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by techie
Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:33 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: A new Audi in the family..
Replies: 8
Views: 2119

Re: A new Audi in the family..

lol, your telling me.

And guess what car we will be using to lug my parents and luggage to Heathrow..lol.
by techie
Fri Mar 14, 2008 5:59 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: A new Audi in the family..
Replies: 8
Views: 2119

Re: A new Audi in the family..

M4DEN wrote:nice, wheres the old man going on his jollys? thailand? :shock:
Mexico I think, three weeks..lol

Better get VAG Tacho sorted out ;)
by techie
Fri Mar 14, 2008 5:36 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: A new Audi in the family..
Replies: 8
Views: 2119

A new Audi in the family..

I went with my dad today to pick up his new ride. He has chopped his 3.0 TDi A6 in for... A TT! 3.2 V6 quattro in Dakar beige, big gamble with the colour, never seen one in this before but I think it works well with the nappa leather. Been out for a spin and with the magnetic suspension on it sure d...
by techie
Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:00 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: STOP OIL PRESSURE LOW
Replies: 10
Views: 1789

Re: STOP OIL PRESSURE LOW

Even with G40 disconnected the engine should still start but it will take longr to run as it wont have cylinder recognition and will not be able to find TDC on cylinder 1.

Whats the mileage? Cambelt done?
by techie
Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:30 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: STOP OIL PRESSURE LOW
Replies: 10
Views: 1789

Re: STOP OIL PRESSURE LOW

If the car wont star then turning it over will eventually bring up the oil pressure light as the pump isnt spinning fast enough to create pressure. This happens when you have an empty fuel filter for an eample and you cank over to prime the system up so I would doubt its anything to do with oil. Cou...
by techie
Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:55 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: B5 ABS Fault Help!
Replies: 3
Views: 1312

Re: B5 ABS Fault Help!

You need to get the fault codes read, it will pin point which one is giving you the issue.

Check the wiring visually.
by techie
Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:45 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: B5 ABS Fault Help!
Replies: 3
Views: 1312

Re: B5 ABS Fault Help!

What you feel is the ABS working. Its confused as its not picking up the front wheel speed, it knows the back is moving so assumes the front wheels are locked and thus cuts the brakes. You have either not got an ABS sensor in far enough, its not connected, its damaged, the rotor that it reads off is...
by techie
Thu Mar 13, 2008 5:29 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Coolant Change Warm Up Issues URGENT
Replies: 3
Views: 878

Re: Coolant Change Warm Up Issues URGENT

Have you bled the cooling system out? One of the heater matrix hoses has a hole in it behind the clip. Pull the hose forward until the hole is exposed. The air will escape and eventually water will flow out.
by techie
Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:29 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: STOP OIL PRESSURE LOW
Replies: 10
Views: 1789

Re: STOP OIL PRESSURE LOW

Will it still not start?
by techie
Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:19 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: MY TYRES ONLINE
Replies: 17
Views: 3313

Re: MY TYRES ONLINE

mytyres have allways been good to me.
by techie
Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:15 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Alloy wheel rage!!
Replies: 22
Views: 4098

Re: Alloy wheel rage!!

Yup they are 5 x 100 daytonas as fitted to the VW Beetle.
by techie
Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:35 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Anyone got Air Ride
Replies: 3
Views: 668

Re: Anyone got Air Ride

I ran a Rayvern hydraulic system on my pick up and it did me just fine. Coupled with adjustable shock absorbers it transformed the handling and also looked damn cool. Howver you have to spend the money, do you research and ask the pros what system is best for you, there are a lot of options to consi...
by techie
Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:06 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Plenum drains blocked - a helpfull guide.
Replies: 333
Views: 147097

Re: Plenum drains blocked - a helpfull guide.

You can get one of them from underneath but its not easy as the grommets sit above the steering rack.

And if you do get one look out, your gonna get stinky and wet.
by techie
Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:28 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: VAG Com
Replies: 13
Views: 1870

Re: VAG Com

It can take that long depending on the connection to Germany.

And yes if you code a spare key the original will also need recoding. But providing the immobilizer type match (and the key itself does) you can recode a key as many times as you like and to whatever car you like.
by techie
Sat Mar 08, 2008 7:09 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: 7k Car polish anyone?
Replies: 38
Views: 2800

Re: 7k Car polish anyone?

I think your missing the point. Its a profesional car polish noy really for the individual, tools of the trade. To a luxuary car valeter £7k is a buisness expense. I have a £25k tool kit at work, I could do the same job with a lot less but its my living and I like using the best I can afford.
by techie
Fri Mar 07, 2008 6:40 am
Forum: SPOTTED
Topic: Dark Blue Lowered B4 Estate
Replies: 8
Views: 835

Re: Dark Blue Lowered B4 Estate

Not me dude ;)

Our cars are quite similar though.
by techie
Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:13 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Engine Swops
Replies: 5
Views: 942

Re: Engine Swops

In theory it should, it all point the right way. You may well have to alter the front end to get it all in. Width should be ok but length may be an issue.

Unless your running four motion though it aint even worth considering.
by techie
Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:06 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: due a clutch change need an opion
Replies: 5
Views: 1136

Re: due a clutch change need an opion

You dont need to change the flywheel if doing the clutch providing you have no judder etc it should be fine.
by techie
Wed Mar 05, 2008 6:49 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: 7k Car polish anyone?
Replies: 38
Views: 2800

Re: 7k Car polish anyone?

Very true, but that is a brilliant bit of advertising for Zymol. Pick a popular car of the monent, do a crazy detail clean on it. They know it will get posted on god knows how many forums and seen by thousands of people. Chap also did a Veyron 'clean' which I think is more his regular bread and butt...
by techie
Wed Mar 05, 2008 6:32 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: 7k Car polish anyone?
Replies: 38
Views: 2800

Re: 7k Car polish anyone?

To be fair it isnt the kind of polish you are going to use on a Corsa now is it..lol. If you have an 8 million pound Bugatti that needs a little love or a Ferrari Enzo that needs its 6 month clean in storage then £7k on some wax isn't going to be a real concern. Plus I think its normally car care c...
by techie
Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:02 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: VAG COM ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1815

Re: VAG COM ?

I ordered my VAG COM direct from Ross-tech in the states, only took two days to get here.

I have 704 and its just been updated again, excellent service.
by techie
Mon Mar 03, 2008 5:25 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Loosing water from the Rad
Replies: 5
Views: 1104

Re: Loosing water from the Rad

whats gone then?
by techie
Mon Mar 03, 2008 7:10 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Flashing Climacontrol lights/dials
Replies: 5
Views: 1264

Re: Flashing Climacontrol lights/dials

More than likely a sticking flap motor. Will require adaptation or replacing.
by techie
Mon Mar 03, 2008 6:58 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: B4 'wagon - TIMBER! New pics
Replies: 8
Views: 580

Re: B4 'wagon - TIMBER! New pics

Nice to see another wagon rolling about Milton Keynes.
by techie
Sun Mar 02, 2008 5:42 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Flashing Climacontrol lights/dials
Replies: 5
Views: 1264

Re: Flashing Climacontrol lights/dials

If the display is flashing it means there is a fault in the climate system/ You need the fault codes read off to determne what it is.