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by VWx6
Wed Nov 17, 2010 6:49 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 4motion tracking in Sheffield
Replies: 13
Views: 2619

Re: 4motion tracking in Sheffield

Hi

I didn't have any abnormal tyre wear probs before the 'kerbing' incident occured, mine is accompanied by noticeable left hand pull/drift during normal driving.
by VWx6
Tue Nov 16, 2010 6:37 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 4motion tracking in Sheffield
Replies: 13
Views: 2619

Re: 4motion tracking in Sheffield

Thanks 4 replies.

I have had many VWs over the years and have never had wearing like this thru normal UK driving, talking new tyre to illegal tread in 6months.

I hoped that due to having bought 6 new VWs from same dealer there would be a degree of customer care, seemingly lost along with anytype ...
by VWx6
Tue Nov 16, 2010 3:25 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Plenum drains blocked - a helpfull guide.
Replies: 334
Views: 154510

Re: Plenum drains blocked - a helpfull guide.

I've just decided to clear out the drain gromets that cause the blockage, but find that I cannot remove the Battery
without removing the black plastic piece, that appears to be attached to the windscreen, My PASSAT is a TDI 130 PS
I am wondering if the Diesel has a larger battery, as I haven't the ...
by VWx6
Tue Nov 16, 2010 3:22 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Plenum drains blocked - a helpfull guide.
Replies: 334
Views: 154510

Re: Plenum drains blocked - a helpfull guide.

Did mine this moring, following heavy rain got about 3 inches of water sploshing round rear footwell. No electical probs tho.

Totally the point of having forums like this to save everybody having to pay the evil dealers to sort out a minor problem.

Cheers.
by VWx6
Tue Nov 16, 2010 3:12 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 4motion tracking in Sheffield
Replies: 13
Views: 2619

4motion tracking in Sheffield

Hi All
New member, so be gentle.

Got a '04 Passat TDi Sport with 4motion. Have had uneven tyre wear, Left nearside (passenger) front tyre wearing on the outside edge, badly. This happened about 18months ago (wife kerbed it at speed) so took it to local VW dealer who chardged me £200!!!! to track ...