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by Rubber_Dub
Tue May 19, 2015 10:31 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: AWX 1.9 PD130 Tensioner Stud Issue
Replies: 5
Views: 1361

Re: AWX 1.9 PD130 Tensioner Stud Issue

Thanks for the reply guys. You have settled my mind some what :-bd I did get a new stud in the kit I ordered, but I only realised I hadn't fitted it until it was too late. Atleast im not the only one I suppose, some people change it, damage the threads without realising and then all hell breaks loos...
by Rubber_Dub
Tue May 19, 2015 2:40 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: AWX 1.9 PD130 Tensioner Stud Issue
Replies: 5
Views: 1361

AWX 1.9 PD130 Tensioner Stud Issue

Hey guys Should I be worried? Ive just done my timing belt and I did NOT change the tensioner stud. It runs perfectly, ive done around 30 miles so far and without a hiccup. Laugh if you want, but im a mechanic and i know what an over tightened nut or stud feels like. I did it at 20Nm and then lightl...
by Rubber_Dub
Mon Aug 25, 2014 10:29 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Lack of power? Possible Air Mass Meter?
Replies: 4
Views: 944

Re: Lack of power? Possible Air Mass Meter?

I had no trouble codes on the computer and if i revved the car hard enough, if i really pushed it, the turbo would whine so i knew the turbo wasn't sticking. I checked all the piping around the air filter box for splits etc and when i pulled the pipe off of the top of the turbo, the one above the ac...
by Rubber_Dub
Fri Aug 22, 2014 11:44 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Lack of power? Possible Air Mass Meter?
Replies: 4
Views: 944

Re: Lack of power? Possible Air Mass Meter?

I found that the Turbo wasn't getting a vacuum to suck the actuator rod. The valve that provides the vacuum was knackered.

Power restored!
by Rubber_Dub
Tue Aug 19, 2014 6:53 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Lack of power? Possible Air Mass Meter?
Replies: 4
Views: 944

Lack of power? Possible Air Mass Meter?

Hey People Im driving a 54 plate 1.9TDi 130 BHP VW Passat Highline. Till around 2 days ago it drove strong and quick but now there is no power there at all. The engine is in great shape, no smoking or water loss or anything like that, no light being thrown up on the dash and weirdly no trouble codes...
by Rubber_Dub
Sun Jul 06, 2014 11:22 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Which Passat?
Replies: 24
Views: 3608

Re: Which Passat?

Also, when I go to view my "Passat to be" is there a way of knowing that it is definitely a B5 or a B5.5?

Im not sure if thats a stupid question or not haha
by Rubber_Dub
Sun Jul 06, 2014 11:02 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Which Passat?
Replies: 24
Views: 3608

Re: Which Passat?

Wow guys, I have to say I'm extremely impressed with the amount of replies I got back from my question. I knew that going down the Passat route was going to be a good one, after all, they are everywhere where I live in the north east so the vast majority cant be wrong. Im currently looking on Ebay a...
by Rubber_Dub
Thu Jul 03, 2014 5:20 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Which Passat?
Replies: 24
Views: 3608

Which Passat?

Hey Guys Im new to the forum and have a question to ask. Which Passat is best? I have owned many many VW's in the past and would love to add a Passat to my list. Im 24 and need a new run around/project to fiddle with. Im currently thinking that a B5 1.9TDI would be great but I dont know alot about t...