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by Sambecky1989
Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:33 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: Show me your head unit set ups in your b5.5
Replies: 13
Views: 2579

Re: Show me your head unit set ups in your b5.5

You can just about get a new big name bluetooth a2dp unit with good connectivity for that, remember to look online and avoid halfords prices though theyre not as excessive as they once were. If you see something post about it and get folks opinions. Something many overlook is simplicity of use and ...
by Sambecky1989
Thu Nov 21, 2013 8:48 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: Show me your head unit set ups in your b5.5
Replies: 13
Views: 2579

Re: Show me your head unit set ups in your b5.5

Look either new or second hand, £50 will get you a new no-name make with everything or a half decent main brand second hand. Your local gumtree should hold some cheap options too it seems a good place for cheap stereos from what I recall. Ive recently been looking for a stereo for a friend on the ...
by Sambecky1989
Thu Nov 21, 2013 5:53 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My B6 estate
Replies: 55
Views: 1232

Re: my b6

Looking good mate

Real impressed with the side lights
by Sambecky1989
Thu Nov 21, 2013 5:26 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: Show me your head unit set ups in your b5.5
Replies: 13
Views: 2579

Re: Show me your head unit set ups in your b5.5

You have the single din dash. You have 2 options, take out parts of dash and replace with parts from double din model. Get a double din cage from a double din car and do some cutting and altering. Stereos are pretty good in single din these days, really only necessary for double din if you want the...
by Sambecky1989
Thu Nov 21, 2013 4:22 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My B6 estate
Replies: 55
Views: 1232

Re: my b6

neal wrote:Thats all the new bulbs in thanks to my brother cheers sam

Will put pics up later when dark
No worries mate surprisingly easier than we thought haha

Looks million times better even in day light!!

Can't wait to see the change later
by Sambecky1989
Thu Nov 21, 2013 2:49 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: Show me your head unit set ups in your b5.5
Replies: 13
Views: 2579

Re: Show me your head unit set ups in your b5.5

Thanks for replies

I have the climate unit at top then the tape player headunit below that and then below that a storage pocket I shall get a pic soon
by Sambecky1989
Thu Nov 21, 2013 2:02 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: Show me your head unit set ups in your b5.5
Replies: 13
Views: 2579

Re: Show me your head unit set ups in your b5.5

As the title really I'm looking for ideas for head unit (single or double din) It's in a 2001 passat b5.5 and has climate control (digital heater things lol) Just want pics of your set up and how easy / hard it is to fit a double din Cheers pretty much a straight swap- remove head unit and centre s...
by Sambecky1989
Thu Nov 21, 2013 1:52 pm
Forum: I.C.E
Topic: Show me your head unit set ups in your b5.5
Replies: 13
Views: 2579

Show me your head unit set ups in your b5.5

As the title really I'm looking for ideas for head unit (single or double din)

It's in a 2001 passat b5.5 and has climate control (digital heater things lol)

Just want pics of your set up and how easy / hard it is to fit a double din

Cheers
by Sambecky1989
Thu Nov 21, 2013 1:36 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My B6 estate
Replies: 55
Views: 1232

Re: my b6

I like them may have to get some for my sat 5.5
by Sambecky1989
Wed Nov 20, 2013 9:21 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My project
Replies: 23
Views: 630

Re: My project

smithy756 wrote:nice motor , straight through exhaust , fmic , remap :-bd
Cheers mate and yeh it is on the cards for when money allows :)
by Sambecky1989
Wed Nov 20, 2013 9:04 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My project
Replies: 23
Views: 630

Re: My project

Got few bits planned as and when money allows *leather interior *remove bonnet bra *remove wind deflectors *remove spoiler from boot * possibly add rear window spoiler (top of rear window and is small) *possible lip spoiler for boot *colour code all black trim *re do the wheels in white with a blue ...
by Sambecky1989
Wed Nov 20, 2013 2:43 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Dual mass????
Replies: 11
Views: 1929

Re: Dual mass????

I think the gear stick moves slightly but not majorly loads?? Is this a problem or sign??? Will check engine mounts tomorrow (I take it the engine shouldn't move when I try rock it??) Cheers[/quote] A bit of movements normal but if it flopping around like hell it could be a sign of worn engine/gear...
by Sambecky1989
Wed Nov 20, 2013 2:39 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: lumpy gear changes
Replies: 13
Views: 1728

Re: lumpy gear changes

I also get this problem mine is a 1.9tdi 130

Wonder what it is ????

Normally worse to select gear when it's cold gets better when warm and up to running temp
by Sambecky1989
Wed Nov 20, 2013 12:06 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Dual mass????
Replies: 11
Views: 1929

Re: Dual mass????

chances are you will still on the original clutch & dmf , i know many people get good mileage before needing replacements, me how ever was one of the more unlucky ones a tad over 100k mine started chattering , they can go on for a long time like this but to prevent further damage i changed mine...
by Sambecky1989
Tue Nov 19, 2013 11:47 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: My B6 estate
Replies: 55
Views: 1232

Re: my b6

Any other plans for her??? :wink:
by Sambecky1989
Tue Nov 19, 2013 11:42 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: standard head unit
Replies: 8
Views: 1986

Re: standard head unit

May well be the damp air then?????
by Sambecky1989
Tue Nov 19, 2013 11:30 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Dual mass????
Replies: 11
Views: 1929

Re: Dual mass????

Fitted to most vehicles now to aid smoother gear change. The effect absorbing the initial clutch engagement shock so more comfort on the drive. But as it manufactured in to parts with massive loop spring in it. With time and as wears it gets weaker and weaker. If the car has been hammered the sprin...
by Sambecky1989
Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:41 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Alot of bouncing ????? Help
Replies: 11
Views: 877

Re: Alot of bouncing ????? Help

If it turns out it is your engine mounts are weak check your exhaust front pipe assembly they have a little habit of breaking on the flexi due to excessive movement of the engine. Do you know if the motor has been driven hard or ex fleet motor? Well the chap who had it before me had it just over tw...
by Sambecky1989
Tue Nov 19, 2013 9:56 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Alot of bouncing ????? Help
Replies: 11
Views: 877

Re: Alot of bouncing ????? Help

smithy756 wrote:A video of the noise will give every one a better indication eg engine noise , transmission , tensioner, air con pump ect & hopefully help to solve your issue :)

Shall get a video tomorrow morning and post on here

Thanks


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by Sambecky1989
Tue Nov 19, 2013 9:38 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Dual mass????
Replies: 11
Views: 1929

Re: Dual mass????

Is possible, check easier things first, does the gearstick move much when letting off? Shake the engine by hand to look for worn mounts etc Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk I think the gear stick moves slightly but not majorly loads?? Is this a problem or sign??? Will check engine mounts tomorr...
by Sambecky1989
Tue Nov 19, 2013 9:20 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Dual mass????
Replies: 11
Views: 1929

Re: Dual mass????

Thanks for replies just hope it's not the dual mass causing my lump idle :( ??
by Sambecky1989
Tue Nov 19, 2013 8:29 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Alot of bouncing ????? Help
Replies: 11
Views: 877

Re: Alot of bouncing ????? Help

Update been out in car tonight and is fine

Soon as turn heater right off it starts bouncing /missing but turn heaters back on and it seems ok for a bit ???
by Sambecky1989
Tue Nov 19, 2013 6:48 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Dual mass????
Replies: 11
Views: 1929

Dual mass????

Hi all I have a

Vw passat 1.9tdi 130 5 speed on a 2001 reg

Will this have a dual mass????

Also I may sound thick now but can someone explain a dual mass to me please and also is it costly to fix if goes wrong and what are the signs of them failing ????

Thanks
by Sambecky1989
Tue Nov 19, 2013 6:26 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Alot of bouncing ????? Help
Replies: 11
Views: 877

Re: Alot of bouncing ????? Help

i agree which whats been said above how ever i also got this feeling when my dual mass flywheel started to go at first it would come and go while idling , but to honest at this point with out a video it could be many causes. next time its doing it listen as the wheel front wheel arch does it chatte...
by Sambecky1989
Tue Nov 19, 2013 6:21 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Alot of bouncing ????? Help
Replies: 11
Views: 877

Re: Alot of bouncing ????? Help

Thanks for the replies

Doesn't sound like it is missing at all???

Will check engine mounts

The car has Ben lowered a lot though (40-50mm) if I remember correctly