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by cooleronthecoast
Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:24 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: 2.0 TDI Injector Upgrade
Replies: 63
Views: 10901

Re: 2.0 TDI Injector Upgrade

My 140 TDi B6 stopped and then finally restarted after about 45 minutes. I only had the problem once but I'm afraid it shook my faith in it to the extent I sold it shortly afterwards. I work shifts and coming to a car at 2am to drive to/from work and find it won't start is a no no for me. I apprecia...
by cooleronthecoast
Thu Feb 24, 2011 7:58 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Another Newby B6 question. Sorry!
Replies: 10
Views: 2182

Re: Another Newby B6 question. Sorry!

You shouldn't have any trouble with the 2008 onwards cars.
by cooleronthecoast
Wed Feb 23, 2011 2:43 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: ... and on that note I bid you fairwell.
Replies: 1
Views: 1004

Re: ... and on that note I bid you fairwell.

I loved the DSG box on mine but as you say, there is a slight lag when setting off from a standstill, which can be a little annoying when you are sat at a junction or roundabout waiting for a gap in the traffic. I do miss mine and will (in time) get another, but I wish they'd get rid of that electri...
by cooleronthecoast
Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:46 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: b6 has left the building
Replies: 8
Views: 1919

Re: b6 has left the building

My missus has a Citroen C3. It is a tinny thing compared to a Veedub or any German built car come to that, but it does the job, is very cheap to run (1.4 HDi) and it's quite zippy too.
by cooleronthecoast
Tue Feb 15, 2011 5:14 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Engine Fault. Garage.
Replies: 9
Views: 1972

Re: Engine Fault. Garage.

I bet you're glad you weren't picking up the tab. Is that just one injector that's gone?
by cooleronthecoast
Mon Feb 14, 2011 12:57 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: My B6
Replies: 5
Views: 1717

Re: My B6

It looks nice, I love the wheels!
by cooleronthecoast
Sun Feb 13, 2011 4:13 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Modified b6 on eBay
Replies: 4
Views: 1459

Re: Modified b6 on eBay

The seller may be genuinely new to ebay but I'd be wary of anyone selling cars with zero feedback :-o
by cooleronthecoast
Thu Feb 10, 2011 8:11 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: To buy or not to buy B6
Replies: 6
Views: 1570

Re: To buy or not to buy B6

It would depend for me on the price they are offering for your Merc. I'm not prying, but if you think that is a good price I'd go for it, the DSG box is excellent and the later B6's have ironed out many of the faults associated with the earlier ones. See if you can't get a few extras thrown in (it's...
by cooleronthecoast
Thu Feb 10, 2011 8:06 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Lets play the guessing game!
Replies: 7
Views: 1921

Re: Lets play the guessing game!

Sorry mate, that's rough, do you get a guarantee with the new injectors?
by cooleronthecoast
Thu Feb 10, 2011 8:03 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Thirsty 2.0 140bhp Engine
Replies: 9
Views: 2214

Re: Thirsty 2.0 140bhp Engine

The first thing I would do (assuming the car is running OK otherwise) is check the fuel consumption accurately. You mentioned a possible faulty fuel gauge, fill the tank to the brim, reset the trip meter and after you've driven (say 100 miles) fill it up again and take a note of the exact fuel quant...
by cooleronthecoast
Thu Feb 10, 2011 4:25 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Lets play the guessing game!
Replies: 7
Views: 1921

Re: Lets play the guessing game!

So how many injectors have you had to change (so far?)
by cooleronthecoast
Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:58 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Looking for faulty injectors from BKP engine
Replies: 7
Views: 2139

Re: Looking for faulty injectors from BKP engine

I got rid of my B6 before I had to change any, sorry. :wink:
by cooleronthecoast
Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:35 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: fuel injectors
Replies: 6
Views: 1598

Re: fuel injectors

What exactly are you having done?
by cooleronthecoast
Wed Feb 02, 2011 10:44 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: fuel injectors
Replies: 6
Views: 1598

Re: fuel injectors

I'm assuming your car is a diesel. Did you get your car to start and run eventually or does it just fail to start now? There are several threads here re this problem. I'd check them out and seek the advice of a VW expert. Good luck.
by cooleronthecoast
Fri Jan 28, 2011 2:59 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Can anyone help please?
Replies: 2
Views: 764

Re: Can anyone help please?

The bottle itself has probably split due to the contents freezing (and expanding) in the recent cold weather.
by cooleronthecoast
Thu Jan 27, 2011 1:11 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: 150,000 B6??
Replies: 8
Views: 1890

Re: 150,000 B6??

The B6 is a lovely car but for the money you would have to pay for one, if you aren't bothered about having a newer shaped car on your driveway, I'd opt for a Highline B5, My B5 did 130,000 miles with no major problems and as far as I know the guy I sold it to is still running it over 12 months late...
by cooleronthecoast
Tue Jan 25, 2011 10:38 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: b6 2.0 sport tdi. what to look for when buying ?
Replies: 19
Views: 3646

Re: b6 2.0 sport tdi. what to look for when buying ?

Dear smoothie I'd love to live in your perfect world mate, but if you walk outside strangely enough it doesn't exist. I think you confuse pointing out genuine problems which people might like to take into consideration or at least be aware of with slagging off products just for the hell of it. Perha...
by cooleronthecoast
Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:27 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: b6 2.0 sport tdi. what to look for when buying ?
Replies: 19
Views: 3646

Re: b6 2.0 sport tdi. what to look for when buying ?

dont forget all you doom mongers that you might get a puncture(or 4) you might have a piston go through the side of the engine or the air bag might go of for no reason or the windscreen might fall out or your doors might fall off or the clutch might go pop,go buy a bike if you dont want problems wi...
by cooleronthecoast
Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:12 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: b6 2.0 sport tdi. what to look for when buying ?
Replies: 19
Views: 3646

Re: b6 2.0 sport tdi. what to look for when buying ?

I'll be looking for another Passat Diesel (probably a B6) in the summer. Just at the moment I'm up to my neck in buying and selling houses. I've considered an Audi A3, but they seem very over-priced for what they are. I'm sorry if the ' I ' word upsets people, but the fact is if you are spending a l...
by cooleronthecoast
Sun Jan 23, 2011 3:24 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: b6 2.0 sport tdi. what to look for when buying ?
Replies: 19
Views: 3646

Re: b6 2.0 sport tdi. what to look for when buying ?

What year is it? If it's post '08 with the CR engine you shouldn't suffer injector problems. If it's a BKP (06 - 08) well good luck mate.
by cooleronthecoast
Fri Jan 21, 2011 11:00 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Cost to replace parts on B6 2.0 tdi
Replies: 4
Views: 1178

Re: Cost to replace parts on B6 2.0 tdi

One of the the drive shaft gaitors on mine had split, it failed the MOT but the garage fitted a new one for me (parts and labour) was £60 which I didn't think was bad at all.
by cooleronthecoast
Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:23 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: MY CAR IS DEAD TOOOOOO....
Replies: 13
Views: 2011

Re: MY CAR IS DEAD TOOOOOO....

I spoke to an ex VW mechanic about the problems with the BKP motor and he said he'd found the injector wiring (being subject to constant heat from the cylinder head) eventually became brittle with the heat and started causing earthing problems. I'm not sure if that's true or not, but it does sound p...
by cooleronthecoast
Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:31 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: B6 Had enough
Replies: 22
Views: 3886

Re: B6 Had enough

Missing mine :cry: but not missing being sat at the side of the road with a car that won't start. That's just not good enough VW :evil:
by cooleronthecoast
Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:25 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Just got TDI SE DSG 140 Estate
Replies: 13
Views: 2819

Re: Just got TDI SE DSG 140 Estate

[quote="vanguard05"]wots a vagcom job???[/quote

Sounds rather rude to me! Lol :hyst
by cooleronthecoast
Thu Jan 13, 2011 12:42 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Just got TDI SE DSG 140 Estate
Replies: 13
Views: 2819

Re: Just got TDI SE DSG 140 Estate

Mine was an SE but didn't have that option.