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by series2matt
Sun Mar 25, 2012 4:09 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: #BUSHES!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 620

Re: #BUSHES!!!

i have changed clip every time the cv has popped off
have replaced the lot with new CV,boot and washers and clips

still does it
the bush moves alot so that will need doing i think
by series2matt
Sun Mar 25, 2012 3:31 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: #BUSHES!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 620

#BUSHES!!!

Right guys and girls, i have situation, my CV joint keeps coming off. would the inner rear bush cause this problem to happen? i have replaced the boot and CV joint. but have noticed that the front inner rear arm moves alot where is the best place to buy these? i have somewhere but they don't sell on...
by series2matt
Mon Aug 01, 2011 4:24 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: my b5 estate, should of put this up a while ago
Replies: 30
Views: 803

Re: my b5 estate, should of put this up a while ago

im in poole dorset

near bournemouth, #

good luck with car dude
by series2matt
Sat Jul 30, 2011 11:16 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: my b5 estate, should of put this up a while ago
Replies: 30
Views: 803

Re: my b5 estate, should of put this up a while ago

nice ride dude

shout if you want to sell the towbar

where abouts are you mate?
by series2matt
Sun Jun 05, 2011 12:47 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: brakes help!!!! URGENT!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 2063

Re: brakes help!!!! URGENT!!!!

right i have bleed them and changed fluid and the brakes are better than they ever were

thanks for all the advise it was much appreciated
by series2matt
Tue May 31, 2011 6:51 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: brakes help!!!! URGENT!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 2063

Re: brakes help!!!! URGENT!!!!

took it for a MOT and it passed

he sorted handbrake out to 3 clicks.
brakes still alittle soft but he said they need bleeding abit more, which i intend to sort this weekend after i sort the Derby out for racing
by series2matt
Sun May 22, 2011 7:08 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: brakes help!!!! URGENT!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 2063

Re: brakes help!!!! URGENT!!!!

thanks for advise so far forgot to add that 1 side was part working and i had trouble pushing piston back on other side. i was thinking of changing both rear calipers and hoping this will solve it whats the best way to bleed a servo'd system as i normally do the bus/beetle and derby by pressurising ...
by series2matt
Sat May 21, 2011 8:12 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: brakes help!!!! URGENT!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 2063

Re: brakes help!!!! URGENT!!!!

will have a try soon as front sorted.

then if i cant sort it i might have to get garage to have a look

unless someone knows the problem or can help me sort it
by series2matt
Sat May 21, 2011 7:44 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: brakes help!!!! URGENT!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 2063

Re: brakes help!!!! URGENT!!!!

they were wound back. the weird thing is they worked fine before the change, no fluid leaks that i know of. the hand brake does sort of work, i did think of servo but that was fine before foot brake goes straight to the floor, but if you pump it they are ok for abit until you rev cr then back to the...
by series2matt
Sat May 21, 2011 7:05 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: brakes help!!!! URGENT!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 2063

brakes help!!!! URGENT!!!!

hi i have just changed ,my rear disks and pads and now they don't work.

what have i done wrong????????????

its a T reg passat 4motion v6 2.8

i need this car sorted soon as, as need for my job and my racing
by series2matt
Sat Mar 05, 2011 7:31 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Best Place To Buy Sunstrip Stickers
Replies: 3
Views: 775

Re: Best Place To Buy Sunstrip Stickers

i buy all my stickers from ODDBALL aka SLOOK

they do good quality and long lasting stuff
by series2matt
Thu Feb 17, 2011 5:45 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Fitting a tow bar hassle ?
Replies: 3
Views: 793

Re: Fitting a tow bar hassle ?

i would like to know this aswell mate but i have a estate 4motion.

prices sound good tho
by series2matt
Tue Feb 15, 2011 6:04 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: V6 4 Motion - what's it worth ?
Replies: 2
Views: 579

Re: V6 4 Motion - what's it worth ?

i have just bought a V6 4motion petrol

cost me £1300 with T&T

but all basic no mods on it at all
by series2matt
Sat Feb 12, 2011 10:30 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: hard to describe noise from pulleys!
Replies: 15
Views: 1890

Re: hard to describe noise from pulleys!

i have found out its my A/C pulley. just got to find the replacement and get it done same time as cam belt
by series2matt
Wed Feb 09, 2011 9:27 pm
Forum: HOW-TO-SECTION
Topic: B5.5 scuttle
Replies: 39
Views: 3330

Re: B5.5 scuttle

sorry to be a pain

i need to have the pics on the 1st post reposted please

this looks perfect on the V6 and i want to do the same
by series2matt
Wed Feb 09, 2011 6:24 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: re a/c pulley and tensioner
Replies: 6
Views: 984

Re: re a/c pulley and tensioner

i have the same problem but my engine is a APR lump V6.

can i do cam belt and will this sort it or do i have to buy a pulley for just this????
by series2matt
Wed Feb 09, 2011 6:15 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: HELP!!!!!!! its buggin me + how to???
Replies: 6
Views: 1280

Re: HELP!!!!!!! its buggin me added Q on end of post

right guys think i have found the problem. thanks to another passat owner on here, the A/C pulley is the problem, as i found out today tried turning A/c on and off and it makes the noise go away, so need to sort this can i just get away with just doing the cam belt and adjuster or is the AC pulley d...
by series2matt
Mon Feb 07, 2011 6:19 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: hard to describe noise from pulleys!
Replies: 15
Views: 1890

Re: hard to describe noise from pulleys!

im having mine put on ramps tomorrow to find mine.
will let you know when i do
by series2matt
Sun Feb 06, 2011 11:56 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: lowering my 4motion
Replies: 4
Views: 1346

Re: lowering my 4motion

haha

i will have a try, if not car will stay like it is, until she decides to sell it when bus gets its 2.5 lump
by series2matt
Sun Feb 06, 2011 11:54 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: HELP!!!!!!! its buggin me + how to???
Replies: 6
Views: 1280

Re: HELP!!!!!!! its buggin me

thanks for replies but its none of the above.

its coming from the front where belts are, so could be bearing, its only happens when idle or low speeds.
i will try to sort video out for you
by series2matt
Sun Feb 06, 2011 11:51 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Anyone got a pdf copy of passat service manual B5
Replies: 5
Views: 1272

Re: Anyone got a pdf copy of passat service manual B5

there was 1 on ebay not so long ago for £90. i decided that thats too much for a book
by series2matt
Sun Feb 06, 2011 11:49 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: hard to describe noise from pulleys!
Replies: 15
Views: 1890

Re: hard to describe noise from pulleys!

i think i may have the same problem, but have not solved it yet

i will keep you upto date soon as i know mate.
i also put a post up but no replies as yet
by series2matt
Sat Feb 05, 2011 10:43 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Anyone got a pdf copy of passat service manual B5
Replies: 5
Views: 1272

Re: Anyone got a pdf copy of passat service manual B5

i would like to know this as i can't find any that covers the V6 4motion that i have


im going to ask at the haynes factory see if they know of any or willing for them to use my car :hyst
by series2matt
Sat Feb 05, 2011 10:38 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: lowering my 4motion
Replies: 4
Views: 1346

Re: lowering my 4motion

thanks dude

im trying to get the wife to let me do it
by series2matt
Sat Feb 05, 2011 10:33 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: HELP!!!!!!! its buggin me + how to???
Replies: 6
Views: 1280

Re: HELP!!!!!!! its buggin me

i take it no-one has a clue to this????

mate says sounds like starter not returning? but still not sure