UKPassats

"sorry cant stop thinking about food today"
I don't think they got that grille'ing joke...

So I suppose there's an Allard Power Pipe kit up for grabs...
Can I just blank off on the pipe which goes into the manifold?

Guys, I assume this is my EGR set up. I've bought the Allard kit but it doesn't look as though it's right for my AFN engine - any thoughts? I was told by the dealer when I went in for routine service parts that as mine was one of the very first B5s it has a very unusual range of parts fitted, includ...

Went to VW to get oil, fuel and pollen filters for my '97 110TDi and was told that the VW dealerships now exclusively use .00 oil rather than the .01 because VW had stopped producing the .01 and that it'd be fine. He also said 10W40 was the right choice. When I did find .01 in another shop, the labe...

I would get a new silicon hose to go with it, as I cut and fitted the original hose that is on the EGR valve, which worked fine till it popped off and the road behind me dissapeared in a cloud of smoke. I suppose this would also do away with the need to cut the metal out of the original pipe as wel...

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[/quote] bobman hasn't been on for a while so i'll tell ya what i think of em
i have these and the ride comfort is the same as lowering springs and shocks
i have 2" of clearance under the lowest point of under the car[/quote]
Thanks for that mate

adamss24 wrote:i would replace with an Allard power pipe. It removes the EGR completely and will give a few more Mpg.

Is it as easy to do as it looks? Could I tackle it on my driveway?

Honestly, it makes life so much easier. You can suck the oil out while you're getting on with other things - filters changes etc. You don't even need to get the car up off the ground. I know so many people (myself included) who always used to do it the "traditional" way but who are now Pe...

the car rad and aircon rad are 2 different things the aircon is the one at the front do not touch that one youre engine is the one inside the bay should be simple enough to access you dont need to remove the aircon one as far as im aware as long as you bleed the air out of the system as you refill ...

bobman wrote:so guess wot i will be orderin on friday lol

How did you get on with these mate? How's the ride quality?

muddyboots wrote:Yes there is a sump plug - if writhing round under your car removing the undertray then getting old oil down your arm & over the ground is your cup of tea !

For the sake of

Thanks for that. Isn't there an accessible sump plug to undo rather than sucking oil out the top? I have an AFN 110 TDi that I'd like to service.

I've got to replace the radiator on my air conditioned 110 TDi B5 estate as it's leaking. Is it a tough job? I'm confident enough about unbolting it all but is the air con unit merged in somehow? Also, I'm a bit concerned with the topping it up with fluid after as I know of too many examples where f...

Isn't there the option of going for a solid mass flywheel? I suspect this won't be for mine as I believe the 110TDi is an AFN? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUAL-MASS-FLYWHEEL-CONVERSION-KIT-CLUTCH-VOLKSWAGEN-VW_W0QQitemZ250299078326QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3a46fcd6b6&am...

dave_1 wrote:Hi
Dmf = dual mass flywheel.
Its on the back of the engine and the clutch bolts to it.

Dave

Thanks Dave, I suspect you may be right as I can feel vibrations through the clutch pedal when I rest my foot on it. Sounds expensive...

dave_1 wrote:Hi
It could be dmf when the fail you get vibrations.

Dave

What is/are DMF, mate?

Mine's on about 120k and there seems to be quite a lot more vibration than I would expect when the engine is running and the car is static. How quickly do the engine mounts go on the B5 and is there one which is generally the culprit? Anyone fitted new ones - is it a drama?

artscot79 wrote:gofor the panel filter not the induction kit i actually reckon that the panels are better and far superior to induction kits get a k and n

Seconded... induction kits just suck in hot air

A new OE filter will also give you more MPG, its OK comparing two products but for the trial to be fair they both need to be brand new. Absolutely - quite agree. But the advantage with the K&N is is that you just clean it at every service interval and you've got as good as new again - if you ha...

Thanks for that chaps, I reckon I'll be able to get caps for the holes left once the rails are removed from the stealers?

I fitted a K&N to my Focus TDDi and the mpg improved and as did the throttle response so I'm trying it again on the Passat. Fitted it today so can't tell you if it's made any difference.

Is it possible to remove these without causing a scenario that involves a bodyshop to sort out? If it isn't a drama, does anyone know how it's done? I've got no need for them so would rather do without.

So what would be the best option just to lower a B5 estate a bit and firm up the ride a bit?

How do they compare with the Koni shocks and spring kit? I appreciate you can't adjust height with the Konis...