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by madmark
Thu Jun 12, 2014 12:40 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Cheapest Airride kit
Replies: 6
Views: 1108

Cheapest Airride kit

I have b5.5 estate and about to move to house on a farm with the mother if all speed bumps! And the dilemma I have Is getting my slammed Passat home every day. Raising it out the question as hate to see passats on stilts so that leaves selling her which I really don't wanna do and getting 4x4 or air...
by madmark
Sat Jun 07, 2014 10:15 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Actual engine temp
Replies: 1
Views: 442

Actual engine temp

Can some give me the link or which buttons to hold down on climatronic to show actual coolant temp as not getting on with search bit many thanks
by madmark
Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:13 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: help fitting retro cruise control
Replies: 10
Views: 1667

Re: help fitting retro cruise control

There's a how to on here. If you look through my build thread there's a link on there
by madmark
Mon Apr 14, 2014 2:52 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: boost leak
Replies: 4
Views: 1217

Re: boost leak

With a boost leek you'll see black smoke coming from rear if not have you checked all the vacuum pipes as if split could cause low boost
by madmark
Sat Apr 12, 2014 4:15 pm
Forum: HOW-TO-SECTION
Topic: Worn 6 speed gearbox linkage repair
Replies: 40
Views: 22640

Re: Worn 6 speed gearbox linkage repair

Yeah that's what I used amazing the difference when done no more missing gears lol
by madmark
Sat Apr 12, 2014 3:19 pm
Forum: HOW-TO-SECTION
Topic: Worn 6 speed gearbox linkage repair
Replies: 40
Views: 22640

Re: Worn 6 speed gearbox linkage repair

I've just done this job and simple to do as long as you mark everything everywhere before you undo anything inside the car
by madmark
Mon Apr 07, 2014 8:58 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Depo angel eyes?
Replies: 23
Views: 2856

Re: Depo angel eyes?

Make ya own angels I did with my original lights I seperated them sprayed inners black leaving reflector for main beam and stuck in a set of cob 90mm halos and this pic is taken at midday

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by madmark
Sun Mar 30, 2014 6:53 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Viscous Coupling?
Replies: 4
Views: 1089

Re: Viscous Coupling?

It will always turn when engine is cold but when hot will be faster. Like said above when cold and engine off it should be free to turn but will spin as soon as you start the engine some have taken fan out and fitted electric fan. I'm thinking of doing this as mine takes forever to warm up on a cold...
by madmark
Fri Mar 21, 2014 1:46 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Which is the best Passat to buy?
Replies: 4
Views: 1047

Re: Which is the best Passat to buy?

B5.5 pd130 sport estate. Just like mine! Lol 6speed heated seats bigger alloys as standard. Slightly lower than other models for me that's the one to have
by madmark
Fri Mar 21, 2014 10:02 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: removing the cat
Replies: 23
Views: 3545

Re: removing the cat

Mine had to come out bottom of car as my cat pipe is one piece from turbo to centre box this ment we had to remove gear box mount heat shields etc. But once out we cut top weld of cat beat it's Guts out and rewelded along the cut weld this way it doesn't look tampered with at all I get better mpg an...
by madmark
Sat Mar 15, 2014 10:27 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: How Low ins your B5.5??
Replies: 17
Views: 2076

Re: How Low ins your B5.5??

Half way on front nearly right down on back as still have adjusters in
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by madmark
Sat Mar 15, 2014 10:04 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Dash vent bulbs..do I have to buy from VW dealer?
Replies: 6
Views: 1336

Re: Dash vent bulbs..do I have to buy from VW dealer?

I've done LEDs to simple and about a tenner for pre wired ones I've done blue and red just to be different
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by madmark
Thu Feb 20, 2014 7:02 pm
Forum: HOW-TO-SECTION
Topic: fmic to pd tdi b.5.5
Replies: 106
Views: 13696

Re: fmic to pd tdi b.5.5

Sweet as bud yeah I'm running drl instead of fogs and they're very shallow but still I've cut the plastic to keep it all tight as possible. How Have you connected to turbo
by madmark
Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:33 pm
Forum: HOW-TO-SECTION
Topic: fmic to pd tdi b.5.5
Replies: 106
Views: 13696

Re: fmic to pd tdi b.5.5

Right here's pic of the problem I've needed to over come. Grill removed http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/v6cally/image_zpsabac3376.jpg And you can see oil cooler. Also had to cut plastic away and alter towing eye I shall weld it in that position as don't want to do away with it altogether http...
by madmark
Wed Feb 19, 2014 4:09 pm
Forum: HOW-TO-SECTION
Topic: fmic to pd tdi b.5.5
Replies: 106
Views: 13696

Re: fmic to pd tdi b.5.5

Brilliant how to. Until like mine you have a thermostatic controlled oil cooler in drivers wing. This is a reall ball ache! I've had to sacrifice my towing eye so far. So before you attempt this get ya front lower grill of and see of you have a cooler in there. I'll try and do pics as I go as pipe w...
by madmark
Tue Feb 18, 2014 4:18 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: b5.5 130pd sport now with fmic
Replies: 65
Views: 2654

Re: b5.5 130pd sport with carbon wrap and inclosed induction

Decided bit more power needed so darkside front mount going on to start with. Pipe work being done Friday also tool made for pipes and read the how to on here about ten times. Any way cooler went on today http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/v6cally/image_zps1dc444fe.jpg http://i89.photobucket.com...
by madmark
Thu Feb 13, 2014 4:47 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Fmic reducer link
Replies: 5
Views: 950

Re: Fmic reducer link

Sweet cheers fella I wanna use as little silicone tubing as possible. But that's good they do both
by madmark
Thu Feb 13, 2014 3:33 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Fmic reducer link
Replies: 5
Views: 950

Re: Fmic reducer link

I need the alloy reducers. Cheers fella
by madmark
Tue Feb 11, 2014 10:40 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Fmic reducer link
Replies: 5
Views: 950

Fmic reducer link

Ive got fmic coming for my pd 130 and can't find the reducers I need to go from 2.25" to standard size. I've been through the how to but links are now old. Also searched eBay but no great at finding what I need. Any help needed
by madmark
Fri Jan 31, 2014 7:35 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: my b5.5 estate build UPDATING CURRENTLY
Replies: 65
Views: 3645

Re: my b5.5 estate build

Nice looking wagon there I know pasty1 (connor). Next time ya up this way will have to meet up. With black wagon mini meet lol
by madmark
Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:43 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Decatting my pd130
Replies: 0
Views: 437

Decatting my pd130

I have 2001 pd130 sport and looking into decatting it but the prob I have my cat is one piece from turbo to big centre box. The decat pipes I've found on eBay are stubby ones so I'd need to source the pipe from there to centre pipe. Or do I just beat the guts outta mine and weld back together. Or ha...
by madmark
Tue Jan 28, 2014 10:36 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: My B5.5 PD130 Sport Wagon.
Replies: 12
Views: 2140

Re: My B5.5 PD130 Sport Wagon.

What's the front facing manifold sounds interesting
by madmark
Tue Jan 28, 2014 7:31 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: HID users..
Replies: 23
Views: 3893

Re: HID users..

I have the 4300k in my b5.5 and wouldn't be with out them!
by madmark
Sun Jan 26, 2014 5:29 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: No response from accelerator
Replies: 3
Views: 824

No response from accelerator

Start the car and idles perfect as soon as you touch accelerator nothin but then idles at 1100 rpm and then glow plug light flashes and engine workshop shows with beep. Any ideas? Got friend popping over this eve to plug it in and see. But though I'd ask on here too. Car is a 2001 b5.5 tdi sport 130...
by madmark
Sun Jan 26, 2014 3:39 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Accelerator pedal box
Replies: 1
Views: 624

Accelerator pedal box

Mine has gone caput and wanting to know if I have to have one from same year and modal or will they all be the same also will a golf one fit of same year and deisel. Mine is a 2001 b5.5 tdi 130 sport.