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by passartist
Mon Jan 01, 2018 8:31 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Sticking rear pad/calliper?
Replies: 16
Views: 3334

Re: Sticking rear pad/calliper?

the only reason you don't use copper grease on cars with abs is that it can get on the sensors and rings which messes up the signal. Copper grease is fine with brake systems without abs - not much use to a B5.5!
by passartist
Tue Oct 24, 2017 7:52 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: intercoolers
Replies: 24
Views: 4099

Re: intercoolers

you'll need a custom remap and a beefier clutch to longterm hold the power.

If you are fitting a hybrid turbo there is no plug and play only plug, custom remap, then play.
by passartist
Sun Oct 15, 2017 6:46 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Blonde PE Teacher
Replies: 5
Views: 3158

Re: Blonde PE Teacher

BIG F@ TW@ wrote: Sat Oct 14, 2017 12:36 pm Jim Davidson called.... Image

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PMSL, choice reply! :-bd
by passartist
Mon Oct 09, 2017 1:27 am
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: 2.0tdi died after heavy acceleration and now won't start
Replies: 23
Views: 5372

Re: 2.0tdi died after heavy acceleration and now won't start

Aaa pal ogies Gent iel men I was quoting from the following document which is not using celcius but farenheit!! https://www.fs.fed.us/eng/pubs/pdf/08511816.pdf But even so 700 f to c is 371.111 so my point remains, when the most efficient burn is from the most dense air meeting a good warm mix of fu...
by passartist
Wed Oct 04, 2017 3:03 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: 2.0tdi died after heavy acceleration and now won't start
Replies: 23
Views: 5372

Re: 2.0tdi died after heavy acceleration and now won't start

For sure the DPF deletion will have side effects, but I've never heard of EGR deletion giving issues? Wasn't it only meant for very cold climates so in our climate it's fairly redundant anyway?
by passartist
Sun Oct 01, 2017 10:28 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: 2.0tdi died after heavy acceleration and now won't start
Replies: 23
Views: 5372

Re: 2.0tdi died after heavy acceleration and now won't start

Sorry that is just plain stupid. Asking an engine to take a massive toke every time it breathes in through it's own bum it obviously going to keep its temperature up. Especially when the exhaust/waste pipe has a compressor attached to it. Indeed that is one way the EGR system makes a claim at being ...
by passartist
Sat Sep 30, 2017 9:17 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Intermittent brake pressure problem.
Replies: 3
Views: 1192

Re: Intermittent brake pressure problem.

most likely a vacuum leak
by passartist
Mon May 01, 2017 4:35 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: The big DIESEL TAX scandal
Replies: 44
Views: 12364

Re: The big DIESEL TAX scandal

'The government is being forced to deliver an effective plan to tackle the UK’s air pollution crisis within eight months. A high court judge rejected a longer timetable as “far too leisurely”. Environmental lawyers ClientEarth inflicted a humiliating legal defeat on ministers earlier in November – i...
by passartist
Tue Apr 25, 2017 3:42 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: FFS.. from Monday..
Replies: 13
Views: 2957

Re: FFS.. from Monday..

That and you hardly ever see police out on the roads... So all fines will be by camera and not enter this at all. Load of hot air to fool some into taking it seriously!
by passartist
Tue Apr 25, 2017 3:35 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Passat TDI very hard to start after being sat couple weeks
Replies: 16
Views: 3177

Re: Passat TDI very hard to start after being sat couple weeks

Just to confirm new valve fitted with new clips ages ago now and top of filter bone dry. Is yours sorted now FilboBagends?
by passartist
Thu Apr 20, 2017 4:47 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Very quiet in here, very quiet...
Replies: 17
Views: 4978

Re: Very quiet in here, very quiet...

I thought after all that it was a very watered down version. The Scheme only applies to euro 3-4's and £2k off a brand new car. Now that isn't going to be a common position anyway. The number of people now driving an 04 and older car that are wanting to upgrade to a brand new car? Plus they are seem...
by passartist
Fri Apr 14, 2017 8:53 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Diesel tax petition
Replies: 14
Views: 3639

Re: Diesel tax petition

Frankly I'm not surprised it's not popular, people tend to protest most about things they feel they can affect. And the part about London being the lowest voting area, well they are in the worst affected area polution wise so are fully aware something needs to be done?
by passartist
Thu Apr 13, 2017 10:36 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Reporting untaxed /uninsured vehicles
Replies: 21
Views: 4641

Re: Reporting untaxed /uninsured vehicles

Love you too Fozzy! The point you're making is that you're intolerant of people who are of different descent to you. You have my pity chap, it can't be nice to live with hate in your life. Why not just ignore the cars, and get back to your box set of Chubby Brown videotapes. Love you. Sent from my S...
by passartist
Thu Apr 13, 2017 10:35 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Reporting untaxed /uninsured vehicles
Replies: 21
Views: 4641

Re: Reporting untaxed /uninsured vehicles

Lets hope you are whiter than white then. As soon as you start throwing that sort of weight on your doorstep that sort of mud sticks. Often to the one who threw it. Poland would be the first to stand up and admit, they are all human and also have their share of idiots, layabout lazy people. Just lik...
by passartist
Thu Apr 13, 2017 10:05 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: dealer part ex values
Replies: 10
Views: 2593

Re: dealer part ex values

A couple of months ago was before there was media noise about getting rid of old diesel engines out of town centres though. I bet if t2000 went back to webuyanycar.com the price would be minus a lot more than £750. You are always going to get more on a private sale than on a dealer trade in for that...
by passartist
Thu Apr 13, 2017 10:31 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Diesel tax petition
Replies: 14
Views: 3639

Re: Diesel tax petition

even if this gets to several million votes cast Parliament will toss it out as it has committed to the Paris agreement. On which they have failed on achieving targets in the past few years. 2020 is crunch time. Unless by then Brexit has backed us into the corner of becoming another Singapore and we ...
by passartist
Wed Apr 12, 2017 10:30 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Passat TDI very hard to start after being sat couple weeks
Replies: 16
Views: 3177

Re: Passat TDI very hard to start after being sat couple weeks

Hey Bill, yes my new valve is fitted and I've yet to check the top of the filter to see if it's all cleared up, but I fitted new clamps and cut the pipe down till I had clean ends - they were quite badly perished. Mine has and does now start on the key no problem it was only a once in a while thing ...
by passartist
Mon Apr 10, 2017 4:30 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Passat TDI very hard to start after being sat couple weeks
Replies: 16
Views: 3177

Re: Passat TDI very hard to start after being sat couple weeks

fleebay, there are plenty on there. Or quicker I bet euro would stock them.
by passartist
Sun Apr 09, 2017 5:01 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Passat TDI very hard to start after being sat couple weeks
Replies: 16
Views: 3177

Re: Passat TDI very hard to start after being sat couple weeks

I have just done exactly the same so by tuesday I'll know the result. Oddly mine is generally fine but if I park on a certain angle it has to bleed the system. Thankfully I have a healthy battery! Just to be sure I'd order up some new jubilee clamps or similar
by passartist
Wed Apr 05, 2017 3:15 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Help me decide...
Replies: 13
Views: 2996

Re: Help me decide...

So walk away, there are plenty for sale if you're not happy with it. I don't take to point below, if one ball joint is gone then you replace it. That the rest won't be far behind don't hold true at all. He wants to knock me £100 off the car and I get the bits done to get it MOT'd. Reckons the garage...
by passartist
Wed Apr 05, 2017 3:01 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: The big DIESEL TAX scandal
Replies: 44
Views: 12364

Re: The big DIESEL TAX scandal

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/envi ... 0421108179

Villager Emma Bradford said: “Today I stepped into the garden to pick some flowers and it was as if Satan had farted into my brain.”
by passartist
Tue Apr 04, 2017 4:42 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: The big DIESEL TAX scandal
Replies: 44
Views: 12364

Re: The big DIESEL TAX scandal

I'd suggest any older car is going to get hit quite hard in tax one way or another due to emissions. The best deals will be for euro 6 diesel commercial vehicles, hybrid or electric cars, or 2010 onward petrol engines. Certainly getting an old gas guzzler will not give you much more time to play wit...
by passartist
Tue Apr 04, 2017 9:06 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: The big DIESEL TAX scandal
Replies: 44
Views: 12364

Re: The big DIESEL TAX scandal

The tip of the iceberg. If you don't like things getting more expensive then it's not going to be a good year!
by passartist
Fri Mar 31, 2017 9:39 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Hornet Universal Exhaust Kit... anyone fitted one?
Replies: 20
Views: 6003

Re: Hornet Universal Exhaust Kit... anyone fitted one?

Yes, but again that it not 'very technical', rather it's logical common sense.

There is no benefit to the speed of travel at low speed if the flow capacity is too low at higher speed.