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by FFC100
Sun Aug 11, 2013 7:47 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Front knocking
Replies: 4
Views: 1324

Front knocking

Hi all need some help with a knocking coming from front os wheel.I get a slight pinking sound under braking and occasional clunk with potholes or harsh road ridges.Got an idea it's bush related but could do with help in narrowing it down. Any ideas help would be much appreciated.
by FFC100
Fri Jul 19, 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Driver side clicking
Replies: 8
Views: 1666

Re: Driver side clicking

Depends on whether you are turning right or left when it happens,if it happens when turning left it's usually the right one that needs replacing or vice versa.Had it happen on my old passat.
by FFC100
Fri Jul 19, 2013 9:11 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Wynn's engine stop leak..opinions?
Replies: 5
Views: 537

Re: Wynn's engine stop leak..opinions?

It's an oil issue not coolant so possibly valve stem seal issue but just wanted to know if there are side effects so to speak.
by FFC100
Fri Jul 19, 2013 9:11 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Wynn's engine stop leak..opinions?
Replies: 5
Views: 537

Re: Wynn's engine stop leak..opinions?

It's an oil issue not coolant so possibly valve stem seal issue but just wanted to know if there are side effects so to speak.
by FFC100
Fri Jul 19, 2013 6:26 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Wynn's engine stop leak..opinions?
Replies: 5
Views: 537

Wynn's engine stop leak..opinions?

Hi,anyone used this stuff and can give an opinion.Thanks.
by FFC100
Fri Jul 19, 2013 5:06 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Oil problem.
Replies: 0
Views: 571

Oil problem.

Hi all,Little help needed with my 05 passat. I've been losing a bit of oil recently and one of my colleagues noticed that when I accelerate I get a little smoke from the exhaust but once I get past the initial acceleration..nothing.He used to work with vw and said that 9/10 times it was the valve st...
by FFC100
Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:15 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Door lock problem
Replies: 4
Views: 836

Door lock problem

Hi All, hoping one of you lot can help with a problem that's just started on my passat. When I close the drivers door on my 05 passat the console display shows that it's still open..even tho it's not and the light at the bottom of the door stays on but the warning sound doesn't come on unless the he...
by FFC100
Thu Jun 27, 2013 8:39 pm
Forum: B3 & B4 PASSATS
Topic: Door issue
Replies: 1
Views: 598

Door issue

Hi goring someone here can help.I have an 05 passat and when I close the drivers side door it shuts but the door open display and the light at the bottom of the door stay lit. Also the doors won't lock with the remote fob but will open. Any help greatly appreciated.