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by gizmo-98
Sun Apr 17, 2016 10:57 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Holidays-whos going where ??
Replies: 89
Views: 11477

Re: Holidays-whos going where ??

Nothing booked yet but will get a couple of holidays abroad before the years out
Will give Vegas a miss this year though,2 years in a row is enough there

Open to suggestions of were to go ?
by gizmo-98
Thu Apr 14, 2016 12:28 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: supplier for lower shock bolts anyone know?
Replies: 7
Views: 1959

Re: supplier for lower shock bolts anyone know?

Front shock lower bolt part no. N 10241201
Rear shock lower bolt part no. N 10411001
by gizmo-98
Mon Apr 04, 2016 7:49 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Advice needed on fitting a tow bar to a 2006 passat estate
Replies: 5
Views: 1458

Re: Advice needed on fitting a tow bar to a 2006 passat esta

I got mine fitted and wired to save any hassle
Iirc it was £220 fitted

I have it laying here if you want it
.........but if a trip though :D
by gizmo-98
Mon Mar 28, 2016 3:42 pm
Forum: OTHER VAG OR NON . .
Topic: Audi A4 Mystery Part??
Replies: 7
Views: 3400

Re: Audi A4 Mystery Part??

As said,looks like one of those stupid headlight "eyebrows"
by gizmo-98
Sun Mar 27, 2016 7:04 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: rema
Replies: 4
Views: 1149

Re: rema

Torquetronix in Kells Auto tune in ballymena Ni remapping in Limavady Are three that I've used,there's loads more though What's the problem with the car ? Better to fix the fault first Depending on what the fault is some mappers won't touch it until it's fixed ! Where about a in the country are you ...
by gizmo-98
Wed Mar 23, 2016 12:21 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: fk automotive springs
Replies: 31
Views: 5378

Re: fk automotive springs

Taking all of above into consideration eibachs it is. I would have gone for the 30mm drop buts 18s would look lost. And it's more cosmetic than anything as my drive to and from work is on 90% average speed cams in a 30-40mph zone so car rarely gets used in anger. I found the pro kit,although claime...
by gizmo-98
Tue Mar 22, 2016 6:39 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: fk automotive springs
Replies: 31
Views: 5378

Re: fk automotive springs

I know there the best but are they 3x better than FK springs? as sport line springs are 3x the price lol I will admit I was looking at getting the sportline but FK sale took me by surprise a bit with price, is it worth fitting different shocks with the 55m drop as mine is 110bhp diesel r line Have ...
by gizmo-98
Tue Mar 22, 2016 6:38 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: fk automotive springs
Replies: 31
Views: 5378

Re: fk automotive springs

It's also down to how you drive your car, I have a set of HT coilovers I fitted on my B5 Estate about 4yrs ago, I don't drive fast as it's very low. I lug the family all over the place when needed, never had any ride problems, get more compliments on the ride quality that anything. If you drive lik...
by gizmo-98
Tue Mar 22, 2016 6:33 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: 110bhp tdi cr poor mpg
Replies: 11
Views: 2010

Re: 110bhp tdi cr poor mpg

It'll be the 2.0cr 110bhp
Get a scan and make sure cts etc are all ok
Has it been serviced recently ?
by gizmo-98
Fri Mar 18, 2016 6:46 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: B7 viewing today...
Replies: 17
Views: 3255

Re: B7 viewing today...

Raf Welsh Passat wrote:U making it complicated lol :hyst :hyst :hyst :hyst :hyst
Wondered what police officer would have said, you had correct numbers, just a little D instead of GB
I'm in Ireland .....not GB :-P
by gizmo-98
Tue Mar 15, 2016 8:16 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Help to identify this mystery pipe...
Replies: 5
Views: 711

Re: Help to identify this mystery pipe...

It's the battery vent hose that's usually connected to the OEM battery
Chances are the battery's been changed so won't be needed now
by gizmo-98
Tue Mar 15, 2016 12:11 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: my passat c32
Replies: 6
Views: 1496

Re: my passat c32

He means he has a 3c2 (b6 saloon)
Best thing to do Harry is source an engine and then get a local garage to fit it for you
by gizmo-98
Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:01 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: B7 viewing today...
Replies: 17
Views: 3255

Re: B7 viewing today...

Huhhhh ??
It was my own reg on Pressed plates ?? :hyst
by gizmo-98
Mon Mar 14, 2016 7:12 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: B7 viewing today...
Replies: 17
Views: 3255

Re: B7 viewing today...

Raf Welsh Passat wrote:Doesn't surprise me, I often fail to understand myself gizmo B) :-P

By the way, I always forgotten to ask you gizmo: how come yr b6 had Deutschland plates?
I lost a bet with Pete of here (Holophyte)
Because he's German he made me put them on for 23 days
by gizmo-98
Sun Mar 13, 2016 6:23 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: turbo blown?
Replies: 24
Views: 4399

Re: turbo blown?

Should have been set by whoever supplied the turbo
by gizmo-98
Sun Mar 13, 2016 6:20 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: B7 viewing today...
Replies: 17
Views: 3255

Re: B7 viewing today...

Raf Welsh Passat wrote:
gizmo-98 wrote: MUCH nicer cars to drive than the B6/7
Is it a BUGATTI that it's 'much nicer' to drive
Like most of your posts I fail to understand you ?
by gizmo-98
Sun Mar 13, 2016 11:41 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: B7 viewing today...
Replies: 17
Views: 3255

Re: B7 viewing today...

Have you looked at seat exeos ?
Cheaper than Audi with the same build parts
MUCH nicer cars to drive than the B6/7

I'll sell you mine :hyst
by gizmo-98
Sat Mar 12, 2016 11:55 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: B7 viewing today...
Replies: 17
Views: 3255

Re: B7 viewing today...

......Audi money
by gizmo-98
Thu Mar 10, 2016 11:25 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: turbo blown?
Replies: 24
Views: 4399

Re: turbo blown?

Ive fitted new turbo but havent started it up. Does anyone know of a way i can turn the fuel suply of so i can prime turbo with oil? New turbo should have came with a Wee bottle of oil to pour in it before fitting the oil feed pipe ? But as said just start it an let it idle for a bit Did you replac...
by gizmo-98
Tue Mar 08, 2016 6:16 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 scan tool
Replies: 9
Views: 1802

Re: B5.5 scan tool

That's the one
by gizmo-98
Mon Mar 07, 2016 9:42 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 scan tool
Replies: 9
Views: 1802

Re: B5.5 scan tool

Works perfectly on ANY vag related car
by gizmo-98
Mon Mar 07, 2016 6:43 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 scan tool
Replies: 9
Views: 1802

Re: B5.5 scan tool

Vag405 is a great Wee hand held tool
Will do from 90s to present day cars
Can code or doesn't have live data but great for fault code reading
Can be got for £20 odd
by gizmo-98
Sun Mar 06, 2016 11:22 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: 1.9 tdi bxe oil pressure
Replies: 7
Views: 6098

Re: 1.9 tdi bxe oil pressure

I still say alternator/earth
And after seeing your video your getting the oil pressure light because of turning it over which is normal
by gizmo-98
Sun Mar 06, 2016 1:46 pm
Forum: B7 PASSAT -2011 on..
Topic: VW CC?
Replies: 8
Views: 1664

Re: VW CC?

@brennan
Nice to see something decent in the household rather than that auld red Audi :hyst
by gizmo-98
Fri Mar 04, 2016 11:49 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Long distance driving tips?
Replies: 12
Views: 2739

Re: Long distance driving tips?

And keep a few spares in the glove box
Rear calipers
Handbrake button
Turbo
Clutch and flywheel
Upgraded hex key and oil pump
wheel bearings




That should get you there and back :D