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by crosbyvalet
Tue Jan 16, 2024 6:52 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Timing belt change on 1999 1.9tdi
Replies: 4
Views: 331

Re: Timing belt change on 1999 1.9tdi

I hope you can find a way to get it done. My B5.5 tdi is on 299k And it had it's third cambelt a year or two ago. I think all in it cost around Β£400 inc water pump etc etc. I just felt the old girl deserved a new belt, and as I do travel a bit around the UK we wanted to feel confident about the belt...
by crosbyvalet
Sun Jan 14, 2024 1:18 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: The TDI Sport
Replies: 6
Views: 360

Re: The TDI Sport

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Yes me too!

In fact, given half a chance I would buy this B5.5 petrol 1.8T estate as well.
I've had a 150bhp B5 saloon in the past and I really miss it!!

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Volkswagen Passat Sport 1.8 20V Turbo Manual - 1 Owner
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/395109657447
by crosbyvalet
Sat Jan 13, 2024 10:48 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: My B5.5 and I.. In it for the long haul...
Replies: 342
Views: 63870

Re: My B5.5 and I.. In it for the long haul...

Really enjoy this thread!

Many thanks.

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by crosbyvalet
Sat Jan 13, 2024 8:22 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: The TDI Sport
Replies: 6
Views: 360

Re: The TDI Sport

Hi, Not sure if it's the Passat B5.5 model you're after? Mine's on 299,400 miles and has just passed it MOT this week. Here's a well cared for example currently for sale in North Wales - a bit pricey, but hard now to source in very good cared for condition - apologies if this is not the model you ar...
by crosbyvalet
Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:13 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Is anyone selling or breaking a fjord blue B5 Passat please?
Replies: 1
Views: 545

Re: Is anyone selling or breaking a fjord blue B5 Passat please?

The only one I could find is this one - vw passat fjord blue https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256307199787?hash=item3bad197f2b:g:uLEAAOSwzHBlWp0m&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4MU2ClsS1IBh3p4jmJqZ6JGEFrc9Lm%2FIy3zhFrokNzYgd8z0svAoeayovrzKLYrA7MyltPqgVLwJIaUyLjOsv%2FvKm%2BMquWlnBHgsOGUCHZWSbdbufQ0XK%2FPD3TqapLg...
by crosbyvalet
Sun Sep 03, 2023 9:55 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Whats your mileage?
Replies: 779
Views: 138915

Re: Whats your mileage?

Sept 2023 Update:

298,600 - VW Passat B5.5 '02 1.9TDI PD130 Sport Estate crosbyvalet

I'm determined to get the old girl past 300k!!
by crosbyvalet
Thu Jul 06, 2023 1:55 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: She's dead
Replies: 4
Views: 1081

Re: She's dead

Really sorry to hear about your car.

Best Wishes

Pete.
by crosbyvalet
Mon May 22, 2023 5:04 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: is there a key hole on the passenger side door handle, door wont open
Replies: 4
Views: 1225

Re: is there a key hole on the passenger side door handle, door wont open

Hi!

Don't know if this vid will help?
Maybe worth a look?

Regards

Pete

How to fix stuck VW door that won't open
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU7h6jr6d_g
by crosbyvalet
Sun Mar 12, 2023 11:57 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: My B5.5 and I.. In it for the long haul...
Replies: 342
Views: 63870

Re: My B5.5 and I.. In it for the long haul...

looking good!
I treated mine to some Mer Polish last week.
by crosbyvalet
Thu Mar 02, 2023 11:06 am
Forum: OTHER VAG OR NON . .
Topic: Minimental Presents, A glutton for Punishment.. My other B5. [emoji23]
Replies: 38
Views: 21226

Re: Minimental Presents, A glutton for Punishment.. My other B5. [emoji23]

Thanks for the info.
Didn't realise the Audi was so thirsty!
by crosbyvalet
Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:36 am
Forum: OTHER VAG OR NON . .
Topic: Minimental Presents, A glutton for Punishment.. My other B5. [emoji23]
Replies: 38
Views: 21226

Re: Minimental Presents, A glutton for Punishment.. My other B5. [emoji23]

Great work!

Which of the two is your favourite ride the Audi or Passat and for what reasons?

I quite like the look of the 2005 Audi A4 manual petrol estate/ silver with black leather - big hp version
by crosbyvalet
Thu Feb 02, 2023 4:31 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: Hello from a first time VW owner
Replies: 4
Views: 1154

Re: Hello from a first time VW owner

A warm welcome Johnny - even if you are driving one of those new-fangled models!!! ;) ;)
by crosbyvalet
Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:49 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: My 286K Passat B5.5 passed today's M.O.T!
Replies: 3
Views: 9061

Re: My 286K Passat B5.5 passed today's M.O.T!

January 2023 Update:

Well the old girl passed her MOT last week at 296k miles with no advisories!

The old girl just wants to keep on going - hoping to make it to 300K ...
by crosbyvalet
Fri Nov 11, 2022 10:17 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Part help needed - 2003 4motion rear suspension arm
Replies: 3
Views: 510

Re: Part help needed - 2003 4motion rear suspension arm

Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6 4 Motion Breaking Spares Parts 2001
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293023159712

Apologies if you've already tried this guy.

Regards

Pete
by crosbyvalet
Tue Nov 08, 2022 12:28 am
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Farewell
Replies: 7
Views: 1669

Re: Farewell

All the best. If my Passat ever blows up I want an ex police Volvo V70 T5 petrol manual estate circa 2004..
My damn Passat just won't die though!!! :esm :esm :esm
by crosbyvalet
Sun Sep 18, 2022 11:46 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Making saloon rear door panels fit Estate rear doors...
Replies: 15
Views: 4074

Re: Making saloon rear door panels fit Estate rear doors...

Good job!

The material around my door handles on my 2002 b5.5 sport is sagging - can you replace the handle and material part of the door with leather, or do you have to replace the whole door?

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Can I just swap this part out?
by crosbyvalet
Sun Sep 18, 2022 11:37 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Whats your mileage?
Replies: 779
Views: 138915

Re: Whats your mileage?

B3: 335,036 - VW Passat B3 '89 1.6td Beige Estate - Barnesy 214,400 - VW Passat B3 '92 2ltr 8v Estate - herbiematt 198,000 - VW Passat B3 '91 1.9 TDi Estate (B4 engine) - VolksKid83 187,100 - VW Passat B3 '91 2.0 8v estate - Rubadub80 185,000 - VW Passat B3 '89 1.6 Turbo Diesel CL - Polo_Phil 178,05...
by crosbyvalet
Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:32 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 Sport - Seats uncomfortable -Suggestions?
Replies: 4
Views: 381

Re: B5.5 Sport - Seats uncomfortable -Suggestions?

Fitted the two front seats today. Super comfy now.
Found 21p when they were removed which was a nice bonus!

The old girl is going in for new rear calipers/brakes plus a service on Friday.

I'm determined to get up to 300K! :esm
by crosbyvalet
Sat Sep 10, 2022 11:15 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 Sport - Seats uncomfortable -Suggestions?
Replies: 4
Views: 381

Re: B5.5 Sport - Seats uncomfortable -Suggestions?

Hi Dave - Seats are brilliant - many thanks again for all your help.

Here is a link to the BREAKING Section of this forum for your Passat:



VEHICLES BREAKING -VAG
http://www.ukpassats.co.uk/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=16

Regards

Pete
by crosbyvalet
Thu Sep 08, 2022 10:33 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: R.I.P. Her Majesty the Queen
Replies: 2
Views: 1497

Re: R.I.P. Her Majesty the Queen

Yes. R.I.P
by crosbyvalet
Wed Sep 07, 2022 4:53 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: B5.5 Sport - Seats uncomfortable -Suggestions?
Replies: 4
Views: 381

Re: B5.5 Sport - Seats uncomfortable -Suggestions?

Managed to get two LX comfy front seats from a VW/AUDI enthusiast called Dave from Markfield. The two seats were Β£25 each are are much more comfy to us than the sports seats. Dave has been breaking the Passat - not sure how many here still run B5.5 or may need parts. Here's the ad on ebay that I fou...