattles. zenders were a lend off a mate, but the offsets were about et0 on an 8x15 and caused too much scrubbage. Will keep a keen eye out for...
by joe_bo
Wed Mar 30, 2011 9:55 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Still under the knife.
Replies: 17
Views: 1972

Re: Still under the knife.

any more on this?
by joe_bo
Wed Mar 30, 2011 9:34 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: B3 gt estate
Replies: 5
Views: 266

B3 gt estate

Rite I have decided I like my passat again so I thought id do a little build thread. It is a B3 gt 16v in fairly original condition with coilies Bought it off here a few months ago looking like this: http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs662.snc4/60255_445056147261_502432261_5039161_4822224_...
by joe_bo
Mon Mar 07, 2011 4:50 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Help required, b3 sunroof problems
Replies: 1
Views: 539

Re: Help required, b3 sunroof problems

anyone have a tilt and slide sunroof mechanism for a steel sunroof for sale as cheap as possible, the damage is fixable to keep it shut but i want it to be in working order. I just need the frame, no motor, panel or trim panel. Believe the corrado rails fit too. If anyone can helf it would be great,...
by joe_bo
Mon Mar 07, 2011 10:44 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Help required, b3 sunroof problems
Replies: 1
Views: 539

Help required, b3 sunroof problems

Hi guys I own a b3 gr 16v estate and the tilt and slide is giving me some jip at the moment. One of the little metal clips that the posts for the tilt mechanism sits on has broken. They appear to be made of the same brittle cast cheese metal that Vw like to use in door handle mechanisms. Can anyone ...
by joe_bo
Tue Mar 01, 2011 11:52 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: b3 16v front engine mount
Replies: 1
Views: 650

Re: b3 16v front engine mount

sorted cheers for looking
by joe_bo
Mon Feb 28, 2011 9:05 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: b3 16v front engine mount
Replies: 1
Views: 650

b3 16v front engine mount

Hi guys need a heads up on which front engine mount to use as my engine has a bit of wobble at the moment. looked online and the gsf one listed is 101vg0270, but also found this online http://www.veedubmachine.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_20_77&products_id=539 which says it...
by joe_bo
Sat Jan 08, 2011 7:18 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B3 Brochure - The Estate
Replies: 12
Views: 18547

Re: B3 Brochure - The Estate

i just got the saloon one inc gt so i will scan it on monday - ebay £1 with £1 postage bargain
by joe_bo
Sat Jan 08, 2011 7:17 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B3/4's For sale
Replies: 54
Views: 8378

Re: B3/4's For sale

looks tidy paint wise, good find
by joe_bo
Wed Dec 08, 2010 11:29 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B3 rear light units forsale
Replies: 1
Views: 812

Re: B3 rear light units forsale

would you do 25 for the lot posted to leeds (Ls16)
by joe_bo
Sat Oct 09, 2010 12:22 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Ingenious Cold Start Switch
Replies: 4
Views: 1465

Re: Ingenious Cold Start Switch

i like the way one window is stuck slightly adjar, so gaffa tape has been used to remedy it
by joe_bo
Fri Oct 08, 2010 8:12 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: i need this bit!!! - now sorted
Replies: 16
Views: 2852

Re: i need this bit!!!

may be worth contacting this guy

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vw-passat-2-0-16v ... 5d2b64d00a" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

:)
by joe_bo
Fri Oct 08, 2010 8:06 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Still under the knife.
Replies: 17
Views: 1972

Re: Still under the knife.

Bloody Awesome
by joe_bo
Fri Oct 01, 2010 3:40 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 4
Views: 189

Re: Newbie

ta
by joe_bo
Fri Oct 01, 2010 3:39 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: DIY arch rolling?
Replies: 4
Views: 1224

Re: DIY arch rolling?

where you based mate, have an arch roller too and can do similar depending on location
by joe_bo
Thu Sep 30, 2010 12:10 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Heater switch
Replies: 6
Views: 1135

Re: Heater switch

yer, pain isnt it, my heater works on all speeds but screen clear is severly depleated. May go to the local scrappies on sat morning and see if there are any b3's about
by joe_bo
Mon Sep 27, 2010 10:56 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Heater switch
Replies: 6
Views: 1135

Re: Heater switch

exactly the same here, so many dash plastics were broken, or held together with liberal splasins of areldits, so that when removed they crumbled into a thousand pieces, ill ring vw and get a price. Cheers for the heads up. *edit* doh vw dropped that part, with no replacement at the start of this yea...
by joe_bo
Mon Sep 27, 2010 9:28 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Heater switch
Replies: 6
Views: 1135

Re: Heater switch

cheers mate, much appreciated
by joe_bo
Mon Sep 27, 2010 8:26 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: anyone running 9x17's on a b4?
Replies: 5
Views: 1182

Re: anyone running 9x17's on a b4?

ha ha sorry mocca i wasnt being a spaz, was just saying hi as both maes from leeds and just bought estates :)
by joe_bo
Mon Sep 27, 2010 7:25 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: B3 REGISTER
Replies: 140
Views: 64162

Re: B3 REGISTER

88 - 1.8 8v GL Estate - White - Oily Fingers '88 - 1.8 8v GT Estate - Silver - mocap '88 - 1.8 8v GT Estate - Silver - code name Project GT (Girlfriend Trouble!) :-s - Shavey '89 - 1.8 8v GT Estate - Silver - CiaranGT '89 - 2.0 16v GT Van - colour - mocco7 '89 - 1.8 GL Estate - White - named "V...
by joe_bo
Sun Sep 26, 2010 10:13 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 4
Views: 189

Newbie

Hello all, I just purchased a b3 gt 16v estate off here and I'm really happy with it, just starting to do a few little jobs on it, but looks like this currently (albeit with the tyre pumped up) needs to go a bit lower at the from, but it is a daily and don't want to kill the sills, think 16's will b...
by joe_bo
Sun Sep 26, 2010 10:06 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: anyone running 9x17's on a b4?
Replies: 5
Views: 1182

Re: anyone running 9x17's on a b4?

I have no idea if they will fit but thought I'd say hi passat friend
by joe_bo
Sun Sep 26, 2010 9:37 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Heater switch
Replies: 6
Views: 1135

Heater switch

Hi guys, im new to this forum after having just bought a b3 wagoin gt 16v (for sale on here). Just been doing a few jobs on it and smartening it, and so far got done - new sump gasket and oil, brake pade, tyres and today put a new heater matrix in. However upon replacing the controls for the heater ...