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by mini_dub
Fri Jun 19, 2015 3:52 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 6 speed box worth It??
Replies: 6
Views: 1765

6 speed box worth It??

Is it worth swapping out a 5 speed box for a 6 speed? The box in question is a frk code which Iam under the impression is the correct one for a 1.9tdi? Iam running a fair amount more power and torque than stock and am under the impression my dmf may be on its way out again after about 18 months of u...
by mini_dub
Mon Apr 27, 2015 11:06 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: am back with b5.5!
Replies: 212
Views: 33798

Re: am back with b5.5!

Sell. Me the interior if you sell that car mate
by mini_dub
Tue Apr 07, 2015 11:48 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Pas fluid/brake lines
Replies: 6
Views: 1804

Re: Pas fluid/brake lines

Is there a particular brand I can use from a motor factors etc as Iam not really near a vw or tps
by mini_dub
Mon Apr 06, 2015 3:46 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Pas fluid/brake lines
Replies: 6
Views: 1804

Pas fluid/brake lines

Is there a particular type of pas fluid I should use in my 05 b5.5?

Also does anyone know if non w8 brake lines are the same as w8 ones on the front
by mini_dub
Mon Mar 23, 2015 9:59 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Interior lights
Replies: 7
Views: 1918

Re: Interior lights

ms51ves3 wrote:Check out my thread on fitting footwell lights into the interior lighting circuit. Solution is the second to last post.

Clicky

You can tap into the plug that lives between the CCM and interior light in the passenger footwell.
Spot on thanks :ymhug:
by mini_dub
Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:06 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Interior lights
Replies: 7
Views: 1918

Re: Interior lights

Ah OK Iam trying to do leds puddle lights in the mirrors so want them to come on with the main light when you unlock the car ect
by mini_dub
Sun Mar 22, 2015 3:40 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Interior lights
Replies: 7
Views: 1918

Interior lights

Can someone point. Me in the right direction to add extra lights inside the car when the main roof lights comes on?

Basically what wire do I tap into and where is it?

Cheers

Chris
by mini_dub
Fri Mar 13, 2015 12:02 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Benefits of vac simplification
Replies: 7
Views: 1733

Re: Benefits of vac simplification

I noticed absolutely nothing when I done the vac simplify other than less pipes in the engine bay
by mini_dub
Sat Feb 28, 2015 2:54 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Passat b5.5 rear light bulbs
Replies: 11
Views: 2606

Re: Passat b5.5 rear light bulbs

Is there a way to make the brake light at the top 2 bulbs so the light is a full circle?
I get it's not strictly legal as the brake light and fog would be too close.
by mini_dub
Sat Feb 28, 2015 12:23 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Passat b5.5 rear light bulbs
Replies: 11
Views: 2606

Re: Passat b5.5 rear light bulbs

Cheers

I'am i right in thinking it's
Stop/tail
Tail
Tail
Tail/fog

For the rear lights?
by mini_dub
Wed Feb 25, 2015 11:48 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Passat b5.5 rear light bulbs
Replies: 11
Views: 2606

Passat b5.5 rear light bulbs

Hello troops

Could someone do me the kindest favour and tell me what bulbs fitment and wattage I need for the rear lights on. 5.5 estate

Thanks

Chris
by mini_dub
Sat Feb 21, 2015 7:53 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: fogs going off with high beam.
Replies: 8
Views: 1528

Re: fogs going off with high beam.

If you used a kuftec loom then that's how there are meant to. Be mine do the same
by mini_dub
Thu Feb 19, 2015 5:35 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: engine issues help! :(
Replies: 9
Views: 1669

Re: engine issues help! :(

by mini_dub
Wed Feb 18, 2015 7:12 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Error 17664
Replies: 9
Views: 1177

Re: Error 17664

Left hand side of the engine as you look at it :-bd
by mini_dub
Wed Feb 18, 2015 5:52 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: engine issues help! :(
Replies: 9
Views: 1669

Re: engine issues help! :(

That's the fuel temp sensor mate

The coolant temp sensor in on the other side of the cylinder head and round the back
by mini_dub
Wed Feb 18, 2015 5:33 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: engine issues help! :(
Replies: 9
Views: 1669

Re: engine issues help! :(

checkmate123 wrote:sitting length ways oil filling top is towards windscreen
I didn't mean the engine they only go in one way

Where is the coolant temp. Sensor you tried to change?? As you say it's not where it's supposed to be

It should be round the back of the cylinder head
by mini_dub
Wed Feb 18, 2015 5:21 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: engine issues help! :(
Replies: 9
Views: 1669

Re: engine issues help! :(

Where is it now sitting?
by mini_dub
Mon Feb 16, 2015 4:21 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Engine mounts
Replies: 1
Views: 432

Engine mounts

As my 5.5 the is on 160k and is on the factory side engine mounts I want to. Swap them out as I have a feeling in the car that the engine and box are slopping about during take off and gear changes All I want to know if 1.8t engine mounts are the same as the tdi ones as I want to fit the o34 motorsp...
by mini_dub
Sun Feb 15, 2015 9:24 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: B5.5 TDI 4 Motion,Full Votex, coils & fat fives.
Replies: 662
Views: 16623

Re: B5.5 TDI 4 Motion,Full Votex, coils & fat fives.

What's the difference mate?
by mini_dub
Sun Feb 15, 2015 7:33 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: W8 brake upgrade
Replies: 7
Views: 1548

Re: W8 brake upgrade

You can use mere sl500 discs which are drilled and cost 160 for a pair from merc and require a minimal amount of machining to fit Wheel speed sensors uses the stock ones just wrap a bit of tape round them to make then a tad bigger so they push fit just like the standard ones And they look Amazing wa...
by mini_dub
Mon Feb 09, 2015 2:27 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: gearbox mount help
Replies: 14
Views: 1258

Re: gearbox mount help

If the engines lifting up when pulling away how can that be clutch related the clutch doesn't hold the engine in It most likely down to the snub mount fitted right at the front of the engine they are made out of a softish foam which get softer over time replace this with one out of a v6 tdi which is...
by mini_dub
Fri Jan 30, 2015 6:10 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: B5.5 TDI 4 Motion,Full Votex, coils & fat fives.
Replies: 662
Views: 16623

Re: B5.5 TDI 4 Motion,Full Votex, coils & fat fives.

Looks good mate where did you get it
by mini_dub
Fri Jan 30, 2015 2:39 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: B5.5 TDI 4 Motion,Full Votex, coils & fat fives.
Replies: 662
Views: 16623

Re: B5.5 TDI 4 Motion,Full Votex, coils & fat fives.

What's the thing on the bonnet mate looks good
by mini_dub
Fri Jan 30, 2015 2:35 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Rear lights
Replies: 3
Views: 492

Re: Rear lights

Ok so you could use new foams then did they come with bulb holders
by mini_dub
Fri Jan 30, 2015 1:46 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Rear lights
Replies: 3
Views: 492

Rear lights

Has anyone used the pattern rear light for a. 5.5 estate off eBay?

Are they any good?