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by Scottyp
Mon Nov 11, 2013 3:34 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Top Arms Pinch Bolt Q
Replies: 11
Views: 1074

Re: Top Arms Pinch Bolt Q

Pinch bolt out and replaced £2 fix :)

but in the garage, they advised top arms and lower to change, 280 all in inc tracking
by Scottyp
Sun Nov 10, 2013 9:17 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Top Arms Pinch Bolt Q
Replies: 11
Views: 1074

Re: Top Arms Pinch Bolt Q

I could of tried to replace myself but would be worried the top arms would pop out

I'll get it into garage tomorrow all been well

Thanks for the replies chaps
by Scottyp
Sat Nov 09, 2013 9:26 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Top Arms Pinch Bolt Q
Replies: 11
Views: 1074

Top Arms Pinch Bolt Q

Hi chaps Had a knocking noise come from passenger front wheel and took the wheel off and checked everything and couldn't see anything but checked the pinch bolt for top two arms and surprised was a little loose so got the ratchet out and tightened it up and nobby here snapped the bolt :( So am I rig...
by Scottyp
Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:16 pm
Forum: OTHER VAG OR NON . .
Topic: Audi Vs VW A Thought
Replies: 3
Views: 2054

Re: Audi Vs VW A Thought

anyone
by Scottyp
Thu Dec 27, 2012 10:45 pm
Forum: OTHER VAG OR NON . .
Topic: Audi Vs VW A Thought
Replies: 3
Views: 2054

Audi Vs VW A Thought

Hi chaps just a stupid thought i was having, i know vw and audi and skoda pretty much now all fall under the same roof but with some many parts been so "across the brands / makes" do you find the prices are about the same, for example audi parts are dearer than vw ? was just a random thoug...
by Scottyp
Thu Dec 27, 2012 10:42 pm
Forum: OTHER VAG OR NON . .
Topic: Audi A4 brake problem not good
Replies: 4
Views: 1894

Re: Audi A4 brake problem not good

Cheers for that mate, that was helpful so thank you :)

appreciated :)

It turns out it was nothing major in the end
by Scottyp
Wed Dec 26, 2012 12:26 pm
Forum: OTHER VAG OR NON . .
Topic: Audi A4 brake problem not good
Replies: 4
Views: 1894

Audi A4 brake problem not good

Hi everyone I have recently bought a Audi A4 Tdi (b6) and i believe I had to traditional all the most common brake problem fine for while when I got it then wham problems The brakes went on me on the m25 pedal went solid as a rock So got home got it too the trusted vag specialist I use confirmed ser...
by Scottyp
Fri Jul 06, 2012 7:41 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 2.0 Sport Engine (Petrol)
Replies: 3
Views: 932

Re: 2.0 Sport Engine (Petrol)

Any other owners of the 2.0 clan have any feedback ?
by Scottyp
Fri Jul 06, 2012 7:27 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Rain,,,aarrgghhh..!!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 1688

Re: Rain,,,aarrgghhh..!!!!

those pictures are shocking and i feel for the people who have to go through that (living etc)
by Scottyp
Wed Jun 20, 2012 12:38 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: B5.5 S 130 - 18.01.13
Replies: 83
Views: 2043

Re: B5.5 work in progress...

Pretty sure ive seen this around mk ;)
by Scottyp
Mon Jun 18, 2012 7:18 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 2.0 Sport Engine (Petrol)
Replies: 3
Views: 932

2.0 Sport Engine (Petrol)

Hi Guys

I can see the engine in my vw is the ALT (audi) engine. Its the 2.0 Sport Non Turbo 4 Cylinder

Can anyone give me any background on it please and if known to be any good etc ... just on a knowledge gather

I know they are in the Audi A4

Thanks
by Scottyp
Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:14 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Wagon Bike Roof Racks
Replies: 3
Views: 575

Re: Wagon Bike Roof Racks

Hi ya

I saw your build thread n very impressive I must say

I could do with your home made one thats for sure

Very good :)
by Scottyp
Sun Jun 10, 2012 8:58 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Wagon Bike Roof Racks
Replies: 3
Views: 575

Wagon Bike Roof Racks

Hi Folks !

Ive seen a few of the wagon / estate owners in pictures with bike racks on the roof. I am looking for one now that preferably holds 3 bikes

So my question is where do you get them from and roughly the cost ? and does it come with all the attachments i need.

Thanks :)
by Scottyp
Fri May 25, 2012 7:19 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Fault Code P0010
Replies: 2
Views: 495

Re: Fault Code P0010

Anyone ?
by Scottyp
Wed May 23, 2012 7:43 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Fault Code P0010
Replies: 2
Views: 495

Fault Code P0010

Hi Guys My vw 2.0 sport (petrol) but lpg converted has the EML on so i got the fault code read and it returned P0010 Now the link below shows the tech behind it ! and with the vw specialist i took it too said its more than likley the solenoid itself - is it worth cleaning it ? im not to brill with t...
by Scottyp
Mon May 21, 2012 10:29 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Scotts Passat Wagon 5.5 - LPG
Replies: 2
Views: 323

Re: Scotts Passat Wagon 5.5 - LPG

So long as there was a finger ish width gap between the tyre and arch id be happy and i know that h&r drop that bit lower than the eibachs- i dont want to the loose the comfort to much either tbh
by Scottyp
Mon May 21, 2012 8:56 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Scotts Passat Wagon 5.5 - LPG
Replies: 2
Views: 323

Scotts Passat Wagon 5.5 - LPG

Helloooooo Just thought id keep a thread going with the progress etc. This is my 2nd passat now, but my first passat wagon as I had the tdi sport saloon before and now have this to keep me amused its a 2.0 sport petrol / lpg coverted wagon. I only managed to get it over the weekend so the pics are t...
by Scottyp
Tue May 15, 2012 8:52 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5 and B5.5 Springs Question
Replies: 1
Views: 278

B5 and B5.5 Springs Question

Hi

Are B5 estate springs the same as B5.5 estate springs ? (suspension)

Pretty sure there not ?
by Scottyp
Mon May 14, 2012 3:04 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: The wagon....the ups and downs...
Replies: 69
Views: 1571

Re: The wagon....few new pics

loving the carbon bits your doing
by Scottyp
Mon May 14, 2012 2:19 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Returning ...
Replies: 1
Views: 811

Returning ...

Hello Guys ! I had a passat tdi 130 sport 5.5 and sold up due to job now only been 3 mile from home. Managed to rack up some serious miles in the passat and loved it ! - well i bought another car after selling that and moved it on (only been a handful of weeks) and last night won on the bay a passat...
by Scottyp
Sun Apr 01, 2012 7:14 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Car Sales & The Market In General
Replies: 8
Views: 1262

Re: Car Sales & The Market In General

Some of the replies above make me rather nervous ! Its just the market though its is bad

I dont believe ive over priced mine either :(

It be nice to get a sale on mine as in a few days time the car will be surplus to requirement but i wont be letting it go for peanuts :(

sad times
by Scottyp
Fri Mar 30, 2012 9:45 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Car Sales & The Market In General
Replies: 8
Views: 1262

Car Sales & The Market In General

Actually shocked how bad the car market is right now for used cars and how hard it is out there. A buyers paradise but a sellers worst nightmare Seeing folks have nice motors for sale and just not shifting or having to take peanuts, I for one am in the same boat and yet i think mines priced about ri...
by Scottyp
Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:07 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: Dervdoc's B5.5 Wagon, pre dubshed pics
Replies: 46
Views: 1036

Re: Dervdoc's B5.5 Wagon, new rimage, BBS Content

Stunning example there :)
by Scottyp
Tue Mar 20, 2012 3:13 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: What Would I Likley Get ?
Replies: 4
Views: 777

Re: What Would I Likley Get ?

i got my push bike lol its been "spruced up" as we speak but thats for nicer weather

i thought as much for the sale - could well happen - anyone wanna buy a clean passat lol
by Scottyp
Tue Mar 20, 2012 2:14 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: What Would I Likley Get ?
Replies: 4
Views: 777

What Would I Likley Get ?

Hi All, Ive been using my tdi for long drives for the last year and seeing high 40's and 50's to the gallon Job change, going to be very local at 4 miles away ! what am i likley to see town wise now to a tank ? is it going to be 30's at best 33 ish ? Anyone know what they return for a tank on town o...