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- Wed Aug 24, 2022 9:19 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Heavy/stiff steering passat b5.5 tdi 4motion
- Replies: 7
- Views: 522
Re: Heavy/stiff steering passat b5.5 tdi 4motion
Any chance one has a steering damper and the other doesn't. I know Peugeot used to fit steering damper, came across a 2.1 406 with the damper missing and it was leathal. Steered way to easy wasn't nice.
- Wed Aug 24, 2022 5:54 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Who makes the best balljoints???
- Replies: 0
- Views: 273
Who makes the best balljoints???
Best as in long lasting/ take the most abuse. I'm thinking lemforder, nephew says Moog. Any opinions out there.??
Cheers
Cheers
- Tue Apr 19, 2022 12:07 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Head gasket dilemma
- Replies: 4
- Views: 393
Re: Head gasket dilemma
K seal got to be worth a punt. Might give you 2 or 3 years. Not a massive expenses if it doesn't work.
- Thu Apr 14, 2022 9:44 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Pd is there a crank sensor behind the dmf?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 349
Re: Pd is there a crank sensor behind the dmf?
Brilliant thank you gents.
Next question is . Need to change the clutch at the same time do I chance reusing the dmf it gives no symptoms of being worn after 150k?
Cheers
Next question is . Need to change the clutch at the same time do I chance reusing the dmf it gives no symptoms of being worn after 150k?
Cheers
- Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:36 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Pd is there a crank sensor behind the dmf?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 349
Pd is there a crank sensor behind the dmf?
Hi got to change the rear crank seal behind the dmf. Will I find a pressed on trigger wheel in the way?
Many thanks guys.
Many thanks guys.
- Fri Apr 01, 2022 10:44 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: What mpg are you getting from a b5.5 auto pd avb
- Replies: 5
- Views: 446
Re: What mpg are you getting from a b5.5 auto pd avb
Would this be a CVT auto? They are amazing if you're light footed.
I can get 600 from manual but it's hard work, usually 550 is achieved. Find A roads 40 to 50 mph has the best returns.
I can get 600 from manual but it's hard work, usually 550 is achieved. Find A roads 40 to 50 mph has the best returns.
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 1:36 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: New turbo & full arm kit time
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4446
Re: New turbo & full arm kit time
Starts pulling about 1400 and grunts to 4000. Works well with Simon's remap on idea on numbers but good driveability, still getting 600 miles to a tank.
Easy job bolts straight on.
Easy job bolts straight on.
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 9:51 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: New turbo & full arm kit time
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4446
Re: New turbo & full arm kit time
Fitted one of these. Nice simple upgrade https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123594888591
- Fri Apr 24, 2020 11:47 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Scan tool
- Replies: 9
- Views: 709
Re: Scan tool
For value with a b5/5.5 you can't beat rosstech light on a laptop, just buy a half decent obd2 cable. Better than most scanners.
- Fri Dec 06, 2019 5:02 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Best door lock actuator?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3492
Re: Best door lock actuator?
Will removing the deadlock bolt still have a working lock minus the deadlock?
- Thu Dec 05, 2019 1:31 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Pinch bolt upper control arms.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 840
Re: Pinch bolt upper control arms.
Drilling is the way for most, I'd been spraying mine regularly for years and they didn't want to budge. Did get some out with oxy acetylene kit, but that was at a mates garage.
- Tue Dec 03, 2019 3:59 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Locked keys in the boot of estate.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 904
Re: Locked keys in the boot of estate.
All sorted thanks for your support.
Got a glass carrier suction cup handle thing and managed to shock the window down about 5mm. Then used a 5mm steel rod with a hook bent at the end, on the disconnected door. I've now had a £5 key cut no chip and hidden it under the car.
Cheers
Got a glass carrier suction cup handle thing and managed to shock the window down about 5mm. Then used a 5mm steel rod with a hook bent at the end, on the disconnected door. I've now had a £5 key cut no chip and hidden it under the car.
Cheers
- Mon Dec 02, 2019 8:48 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Locked keys in the boot of estate.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 904
Locked keys in the boot of estate.
:oops: Hi guys all was well with the passat. Until I used the silly middle button on the remote to open the boot. Put the key down whilst searching, closed the boot. Ohh poo!!! Any ideas please? I can tell you that one of the rear doors is unplugged from the central locking as it plays up on the dou...
- Tue Apr 23, 2019 11:21 am
- Forum: SPOTTED
- Topic: Burnt b5 wagon Penzance
- Replies: 2
- Views: 18046
Burnt b5 wagon Penzance
Spotted in Penzance railway station.
Slammed and burnt wagon. Looking very cool.
Can't help but wonder how long a car will last once burnt???
Slammed and burnt wagon. Looking very cool.
Can't help but wonder how long a car will last once burnt???
- Tue Jan 29, 2019 12:25 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Smokey turbo?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2425
Re: Smokey turbo?
Quick update. Found a new JB Racing core on eBay for £150.It has a CNC twin scroll compressor blade. A good friend came around and I helped him ( my main job was cleaning parts out and making tea) took about 6 hours, so please with that as well had to use the old housings. The JB Turbo is noticeable...
- Sat Jan 12, 2019 6:53 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Smokey turbo?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2425
Re: Smokey turbo?
Thanks guys. As always, great information on hear
- Fri Jan 11, 2019 4:29 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: What clutch people used on remap
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2431
- Fri Jan 11, 2019 4:24 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Smokey turbo?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2425
Re: Smokey turbo?
Thanks Burnzybubbles. Think cartridge is the way to go. Arm adjustment is external I believe? Any ideas what values I'd be looking for or do I need to ask Simon at CCC who remapped it.
Cheers
Cheers
- Thu Jan 10, 2019 12:52 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Smokey turbo?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2425
Smokey turbo?
Hi guys. Had a good couple of years up to 128k now with no issues in the TDI. Started smoking badly below 1800 rpm.
Any advice on what route to go down, new , second hand , cartridge, new or reconditioned?
Cheers nige
Any advice on what route to go down, new , second hand , cartridge, new or reconditioned?
Cheers nige
- Thu Jan 10, 2019 12:14 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: What clutch people used on remap
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2431
Re: What clutch people used on remap
Has anyone tried the uprated clutches sold by larkspeed on eBay?
- Fri Aug 18, 2017 1:42 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Awx ECU swap
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3074
Re: Awx ECU swap
Thats great.
Many thanks
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Many thanks
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- Thu Aug 17, 2017 3:27 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Awx ECU swap
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3074
Re: Awx ECU swap
E30 is a sweet handling package that will do the day to day reliably at 35mpg.
But I do feel the burden of being a responsible custodian of a 27 year old classic.
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But I do feel the burden of being a responsible custodian of a 27 year old classic.
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- Thu Aug 17, 2017 2:26 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Awx ECU swap
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3074
Re: Awx ECU swap
Thanks Jultstu. So if I buy a IMMO deleted ECU off eBay for the same engine I should be ok? As for the rest of you guys. An ECU will buy me a little time. As I'm wanting a Hi Ace van, depending on what the wife wants to drive she'll have a choice of Passat TDI or Golf 4 TDI or the E30, they all need...
- Wed Aug 16, 2017 1:47 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Awx ECU swap
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3074
Re: Awx ECU swap
Seems like a lot of expense for a car that's worth what. Seems hard to justify if I fit a standard ECU it'll probably do another 15k
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- Wed Aug 16, 2017 10:11 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Awx ECU swap
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3074
Re: Awx ECU swap
I assume it's the low torque, car has now done 111K
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