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RNS 315 I have I think. Thanks very much for that I shall take a look, much appreciated. I was looking to get rid for a Skoda Octavia VRS but they are still holding silly money, so have decided to stick with my Passat and get the nav updated to the latest software I can as it’s handy for going diffe...

Thanks for the reply, much appreciated. I don’t suppose you could share a link to one of the nes essay SD cards I need off EBay at all? Just so I know what I’m looking at and how much they are.

Can anybody enlighten me how to get the more modern maps on my OEM satnav please? Thanks in advance

Have you had any bulb error lights come up on the dash? They look better than the original bulbs, will be brighter and better for winter.

If you could post a few pics once fitted of the difference please, as I have also been considering fitting some of these too, thanks in advance.

Hi mate well done for advising and documenting this, I’m in the same boat, any chance you could provide me with the nescessary part nos please, so I can start pricing the bits/job up. Cheers

Many thanks for that, great bit of info

Probably worth at least looking at the rear main seal while you’re in there. Had mine done a few months back, took it to a garage because I didn’t have the time to do it myself. Had an LUK clutch, flywheel, and slave cylinder put on. Also had the rear main seal replaced too. When I was looking LUK ...

Evening chaps,

My Passat is going to be needing a clutch and flywheel change shortly, does anybody know the best place to buy and what brand? And is it worth replacing anything else while this work is being carried out at all?

Thanks in advance for any help, cheers

Darkside Developments have upgraded turbos etc drop them an email.

Anyone help?

Evening all, I’m looking to replace the clutch and flywheel on my 2013 140 Passat blue motion technology estate, iv been looking on Euro car parts, entered my cars registration. But their is about three different options does anybody know the correct part no? I was looking at one of the Sachs kits. ...

Just a thought, what about using some Powerflex bushes? As these will not perish and last a lot longer, it may be the route I go down, once worn bushes need replacing on my car.

What issue does the faulty stat cause? Or how fo you know it’s playing up? Engine temperature doesn't reach 90° as quickly as should and even if it's reached, when out on highway it is dropping when driving at higher speed. Mostly more noticeable in winter period due to lower ambient temperature. W...

What issue does the faulty stat cause? Or how fo you know it’s playing up?

I have 17” wheels so will probably do the same looking for a genuine set for my car They aren’t the cheapest I paid just over £100 for front and rear mudflaps from my local VW dealership. They are a doddle to fit. And they do make a noticeable difference of keeping the sides of the car cleaner, and...

I have the genuine mudflaps from VW on mine, annoyingly they catch/rub on speed bumps. I’m running 17” alloys. Not sure if you have 18” wheels if they catch/rub on speed humps or not.

So has anybody had to replace a hinge and know if you have to remove the dash? Cheers. Yes, I did this last year. Fairly straightforward job. No need to touch the dash. Try to mark around the existing hinge plates before loosening the bolts to give a guide for the new hinge. Well done that man 👍🏻 M...

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I’m pretty sure the seals are ok as I can feel a slight bit of movement/rocking in the door hinge when the door is fully open. I have enquired about getting a new hinge from VW £26 unpainted.

So has anybody had to replace a hinge and know if you have to remove the dash? Cheers.

Evening guys, Iv noticed my drivers door has dropped a little, I only noticed due to excessive wind noise tbh. Iv done a little digging and it appears that the top door hinge bracket may well have play in it/worn. Iv rocked the door from the bottom and can confirm it definitely has play in it. What ...

Check the condition of the bump stops also and replace if no good. And what Gazwould said while your changing the suspension struts/shocks would make sense to renew the top mounts too.

Just my 2Ps worth generally you get what you pay for with car components, I would go for the Sachs option of shock absorbers personally. At 120k mileage I’m surprised the shock absorber units haven’t started showing misting of oil/loss of oil making them far beyond their best. Hope you get it sorted...

Many thanks for that much appreciated, iv ordered up some of the Fuchs Titan Sintofluid in the end.

passatawx wrote: ↑Sun Feb 14, 2021 8:38 pm Have you checked ebay??

I’m presuming you mean for the VW OEM stuff? No I haven’t as I don’t know the part no.

I have found the Fuchs gearbox oil as listed above on eBay and found it at a good price. So I’m swaying to going that route tbh.

Thank you very much Gaz for your recommendations they are much cheaper than the stealer the Fuchs one is currently the cheapest, so will get some ordered up