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by ratsquid
Sat Aug 24, 2013 10:06 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: b3 that needs love. get rid or KEEP.
Replies: 5
Views: 1504

Re: b3 that needs love. get rid or KEEP.

keep it dude. Id get the window done proppa but you can do it your self. you need a lil chisle to get the old bond off n rubbing alcohol to clean up the frame and edge of the new glass. then you just need a silca bond in black and a couple of plungers to make the glass easier to place. should be che...
by ratsquid
Fri Aug 23, 2013 11:45 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: jumpy revs during idle and running 1.8 b4 wagon
Replies: 8
Views: 1812

Re: jumpy revs during idle and running 1.8 b4 wagon

could be knackered fuel pump or dirty injector but first check your inlet hose near the crank case breather if its oily or creamy then its probz a dirty ISV idle stabilisation valve. get some carb cleaner and take it off n soak the end in carb cleaner, get it clean let all the cleaner evaporate befo...
by ratsquid
Sun Aug 18, 2013 9:43 am
Forum: CLEANING AND DETAILING
Topic: Dirty driveway
Replies: 3
Views: 720

Dirty driveway

my driveway has oil patches on the tarmac. I have tried washing up liquid and hot water which got the fresh stuff off but the dried in stuff is stuck fast. None of this is off my 22year old car its from a fairly new seat. dont make em like they used 2.
by ratsquid
Sun Aug 18, 2013 9:29 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: How many miles do you go between oil changes?
Replies: 33
Views: 3224

Re: How many miles do you go between oil changes?

I do mine by season If its hot I use slightly thicker if its cold i use thinner. I use gtx in the winter and a lucas oil in the summer. if its dirty Ill change it too but it never is.
by ratsquid
Sun Aug 18, 2013 9:18 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: under car skateboard
Replies: 4
Views: 1534

Re: under car skateboard

upcycling I think they call it when you turn summin useless into summin handy. Very green of you and pink too
by ratsquid
Fri Aug 16, 2013 9:45 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Car Tax Calculator?
Replies: 6
Views: 1056

Re: Car Tax Calculator?

under 1549cc 6months = 77.00. 12months= 140.00
over 1549cc 6months= 123.75. 12months = 225.00
if your car was reg'od after 1st march 2001 then it goes by pollution and I dunno that it is on the dvla site th
https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-rate-tables
by ratsquid
Fri Aug 16, 2013 9:35 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: under car skateboard
Replies: 4
Views: 1534

Re: under car skateboard

Thats brilliant and FABULOUS!!
by ratsquid
Fri Aug 16, 2013 9:29 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: dash car camera have you got one?
Replies: 17
Views: 1326

Re: dash car camera have you got one?

Not yet I dont but I will be rigging 1 front facing infa-red camera to assist night time driving and one on each edge of my bumper to see around tricky junctions I'll be custom making a signal splitter and wiring the side ones to work only when indicating in that direction. I was going to hook the u...
by ratsquid
Thu Aug 15, 2013 6:06 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Jumpy start and bad on fuel
Replies: 13
Views: 2227

Re: Jumpy start and bad on fuel

[/quote] Could someone explain this some more, how can I check if it's working, is it the flap in the air box, or could it be a leak in the pipe from that comes out of the back? [/quote] yeah its a flap in the airbox that has 2 leads to it, this should help warm the engine at start up but wont be th...
by ratsquid
Thu Aug 15, 2013 5:53 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Jumpy start and bad on fuel
Replies: 13
Views: 2227

Re: Jumpy start and bad on fuel

could be your crank case breather is blocked then. If you want to check your headgasket do a compression test and see if any cylinders are under performing. then get an old spark plug and drill the middle out so your left with just a threaded tube wedge the tip of a bike pump or compressor and force...
by ratsquid
Mon Aug 12, 2013 2:12 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: How available are B3, B4 estates??
Replies: 24
Views: 3266

Re: How available are B3, B4 estates??

there are a few wagons knocking about more than the sedan Im sure. theres a green b3 wagon on ebay now its tidy but the tailpipes are a joke.
by ratsquid
Sat Aug 10, 2013 10:16 am
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: Hello from N Wales (B7 imminent)
Replies: 8
Views: 270

Re: Hello from N Wales (B7 imminent)

tin iawn boio? Im in anglesey I might see you at a meet sometime
by ratsquid
Fri Aug 09, 2013 12:10 pm
Forum: CAR OF THE MONTH
Topic: Car of the Month July 2013 - dan
Replies: 11
Views: 13560

Re: Car of the Month July 2013 - dan

Well done man. I'm digging the yellow band on the lense protectors. harks back to the old scool
by ratsquid
Thu Aug 08, 2013 10:20 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Help....Crazy idle
Replies: 8
Views: 1174

Re: Help....Crazy idle

probz an air leak one of your vac leads after the air metering device ( metal flap in airbox) like fonzooorooo said spray carb cleaner or somethin similar on each hose and lead one at a time, slow and steady wins this race, be carefull not to overly soak anything. Check your crankcase breather is cl...
by ratsquid
Wed Aug 07, 2013 9:34 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: 1.6 TD SB turbos???
Replies: 1
Views: 661

Re: 1.6 TD SB turbos???

you could just get a cheap compressor wheel and housing and jam them on a cheap low miler turbo
by ratsquid
Mon Aug 05, 2013 3:48 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Das Auto BBC2
Replies: 6
Views: 1395

Re: Das Auto BBC2

Im pretty sure it mentioned mercedes stummin along the lines of 'audi for people who cant afford a merc'
by ratsquid
Sun Aug 04, 2013 11:49 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Charity fundraising help
Replies: 3
Views: 680

Re: Charity fundraising help

Fairplay to ya man. that looks real high
by ratsquid
Sun Aug 04, 2013 11:45 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: More info required on Ride on Mower
Replies: 6
Views: 962

Re: More info required on Ride on Mower

clean the spark plug in petrol or something, clean the carb, check the piston isnt seized then put a few drips of petrol in the plug hole in the head put the plug back on and start it. If it still dont work check the kill switch isnt always grounded. IE split wire touching the frame or motor
by ratsquid
Sat Aug 03, 2013 3:30 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Run a plate 4 me
Replies: 6
Views: 934

Re: Run a plate 4 me

yeah after a lot of googling and a few calls and a helpfull pm I figured a way to procede.
by ratsquid
Sat Aug 03, 2013 11:55 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: What did you do to your Passat today?
Replies: 1519
Views: 195175

Re: What did you do to your Passat today?

started smooth walling my tyres looks nice only managed 1 before my knees gave in. pirelli like their branding way too much took ages getting the writing off. gonna use a blade to get the rest off
by ratsquid
Sat Aug 03, 2013 1:53 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Run a plate 4 me
Replies: 6
Views: 934

Re: Run a plate 4 me

I'm on it
by ratsquid
Sat Aug 03, 2013 1:40 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Run a plate 4 me
Replies: 6
Views: 934

Run a plate 4 me

DM
by ratsquid
Thu Aug 01, 2013 8:00 am
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Found Manual Online
Replies: 2
Views: 580

Re: Found Manual Online

works 4 me man
by ratsquid
Sun Jul 28, 2013 11:39 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: how hard is it to convert a manual to an automatic?
Replies: 16
Views: 3107

Re: how hard is it to convert a manual to an automatic?

well I guess they use them for ease of shifting, hell I would if I was doing a quarter in seconds. I wasnt having a go at americans or anything. and your right I dont know jack bout top fuel cars tbh. i was just thinking that the country that invented hot rods, nascar and such would use manuals in g...
by ratsquid
Sun Jul 28, 2013 2:19 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Metal head gasket
Replies: 2
Views: 736

Re: Metal head gasket

I dont really need massive power as its just a family runner just a lil boost would be nice.Your not wrong man these blocks eat money, if this engine dies I'll swap though. If I see a beetle head Ill go the carby route as they sound boss.