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by forde
Sun Jan 03, 2010 4:20 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Which toolset?
Replies: 29
Views: 3755

Re: Which toolset?

yeah , the 6 ratchet spanners you get with it are the most useful sizes though ive had a lot of use from them already
by forde
Sun Jan 03, 2010 4:19 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: i must be mad working on it at -2
Replies: 15
Views: 1559

Re: i must be mad working on it at -2

thats why i dont work on my car til spring, it can wait lol i dont even wash it in winter

superser ftw in the garage btw my car cant get into my garage tho so i just play with the bikes
by forde
Sun Jan 03, 2010 4:07 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Last days in my passat
Replies: 21
Views: 2886

Re: Last days in my passat

Ah right lol i just remember reading your thread when it was standard and then you did all the stuff to it, maybe just the thread wasnt that long ago lol!!!

3500 for px isnt bad

how come its on ebay if your px'ing it?
by forde
Sun Jan 03, 2010 3:31 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: judder
Replies: 9
Views: 1943

Re: judder

theyre not that dear they are under 100 quid anyway was in teh dealer talking to them about it, they are an "exchange part" think he said if you bring your old one in they are only about 60 otherwise about 90? These are about the most common part to go on these cars, basically everyones do...
by forde
Sun Jan 03, 2010 3:29 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Where do i put EGR blanking plate (with pic)
Replies: 10
Views: 2282

Re: Where do i put EGR blanking plate (with pic)

yeah its an AWX Pd130 i was reading your thread but then i was like that doesnt look at all like mine lol so started a new thread.
by forde
Sun Jan 03, 2010 12:56 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Which toolset?
Replies: 29
Views: 3755

Re: Which toolset?

hello mate that halfords 150pc for 100 is a complete bargain, i got it and it has everything. i know a good few racers and mechs who use halfords professional stuff, its really hard wearing and good quality. and lifetime warranty is brill we broke a ratchet and socket after some serious, serious abu...
by forde
Sun Jan 03, 2010 12:51 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: agrh! insurance!
Replies: 24
Views: 3517

Re: agrh! insurance!

hey my b5.5 tdi 130 cost me 910 to insure at 20 with 2 years ncb, and 903 to insure at 21 with 3 years ncb the price of insurance went up this year hence the negligible drop fyi thats with quinn direct both times insurance is usually dearer than england in n ireland where i am too and i was very tho...
by forde
Sun Jan 03, 2010 12:47 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Last days in my passat
Replies: 21
Views: 2886

Re: Last days in my passat

oh man i liked your passat

you havent had it *that* long either have you/

15 quid delivered for wind deflectors ;)
by forde
Sun Jan 03, 2010 12:44 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: judder
Replies: 9
Views: 1943

Re: judder

has he changed the maf yet? id say thats the problem then
by forde
Sat Jan 02, 2010 11:27 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Battery Removal
Replies: 10
Views: 1869

Re: Battery Removal

i couldnt get my wipers off im sure you need a puller for that

i was tryin to do my plenums too
by forde
Sat Jan 02, 2010 11:25 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: judder
Replies: 9
Views: 1943

Re: judder

mines like that have been told its stickin EGR valve, got EGR blankin plates will be fitting soon and will let ya know

could be MAF too ive never changed mine
by forde
Fri Jan 01, 2010 11:49 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Fixing the squeaking you get when lowered?
Replies: 0
Views: 438

Fixing the squeaking you get when lowered?

Hey

My passat squeaks like mad since i lowered it, anyone got any tips on how to fix it i remember reading something about it on here before,

Cheers
by forde
Fri Jan 01, 2010 11:43 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Where do i put EGR blanking plate (with pic)
Replies: 10
Views: 2282

Where do i put EGR blanking plate (with pic)

Hey I got an EGR blanking plate off ebay. I have some questions. 1 - Do i need to get another plate? i figured if you block one side of it its just as blocked as if you did both sides. 2 - Where do i put it, or them if i need two. heres the thingymabob http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/frogbende...
by forde
Fri Jan 01, 2010 10:50 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: service indicators
Replies: 2
Views: 751

Re: service indicators

need to do this on mine its back on again
by forde
Fri Jan 01, 2010 10:41 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: No Turbo, abysmal (verging on dangerous) performance
Replies: 53
Views: 11549

Re: No Turbo, abysmal (verging on dangerous) performance

the only thing i could imagine making it this bad is a boost pipe coming off is it smoking really heavily? again, points to boost pipe. if the turbo aint coming in at all and you really have to floor it to get going and when you hit 2k rpm it goes bananas jumping up and down so to speak cos the boo...
by forde
Fri Jan 01, 2010 10:37 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Preventing DMF failure
Replies: 4
Views: 1163

Re: Preventing DMF failure

you cant prevent it, a DMF is basically a consumable part like a clutch

some wear out in 80k some in 200k depends how its driven etc, just like a clutch

wait til it wears out, replace with a solid. thats the best you can do.
by forde
Fri Jan 01, 2010 10:22 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: passats are poo in the snow!
Replies: 78
Views: 9075

Re: passats are poo in the snow!

i have had no bother with mine have been on nightshift the past few weeks, have been out in mornings before the gritters when theres been a few inches of snow and i live out in the country they dont even grit near my place and low traffic so snow lies and ice. also after it had snowed for a few days...
by forde
Fri Jan 01, 2010 8:13 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: FRONT SUSPENSION RUBBERY NOISES
Replies: 13
Views: 1396

Re: FRONT SUSPENSION RUBBERY NOISES

mine has been squeaking like mad since i lowered it :s
by forde
Fri Jan 01, 2010 8:04 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Halfords sale?
Replies: 10
Views: 1447

Re: Halfords sale?

if you want 4 speakers and 2 tweeters buy a set of co ax and a set of compnents


http://www.caraudiosecurity.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; is good usually cheap ive got two full installs off there before no probs and quick delivery im in n ireland too btw
by forde
Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:50 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Coolant temp sensor fitting?
Replies: 11
Views: 2371

Re: Coolant temp sensor fitting?

i wonder if i need a new one of these my temp needle usually works its way up to exactly 90 then doesnt budge no matter how long the journey or what type of driving but occasionally, every few weeks, it just stays at the bottom for a few days then goes back to normal. a few times its followed the fu...
by forde
Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:38 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 Coilovers
Replies: 12
Views: 2940

Re: B5.5 Coilovers

mine is on TA technix atm, theyre alright. going back to -40mm springs though, sick of it eatin front tyres and dragging the underside along bumps all the time sick of the god damn bushes squeaking too afraid theyll wear out quickly and they aint cheap so id sooner just go back to springs had TA tec...
by forde
Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:36 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: double din
Replies: 15
Views: 2380

Re: double din

i changed my b5.5 SE to double din that was a complete ballbag to do had to cut the life outta the dash to get the new panel and cage to sit in then had a dangly bits of a time trying to get screws into various places to hold the panel in
by forde
Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:58 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: How do you put the boost pipe circlips on correctly
Replies: 5
Views: 793

Re: How do you put the boost pipe circlips on correctly

i think ive got it on right now, it came off a couple times again before but the last time it seemed to seat better and hasnt come off again yet the seal thing on the end of the boost pipe (looks greeny in your pic) is a bit wrecked tho it kept pushing off when i was putting the boost pipe back in, ...
by forde
Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:55 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Have i got more more to worry about???
Replies: 7
Views: 1093

Re: Have i got more more to worry about???

Hello mate, Recently changed from a Corrado G60 to a Passat 1.9TDi Estate and as above, even with a TDi it does take a bit of getting used to with the power delivery depending on what car you have had previously. And the tractor sound. :sad: You must have a bad one to be getting the tractor sound y...
by forde
Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:53 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: No Turbo, abysmal (verging on dangerous) performance
Replies: 53
Views: 11549

Re: No Turbo, abysmal (verging on dangerous) performance

the only thing i could imagine making it this bad is a boost pipe coming off is it smoking really heavily? again, points to boost pipe. if the turbo aint coming in at all and you really have to floor it to get going and when you hit 2k rpm it goes bananas jumping up and down so to speak cos the boos...