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- Mon Mar 14, 2016 11:54 pm
- Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
- Topic: New B3 owner - tdi'd '89 wagon. 5 years on...
- Replies: 66
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Re: New B3 owner - tdi'd '89 wagon. 2 years on...
Some B4's had Climatronic as opposed to normal aircon or basic heaters, the B4 tdi I had / killed & broke to use the engine in my t4 had climatronic, I kept lots of the car (gave most away on here) and still have the climatronic wiring / control unit & servos etc. But had damaged the heater ...
- Mon Mar 14, 2016 11:38 pm
- Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
- Topic: 1Z TDi Cold Starting Problem 'like the battery is flat'
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2354
Re: 1Z TDi Cold Starting Problem 'like the battery is flat'
Also worth a try is a resistance test in the batteries live (to starter) & earth leads, these can go 'high resistance' causing slow starting X( Also it's possible you have issues with the ignition switch but that's easily unplugged to test... I've fitted new / secondhand battery leads on mine 2 ...
- Mon Mar 14, 2016 3:02 pm
- Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
- Topic: New B3 owner - tdi'd '89 wagon. 5 years on...
- Replies: 66
- Views: 36303
Re: New B3 owner - tdi'd '89 wagon. 2 years on...
Another minor win, went a-rummaging at a mates yard, there's the remains of a B4 tdi salooooooon that I'm having bits off (f&r suspension beams / hubs & rack) and the bare dashboard was still inside, also was the aircon heater stuff & wiring so an hour or so later that was removed ready ...
- Sun Mar 13, 2016 10:20 pm
- Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
- Topic: New B3 owner - tdi'd '89 wagon. 5 years on...
- Replies: 66
- Views: 36303
Re: New B3 owner - tdi'd '89 wagon. 2 years on...
Also, B3's back on the et15 (7x15") Mim 1900 alloys, mk2 golf has the bmw bbs ra?? et23 (7x15) so a minor change around
Not to be outdone the t4 has et15 (8x16") Stilauto 'Speedstar' 5 spokes & dubious legality with them being under the wheelarches
Rich.
Not to be outdone the t4 has et15 (8x16") Stilauto 'Speedstar' 5 spokes & dubious legality with them being under the wheelarches
Rich.
- Sun Mar 13, 2016 10:11 pm
- Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
- Topic: New B3 owner - tdi'd '89 wagon. 5 years on...
- Replies: 66
- Views: 36303
Re: New B3 owner - tdi'd '89 wagon. 2 years on!!!!!
Suppose it's time for a 'lack of' update, cars been sorta forgotten of late as I've been smoking around in my landee 200tdi disco & t4 hybrid (B4 tdi engined) caravelle, so the B3 has been parked up :oops: A few weeks ago I charged the battery & started the B3 to find that the dash cluster w...
- Sun Mar 13, 2016 8:07 pm
- Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
- Topic: B3/B4 TDi Radiator, the same?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3751
- Sun Mar 13, 2016 6:54 pm
- Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
- Topic: B3/B4 TDi Radiator, the same?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3751
Re: B3/B4 TDi Radiator, the same?
VolksKid83 wrote:If you do, i'll take it! Had a ring around the local breakers today on the off chance, but no such luckZed. wrote:might have one, will have a looksee....
Think I've got 1. (The B4 tdi lower rad support)
Maybe 2, I'll confirm tomorrow
Rich.
- Sun Mar 13, 2016 4:37 pm
- Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
- Topic: vr6 conversion, factory b4 immobilser problem
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2455
Re: vr6 conversion, factory b4 immobilser problem
Hey mate I would say that silver box behind the dash is more likey to be a cruise control unit The only reason I know that is Ive just stripped a Mk3 Golf VR6 for its cruise control unit etc and its sounds just like it. Search google for Hella cruise control unit and check the pictures out of the i...
- Sun Mar 13, 2016 4:26 pm
- Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
- Topic: B4 seats
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1490
Re: B4 seats
I'm gonna guess that they will swap over,
What year & trim is it as I might have some odd seat bits here
Rich,
What year & trim is it as I might have some odd seat bits here
Rich,
- Sun Mar 13, 2016 4:19 pm
- Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
- Topic: Fried dash cluster :-( B3 tdi converted.....
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1859
Re: Fried dash cluster :-( B3 tdi converted.....
That sucks! How would the ignition switch cause this though? Shorting the terminals in the wrong order? VW ignition switches of this era were regularly going doomed, common to not have aux power & radios working also having to 'fiddle' when turning the key #-o Shame is I have a mk3 ign lock ass...
- Sun Mar 13, 2016 3:32 pm
- Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
- Topic: Fried dash cluster :-( B3 tdi converted.....
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1859
Re: Fried dash cluster :-( B3 tdi converted.....
Okey, progress report (or lack of!) Driven it onto the drive & emptied the interior (seats / carpets & soundproofing rubber foam rubbish) About a litre of wet in each footwell plus what the soundproofing had absorbed :shock: Also found the main scource of said h20..... The common B3 bulkhead...
- Mon Mar 07, 2016 8:06 am
- Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
- Topic: Fired up B4 after year of rest...started immediately..
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2412
Re: Fired up B4 after year of rest...started immediately..
I've got a tdi aircon rad with the aircon condenser still attached
Rich.
Rich.
- Sat Mar 05, 2016 1:43 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: FOUND!!! 02/03/2016 blue T3 tintop camper
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3685
- Thu Mar 03, 2016 4:26 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: FOUND!!! 02/03/2016 blue T3 tintop camper
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3685
Re: STOLEN 02/03/2016 blue T3 tintop camper
Not good
All the best with its recovery & finding the scum that took it
Rich.
All the best with its recovery & finding the scum that took it
Rich.
- Fri Feb 26, 2016 5:58 pm
- Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
- Topic: White smoke from exhaust
- Replies: 46
- Views: 8432
Re: White smoke from exhaust
If you're worried about the head gasket try one of these Look at this on eBay:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/272121784472
COMBUSTION LEAK TESTER KIT PETROL DIESEL - HEAD GASKET & BLOCK FX-53 100ml FLUID
I have been using one / similar for years and it's quite accurate
Rich.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/272121784472
COMBUSTION LEAK TESTER KIT PETROL DIESEL - HEAD GASKET & BLOCK FX-53 100ml FLUID
I have been using one / similar for years and it's quite accurate
Rich.
- Fri Feb 26, 2016 8:35 am
- Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
- Topic: That elusive B3 dashboard frame thing
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1464
Re: That elusive B3 dashboard frame thing
Saw that, they have all sorts, there's an alloy sump to fit the transverse engines as in B3&4's aswell as mk 1&2 golfs (never seen one x_x ) and a saloon B4 rear os wing, I've posted up about a few other items :-bd Also B1&2 parts (think there's a B2 wagon rear bumper & assortment of...
- Wed Feb 24, 2016 9:08 pm
- Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
- Topic: 1992 Passat B3 1.8L estate - power steering
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1874
Re: 1992 Passat B3 1.8L estate - power steering
Look at mk2 golf or maybe mk3 golf pumps, think I've a mk3 or B4 Passat pump in the shed somewhere but can't guarantee it'll fit
Rich.
Rich.
- Tue Feb 23, 2016 3:10 pm
- Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
- Topic: NOS B3 nsr door anyone?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1401
NOS B3 nsr door anyone?
Anyone need a nsr nos door for a B3? Look at this on eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/361428034505 OLDER VW PASSAT - N/S/R DOOR - NEW GENUINE P/N 357 831 051 A I've bought many items from these & am more than happy with the parts & service :-bd Also worth checking their other items \m/ R...
- Tue Feb 23, 2016 1:03 pm
- Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
- Topic: White smoke from exhaust
- Replies: 46
- Views: 8432
Re: White smoke from exhaust
Is it white smoke or steam? Does it smell of fuel?
Chances are it could be the temp sender, a common issue since the system was designed (Vw have been known to under-spec. on electrical components)
Also, never hurts to change air & fuel filters
Rich.
Chances are it could be the temp sender, a common issue since the system was designed (Vw have been known to under-spec. on electrical components)
Also, never hurts to change air & fuel filters
Rich.
- Sat Feb 20, 2016 10:36 pm
- Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
- Topic: Abf conversion
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1485
Re: Abf conversion
& they are ce2, can fit the mk3's Immob 'reader-coil' on the B3's ignition lock but you would need a new key cut to accept the mk3's Immob chip (or the mk3's steering lock assay will fit the B3's column)
Rich.
Rich.
- Sat Feb 20, 2016 10:22 pm
- Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
- Topic: Abf conversion
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1485
Re: Abf conversion
Should do, Vw fitted a 16v so you shouldn't have a problem....
Might be worth using a B4 tdi front subframe as it has a 'hydraulic' engine mount as opposed to the B3's floppy rubber one, also there are different height coolant rads & their lower mount frames. (B4 tdi again )
Rich.
Might be worth using a B4 tdi front subframe as it has a 'hydraulic' engine mount as opposed to the B3's floppy rubber one, also there are different height coolant rads & their lower mount frames. (B4 tdi again )
Rich.
- Sat Feb 20, 2016 10:06 pm
- Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
- Topic: differences between b3 and b4 estates
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1889
Re: differences between b3 and b4 estates
Its just lots of little things... Different engine options, obvious styling, subtle differences in the dash, interior is different but fully interchangeable. The boot is exactly the same . (carpet, side trim plastic and loaf cover are the same) ... Suspension is the same (some have bigger arbs) . G...
- Sat Feb 13, 2016 6:09 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: tail gate spoiler 1989 passat estate
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3763
Re: tail gate spoiler 1989 passat estate
Hummmmmmmmmmm.
Maybe I'll start saving
Rich.
Maybe I'll start saving
Rich.
- Fri Feb 12, 2016 2:39 pm
- Forum: GENERAL CHAT
- Topic: Poll; How many still have a B5 / B5.5
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2251
Re: Poll; How many still have a B5 / B5.5
Had a '96 B4 tdi wagon that died, replaced with a '99 B5 tdi sport but this was a mistake as I found out & after a short time managed to swap the B5 (mot etc) for a dead mk2 jetta td with a blown engine (I wanted only the dash clocks for my td converted mk2 Golf :-bd ) Was mad enough to buy a pr...
- Thu Feb 11, 2016 1:35 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: tail gate spoiler 1989 passat estate
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3763
Re: tail gate spoiler 1989 passat estate
+135i-VR6 wrote:Lets see some pics please guys I'm also after one
Rich.