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by Dingle
Wed Dec 25, 2013 10:03 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Good morning and Merry Christmas to all of you
Replies: 3
Views: 810

Good morning and Merry Christmas to all of you

To all you UKP boys & girls, I hope Father Christmas brought you all the things you wanted! I woke up this morning with virtually no voice and man flu ..... The boy was very happy with some of what Father Christmas brought him though - http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt125/xDinglep1/null_zpsb...
by Dingle
Tue Dec 24, 2013 5:26 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: cam belt, 130 tdi
Replies: 1
Views: 558

Re: cam belt, 130 tdi

That's interesting, mine needs doing as well as a service as somehow iv done 11k since June in her!
by Dingle
Tue Dec 24, 2013 4:32 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Save Brighton Speed Trials
Replies: 18
Views: 1871

Re: Save Brighton Speed Trials

Difference with the TT is they are their own government so can do what the hell they like !


Well done on the sigs guys, tell everyone you know.
by Dingle
Tue Dec 24, 2013 12:50 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Save Brighton Speed Trials
Replies: 18
Views: 1871

Re: Save Brighton Speed Trials

Agreed! Many times now iv watched it all day and returned home with my face burnt to a crisp.

Amazing setting of cars and the beach and sea in the background
by Dingle
Mon Dec 23, 2013 10:01 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Save Brighton Speed Trials
Replies: 18
Views: 1871

Save Brighton Speed Trials

The end of Brighton Speed Trials During the speed trials in 2012 a lady rider on a combination was killed. The inquest had not been held so the event did not take place this year in case the coroner made some recommendations on safety. However, since then the green party lead councillors of the Econ...
by Dingle
Sat Dec 21, 2013 7:49 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: BBC F1 Coverage
Replies: 6
Views: 1032

Re: BBC F1 Coverage

I watch the full race every time I'm hooked but if I'm honest I got a little bored with it this year to much of a precession for my liking Hopefully it will be better next year, but I doubt it until the corruption has been taken out of the sport This ^^^^^^ I did also alongside my neighbour win £2...
by Dingle
Sat Dec 21, 2013 7:05 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Any PG tips drinkers in the house ?
Replies: 4
Views: 988

Re: Any PG tips drinkers in the house ?

What a super star ! Many thanks! That's 40 points closer to something.

Thank you and merry Xmas too you.
by Dingle
Sat Dec 21, 2013 5:03 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Any PG tips drinkers in the house ?
Replies: 4
Views: 988

Any PG tips drinkers in the house ?

If so and if your not collecting them yourself can I have the codes for the cuppaclub off your boxes ?

Ta!
by Dingle
Sat Dec 21, 2013 2:21 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Mud flaps
Replies: 25
Views: 3248

Re: Mud flaps

Get your car professionally detailed, it won't stop it getting dirty, (well it does kind of) but it will make it soooo much easier to keep clean, the dirt doesn't stick as well in the first place and it just comes off so much easier.
by Dingle
Sat Dec 21, 2013 10:36 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Mud flaps
Replies: 25
Views: 3248

Re: Mud flaps

Or you could permanently tow a small box trailer to disrupt the air this stopping it getting as dirty as quick ....
by Dingle
Sat Dec 21, 2013 10:32 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Happy Christmas and Happy New Year from Admin
Replies: 23
Views: 3415

Re: Happy Christmas and Happy New Year from Admin

Back at ya lads, keep up the good work, it's a great place to be a part of.
by Dingle
Fri Dec 20, 2013 5:36 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Towing with a Passat
Replies: 5
Views: 1271

Re: Towing with a Passat

I do but only my bike trailer with the bike on it.

Will be in the handbook / stamped on a plate I imagine.
by Dingle
Thu Dec 19, 2013 3:58 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: how hard is it to convert a manual to an automatic?
Replies: 16
Views: 3100

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

Thing is with the developments in technology now many of the Autos I deliver at work are now quicker than the manual equivalents ......

The Merc autos for instance are just an utter joy to drive.
by Dingle
Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:08 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: R.I.P Ronnie
Replies: 14
Views: 2720

Re: R.I.P Ronnie

Daxmat .... C'mon stop holding back, tell us what you really think ..... ;-)
by Dingle
Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:00 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Anyone had this before...?
Replies: 18
Views: 1873

Re: Anyone had this before...?

They had a bad rep tbh, the early version did suffer from poor build quality, I had a mark 2 version so it was on coils not leafs, 1998 R reg. For a vehicle I only paid £1700 for it was very very reliable. If I could afford the dire fuel economy (it was fuelled by my company) I would have another i...
by Dingle
Wed Dec 18, 2013 8:06 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: R.I.P Ronnie
Replies: 14
Views: 2720

Re: R.I.P Ronnie

I'm undecided whether he should be mourned as a fragile old man, or remembered as a violent criminal.

Either or he gained me another 66 points on my celebrity death game!
by Dingle
Wed Dec 18, 2013 6:06 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Anyone had this before...?
Replies: 18
Views: 1873

Re: Anyone had this before...?

I owned a SWB 2.0 petrol frontera for 5 years and put over 150k on it.

It was used for offroading, commuting, towing and all sorts.

One of the best vehicles iv owned.
by Dingle
Sun Dec 15, 2013 8:35 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Any idea how to unlock an Estate boot from the inside?
Replies: 3
Views: 535

Re: Any idea how to unlock an Estate boot from the inside?

Pull the boot release lever in the drivers door ???
by Dingle
Sat Dec 14, 2013 8:02 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Tailgate lock and alram issues (info for others)
Replies: 9
Views: 1613

Re: Tailgate lock and alram issues (info for others)

That's spot on.

Thank you.
by Dingle
Sat Dec 14, 2013 12:35 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Is it cos I is 'stock'?
Replies: 25
Views: 3202

Re: Is it cos I is 'stock'?

When I said "tend to be older" I meant over 25, I appreciate the fact that at nearly half a century I am an old git but there aren't many people who have a Passat as a first car. Didn't mean to offend anyone :ymhug: :ymhug: :ymhug: Fack me !!!! And you can operate a computer ?? I'm impres...
by Dingle
Fri Dec 13, 2013 11:21 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Clutch slipping??
Replies: 7
Views: 1083

Re: Clutch slipping??

Mine slipped the day I bought it.

As soon as it was under load in 3rd the clutch would slip.

I returned it to the garage and made them replace it.

Where is the biting point on the clutch pedal ?
by Dingle
Fri Dec 13, 2013 11:19 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Plastic covers on the front of Estate rear wheel arches.
Replies: 23
Views: 2580

Re: Plastic covers on the front of Estate rear wheel arches.

Hmmmm I will check tomorrow .... I reckon mine must be missing ....
by Dingle
Fri Dec 13, 2013 10:30 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Tailgate lock and alram issues (info for others)
Replies: 9
Views: 1613

Re: Tailgate lock and alram issues (info for others)

Ahem, need to look a bit harder :hyst :hyst :hyst :hyst :hyst :hyst !! http://www.ukpassats.co.uk/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=36273| Rear Wash Wiper - Removal/repair Erm ..... Nope ..... I read that thread, it shows how to take your wiper motor apart and grease it and re fit it...... My wiper wo...
by Dingle
Fri Dec 13, 2013 10:20 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Plastic covers on the front of Estate rear wheel arches.
Replies: 23
Views: 2580

Re: Plastic covers on the front of Estate rear wheel arches.

Top of the rear bumper ...... ??

Tell me more ?
by Dingle
Thu Dec 12, 2013 11:57 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Was the owner colour blind or 5 years old
Replies: 14
Views: 2397

Re: Was the owner colour blind or 5 years old

wastrel1066 wrote:doesn`t bother me much!
I`d be more put off if the wheels were that colour- can`t stand painted alloys!
Pmsl ..... You love this then ......

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