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by Bullet
Wed Jul 09, 2014 3:38 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: FK Sport Edition Coilovers
Replies: 3
Views: 813

Re: FK Sport Edition Coilovers

I've got Sachs shocks and eibach pro kit springs only lowers by 30mm and rides lovely


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by Bullet
Tue Jul 08, 2014 10:49 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: EGR hose, need to be 100% sure!
Replies: 2
Views: 566

Re: EGR hose, need to be 100% sure!

Darkside recommend a 51mm delete pipe for the 130 that's what I've got on mine


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by Bullet
Sun Apr 06, 2014 8:09 pm
Forum: UKP Previous Shows - Picture Forum-
Topic: UKP GATHERING 31st May- 1st June 2014
Replies: 26
Views: 15237

Re: UKP GATHERING 31st May- 1st June 2014

Is there a list anywhere of who's going not just those on the stand but in general?
by Bullet
Sun Mar 30, 2014 4:38 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Suspension issues...MOT, Suspension arms, FK coilies
Replies: 7
Views: 1586

Re: Suspension issues...MOT, Suspension arms, FK coilies

So, passed my MOT, eventually. Once they'd charged me for a new rear door lock. Seems to be one thing after another at the moment. Anyway, somehow my very dark tint covered lights got through unscathed! I did however have some advisories on suspension arms and my rear springs being corroded too! On...
by Bullet
Sun Mar 23, 2014 8:13 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: What did you do to your Passat today?
Replies: 1519
Views: 197693

Re: What did you do to your Passat today?

Washed and polished her with autobrite shampoo polish and sealant then it rained but got to take this cool pic
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by Bullet
Sun Mar 23, 2014 7:51 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Show us your B5/B5.5
Replies: 118
Views: 39190

Re: Show us your B5/B5.5

This is maud a silver blue metallic tdi 130 sport wearing 18 inch calibre vintage rims


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by Bullet
Sat Mar 01, 2014 5:23 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Estate rear bumper re alignment
Replies: 1
Views: 454

Estate rear bumper re alignment

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Hi all how do I sort this out I think the previous owner must have caught it on something is it just a case of loosening the bumper so I can get it back into the clips on the side?
If so any posts on how to loosen/remove the rear bumper
Cheers
by Bullet
Sun Feb 02, 2014 6:15 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: EGR delete question
Replies: 4
Views: 1280

Re: EGR delete question

Mines a pd130 engine the egr delete pipe is a 51mm so it should be ok then ?????
by Bullet
Sun Feb 02, 2014 5:57 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: EGR delete question
Replies: 4
Views: 1280

EGR delete question

Got my Darkside egr delete fitted it's made the world of difference car smoother and more responsive I did willy up cutting the rubber hose a bit tho so what i was wondering was would it be ok to replace the rubber hose with 50mm aluminium ducting
Cheers
by Bullet
Thu Jan 23, 2014 1:45 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: EGR for dummies
Replies: 12
Views: 2042

Re: EGR for dummies

What size bolts will I need don't wanna be pulling pipes off then ain't got nothing to stick in them
by Bullet
Thu Jan 23, 2014 1:37 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: EGR for dummies
Replies: 12
Views: 2042

Re: EGR for dummies

Ah you read my mind was just about to ask about the hose that fits into the black thingy on the left hand side of the valve
by Bullet
Thu Jan 23, 2014 1:13 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: EGR for dummies
Replies: 12
Views: 2042

EGR for dummies

My Darkside egr kit has arrived and has been eagerly unwrapped to find no instructions while I'm savvy enough to do it having looked at the guides on here but was just wondering about the pipe on the top or the egr valve do I just plug it with a bolt and tuck it away Cheers
by Bullet
Sun Jan 19, 2014 3:27 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Coolant comparability
Replies: 4
Views: 730

Re: Coolant comparability

I've topped up now with distilled water but thought I'd nip into a large local motor factors he assured me I could use G30 in my car but understood my apprehension he suggested I check the comma site as it has a registration checker function on it so I did and it came up with a full list of vw appro...
by Bullet
Sun Jan 19, 2014 10:00 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Coolant comparability
Replies: 4
Views: 730

Coolant comparability

Just need a little top up in my tdi but not able to get to a dealers till next weekend I know about the only use vw coolant but find it amazing that there's no safe alternative I could just put some distilled water in but according to comma there G40 is officially approved by vw I stuck a post on th...
by Bullet
Fri Dec 27, 2013 9:28 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Changing CTS
Replies: 6
Views: 1041

Re: Changing CTS

Cheers guys
by Bullet
Fri Dec 27, 2013 9:15 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Changing CTS
Replies: 6
Views: 1041

Changing CTS

Can I change the CTS in my tdi 130 without draining the system and just top up after
Cheers
by Bullet
Tue Dec 24, 2013 10:04 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Poor mpg/power/stuttering
Replies: 11
Views: 1488

Re: Poor mpg/power/stuttering

Leicestershire I wouldn't mind making a trip to someone who knows there stuff I'm gonna disconnect the mad next time I use the car see what happens there but I'm def gonna get a new fuel filter and coolant temp sensor as can't hurt to change them
by Bullet
Mon Dec 23, 2013 9:39 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Poor mpg/power/stuttering
Replies: 11
Views: 1488

Re: Poor mpg/power/stuttering

No idea when the fuel filter was changed I've only had it a month and a half
by Bullet
Mon Dec 23, 2013 5:49 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Poor mpg/power/stuttering
Replies: 11
Views: 1488

Re: Poor mpg/power/stuttering

Disconnect? I assume you mean just pull the plug ?
Will it cause any fault lights on the dash ?
by Bullet
Mon Dec 23, 2013 3:12 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Poor mpg/power/stuttering
Replies: 11
Views: 1488

Re: Poor mpg/power/stuttering

Admin could you move this to the proper section plz sorry!
by Bullet
Mon Dec 23, 2013 3:09 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Poor mpg/power/stuttering
Replies: 11
Views: 1488

Poor mpg/power/stuttering

I've got a post on the Facebook page but thought I might get some differing opinions on here My 5.5 tdi 130 is returning terrible economy if the computer is to be believed highest is 40 and as low as 9 has been showing the car feels like it's holding back when accelerating normally mainly in the low...
by Bullet
Sat Nov 02, 2013 7:14 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Fuel cap urgent help
Replies: 4
Views: 991

Re: Fuel cap urgent help

Fuses are ok managed to open the cap with a screwdriver guess that's another job to add to the list
by Bullet
Sat Nov 02, 2013 10:40 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Fuel cap urgent help
Replies: 4
Views: 991

Fuel cap urgent help

Just gone to fill up and the switch won't open the fuel cap it's on empty as wanted to brim it to see what I get out of a tank any ideas

Thx rich
by Bullet
Fri Nov 01, 2013 9:58 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: Hi from the midlands
Replies: 4
Views: 313

Re: Hi from the midlands

Cheers for the welcome
by Bullet
Fri Nov 01, 2013 9:22 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Lock trouble
Replies: 6
Views: 1166

Re: Lock trouble

Thx for the welcome and again for the help I'm gonna take a look on eBay the hpi check says the car is a B5F so is that a B5 or a 5.5 or does it not matter when ordering the locks if anyone has a link to some on there that have been ok I'd appreciate it

Rich