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by scottyb
Sun Feb 19, 2012 8:38 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Random coilover question....
Replies: 6
Views: 767

Re: Random coilover question....

Yup, only one way to find out :D
by scottyb
Sun Feb 19, 2012 7:51 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Random coilover question....
Replies: 6
Views: 767

Re: Random coilover question....

I have just bought the Audi and I have the coilovers in the shed as I've now sold the car, so I was wondering wether they fit or not that's all :-P
by scottyb
Sun Feb 19, 2012 5:34 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Random coilover question....
Replies: 6
Views: 767

Re: Random coilover question....

If you google a4 2001 coilover you get the same images as you would when you google passat coilover....I'll just have a look next weekend.....
by scottyb
Sun Feb 19, 2012 5:20 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Random coilover question....
Replies: 6
Views: 767

Random coilover question....

Hi folks bit of a random question but does anyone know if the coilovers from my 1999 passat b5 fit a 2001 b6 Audi a4.......I've not looked at the suspension on they'd I yet but I'm pretty sure it's just a passat underneath though bu not sure, anyone help???
Scott
by scottyb
Sat Jan 07, 2012 9:12 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Projekt p**srat
Replies: 1
Views: 339

Projekt p**srat

Ihi there people I thought it would be about time to put some pics and stuff bout my now project, I've owned a passat 1.8t wagon for a while now and is currently off the road for some running repairs, it needs some engine work and a new steering rack and to finish off the satin black paint, just ...
by scottyb
Sat Jan 07, 2012 8:32 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Few mods to my b5.5 wagon
Replies: 28
Views: 899

Re: Few mods to my b5.5 wagon

Looks wicked :-o
by scottyb
Thu Oct 13, 2011 8:24 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: riding lowwww problems
Replies: 9
Views: 974

Re: riding lowwww problems

haha yeah that would look silly, if the weather holds off this weekend ill be having a go at removing the rack, ive heard its a bitch of a job so i sooo cant wait to do this lol :((
by scottyb
Tue Oct 11, 2011 4:55 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: riding lowwww problems
Replies: 9
Views: 974

Re: riding lowwww problems

cheers fellas, thanks for the input, also second hand ones are cheaper than recon ones. Ill give it a go as i got nothing to loose.

has anyone notched the inner arch? could the steering arm ever hit it, by hitting a pothole and bottoming out?
by scottyb
Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:59 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: riding lowwww problems
Replies: 9
Views: 974

Re: riding lowwww problems

nearside seal both times, only first time i got away with topping it up once a week, this time it leaks as quick as i fill it :sad:
by scottyb
Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:24 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: riding lowwww problems
Replies: 9
Views: 974

riding lowwww problems

Hi there
im having some trouble with my passat 1.8t, i fitted coilovers to it a year ago and its lowered about 100mm maybe less.....

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/301511_2193454348137_1000501219_32450071_1112871894_n.jpg

3 months after lowering it the power steering rack broke ...
by scottyb
Sat Oct 01, 2011 3:04 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Power steering ahhhh!!
Replies: 0
Views: 369

Power steering ahhhh!!

Guys need help big time!
I've got a 99 1.8t wagon and I've gone through 2 power steering racks!! And it isn't the low, bout 80mm...
Any one shed any light pleeeease!
Scott
by scottyb
Sun Sep 25, 2011 8:13 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Advice on positive crankcase ventilation
Replies: 10
Views: 2246

Re: Advice on positive crankcase ventilation

would a split in this system cause running problems, im also interested in removing it and maybe fitting a catch can.
scott
by scottyb
Sat Aug 27, 2011 12:04 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: hello
Replies: 6
Views: 232

Re: hello

Cheers guys, got loads of plans fo the car just lack of funds at the moment, if anyone wants a set of original 17" bbs monzas off a mk5 golf gti give us a shout, tyres are ok and wheels are mint :-)
by scottyb
Thu Aug 25, 2011 5:30 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: hello
Replies: 6
Views: 232

hello

Hey guys, im new to the forum, my name is scott and im from crewe and i own a 99 1.8t wagon :-o

As with most cars it comes with its faults but i wont bore you with them just yet. Ive just finished spraying it, so here is a pick, be nice to know your comments

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net ...
by scottyb
Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:50 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Breathing problems
Replies: 0
Views: 434

Breathing problems

Does anyone know where I can get a crankcase breather valve from? Part number is 06A 129 101 A
Its a long story, but mine is missing!! The previous owner has blocked it off and taken the breather pipe into the wheel arch!! :-O
The car was running a bit lumpy and I was poking around in the bay and ...
by scottyb
Sat Jun 11, 2011 10:47 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Power steering rack/slammed
Replies: 3
Views: 821

Re: Power steering rack/slammed

Cheers mate I thought the same and it was low but not as low as others I've seen :-)
by scottyb
Fri Jun 10, 2011 5:51 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Power steering rack/slammed
Replies: 3
Views: 821

Power steering rack/slammed

Hey I'm new to th forum but I have a question hope you can help :-)

I've recently bought a b5 wagon 1.8t and wanted the sick low ride so I got hold of some coilovers and lowered it to around 120mm and was well chuffed with it :-) but apparently this came at a cost as 2 months later my power ...
by scottyb
Fri Dec 10, 2010 5:12 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: stalling problems 1.8t
Replies: 0
Views: 273

stalling problems 1.8t

Hey guys im after some help,
ive recently bought a B5 passat estate 1.8t 1999 and ive started havin some issues with it stalling. It seems to start to stall when i dip the clutch at anything above 2000revs in any gear at any speed. Ive searched the internet and found, when the battery goes flat you ...