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by Gordonm
Sat Sep 12, 2020 11:35 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Looking for another car
Replies: 10
Views: 5891

Re: Looking for another car

Cheers will have a look on the b6 section
by Gordonm
Sat Sep 12, 2020 8:40 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Looking for another car
Replies: 10
Views: 5891

Looking for another car

Hi folks.I am currently looking at a 2009 2.0 tdi passat estate.There is a good service history,timing belt done in 2017 no fuel or oil leaks etc.Can anyone advise me of any problems with this model.the mileage is 120k.
Thanks
Gordon
by Gordonm
Wed Apr 22, 2020 12:06 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 battery draining
Replies: 6
Views: 773

Re: B5.5 battery draining

Many moons ago my old shogun had the same problem.It turned out it was the rear heated window was always on.Found out one morning when the whole car was frozen apart from rear screen even though switch was off. :hyst
by Gordonm
Tue Apr 21, 2020 11:57 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Well at least fuel prices are currently low!
Replies: 8
Views: 8186

Re: Well at least fuel prices are currently low!

Currently averaging a fortnight a gallon.
by Gordonm
Tue Apr 21, 2020 8:58 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Egr valve
Replies: 4
Views: 715

Re: Egr valve

Once again thanks for your reply.I will have a search and see what I can find.
by Gordonm
Tue Apr 21, 2020 8:27 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Egr valve
Replies: 4
Views: 715

Re: Egr valve

Thanks for the reply.Would the flap coming loose have caused the limp mode and warning or is this just a coincidence?
by Gordonm
Tue Apr 21, 2020 8:19 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Egr valve
Replies: 4
Views: 715

Egr valve

Hi folks. Just a quick question about the Egr valve on my 2005 1.9 ti estate.At the weekend it went into limp mode and came up with emissions Workshop.So this morning I took off the Egr valve and the butterfly flap was loose inside.i have ordered blank plates but in the meantime put everything back ...
by Gordonm
Sun Jan 20, 2019 12:15 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Emissions workshop and engine light
Replies: 19
Views: 4086

Re: Emissions workshop and engine light

Just fixed the same problem myself with two vacume hoses and cleaning egr valve.
by Gordonm
Tue Nov 27, 2018 9:16 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Scuttle panel
Replies: 3
Views: 985

Re: Scuttle panel

Thanks a lot for the replies folks.will go and get one ordered
by Gordonm
Mon Nov 26, 2018 12:28 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Scuttle panel
Replies: 3
Views: 985

Scuttle panel

Hi all. Can anyone tell me where to get the small battery access cover or the part no please?.
Mine is missing from my 2005 b5.5 estate.
Thanks gordon
by Gordonm
Wed Sep 27, 2017 8:07 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Drivers door lock
Replies: 6
Views: 2114

Re: Drivers door lock

Got it fixed tonight,turns out it was just a snapped cable. Happy days and thanks for the help
by Gordonm
Mon Sep 25, 2017 10:09 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Drivers door lock
Replies: 6
Views: 2114

Re: Drivers door lock

Thanks for the replies folks.it is unlocking just won't open from outside.i've been busy at work today will have more time tomorrow in daylight to have a proper look.
by Gordonm
Sun Sep 24, 2017 2:22 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: Drivers door lock
Replies: 6
Views: 2114

Drivers door lock

Been having a problem with the drivers door not opening from outside. It's fine from the inside and there is a clicking sound when operating the key fob.i gave it a soak in wd40 but still no change.Anyone with any ideas what to try next?
by Gordonm
Tue Feb 28, 2017 8:14 pm
Forum: CLEANING AND DETAILING
Topic: Vinyl Dressing. 'Detailing' recommendations
Replies: 9
Views: 8473

Re: Vinyl Dressing. 'Detailing' recommendations

Boiled linseed oil from dig stores works wonders on exterior plastics. Lasts ages and cheap
by Gordonm
Tue Feb 28, 2017 8:05 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: So i detailed Jaraz's B6
Replies: 7
Views: 2524

Re: So i detailed Jaraz's B6

Simply stunning
by Gordonm
Sun Jan 22, 2017 3:04 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Whats your mileage?
Replies: 779
Views: 142606

Re: Whats your mileage?

107000 b6 2008 2.0 tdi estate
by Gordonm
Wed Nov 09, 2016 7:02 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: First vw
Replies: 4
Views: 377

Re: First vw

Thanks for the welcome folks.I just bought the car on Sunday and so far so good. First vw so a lot to learn.
by Gordonm
Tue Nov 08, 2016 9:49 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: First vw
Replies: 4
Views: 377

First vw

Hi all. Just bought my first vw, 2008 Passat estate a couple days ago. Looking forward to learning. All about it in the future.
Cheers Gordon