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by Sharpshooter
Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:10 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Failure to start...possible glow plugs?
Replies: 26
Views: 1555

Re: Failure to start...possible glow plugs?

Shouldnt really need glow plugs much at the moment. Stick a meter on the battery and turn the ignition on. If it drops below 10-11V the most likely low or knackered batetry. I have a drop tester but i think your too far for the leads to reach. :)
by Sharpshooter
Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:06 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5 estate sub box
Replies: 15
Views: 1011

Re: B5 estate sub box

Just googled them and they sell HAM radio. Am i missing something? :hyst
by Sharpshooter
Tue Apr 22, 2014 5:41 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Boot sales!
Replies: 22
Views: 1700

Re: Boot sales!

I go to two every Sunday. The problem is now is that people see it as a way to try and make a living. Not to get ri of their unwanted items. I've picked up loads of Snap On as I can spot it a mile away. I now have a small collection of S o ratchets that date from 1936-1943. All around the 50p mark. ...
by Sharpshooter
Mon Apr 21, 2014 8:53 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5 estate sub box
Replies: 15
Views: 1011

B5 estate sub box

Evening all. Does anyone here sell them?

The are some on the bay but for £75 for just the box I wondered if anyone is making them.

Cheers.
by Sharpshooter
Mon Apr 21, 2014 8:31 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Cranks but won't start.
Replies: 172
Views: 13577

Re: Cranks but won't start.

You need to hook up vcds, and look at the rpm if it is less than about 260 it won't even try,I don't think they put fuel in bellow 240 rpm or something. You need a charged up battery and a running car at about 1200rpm plus with big jump leads prefebly two sets and give it a blast with vcds and get ...
by Sharpshooter
Sun Apr 20, 2014 6:58 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: New Cambelt and Lowered.
Replies: 13
Views: 1374

Re: New Cambelt and Lowered.

Mines on the original shocks too. Feels nice.
by Sharpshooter
Sun Apr 20, 2014 1:01 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Where do you mount your Mobile?
Replies: 20
Views: 1773

Re: Where do you mount your Mobile?

Lee wrote:Yes my b5.5 had the unremovable stain on the dash from one of those! I'd recommend you stick it somewhere else .
Thats a bit out of order isnt it.

:ymhug:
by Sharpshooter
Sun Apr 20, 2014 11:38 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: New Cambelt and Lowered.
Replies: 13
Views: 1374

Re: New Cambelt and Lowered.

How are you finding the apex springs now they've been on a while? Definitely on my to do list - they weren't joking when they called it a highline! Spot on to be honest. The ride isnt as hard as i was expecting, and the cornering is much better. I did however encounter a kerb on the jacking pint un...
by Sharpshooter
Sat Apr 19, 2014 7:58 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: What did you do to your Passat today?
Replies: 1519
Views: 196766

Re: What did you do to your Passat today?

steviebuoy wrote:Finally picked it up and drove home 230 miles with a smile :)
If theres not Photographic evidence, It didnt happen. :hyst
by Sharpshooter
Sat Apr 19, 2014 10:44 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: What did you do to your Passat today?
Replies: 1519
Views: 196766

Re: What did you do to your Passat today?

Nice, but it needs a good clean to blend in. :)
by Sharpshooter
Sat Apr 19, 2014 8:05 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Where do you mount your Mobile?
Replies: 20
Views: 1773

Re: Where do you mount your Mobile?

:-bd

I'm only really worried about the holder side of things.
by Sharpshooter
Fri Apr 18, 2014 10:03 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Where do you mount your Mobile?
Replies: 20
Views: 1773

Re: Where do you mount your Mobile?

If youd be so kins as to provide me with a pic of what you have or what i need thats jolly decent of you. Thanks. Incoming Beer Tokens for you good fellow.
by Sharpshooter
Fri Apr 18, 2014 9:16 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Where do you mount your Mobile?
Replies: 20
Views: 1773

Re: Where do you mount your Mobile?

Looks nice that toon, but a bit expensive. Does it hold a phone still in a thin case?
by Sharpshooter
Fri Apr 18, 2014 7:57 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Where do you mount your Mobile?
Replies: 20
Views: 1773

Re: Where do you mount your Mobile?

I'm thinking of the odd occasion when I use it as a sat nav. Never use it whilst driving.

That or charging.
by Sharpshooter
Fri Apr 18, 2014 7:06 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Where do you mount your Mobile?
Replies: 20
Views: 1773

Where do you mount your Mobile?

Hi guys.

Where do you mount your mobile? I hate the clip in veny ones, and not a huge fan of window sticky ones. I normally make a bracket to fit something on the dash I can replace when I sell.

What have you guys done?
by Sharpshooter
Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:26 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: What did you do to your Passat today?
Replies: 1519
Views: 196766

Re: What did you do to your Passat today?

Add on one today. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7356/13915316574_570a0efdfb_c.jpg IMG_4183 by slapheadyeti , on Flickr Add on two today. https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2898/13891772906_ef41d36443_c.jpg IMG_4190 by slapheadyeti , on Flickr https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3709/13914944683_a93d9131d1_c...
by Sharpshooter
Thu Apr 17, 2014 7:03 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Thread on turbine housing knackered - help
Replies: 20
Views: 1591

Re: Thread on turbine housing knackered - help

If your willing to take it off then youll be able to do a more permanent repair. I repaired Turbines in a Nuclear Station by welding up the hole and retapping. Either that or get it tapped out to the next size.
by Sharpshooter
Wed Apr 16, 2014 9:22 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Thread on turbine housing knackered - help
Replies: 20
Views: 1591

Re: Thread on turbine housing knackered - help

Could you not thread lock a stud in there and use a nut? You can get metal thread lock.
by Sharpshooter
Tue Apr 15, 2014 9:20 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: What did you do to your Passat today?
Replies: 1519
Views: 196766

Re: What did you do to your Passat today?

Fitted a new Oil Cap.

Ordered Leather 3 spoke wheel.
by Sharpshooter
Tue Apr 15, 2014 9:19 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Remaps ????
Replies: 12
Views: 2028

Re: Remaps ????

Ah, anyone in here sell them?
by Sharpshooter
Tue Apr 15, 2014 9:18 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Thread on turbine housing knackered - help
Replies: 20
Views: 1591

Re: Thread on turbine housing knackered - help

Is it deffo the stud and not the nut?
by Sharpshooter
Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:45 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Hotel in Dover?
Replies: 9
Views: 1243

Re: Hotel in Dover?

The Ashford Premier in is just off the motorway by the Cinema and Pizza Hut etc. Its 25 mins from me. From there its a straight run to the docks. 25-30 mins.
by Sharpshooter
Mon Apr 14, 2014 9:35 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Remaps ????
Replies: 12
Views: 2028

Re: Remaps ????

Anyone on here do them for AEB?
by Sharpshooter
Mon Apr 14, 2014 9:28 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: What did you do to your Passat today?
Replies: 1519
Views: 196766

Re: What did you do to your Passat today?

My wheels are on my list. I've heard a couple of 500ml cans should do it.

At least if you don't like them, just patiently peel it off.
by Sharpshooter
Mon Apr 14, 2014 8:37 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: What did you do to your Passat today?
Replies: 1519
Views: 196766

Re: What did you do to your Passat today?

lee1 wrote:Bloody humming bearings. Turns out the rear one was slack. So tighten it up but may need replacing.
Good job there easy to do.
Oh the joy of Tapered bearings.

Re the spray, it's real easy to use. Youtube people doing wheels, a couple of hours a set. Real easy. Lol