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by ww850
Mon Feb 18, 2013 9:23 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Front suspension arms
Replies: 18
Views: 921

Front suspension arms

Front suspension arms needed any recommendations as to where to buy them? Seen a kit on eBay less than &100 for all 4 arms but that seems a little cheap.
by ww850
Wed Oct 24, 2012 4:36 pm
Forum: PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOS
Topic: Lowered on coilovers
Replies: 4
Views: 2719

Lowered on coilovers

Want to go lower but speed humps won't let me
by ww850
Sat May 19, 2012 11:58 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: 60/40 lowering kit
Replies: 2
Views: 475

60/40 lowering kit

Has anyone got a Ventura 60/40 lowering kit fitted? Just wanted to know what the drop is like as I've got a H&R 40 kit fitted at the moment and realistically it's only dropped about 30 at the front and it's not quite low enough. Really want the wheel arch just above the tyre. My car is a b5.5 sa...
by ww850
Fri Mar 30, 2012 11:00 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: FK Suspension
Replies: 5
Views: 1048

Re: FK Suspension

What's the ride like on the 55/40 lowering springs? Im 40mm lowering springs and really like the ride but want to go a bit lower at the front but don't want a harsh bumpy ride
by ww850
Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:53 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: jackson2764's green b5...small update
Replies: 67
Views: 1204

Re: jackson2764's green b5...small update

Love the Black wheels it's goes really well with green. I'm on rs6 alloys and just fitted coilovers just need to get the wheel spaceing right. What spacers are you on front and rear?
by ww850
Wed Dec 21, 2011 6:03 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Fog lights
Replies: 3
Views: 394

Fog lights

Hi my car is a 2001 passat.I'm looking at fitting some oem front fog lights with oem switch anybody know if the car is pre wired?

Thanks
by ww850
Sun Nov 20, 2011 4:52 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Seats
Replies: 2
Views: 498

Re: Seats

Cheers buddy.
by ww850
Sat Nov 19, 2011 6:29 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Seats
Replies: 2
Views: 498

Seats

Anyone know if seats from a 98 passat saloon will fit a 2001 passat saloon

Thanks.
by ww850
Tue Oct 11, 2011 2:48 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Fuel in header tank
Replies: 0
Views: 353

Fuel in header tank

I'm getting what turns out to be fuel in the header tank I'm I right in thinking I need to change the fuel heater/cooler Or could it be the filter or something else. The main stealer want to take £300 off me for a new cooler.
by ww850
Sun Sep 25, 2011 3:58 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Oil in coolant
Replies: 5
Views: 702

Re: Oil in coolant

Yes it's a pd not had any head work that I know of but it did cover 115k before I bought it.

It's now covered 133k and from memory I think I've only had this problem for the last 3-4k.
by ww850
Sat Sep 24, 2011 10:03 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Oil in coolant
Replies: 5
Views: 702

Re: Oil in coolant

I've replaced the oil cooler but I'm still getting something in the coolant that shouldn't be there it looks to be a clear fluid with a very strong odour very much like diesel.
by ww850
Thu Sep 15, 2011 7:04 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Oil cooler
Replies: 3
Views: 459

Re: Oil cooler

Thanks fitted new cooler last night didn't take too long but did loose a little more oil than expected.

What oil is best for topping up?

Was told the PD needs a different type of oil?
by ww850
Tue Sep 13, 2011 1:18 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Oil cooler
Replies: 3
Views: 459

Oil cooler

I need to fit an oem oil cooler to my tdi passat.
Can somone tell me If its a DIY job and do I need to drop the oil etc...
Thanks
by ww850
Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:17 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Locking wheel nut key
Replies: 3
Views: 492

Re: Locking wheel nut key

My passat is a 2001 with the old star type lock nuts.
by ww850
Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:14 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Locking wheel nut key
Replies: 3
Views: 492

Locking wheel nut key

Hi all I've gone and lost my locking wheel nut key been to the main stealers and found out it's no longer available
Has anyone got a size 4 key they no longer need or know where I can get 1
Thanks
by ww850
Sun Aug 14, 2011 7:15 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Oil in coolant
Replies: 5
Views: 702

Re: Oil in coolant

Thanks Dave
by ww850
Sat Aug 13, 2011 8:57 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Oil in coolant
Replies: 5
Views: 702

Oil in coolant

Hi all I've got what seems to be oil in my coolant I've had it flushed once but the problem has returned any idea what the problem could be?
by ww850
Sat Jul 30, 2011 5:17 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: gear knob
Replies: 4
Views: 444

Re: gear knob

thanks very much for the info it's been most helpful
by ww850
Sat Jul 30, 2011 9:00 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: gear knob
Replies: 4
Views: 444

gear knob

Hi can someone tell me how to remove the gear knob on a 2001 passat mine is worn out and want to replace it

Thanks