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- Tue Aug 02, 2016 3:55 pm
- Forum: OTHER VAG OR NON . .
- Topic: Sagging roof lining.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9707
Re: Sagging roof lining.
This member may have some good advice too - he did an excellent job on his headlining: Been a while since I've done anything to the 'loon except getting it through the MOT (set of rear shocks and it sailed through). Finally got around to lining the headliner and a/b/c pillars. Absolute pain in the b...
- Wed Jul 13, 2016 3:42 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Drivers window replacement
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1761
Re: Drivers window replacement
I got locked out with the engine running and my spare was miles away about two years ago. You have had a much worse time than me. After that,I got a key cut cheaply that will just open the car and have hidden it safely out of sight on the rear of my vehicle. I didn't get the fully programmed key etc...
- Wed Jun 22, 2016 7:01 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: 1.8t poor mpg?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4364
Re: 1.8t poor mpg?
I had the same car -lovely drive but woeful fuel economy.
I grudgingly swapped it for a six speed 130bhp b5.5 tdi estate.Now average around 43mpg - but for me the five speed 1.8T was a much better all round car to drive.
I grudgingly swapped it for a six speed 130bhp b5.5 tdi estate.Now average around 43mpg - but for me the five speed 1.8T was a much better all round car to drive.
- Sun Jun 12, 2016 1:21 pm
- Forum: UKP THE SHOW 2017
- Topic: Top 10 Show And Shine Winners
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13763
Re: Top 10 Show And Shine Winners
Thanks for the pictures - some lovely gleaming vehicles there.
- Mon Jun 06, 2016 2:50 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Cam belt & Water Pump for 2002 six speed B5.5?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 977
Re: Cam belt & Water Pump for 2002 six speed B5.5?
Thanks guys - some good comprehensive advice there.
Cheers
Pete
Cheers
Pete
- Mon Jun 06, 2016 2:03 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Cam belt & Water Pump for 2002 six speed B5.5?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 977
Cam belt & Water Pump for 2002 six speed B5.5?
Looking for the best deal on a decent replacement Cam belt & Water Pump for 2002 130bhp six speed B5.5 estate?
My mechanic will fit the above if I supply him the parts.
Any good recommendations appreciated for sourcing all of the above plus any pulleys/tensioners etc?
Cheers
My mechanic will fit the above if I supply him the parts.
Any good recommendations appreciated for sourcing all of the above plus any pulleys/tensioners etc?
Cheers
- Mon Jun 06, 2016 1:45 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: Anyone ever slept/camped in Passat Estate?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4800
Re: Anyone ever slept/camped in Passat Estate?
Thanks for the suggestions.Some good tips there.
Cheers.
Cheers.
- Thu Jun 02, 2016 5:48 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: Anyone ever slept/camped in Passat Estate?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4800
Anyone ever slept/camped in Passat Estate?
Thinking of putting a mattress in my B5.5 estate and joining my friends who are camping in the lakes in a few weeks. Anyone ever tried it? Any tips/pics/suggestions? I don't have a tent.Main priority is just to be warm and dryfor a night or two . I have a roofbox to store any gear I'm taking so I ca...
- Tue May 31, 2016 3:11 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: TOP GEAR new series
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3563
Re: TOP GEAR new series
passartist wrote:....If you are a fan of someone who punches people over a sandwich then amazon prime for you!
- Tue May 24, 2016 9:14 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Gear box oil
- Replies: 43
- Views: 5561
Re: Gear box oil
Thank you.Your link looks like the one to go for.
Cheers.
Cheers.
- Tue May 24, 2016 9:03 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Gear box oil
- Replies: 43
- Views: 5561
Re: Gear box oil
Thanks.
This is the other one I was looking at.Any better?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151673433946? ... EBIDX%3AIT
This is the other one I was looking at.Any better?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151673433946? ... EBIDX%3AIT
- Tue May 24, 2016 7:54 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Gear box oil
- Replies: 43
- Views: 5561
Re: Gear box oil
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTAwWDI5Ng==/z/dNAAAOxyiBpSIO9U/$T2eC16ZHJHcFFkZB0uuWBSIO9UZlSw~~60_57.JPG I was thinking of ordering three litres of this for my own high mile six gear manual 2002 b5.5 diesel http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LUCAS-SYNTHETIC-SAE-75W90-GEAR-OIL-TRANSMISSION-OR-DIFF-LUBE-THE-BEST-...
- Sun May 22, 2016 8:01 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Making saloon rear door panels fit Estate rear doors...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4209
Re: Making saloon rear door panels fit Estate rear doors...
You learn something new everyday.
You've done a great job there.
You've done a great job there.
- Mon Apr 11, 2016 2:12 pm
- Forum: Music
- Topic: My original music - SoundCloud - Tom James
- Replies: 5
- Views: 14271
Re: My original music - SoundCloud - Tom James
Yes,that was the one.
I will listen to some more of your work tonight after work.
I used...don't laugh...protools 8 on a windows vista business laptop..
I will listen to some more of your work tonight after work.
I used...don't laugh...protools 8 on a windows vista business laptop..
- Mon Apr 11, 2016 6:54 am
- Forum: Music
- Topic: My original music - SoundCloud - Tom James
- Replies: 5
- Views: 14271
Re: My original music - SoundCloud - Tom James
Played the first track.I enjoyed it thanks.
Here's one I recorded.
Its not my usual style as I play guitar - but I decided to record it to annoy my wife as she said all my music sounded 'the same'!!
Psychedelic Spring 2016
http://picosong.com/hxSv/
Here's one I recorded.
Its not my usual style as I play guitar - but I decided to record it to annoy my wife as she said all my music sounded 'the same'!!
Psychedelic Spring 2016
http://picosong.com/hxSv/
- Sun Apr 10, 2016 8:47 pm
- Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
- Topic: Door and window finally fixed!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 521
Door and window finally fixed!
Well finally got my two front doors sorted out. Bought Front Right Door Lock Mechanism Actuator £18.99 inc.delivery from ebay. & FRONT LEFT PASSENGER ELECTRIC WINDOW REGULATOR METAL 96-05 £16.99 inc.delivery from ebay. My mechanic charged me £70 per door to fit the two parts. The new actuator...
- Sat Mar 05, 2016 1:58 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: FOUND!!! 02/03/2016 blue T3 tintop camper
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3723
Re: FOUND!!! 02/03/2016 blue T3 tintop camper
Really pleased it's been found.Excellent news!
- Tue Mar 01, 2016 12:09 am
- Forum: CLEANING AND DETAILING
- Topic: Greasy haze on window interiors
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9370
Re: Greasy haze on window interiors
http://leahandtwo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140704_1747341.jpg My Dad uses meths to clean his windows and they don't mist up,he says. Also,Aldi's household glass cleaner is supposed to be good too.Costs around 60p. Aldi Power Force Window And Glass Cleaner I loved this so much I decided fo...
- Mon Feb 29, 2016 9:54 pm
- Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
- Topic: Worlds oldest Passat
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1814
Re: Worlds oldest Passat
Thanks! I enjoyed that so much I had to watch this:
Stiftung Auto Museum Wolfsburg 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgNWGQmz0aI
Stiftung Auto Museum Wolfsburg 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgNWGQmz0aI
- Mon Feb 29, 2016 8:08 pm
- Forum: OTHER VAG OR NON . .
- Topic: Audi A4 Mystery Part??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3415
Re: Audi A4 Mystery Part??
Seems to have me stumped this one.
Anyone here on the Audi Forums who could post the pic there at all?
Anyone here on the Audi Forums who could post the pic there at all?
- Mon Feb 29, 2016 5:30 pm
- Forum: OTHER VAG OR NON . .
- Topic: Audi A4 Mystery Part??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3415
Re: Audi A4 Mystery Part??
Is that what it is? I looked and looked,but I couldn't see where it had come from?? Here's some much lager pics of a similar aged A4 ... https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/41/1999-2001_Audi_A4_%288D%29_1.8_T_quattro_sedan_%282011-08-17%29_02.jpg http://starmoz.com/images/audi-a4-1999-2...
- Mon Feb 29, 2016 5:10 pm
- Forum: OTHER VAG OR NON . .
- Topic: Audi A4 Mystery Part??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3415
Audi A4 Mystery Part??
http://www.audiworld.com/news/99/minerva/headline.jpg http://i.imgur.com/xjtANjL.jpg http://i.imgur.com/QoZa5oH.jpg While I was at work today an elderly lady approached me and asked me for some help. She said the boomerang shaped part (pictured) had recently fallen off her car,(1999 Audi 1.8T brigh...
- Mon Feb 22, 2016 11:37 am
- Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
- Topic: VW employee for 10 years, just bought my 1st one!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 617
Re: VW employee for 10 years, just bought my 1st one!
Looks lovely.Thanks for the pics.
What's the mpg?
What's the mpg?
- Wed Dec 23, 2015 6:09 pm
- Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
- Topic: '98 B5 Budget Build
- Replies: 55
- Views: 2322
Re: '98 B5 Budget Build
A very tidy and unique look.
That must have been very hard to do!
That must have been very hard to do!
- Sat Dec 19, 2015 3:36 pm
- Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
- Topic: Toon's 2003 Audi A6 C5 1.9tdi
- Replies: 133
- Views: 3004
Re: Toon's 2003 Audi A6 C5 1.9tdi
Great looking car inside and out.
Super build quality on these models.
Super build quality on these models.