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by Gavster30
Sun Dec 31, 2017 8:48 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: A pillar trim removal
Replies: 2
Views: 1483

Re: A pillar trim removal

The trim is ok to get out, a bit stiff and pull up as you remove it. It's held on with 3 clips and then held at the top by a strap so it won't come off the car in the event an airbag goes I assume.

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by Gavster30
Fri Dec 29, 2017 11:08 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Keeping our Passats running smooth..
Replies: 276
Views: 66679

Re: Keeping our Passats running smooth..

Thanks Gaz!

What do you use to measure it out?

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by Gavster30
Fri Dec 29, 2017 10:55 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Keeping our Passats running smooth..
Replies: 276
Views: 66679

Re: Keeping our Passats running smooth..

I forget, how much do you put in to a tank, do you need to mix it at all?

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by Gavster30
Sat Dec 23, 2017 11:31 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: Corner turning fog lights and remote mirror folding
Replies: 14
Views: 4598

Re: Corner turning fog lights and remote mirror folding

I've done folding mirrors on my 2017 Seat Alhambra using OBDeleven I'm sure you could do the dogs as well but mine are already activated. The dealer said folding mirrors were not possible shows what they know!

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by Gavster30
Fri Dec 22, 2017 8:31 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: my turn
Replies: 2
Views: 1078

Re: my turn

Do you think the window and clutch are related, did something get knocked in the swap out?

I can't help with the engine mounts I'm afraid.

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by Gavster30
Thu Dec 21, 2017 6:31 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Coolant Temperature Conundrum!
Replies: 22
Views: 4602

Re: Coolant Temperature Conundrum!

When you say flange, if you mean the housing the reason I suggest it is you will end up breaking the pins that hold the thermostat as soon as you pull it out, trust me I've done a couple and they always snap!

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by Gavster30
Mon Dec 18, 2017 4:51 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Free seats
Replies: 25
Views: 5644

Re: Free seats

Ok well given the time of year I will back out as I'm not going to have time to pick them up!

Bob good luck fella you are doing a great service by giving these away.

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by Gavster30
Sun Dec 17, 2017 1:25 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Free seats
Replies: 25
Views: 5644

Re: Free seats

Ok well if they are not gone by next weekend I'll be in touch, although Xmas weekend so not sure if everyone will be busy!

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by Gavster30
Sun Dec 17, 2017 10:16 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Free seats
Replies: 25
Views: 5644

Re: Free seats

Bob that is an awesome offer! I would love these but I'm not exactly close :(

I assume it's just the fronts?

If I wasn't busy today I would be up like a shot I have been wanting heated seats for ages!

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by Gavster30
Sun Dec 17, 2017 10:09 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Coolant Temperature Conundrum!
Replies: 22
Views: 4602

Re: Coolant Temperature Conundrum!

Get a thermostat housing as well as a thermostat and don't get a cheap one as they are a false economy!

This will be your problem, it's quite common on these engines.

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by Gavster30
Tue Oct 24, 2017 7:37 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Today's London 'T' charge
Replies: 30
Views: 7496

Re: Today's London 'T' charge

Is it down to the fact that my car doesn't throw up an egr fault if it's disconnected, making the ECU not Euro 4?

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by Gavster30
Tue Oct 24, 2017 7:02 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Today's London 'T' charge
Replies: 30
Views: 7496

Re: Today's London 'T' charge

Well my 2004 car which was built 2002 is not exempt, I will not be heading in to London in my workhorse! I will be keeping her though, 600miles on a tank of diesel

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by Gavster30
Wed Oct 18, 2017 9:55 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: snub mount
Replies: 45
Views: 7679

Re: snub mount

Gazwould wrote:2.5 V6 TDI is sponge and 2.8 V6 petrol is rubber ??
Yeah I think it was that way round! I ended up with 2 if them thinking the V6 diesel would be the upgrade but it wasn't!

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by Gavster30
Wed Oct 18, 2017 9:18 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: snub mount
Replies: 45
Views: 7679

Re: snub mount

Just about to change the snub mount in my avf. If I remember correctly the v6 was the recommended one, but the one I took from my recently broken 2.5 tdi v6 was that spongy stuff not the solid rubber. Is the 2.8 v6 different? Yes they are different, the diesel one is sponge and the petrol is rubber...
by Gavster30
Wed Oct 18, 2017 4:30 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Help! Is it my matrix?
Replies: 5
Views: 1649

Re: Help! Is it my matrix?

I don't think it's the washer however I won't rule it out just yet! I might check the plenum at the weekend

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by Gavster30
Wed Oct 18, 2017 11:52 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Help! Is it my matrix?
Replies: 5
Views: 1649

Re: Help! Is it my matrix?

Hmmmm so my nose in the water it doesn't smell the same as when opening the car, and water levels are the same as when I changed the cambelt so I don't appear to be losing water, so I can hope it's not the matrix..... No steamy windows yet I'll stick the heat on tonight on the way home and see what ...
by Gavster30
Wed Oct 18, 2017 6:04 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Help! Is it my matrix?
Replies: 5
Views: 1649

Help! Is it my matrix?

Hi guys, I haven't been on in a while mainly because my Mrs has been driving the car. I have the car back now and yesterday and I noticed that there was a smell inside, it smells like meths? Is there a way to check for leaks to rule out the matrix, if it is the matrix what are my options as I know i...
by Gavster30
Sat Sep 02, 2017 8:23 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Radiator replacement bits?
Replies: 5
Views: 2098

Re: Radiator replacement bits?

I have. Brand new nissens sat in the shed, I got it for when I did my cambelt but the old radiator was still perfect, if your interested let me know I paid £60 for it would do it for £50 posted.

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by Gavster30
Tue Aug 22, 2017 10:22 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Do you use cruise control ?
Replies: 20
Views: 5922

Re: Do you use cruise control ?

I'll put this out there, I am always looking ahead I used to drive a van as a profession and did an advanced driving course. Looking ahead and behind, be aware of traffic and gaps in the road, you can easily keep cruise control at 70mph on s motorway without having to constantly adjust it is all abo...
by Gavster30
Tue Aug 22, 2017 4:24 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Do you use cruise control ?
Replies: 20
Views: 5922

Re: Do you use cruise control ?

As above I use it all the time, it is great doing 30mph 50mph 60mph it's great!

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by Gavster30
Sat Aug 19, 2017 12:50 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: re turbo
Replies: 51
Views: 9897

Re: re turbo

Hi Paul, I agree you should be doing a scan, there is a VCDS alternative, look at something called OBDeleven it's similar to VCDS but uses a mobile phone or tablet and Bluetooth, the only downside is that it is only for android. You can still use live data and measuring blocks to see what's going on...
by Gavster30
Thu Aug 17, 2017 5:30 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 H7 HID Conversion Relay ???
Replies: 11
Views: 2738

Re: B5.5 H7 HID Conversion Relay ???

No, but it's probably better if you can/do.

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by Gavster30
Thu Aug 17, 2017 5:29 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: 7 seater opinions
Replies: 11
Views: 3494

Re: 7 seater opinions

Sorry but I would never put kids or anyone in the back of a 7 seater. Get hit from behind and they are squashed. I would sooner buy a van! Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Really now that is a terrible misinformed opinion, my 7 seater has a full boot when all seats are up why is it any differen...
by Gavster30
Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:29 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: 7 seater opinions
Replies: 11
Views: 3494

Re: 7 seater opinions

Mine is a 2.0 TDI 184bhp version coupled with the DSG gearbox, it's a heavy lump and I average around 47mpg mixed driving.

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by Gavster30
Fri Aug 11, 2017 5:12 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: 7 seater opinions
Replies: 11
Views: 3494

Re: 7 seater opinions

My wife and I just got a brand new SEAT Alhambra this was through motability so we don't pay, however it is a decent car and much bigger than the touran and Zafira. The Alhambra is basically the same car as the VW Sharan and Ford Galaxy up to a couple of years ago, then Ford went their own way. They...