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by passatawx
Sun Nov 09, 2014 7:20 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Please help Sold Car Privately
Replies: 19
Views: 4178

Re: Please help Sold Car Privately

You are not Tesco mate!!! No 7 days cooling off period either! Private seller, got the money, enjoy it! If buyer gives you hassle contact police tell them you feel you're being threatened or smth along those lines.
by passatawx
Sun Oct 19, 2014 7:09 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: What tyres are amazing all rounders?
Replies: 13
Views: 1970

Re: What tyres are amazing all rounders?

I had Good Year F1-s on the front. I got around 18k out of them. Grip was very good. I changed the rears for cheap BCT and I regretted it immediately! Got some Pirellis P7-s now and they're good.
by passatawx
Tue Oct 07, 2014 8:09 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: GSF parts quality???
Replies: 4
Views: 1368

Re: GSF parts quality???

GSF don't stock their brand only (vetech). They do oe brands as well. Which are a bit dearer but as I get a very good discount I nearly always go to GSF.
by passatawx
Fri Oct 03, 2014 8:19 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Bloody Alarm!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1556

Re: Bloody Alarm!!

I had the same problem. Bonnet microswitch was the culprit. When you open boot or bonnet, do you get the coresponding light ON on the mfd? If not, you've narrowed it down to one of them. Good luck
by passatawx
Tue Sep 23, 2014 2:06 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 505.01 Vs 507.00
Replies: 168
Views: 40249

Re: 505.01 Vs 507.00

From what I've read on the net, the 505.01 offers better cam protection. I use the quantum 5w40 anyway.
by passatawx
Mon Sep 22, 2014 8:47 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Window control via keyfob.
Replies: 18
Views: 2511

Re: Window control via keyfob.

It can be done with vcds. Desertstorm (Karl) did it for me last year. Very pleased with it!
by passatawx
Sat Sep 20, 2014 10:57 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Top speeds PD's
Replies: 39
Views: 4966

Re: Top speeds PD's

I've done past 130mph in Germany (on dash). I think I could've still squeezed a few more mph out of it. Mine's done 136k everything stock awx engined estate.
by passatawx
Fri Sep 19, 2014 2:23 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: TDI 130 OIL which is best
Replies: 18
Views: 2247

Re: TDI 130 OIL which is best

5w40 vw spec 505.01 is better in protecting the camshaft!
by passatawx
Wed Sep 17, 2014 10:08 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Ford Galaxy TDI And Sharan TDI Info Please
Replies: 23
Views: 3937

Re: Ford Galaxy TDI And Sharan TDI Info Please

I've seen 52 reg ones as well with the 130bhp engines. Personally I like the post 2000 shape more.
by passatawx
Wed Sep 17, 2014 7:18 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Boot Microswitch
Replies: 6
Views: 1500

Re: Boot Microswitch

Mine's an estate, but should be the same. I removed it, sorted out the leaking washer pipe and cleaned it. That was 2 years ago.
by passatawx
Wed Sep 17, 2014 3:32 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Boot Microswitch
Replies: 6
Views: 1500

Re: Boot Microswitch

I had the same problem. Cleaned the microswitch , wd40-ed it and problem went away.
by passatawx
Wed Sep 10, 2014 2:43 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Ford Galaxy TDI And Sharan TDI Info Please
Replies: 23
Views: 3937

Re: Ford Galaxy TDI And Sharan TDI Info Please

What are your thoughts on the newer pd engined ones???
by passatawx
Sat Sep 06, 2014 10:58 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Turbo repair or replace??? What would you do?
Replies: 10
Views: 2256

Re: Turbo repair or replace??? What would you do?

Bigest headache is taking the turbo off. Unless you have access to a ramp its gona be difficult. Good luck.
by passatawx
Wed Sep 03, 2014 8:57 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Turbo repair or replace??? What would you do?
Replies: 10
Views: 2256

Re: Turbo repair or replace??? What would you do?

I just changed my chra (ebay £99). Its been ok since, 5k. No more oil seeping from egr either. So personally I'd say just change chra.
by passatawx
Mon Aug 18, 2014 9:19 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Merc maf for b5.5
Replies: 8
Views: 909

Re: Merc maf for b5.5

What if the number is 7.22684.00? Is it still compatible/good for an awx engined passat?
by passatawx
Sun Jul 13, 2014 11:29 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: green turbo pipe o rings
Replies: 6
Views: 1381

Re: green turbo pipe o rings

Price was good indeed. I got them from a dealership in Northampton.
by passatawx
Sun Jul 13, 2014 3:48 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: green turbo pipe o rings
Replies: 6
Views: 1381

Re: green turbo pipe o rings

I got them from Skoda last year 5 of them about £18.
by passatawx
Thu Jul 10, 2014 10:18 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: VW center caps for audi wheels
Replies: 3
Views: 1046

Re: VW center caps for audi wheels

Which ones did you get Karl? I've got the same audi alloys as yours.
by passatawx
Wed Jul 09, 2014 12:24 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Pagid Rear Pads from ECP
Replies: 19
Views: 1010

Re: Pagid Rear Pads from ECP

Spray/paint them BUT not the pad contact area!
by passatawx
Tue Jul 08, 2014 8:42 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Pagid Rear Pads from ECP
Replies: 19
Views: 1010

Re: Pagid Rear Pads from ECP

They were pagid! Coated but got rusty very soon after fitted.
by passatawx
Tue Jul 08, 2014 3:55 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Pagid Rear Pads from ECP
Replies: 19
Views: 1010

Re: Pagid Rear Pads from ECP

I got discs and pads from carparts4less for £30.
by passatawx
Wed Jul 02, 2014 9:59 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 1.9tdi sport shocks OE part number
Replies: 14
Views: 1669

Re: 1.9tdi sport shocks OE part number

Can't afford the Eibachs. Was thinking of FK 40mm springs? They're around £60 comparing to Eibach's £140-£160 from Germany.
by passatawx
Wed Jul 02, 2014 7:00 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 1.9tdi sport shocks OE part number
Replies: 14
Views: 1669

Re: 1.9tdi sport shocks OE part number

Mine are not leaking. Just thinking that as it's done 130k and it's a 9 yr old car they would be tired? Cheers.
by passatawx
Wed Jul 02, 2014 8:45 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 1.9tdi sport shocks OE part number
Replies: 14
Views: 1669

Re: 1.9tdi sport shocks OE part number

Bilsteins double the price of Meyle. Are they still worth it considering I'm on a budget? Cheers
by passatawx
Tue Jul 01, 2014 7:35 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 1.9tdi sport shocks OE part number
Replies: 14
Views: 1669

Re: 1.9tdi sport shocks OE part number

Bilstein bne 2944 19-029443 are they 1ba or 1be?