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Might try it thanks, judging by the amount of water I think I’m going to have to get it all off. I don’t normally use the passenger side doors very often, but I’m sure it is the source of all the condensation. Some of the water gets out but I think there’s a small amount that seeps inwards. It doesn...

Not too long ago I sealed the doors with some silicone because there was loads of condensation throughout the car. Thought it was resolved until a few days ago I opened both passenger front and back and water was happily flowing near the speakers under the doors. Will have to cut it all out and reap...

Glad your ok mate, you been through a lot and if there’s any positives I’m sure it’s made you stronger as a person. I bet you could do with a project, do you still have the golf?


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Really like the stealthy no wires look Colin, very nicely done!

Looks like they belong there.

Been there a few times, getting an itch to change the Passat and then I refer back to my younger days when I spent a lot of money on cars. Looking back I'm always happiest in what is now known as a shed, but shed I know well. But then again, when that itch happens questions like, "I'm fast app...

Had some spare time today so quick oil change which was long overdue, and quick hoover all round. One or maybe two of the doors are letting water in under the speaker area, which makes loads of condensation, didn’t have time to sort it but added to the list. Headlights have gone yellow again, not to...

That’s what I was thinking too Colin, but it was still present after I drove around a while. Could be it needs a bit more abuse but I’m thinking I been on the same discs and pads over 8 years now, good excuse to go brembo. 40k miles or there about. QH discs and trw pads if I remember correctly. Migh...

Not driven the car over Christmas and it was parked up for about 2 weeks. Thought I get it washed etc before I get back to work, all good until I pressed the brakes. It’s more of a vibration like a repetitive thud then an actual sound but the 2 weeks have not been kind. Thinking a full break fluid c...

Just got a reply from Mann. I’m not use to this kind of speed, normally would be waiting a week. 1 hr and 3 minutes for a reply has got to be a record! Anyway, they said it is fine to use and will not affect the filtration aspect as the optical deviations are from the manufacturing process. Not sure...

Yes I thought exactly the same, I sent an email to Mann but i might just go ahead and use it.

Mot was a relief, few bits of rust here and there, nothing major but at least I have a bit of time to fix the things I have neglected.

Good news is, passed the mot, a few minor issues to sort out which I would have been doing anyway. Oil change is still outstanding which I’m not too fussed about. Only done 3k miles since last service. Gear selection felt a bit rough this morning, didn’t really get better once it was warm. Not sure ...

Thanks for the recommendation Gaz, the pics on your post are not opening for some reason. I contacted cp4l and they said in order for a replacement to be sent out they would have to collect the damaged filter. I ordered a new one anyway as it would probably arrive quicker this way. There only 5 poun...

Ordered a Mann oil filter the other day and upon closer inspection it doesn’t have that quality finish I have been used too. Been using them for as long as I can remember and never once felt there parts were poorly made. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190910/e69b6d8834ea84bdac0c3e2f5afeb08f.jpg ...

Excellent work as always Colin. I love the attention to detail. In all honesty I have neglected my Passat for the last year or so but it’s plodding along. Reading your post has renewed my enthusiasm and I am going to give it a clean. Those brembo discs look lovely. Well worth spending a few pounds m...

I remember the hours you put in Colin. Can not believe it’s been 3 years.

Are you re greasing the calliper pins or stripping the whole thing down?


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Cheers mate! I might just pay a garage to do it. Doesn’t seem worth the extra cost but at least it will be done right!

It appears that the original exhaust needs to be cut and the new part just clamped back on.

Can’t be that difficult but as always something will go wrong!

Is this something I could change on the drive at home or would it need to go in a ramp?

The actual part is not too expensive from carparts4less

Thanks guys!

Found a lovely big hole in the exhaust this morning. Haven’t really investigated any further but from looking at it I think the middle section has had it. I could hear some rattling on cold starting for the past few weeks, so I’m guessing it’s broken up inside not just the outside shell. https://upl...

Never seen a hardwired version of a odb setup. If it had a switch, could be the solution I have been looking for. I did buy a asus 7 inch tablet with a car mount but I misplaced it. It’s floating around somewhere but never bothered too much because of the lag. Hoping the developers have made some im...

Hi Colin, I used the torque pro app extensively with a cheap elm dongle from eBay. There’s not as many outputs as you might think but it’s definitely got the main ones. Best thing I found was the in gear times and 0 to 60 etc. But my main issues was with the delay, it just was not real time enough f...

Roof bars would be a good idea, with a ladder clamp thingy. It would free enough space in the car. I think I’m going to really consider an estate. I can justify the extra cost of changing cars as it’s work related. A 4motion estate tdi would suit me nicely. Shame there not many around. Any estate wi...

I think at a push I could have got a 3m 3 section ladder in there.

I have been looking for a van a good few months now and have not been able to find anything appropriate. Mostly because I wanted a transporter and there either falling apart or overpriced. Because my cars interior was like brand new and the difficulty finding another Passat in decent condition was a...