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- Thu Sep 05, 2013 8:59 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: De-chroming done this weekend
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1413
Re: De-chroming done this weekend
This weekend, weather permitting.
- Thu Sep 05, 2013 8:55 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Oil filter removal tool.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1533
Re: Oil filter removal tool.
I just use a filter chain with a cloth wrapped round the housing, works a treat
- Thu Sep 05, 2013 3:20 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: How do I put 2T into my fuel?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2340
Re: How do I put 2T into my fuel?
2 stroke \m/ it works, it helps & I use it regularly, 500ml in a tank full of fuel. I struggled to work a way of getting it in the tank, funnels have a wide..... funnel? & the ones you get with a petrol can are ribbed :-o so hold the oil in for ages, I eventually got an empty 500ml coke bott...
- Thu Sep 05, 2013 2:17 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Key fob range is inches
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1297
Re: Key fob range is inches
when your out of range, fear not, hold it to your head blip unlock.... Hey presto the car unlocks! Try it next time your in ASDA carpark, you'll be amaaaaazed!
- Sat Aug 31, 2013 8:58 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Coilovers and stock wheels
- Replies: 4
- Views: 576
Re: Coilovers and stock wheels
Coilovers are much thinner so there won't be a problem
- Thu Aug 29, 2013 9:27 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: Clunk while coasting
- Replies: 3
- Views: 812
Re: Clunk while coasting
Jack the offending side up and check the arms, mine was knocking from the top arms especially when you moved the wheel from left to right.
- Wed Aug 28, 2013 8:27 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: lumpy idle
- Replies: 2
- Views: 576
lumpy idle
When car is cold & AC is on the tick over is lumpy, if you switch to econ it runs fine??
What could the problem be??
What could the problem be??
- Wed Aug 28, 2013 8:20 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: MPG-VW PASSAT-B5.5 130 AWX
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2536
Re: MPG-VW PASSAT-B5.5 130 AWX
Mine is standard, I get approx 450 miles to £75, my driving is up down hills on A roads impressive remap though. Wanna do mine???
- Tue Aug 27, 2013 10:00 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: De-chroming done this weekend
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1413
Re: De-chroming done this weekend
The tape I bought was 50mm wide, the hardest part was the trim in the C pillar, I tried to do it in one piece but was very difficult. Over the weekend I noticed that any joins have shrunk showing the chrome, this is why I'm plisti dippering it
- Mon Aug 26, 2013 9:25 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: De-chroming done this weekend
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1413
Re: De-chroming done this weekend
Thanks for complement
There is room to tuck on the windows, the rest needs a steady hand.
Get insulation tape, I got 50mm wide stuff which was stretchy, a decent craft knife will help too
I'm gonna plasti dip cos I think it'll last betterer
There is room to tuck on the windows, the rest needs a steady hand.
Get insulation tape, I got 50mm wide stuff which was stretchy, a decent craft knife will help too
I'm gonna plasti dip cos I think it'll last betterer
- Mon Aug 26, 2013 7:38 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: De-chroming done this weekend
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1413
De-chroming done this weekend
got some insulation tape & had a go de-chroming What do ya think?? http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af159/123deacon/DSC_2126.jpg I got some satin black & spayed the grille, it was chrome but I think it suits it in black. http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af159/123deacon/DSC_2127.jpg Don...
- Sat Aug 24, 2013 8:33 am
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: Vibration at 60mph
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1183
Re: Vibration at 60mph
I had 17s, they had flat spots & vibrated like biatch.
I would get them checked, even though the vibration has gone, they will still potentially cause damage to the rear running gear.
I would get them checked, even though the vibration has gone, they will still potentially cause damage to the rear running gear.
- Fri Aug 23, 2013 7:39 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: hammerite smooth
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2422
Re: hammerite smooth
Just a quick one, did you strip the calipers or leave on the car & just tape up the important bits??
- Thu Aug 22, 2013 7:02 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: De-chroming anyone done it??
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2131
Re: De-chroming anyone done it??
Got some wide black insulating tape, you may laugh but its £2 a roll which will do 10 cars
I know the corners on the c pillars might be difficult but I think it'll work, its sticky enough & stretchy.
I'll keep you posted & show the results.
I know the corners on the c pillars might be difficult but I think it'll work, its sticky enough & stretchy.
I'll keep you posted & show the results.
- Mon Aug 19, 2013 8:50 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: COILOVERS FITTED
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1601
Re: COILOVERS FITTED
30mm, come on get it slammed! ! Would be nice to have access to a ramp.
How does it ride?? Did you remember to reset the control arms
How does it ride?? Did you remember to reset the control arms
- Sun Aug 18, 2013 6:34 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Black rub strips
- Replies: 9
- Views: 982
Re: Black rub strips
They are grey but one is damaged , chrome cracked. I'll look on flea bay for some as yhey need spraying
- Sun Aug 18, 2013 3:07 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Black rub strips
- Replies: 9
- Views: 982
Black rub strips
I've got a highline b5.5 with chrome strips in them, will the none highline strips fit, as I want to colour code without the chrome bits.
- Sat Aug 17, 2013 6:00 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: De-chroming anyone done it??
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2131
De-chroming anyone done it??
I've got matt blak wheels so now thinking of removing the chrome with black vinyl tape, has anyone done this & have some images, to see if I like the look??
- Fri Aug 16, 2013 1:04 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Engine covers, are they important?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1789
Re: Engine covers, are they important?
Tomorrows world!! Crikey, were they talking about the invention of the calculator too!!
Sorry, I had to I'm in a sill Friday mood
Sorry, I had to I'm in a sill Friday mood
- Fri Aug 16, 2013 7:46 am
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Engine covers, are they important?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1789
Re: Engine covers, are they important?
I think if you got hid hard enough that your head made it to the engine you would be pretty stuffed I'm not sure a piece of plastic would help
- Wed Aug 14, 2013 8:28 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Time to fit my coilovers...DONE!! pics included
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1658
Re: Time to fit my coilovers...any tips?
There are two different types of coilover that I've come across, one uses a single threaded tube with "helper" springs which prevents dislocation of the main spring. The others are threaded into the body of the unit which determine the ride height the main spring is held in place by a thre...
- Tue Aug 13, 2013 10:03 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: tdi induction kit
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1015
Re: tdi induction kit
Here is the thread I done, been on for 3 years now, no problems
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=22195&p=176103#p176103/
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=22195&p=176103#p176103/
- Tue Aug 13, 2013 9:15 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: tdi induction kit
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1015
Re: tdi induction kit
A video of what?? The sound is nice a bit like its got a back box on, you can hear the turbo more too & there is a nice sound ehen you lift off.
- Tue Aug 13, 2013 7:34 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: tdi induction kit
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1015
Re: tdi induction kit
I've done mine, I fabricated an aluminium heat shield & mounted it in the stock locating holes.
I then mounted the plastic top cover to cover the filter, looks stock but sounds nice
I then mounted the plastic top cover to cover the filter, looks stock but sounds nice
- Tue Aug 13, 2013 7:24 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: which coilovers guys on budget?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3418
Re: which coilovers guys on budget?
This is what I'm looking into at the moment, I'm swaying to JOM, probably from venom (£175) unless anyone on knows of any better deals.