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by mrvillicus
Mon Jun 16, 2014 9:10 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Broken locking wheel nut key...solved by amazing luck!
Replies: 17
Views: 1461

Re: Broken locking wheel nut key...have you got this key?

where are you? would you be prepared to send it me if I cover the postage and then I'll send it back straight away? I'll even send you a deposit if needed
by mrvillicus
Mon Jun 16, 2014 9:04 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Broken locking wheel nut key...solved by amazing luck!
Replies: 17
Views: 1461

Broken locking wheel nut key...solved by amazing luck!

Hi chaps, to add to my long list of woes, my locking nut key has shredded. Now im severely in the preverbial **** as at least my front two wheels need balancing, my n/s cv boot is ripped and my tracking needs doing. This is possibly the longest shot the world has ever known but its worth a try...has...
by mrvillicus
Mon Jun 16, 2014 6:09 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Insurance renewal nightmare :(
Replies: 20
Views: 3702

Re: Insurance renewal nightmare :(

okies I'll do some fiddling with the quotes see what I can get, it seems im just a victim of the current state of insurance
by mrvillicus
Mon Jun 16, 2014 6:02 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Insurance renewal nightmare :(
Replies: 20
Views: 3702

Re: Insurance renewal nightmare :(

could I register the car in my partners name, create a policy in her name and then add me as a named driver? or is that completely illegal?
by mrvillicus
Mon Jun 16, 2014 5:59 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Insurance renewal nightmare :(
Replies: 20
Views: 3702

Re: Insurance renewal nightmare :(

but I bet you've had your licence longer than 2 years !!
by mrvillicus
Mon Jun 16, 2014 5:29 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Insurance renewal nightmare :(
Replies: 20
Views: 3702

Re: Insurance renewal nightmare :(

tried fully comp which comes in at 1600!
by mrvillicus
Mon Jun 16, 2014 5:22 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Insurance renewal nightmare :(
Replies: 20
Views: 3702

Insurance renewal nightmare :(

Ok here goes:- Im 29 and I passed my test Aug 2011 after riding bikes since 17. I have a passat 04 tdi estate and currently pay just over £1000 for TPFT insurance with 2 years NCB. Last year like a plank I reversed into a ladies 13 plate Ibiza and caused literally a tiny scratch and a cracked bumpe...
by mrvillicus
Mon Jun 16, 2014 1:28 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: replacing cv boot
Replies: 18
Views: 2317

Re: replacing cv boot

its the pass side aman, where in the west mids are you?
by mrvillicus
Sun Jun 15, 2014 8:25 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: replacing cv boot
Replies: 18
Views: 2317

Re: replacing cv boot

great thanks ctp
by mrvillicus
Sun Jun 15, 2014 7:47 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: replacing cv boot
Replies: 18
Views: 2317

replacing cv boot

when changing my drop links earlier I noticed a tear in the cv boot, see the pic. After doing some research all I see is instructional's showing how to take the drive shaft out completely, please tell me i dont have to do this just to change the outer rubber cover? http://i842.photobucket.com/albums...
by mrvillicus
Sat Jun 07, 2014 9:43 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Rubbing/grinding after fitting road americas
Replies: 3
Views: 561

Re: Rubbing/grinding after fitting road americas

if it was the wheel nuts why would it only happen at 40 + mph?
by mrvillicus
Fri Jun 06, 2014 7:03 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: correct wheel nut size for b5.5 with road americas?
Replies: 2
Views: 494

correct wheel nut size for b5.5 with road americas?

Does anyone know the correct bolt size? is it M14 x 1.5 25mm?
by mrvillicus
Fri Jun 06, 2014 6:31 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Rubbing/grinding after fitting road americas
Replies: 3
Views: 561

Re: Rubbing/grinding after fitting road americas

ah good shout about the bolts ill have a look, regarding disc shields it sounds like all 4 wheels which might explain the bolt issue
by mrvillicus
Fri Jun 06, 2014 5:52 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Rubbing/grinding after fitting road americas
Replies: 3
Views: 561

Rubbing/grinding after fitting road americas

Yesterday I fitted some road americas to my wagon and whilst driving on the motorway I noticed a couple of problems, When travelling at more than 40 the wheels slightly pulls to the left and I can hear and feel a rubbing or grinding noise. Its not very loud more of a low down noise, it keeps making ...
by mrvillicus
Mon May 19, 2014 8:32 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: can you confirm these are OEM sport springs?
Replies: 8
Views: 2500

can you confirm these are OEM sport springs?

Im after a set of sport springs, I may have sourced a pair of fronts and have found what I think to be rear sport springs on ebay, heres the pic http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz346/bonnessbenjamin/_35_zps1fce0d81.jpg a site online says this...Sport suspension struts are easily identified as the...
by mrvillicus
Sat May 17, 2014 1:35 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: messages stuck in outbox??
Replies: 3
Views: 1174

Re: messages stuck in outbox??

ah ok thanks!!
by mrvillicus
Sat May 17, 2014 1:23 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: messages stuck in outbox??
Replies: 3
Views: 1174

messages stuck in outbox??

Hi chaps,

Im trying to send a private message on here and the message seems to be stuck in outbox?
by mrvillicus
Wed May 14, 2014 7:56 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: possible offset of these audi wheels?
Replies: 10
Views: 1347

Re: possible offset of these audi wheels?

thanks wayne!
by mrvillicus
Wed May 14, 2014 4:57 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: possible offset of these audi wheels?
Replies: 10
Views: 1347

Re: possible offset of these audi wheels?

great thanks CTP there the same as my zito's :)
by mrvillicus
Wed May 14, 2014 4:48 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: possible offset of these audi wheels?
Replies: 10
Views: 1347

Re: possible offset of these audi wheels?

dont get carried away lol wheels are wheels, not everyone knows what the numbers mean etc I know its not hard to look though
by mrvillicus
Wed May 14, 2014 4:42 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: possible offset of these audi wheels?
Replies: 10
Views: 1347

Re: possible offset of these audi wheels?

ive tried mate to no avail! :(
by mrvillicus
Wed May 14, 2014 4:38 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: possible offset of these audi wheels?
Replies: 10
Views: 1347

possible offset of these audi wheels?

Hi chaps, im considering buying these wheels for my 2004 tdi estate but im unsure of the offset, the seller doesnt know, do any of you guys randomly know?

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by mrvillicus
Mon May 12, 2014 1:29 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: just front wheels tracked or all 4?
Replies: 7
Views: 734

just front wheels tracked or all 4?

I Need to get my tracking done but im wondering, do I really need all 4 doing?
by mrvillicus
Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:40 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: new angel eyes shaking
Replies: 12
Views: 1178

Re: new angel eyes shaking

thanks for the replies chaps, I'll get the front off tomorrow and have a mooch, I think fluke is right from what I read online :)
by mrvillicus
Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:35 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: new angel eyes shaking
Replies: 12
Views: 1178

Re: new angel eyes shaking

thanks chaps, yes as adam pointed out I meant my light beam shaking, on the car in front. I did fit the level motors and ensured they were clipped in correctly, I'll check the bulbs too, thanks guys