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by dub_addict
Fri Oct 30, 2015 3:08 am
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: Inherited a B1
Replies: 38
Views: 25121

Re: Inherited a B1

If it's nots firing at all off of fresh fuel in the carb you must have a spark issue. Try taking out a spark plug and putting it back into the ignition lead and resting it on an earth and give it a quick crank. If the plug doesn't spark then you'll most likely need a coil. I've got a b2 and I get mo...
by dub_addict
Tue Oct 27, 2015 4:49 pm
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: Inherited a B1
Replies: 38
Views: 25121

Re: Inherited a B1

hi, that's is a nice old wagon, I doubt there's many about in that condition. when you try to start it does it turn over okay but just not fire? im no expert on cars but have had plenty of old dubs so I may be able to help.
by dub_addict
Sun Aug 23, 2015 6:59 am
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: Passat gl5's on eBay
Replies: 9
Views: 3277

Re: Passat gl5's on eBay

No problems, I'm pleased to have helped :esm
by dub_addict
Sun Jun 22, 2014 9:55 pm
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: me and my passat
Replies: 8
Views: 3093

Re: me and my passat

glad you guys like it, as for reverse rake I can only raise the rear because the fronts are almost on its bump stops but I refuse to raise it :esm I just love how the rear looks so ive got a mate whos gonna fabricate something to make the front go lower. as for how its lowered I bought a mk2 polo lo...
by dub_addict
Sun Jun 22, 2014 7:41 pm
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: me and my passat
Replies: 8
Views: 3093

Re: me and my passat

thanks dude :esm

i actually bought it for the missus who used it as her daily when she had our baby :esm year and a half later i upgraded her to a b4 Passat and then the b2 was mine. instantly got slammed and a few little bits, still much more to do though.
by dub_addict
Sun Jun 22, 2014 6:55 pm
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: me and my passat
Replies: 8
Views: 3093

me and my passat

hi, ive been reading the forum for a while now and thought it was time to say hello. so hi. and now to the Passat: http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy161/Dub_Addict/IMAG0248-1.jpg http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy161/Dub_Addict/IMAG0249.jpg http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy161/Dub_Addict/I...
by dub_addict
Mon Apr 28, 2014 4:44 pm
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: 83 b2 gl5 radio live/power problems (need help)
Replies: 3
Views: 2028

Re: 83 b2 gl5 radio live/power problems (need help)

ive already replaced fuse in glovebox with a new one and it makes no difference, also the fuse in the stereo is fine as it works in other cars. someone must know something? :sad:
by dub_addict
Sun Apr 27, 2014 5:43 pm
Forum: B1 & B2 PASSATS --AKA OLD SKOOL !
Topic: 83 b2 gl5 radio live/power problems (need help)
Replies: 3
Views: 2028

83 b2 gl5 radio live/power problems (need help)

hi, I recently removed an old knackered cd player from my girlfriends gl5 to put a nice new one in but after fitting the new one there was no power. I tried putting the old one back in and still no power and have now found there's no power to cigarette lighter either. all fuses in the fuse box are f...