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by calumvw
Sat Oct 29, 2016 1:47 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Cambelt failure, advice needed
Replies: 10
Views: 1806

Re: Cambelt failure, advice needed

Hello, My waterpump failed and the pulley sheared off, this has caused the cambelt to shred, and the engine obviously cut out. A piece of metal has chewed up the crank gear so I need to replace that. I had a mechanic look at it on site and he has said that I will need to replace the cam pulley as t...
by calumvw
Wed Jun 29, 2016 4:25 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 1.8t poor mpg?
Replies: 24
Views: 4171

Re: 1.8t poor mpg?

Hello people! Well. Today was the day. Plugs back to copper. Temp sender changed. New/different oil. Also found the main crankcase breather broken!! All fixed within a day, took way longer than it should have done due to the pipe breaking up in the oil filter housing. So all breather pipes, oil coo...
by calumvw
Tue Jun 21, 2016 5:53 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 1.8t poor mpg?
Replies: 24
Views: 4171

Re: 1.8t poor mpg?

radley2706 wrote:Okay brilliant thanks everyone! Hopefully I can get it right and not have to think about selling it!
Keep us posted ?
by calumvw
Tue Jun 21, 2016 5:30 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 1.8t poor mpg?
Replies: 24
Views: 4171

Re: 1.8t poor mpg?

radley2706 wrote:Also it is a standard air filter, recently changed as well, is there a better option?
No not a better option, I thought you may have an oiled filter, these can kill mafs if they are over oiled that's all.
by calumvw
Tue Jun 21, 2016 5:24 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 1.8t poor mpg?
Replies: 24
Views: 4171

Re: 1.8t poor mpg?

radley2706 wrote:Also I have put the Bosch super 4's in, are the iridiums okay in these engines?
Get them out and fit NGK PFR6Q if memory is correct, the 1.8t really doesn't get on with them.
by calumvw
Tue Jun 21, 2016 2:17 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 1.8t poor mpg?
Replies: 24
Views: 4171

Re: 1.8t poor mpg?

Take the MAF sensor out and clean it with either isopropyl alcohol or contact cleaner, do you have a standard air filter fitted? Lots of things can affect mpg, split vacuum hoses, burst crank case breather ( a certainty ) leaky injector o'rings, coolant sensor as mentioned above, thermostat, old spa...
by calumvw
Sun Jun 19, 2016 7:45 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Looking at a W8 .... What to look for ?
Replies: 26
Views: 2754

Re: Looking at a W8 .... What to look for ?

Lol, toonmania had a 1.8t auto that did 18 mpg or so, sort of a private joke between us, sorry.
by calumvw
Sun Jun 19, 2016 6:26 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Looking at a W8 .... What to look for ?
Replies: 26
Views: 2754

Re: Looking at a W8 .... What to look for ?

You sure, did you notice the word "auto"?
by calumvw
Sun Jun 19, 2016 4:04 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: W8 dead and staying dead
Replies: 338
Views: 10123

Re: W8 dead and staying dead

dmcessential wrote:Wouldn't be the same tho...4pot just ain't gonna sound nearly as nice :(
Turbo or supercharged VR6 then? :D
by calumvw
Sun Jun 19, 2016 3:52 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Looking at a W8 .... What to look for ?
Replies: 26
Views: 2754

Re: Looking at a W8 .... What to look for ?

Dmcessential, I think it was, from what i read the small screen on the cam chain tensioners block easily and causes oil starvation. He had removed the screen on rebuilding the engine, he's finally thrown in the towel though.His build thread here: http://www.ukpassats.co.uk/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=5&am...
by calumvw
Sun Jun 19, 2016 3:47 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 6 speed gearbox conversion
Replies: 33
Views: 5790

Re: 6 speed gearbox conversion

I've seen a broken rivet on a TT, it was on wheeler dealer.
by calumvw
Fri May 13, 2016 11:47 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: W8 dead and staying dead
Replies: 338
Views: 10123

Re: W8 dead and staying dead

Sorry to hear that, mmmm a well tuned 1.8 t would slip in there nicely :D
by calumvw
Sun May 01, 2016 11:44 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: leaking intercooler joints
Replies: 15
Views: 2289

Re: leaking intercooler joints

But what happens is the punched lugs on the hose sockets wear away and down over time allowing the joint to be very flexible and leaky. Eventually the wear becomes so great that the hose joint will blow when under high boost. When that starts happening you need to take counter measures and they are...
by calumvw
Sun May 01, 2016 10:48 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: 43% off everything GSF promo code
Replies: 6
Views: 2263

Re: 43% off everything GSF promo code

Subscribe to their emails, offers are on EVERY weekend, gets a little tedious, I've only used them a few times.
by calumvw
Sun May 01, 2016 10:24 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: leaking intercooler joints
Replies: 15
Views: 2289

Re: leaking intercooler joints

Cheapest fix of all, remove O rings run round the O ring groove a couple of times with PTFE tape (plumbers tape) then refit the O ring on top, re assemble the joint and you will notice it's a much tighter fit. It's trial and error how many times you need to go round with the tape but it's not rocket...
by calumvw
Mon Apr 04, 2016 9:39 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Radio signal affected by HID Headlights???
Replies: 3
Views: 1137

Re: Radio signal affected by HID Headlights???

bbg404 wrote:Any other input on this??
I have seen problems with light errors on the A4 b6 platform and the solution is to add another earth on the passenger side ballast, there was also another suggesting wrapping the ballasts in tinfoil, might be worth a try as they are both inexpensive and may do the trick.
by calumvw
Wed Mar 30, 2016 4:47 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 1.8T cambelt change
Replies: 20
Views: 3299

Re: 1.8T cambelt change

Cheers Calum I'll get one of these ordered. I'll contact Toon once he's back from holiday for the rest of the parts. If anyone has any tips on doing this job I'd appreciate it. When putting the new belt on , put the cam pulley one tooth past the mark then once tension has been set it should pull it...
by calumvw
Mon Mar 28, 2016 2:47 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: gearbox woes
Replies: 10
Views: 1442

Re: gearbox woes

I've been looking at repairing / replacing mine aswell, but I suppose where you live in the country depends where you send it, I would like to send mine to a bloke that lives in Washington near Newcastle....my mechanic told me his garage is like a operating theatre.....every gearbox is on its own b...
by calumvw
Mon Mar 28, 2016 7:29 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Won't idle when cold and lack of power 1.8 non turbo 1998
Replies: 5
Views: 864

Re: Won't idle when cold and lack of power 1.8 non turbo 199

Yea I can scan it my self which I ain't done yet I will clean the tb out in morning So If i unplug maf and there ain't any difference it's fecked yes ? If you unplug the Maf and there's no difference it's NOT the Maf, usually flat performance will point to Maf Or front 02 sensor, disregard coolant ...
by calumvw
Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:55 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: VED changes in 2017 - Bad news for some.
Replies: 5
Views: 1352

Re: VED changes in 2017 - Bad news for some.

I was gonna say just buy a Tesla but it's the third car on it, zero emissions and road tax, no thanks.
by calumvw
Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:47 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Anyone Know If Vag com/VCDS will scan a Ford Galaxy ??
Replies: 10
Views: 2396

Re: Anyone Know If Vag com/VCDS will scan a Ford Galaxy ??

I remember years ago reading about a Ford Galaxy that couldn't be scanned at the Ford dealer, long story short, they took it to VW dealer and it worked no problem.
by calumvw
Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:29 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 1.8T cambelt change
Replies: 20
Views: 3299

Re: 1.8T cambelt change

Toons kits are spot on :-bd :-bd and I got my water pump from here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170735142234? ... EBIDX%3AIT really good quality :-bd
by calumvw
Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:20 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Won't idle when cold and lack of power 1.8 non turbo 1998
Replies: 5
Views: 864

Re: Won't idle when cold and lack of power 1.8 non turbo 199

First of all I would give the throttle body a good clean, they can cause idle problems when dirty as the dirt stops the butterfly valve from sitting in the correct position. Other possibilities are a faulty MAF or the coolant sensor both are common failures on Vw/Audis. Can you get it scanned for fa...
by calumvw
Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:16 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: rema
Replies: 4
Views: 1114

Re: rema

vinnie wrote:can anyone have a contact in NI for a remap due to engine warning light appearing..... where are they and cost
JimB6 is in Northern Ireland and does remaps, on this forum.
by calumvw
Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:14 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Urgent assistance required - please help.
Replies: 16
Views: 2580

Re: Urgent assistance required - please help.

Keeping my fingers crossed it's just the clutch, look forward to hearing what has failed and how you get on with it, best of luck :-bd