Thanks for taking the time of searching, sadly we will all have to make our own once ours gets damaged. As you saw ebay is flooded with 3B1 versions
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- Wed Jan 18, 2023 11:29 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Bonnet latch not locking bonnet down
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1226
Re: Bonnet latch not locking bonnet down
- Wed Jan 18, 2023 11:01 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Bonnet latch not locking bonnet down
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1226
Re: Bonnet latch not locking bonnet down
I did buy one, The LHD version runs the other way in the engine bay, so enters the latch from the other side.
Similarly to many retro vehicles, once the original cables rusts even more I'll have to revert to a push bike brake cable with a bolt down nipple.
Similarly to many retro vehicles, once the original cables rusts even more I'll have to revert to a push bike brake cable with a bolt down nipple.
- Wed Jan 18, 2023 9:06 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Bonnet latch not locking bonnet down
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1226
Re: Bonnet latch not locking bonnet down
Ok, so it was a cable fault, but the cable itself is NLA so I had to make do. The issue was the plastic cover has damage in a few areas, so the metal outer cable had rusted up creating a little extra length, taking away enough travel so the latch wasn't able to close properly. We carefully cut the e...
- Sun Jan 01, 2023 12:37 am
- Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
- Topic: B5.5 Boring and on a Budget!
- Replies: 382
- Views: 39906
Re: B5.5 Boring and on a Budget!
if its old I'd not worry but yes they are low readings. I always look at a running voltage as as sign of a healthy battery. If its around 14v its healthy, any lower then a cell is drying up
- Fri Dec 30, 2022 7:49 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Bonnet latch not locking bonnet down
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1226
Re: Bonnet latch not locking bonnet down
Yeah, I need to check its ok. Maybe I should fit a new one anyway, it looks fine, apart from some rust on the end. It has always felt fine, I'll certainly double check it Thanks for the reply :ymapplause: I have not encountered this problem myself, but I just wonder if perhaps there is a problem wit...
- Thu Dec 29, 2022 3:17 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Bonnet latch not locking bonnet down
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1226
Re: Bonnet latch not locking bonnet down
So bought a brand new latch which arrived today, really annoyingly it also doesn't latch the bonnet down! Shame it is so dead on here these days. Sad that the forums went over to Facebook pages imo as the quality of advice on here was really good. On my Facebook post I got people liking the photo, a...
- Fri Dec 23, 2022 6:15 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Bonnet latch not locking bonnet down
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1226
Bonnet latch not locking bonnet down
Hello all, not been around much, Passat has mainly been off the road. But back in use in the snow as the 4motion is awesome in the winter time! Ive been aware that the bonnet latch for a while is a bit odd. I was dropping the bonnet to close and it would always need a push down to lock it. Sometimes...
- Wed Apr 14, 2021 5:32 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Remapping 4motion in 2wd?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 562
Remapping 4motion in 2wd?
Hello all. I've had my passat in stage 2 condition for quite a while without being able to get it anywhere for a remap. As everything has reopened I was wondering if I can disengage the rear tranny and remap in 2wd? Just there are local places who can offer the remap but they don't have a 4wd dyno. ...
- Fri Oct 02, 2020 7:58 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: MOT gloom....front sub frame
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3485
Re: MOT gloom....front sub frame
Not even wrist exerciser tesla's car's are getting younger thou issit.
- Sun Sep 27, 2020 8:10 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: More than occasional smoke
- Replies: 42
- Views: 6997
Re: More than occasional smoke
but what else can blue smoke be? Hands up to this exact same issue btw. I'm suspecting valve stem oil seams on mine as it only seem to be when pulling away after the car has sat a while. But I only notice it after having a 2.5 in free flowing exhaust fitted It might be fuel system related. Tandem p...
- Sun Sep 27, 2020 5:41 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: More than occasional smoke
- Replies: 42
- Views: 6997
Re: More than occasional smoke
but what else can blue smoke be? Hands up to this exact same issue btw. I'm suspecting valve stem oil seams on mine as it only seem to be when pulling away after the car has sat a while. But I only notice it after having a 2.5 in free flowing exhaust fitted
- Tue Jun 16, 2020 8:27 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Stainless steel exhaust
- Replies: 7
- Views: 808
Re: Stainless steel exhaust
main question on price is what diameter. Yes a backbox makes a difference price wise but not as much as making in 2.25 to 2.5in tubing. Seems like a decent price to me. Stainless welding work is an expensive art.
- Fri Jun 05, 2020 9:29 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: buying a used tuned ecu, Good idea?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 879
Re: buying a used tuned ecu, Good idea?
thanks ray, any tips on getting it paired? I can get to someone with a diagnostic tool
- Fri Jun 05, 2020 8:17 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: buying a used tuned ecu, Good idea?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 879
Re: buying a used tuned ecu, Good idea?
so if the ecu is the same part number then just plug and play?
- Mon Mar 30, 2020 10:35 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: wiring instructions for rs6 Recaro leather seats
- Replies: 3
- Views: 602
Re: wiring instructions for rs6 Recaro leather seats
Still on the look out for any tips on fitting the rear bench? I've been told there are mods I can make to fit them, or send the existing rear bench to be recovered with the RS6 covers? Any further details?
TIA
TIA
- Mon Mar 30, 2020 10:06 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: wiring instructions for rs6 Recaro leather seats
- Replies: 3
- Views: 602
- Sun Mar 29, 2020 9:00 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: wiring instructions for rs6 Recaro leather seats
- Replies: 3
- Views: 602
wiring instructions for rs6 Recaro leather seats
Hello all, I'm looking for anyone who can point me to info to get the motors working on the ultimate seat upgrade for. the b5.5 Currently I have a static seat, but would love some help in activating it, currently the drivers seat is a little far from the pedal for me! Or can I strip the standard sea...
- Mon Mar 09, 2020 8:20 am
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: My B5.5 is alive and growing
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7086
Re: My B5.5 is alive and growing
'they all do that sir'
- Mon Mar 02, 2020 10:10 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: Tax Excise Vat on items bought and posted to UK from Germany
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7344
- Tue Oct 08, 2019 8:52 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Tandem pump loose vac side
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3765
Re: Tandem pump loose vac side
I'd not bother bodging with sealant. Ebay is fully loaded with spare vac pumps at decent enough prices. Just be sure to use a decent new gasket or it will leak!
- Thu Sep 26, 2019 9:15 pm
- Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
- Topic: Project B7 Avant 420-R, C5 RS6 Motor And 01E
- Replies: 50
- Views: 17923
Re: Project B7 Avant 420-R, C5 RS6 Motor And 01E
This thread is immense! i've only skim read it this evening but wow! that is some time, effort and knowledge going in. Good work!
- Tue Aug 27, 2019 8:33 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Fuel filter OEM number?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1480
Re: Fuel filter OEM number?
or position the new filter, reconnect the in and outlet pipes, but leave the regulator hovering over its hole. Then prime the in tank pump a few times on the key and it will fill the filter. You will see the level is right by watching for fuel around the regulator. Much cleaner than messing around w...
- Sat Aug 10, 2019 11:38 pm
- Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
- Topic: Brake pedal goes hard & Turbo Actuator fault
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2233
Re: Brake pedal goes hard & Turbo Actuator fault
any chance the vacuum system is shared from brakes to the turbo and it has a leak? Would seem to make sense.
- Sun Mar 03, 2019 11:18 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Looking for Ice White Bulb recommendations
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1388
Re: Looking for Ice White Bulb recommendations
useful info and a lovely illustration on all that is wrong with car forums in one thread!
- Sat Feb 16, 2019 9:56 pm
- Forum: PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOS
- Topic: Anyone any ideas/mods I can do to my b5.5
- Replies: 12
- Views: 14321