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by dave_1
Sun May 26, 2019 8:39 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: ABS pump/fluid change
Replies: 3
Views: 900

Re: ABS pump/fluid change

Just use a pressure bleeder
by dave_1
Mon May 06, 2019 1:53 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: catch tank open vent or closed loop
Replies: 1
Views: 750

catch tank open vent or closed loop

Looking at fitting a catch tank 1.9 tdi
closed loop? or vented?
anyone running one or the other with some pointers and pics?


cheers
by dave_1
Fri Mar 22, 2019 8:06 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Diesel fuel pump
Replies: 2
Views: 1349

Re: Diesel fuel pump

test the dash with output tests in vcds to rule out a cluster fault
by dave_1
Wed Mar 20, 2019 10:16 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: EGR valve covered in oil
Replies: 6
Views: 1378

Re: EGR valve covered in oil

egr wet with oil is very common and most don't worry to change them but if you wish its a new unit
by dave_1
Mon Mar 04, 2019 7:25 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: TIMING BELT KIT
Replies: 18
Views: 3549

Re: TIMING BELT KIT

Dealer you get a 2 year warranty on the parts
by dave_1
Sun Mar 03, 2019 10:59 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Handbrake effort
Replies: 7
Views: 1636

Re: Handbrake effort

This is one reason I always fit calipers pairs
I just might be the fact one is new and one is old
by dave_1
Sun Mar 03, 2019 10:50 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Handbrake effort
Replies: 7
Views: 1636

Re: Handbrake effort

pressure bleed the system is the best way with these.
Did both wind back all the away and using the same force or was one stiffer then the other?
by dave_1
Sun Mar 03, 2019 10:03 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Abs Fault
Replies: 17
Views: 2724

Re: Abs Fault

pm sent
by dave_1
Sat Mar 02, 2019 7:35 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Abs Fault
Replies: 17
Views: 2724

Re: Abs Fault

whats the part number of the abs control module ?
by dave_1
Fri Mar 01, 2019 8:30 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Abs Fault
Replies: 17
Views: 2724

Re: Abs Fault

what' the fault code?
by dave_1
Fri Mar 01, 2019 8:29 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Immobilizer kicks in when car stands for about 30 minutes... ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1460

Re: Immobilizer kicks in when car stands for about 30 minutes... ?

01128 - Immobilizer Pickup Coil (D2)
35-10 - - - Intermittent

The coil reader or wiring connection will be your fault !
by dave_1
Sun Nov 04, 2018 2:35 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: How To Gain Access Flat Battery......
Replies: 6
Views: 1693

Re: How To Gain Access Flat Battery......

pm sent
by dave_1
Sun Oct 21, 2018 7:50 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: oil leak
Replies: 7
Views: 1632

Re: oil leak

tandem pump gasket?
by dave_1
Sun Jul 01, 2018 6:34 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: All was going smoothly
Replies: 2
Views: 1189

Re: All was going smoothly

stone in tyre?.
is this a 4 motion one? rear cv?
by dave_1
Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:02 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: lock sets?
Replies: 3
Views: 1121

Re: lock sets?

lock set is the way to go barrel is line up the cut out with the dot and paper clip or i have used a very small allen key to remove I have done a few lock sets on many vag due to lost keys or damaged locks Much cheaper than going the dealer route Just the key blade will no longer be correct if order...
by dave_1
Thu May 03, 2018 8:00 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Abs traction light on dash
Replies: 11
Views: 2755

Re: Abs traction light on dash

abs sensor / wiring / pump unit
Sensor moved in housing
scan it
by dave_1
Sun Mar 18, 2018 3:38 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Changing Brake Master Cylinder
Replies: 2
Views: 1621

Re: Changing Brake Master Cylinder

i had the wipers and trim off as i did the servo and m/cylinder
by dave_1
Sun Mar 18, 2018 9:20 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Changing Brake Master Cylinder
Replies: 2
Views: 1621

Re: Changing Brake Master Cylinder

it will come out but its very tight on space
by dave_1
Thu Oct 05, 2017 2:58 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Turbo Gone Bang Big Time
Replies: 23
Views: 5286

Re: Turbo Gone Bang Big Time

good result then !
by dave_1
Wed Oct 04, 2017 5:50 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Bleeding Clutch Issues!
Replies: 11
Views: 2742

Re: Bleeding Clutch Issues!

Sounds like the clutch master cylinder has failed had a few do it when trying to bleed
by dave_1
Fri Sep 29, 2017 1:18 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Intermittent brake pressure problem.
Replies: 9
Views: 2442

Re: Intermittent brake pressure problem.

check the servo is not full of water had that before
Also check the vac pump where the pipe fits as the fitting can wear and allow play / leak
by dave_1
Thu Sep 28, 2017 6:21 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Intermittent brake pressure problem.
Replies: 9
Views: 2442

Re: Intermittent brake pressure problem.

when you say no pressure do you mean the pedal its hard or travels to the floor?
by dave_1
Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:55 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Turbo Gone Bang Big Time
Replies: 23
Views: 5286

Re: Turbo Gone Bang Big Time

How you getting on with it
got it to the point it will run?