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by passat tdi130
Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:35 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: et offset
Replies: 6
Views: 492

Re: et offset

but handling wise tyre wear etc they will be ok..?
by passat tdi130
Mon Oct 15, 2012 8:15 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: et offset
Replies: 6
Views: 492

Re: et offset

thats the one..

so these 18 8j 42mm would they be ok on the passat..? this is the bit im trying to find out..?

any further help please chaps
by passat tdi130
Mon Oct 15, 2012 7:41 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: et offset
Replies: 6
Views: 492

Re: et offset

what was the original size of the road america's

were they summat like 6.5j 45mm os..?
by passat tdi130
Mon Oct 15, 2012 7:07 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: et offset
Replies: 6
Views: 492

et offset

hi guys probably been done to death BUT here we go

what is the best rim size to fit on the 5.5..?

im looking at 8j et42 18"

the wheels i have at the mo are 8j et35 18's im sure..! the audi rs4 split 7s i have on atm

cheers chaps
by passat tdi130
Wed Oct 10, 2012 6:32 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: driveshaft help
Replies: 1
Views: 215

driveshaft help

hi guys can anyone tell me how many splines are on the passat 130 sport avf 6 speed manual driveshafts..??

i have just ordered 2 however i have found out that there are 2 different types for the passat

different lengths and different number of splines..!

cheers
by passat tdi130
Thu Oct 04, 2012 7:37 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: timing belt
Replies: 10
Views: 1383

timing belt

what is the timing belt interval on 58 passat 170 bhp please guys
by passat tdi130
Thu Oct 04, 2012 3:22 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: urgent help parking brake
Replies: 5
Views: 1043

Re: urgent help parking brake

sorted the vcds problem i had parking brake applied....?? :hyst

anyone tell me what size the spline tool is to remove the carrier spline bolts
by passat tdi130
Thu Oct 04, 2012 1:56 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: urgent help parking brake
Replies: 5
Views: 1043

Re: urgent help parking brake

hi jaraz i know about the feature of opening and closing etc but vcds will not let me open them when i select module 53 parking brake and block 007 vcds states fuction unavailable...??

any idea
by passat tdi130
Thu Oct 04, 2012 1:29 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: urgent help parking brake
Replies: 5
Views: 1043

urgent help parking brake

hi guys i am just about to change the rear pads on a 58 plate b6 i have connected vcds gone to select 53 parking brake and the open brake function and vcds states fuction not available any idea's please..????
by passat tdi130
Fri Sep 28, 2012 6:12 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: rear wiper
Replies: 5
Views: 569

Re: rear wiper

no dont matter i suppose... :D
by passat tdi130
Thu Sep 27, 2012 5:57 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: rear wiper
Replies: 5
Views: 569

Re: rear wiper

urm cant do that on mine its a taxi and needs to have the wiper fitted..! otherwise they could fail it the test centre testers aint daft in wigan and would pull it.. i ordered one from ebay but obviously dont know if its a left hand rest or right hand rest mine rests on the right ( drivers side ) or...
by passat tdi130
Tue Sep 25, 2012 1:44 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: rear wiper
Replies: 5
Views: 569

rear wiper

anyone have any idea of the part number for the rear wiper motor on a passat 03 estate plz...??
by passat tdi130
Mon Aug 27, 2012 7:43 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Replacement top arms
Replies: 40
Views: 3413

Re: Replacement top arms

yep original as it left the factory 2003 the rubber bush does have some fine crack's in them but not split through and the ball joint's have no play at all obviously they will not be as good as they were new ... :D but still going quite strong 9 years later and 265k german engineering at its best.....
by passat tdi130
Sun Aug 26, 2012 8:12 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Replacement top arms
Replies: 40
Views: 3413

Re: Replacement top arms

yep original as it left the factory 2003 the rubber bush does have some fine crack's in them but not split through and the ball joint's have no play at all obviously they will not be as good as they were new ... :D but still going quite strong 9 years later and 265k german engineering at its best..!...
by passat tdi130
Sun Aug 26, 2012 5:55 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Replacement top arms
Replies: 40
Views: 3413

Re: Replacement top arms

hmmmm im on standard sport suspension and 18" wheels at the mo....

maybe i just been lucky

then again as i mentioned i am going to be changing the whole lot in next couple of month's
by passat tdi130
Sat Aug 25, 2012 7:34 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Replacement top arms
Replies: 40
Views: 3413

Re: Replacement top arms

Defiantly, 4 years is a great result, My MOT history on mine showed that it failed EVERY mot bar 1 on top arms, so i made sure i replaced them all before i had it mot'd :lol: do you know i have no idea what some of you guy's do to the arm's must have some big huge pot holes and speed bump's.. :hyst...
by passat tdi130
Wed Aug 22, 2012 5:17 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: estate auto boot open
Replies: 8
Views: 801

Re: estate auto boot open

i would be interested to know the outcome of this mod guys...!
by passat tdi130
Wed Aug 22, 2012 6:23 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: New tyre advice
Replies: 23
Views: 1046

Re: New tyre advice

i will second the uniroyal rainsport 2 tyres i had quite a few sets on the passat estate the wet weather traction is absolutely unreal.... best tyre i have ever used to be honest the tyre review's actually state (from genuine users) the wet grip is remarkable http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Uniroy...
by passat tdi130
Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:36 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: intercooler
Replies: 2
Views: 233

Re: intercooler

yes i was going to buy a new one i was just looking to see if i could source a cheaper part..!

what is the part number of the pipe
by passat tdi130
Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:48 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: intercooler
Replies: 2
Views: 233

intercooler

hi guys im looking for a source for the turbo to intercooler pipe for 1.9tdi avf

or

am i better getting from dealer...?

if so whats the cost of em

cheers all
by passat tdi130
Sat Aug 11, 2012 9:00 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Whooshing noise on throttle??
Replies: 18
Views: 2713

Re: Whooshing noise on throttle??

yes might get some new seal's for them... where is best dealer's..?

or other reputable source..?
by passat tdi130
Sat Aug 11, 2012 8:57 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Vag tacho
Replies: 4
Views: 299

Re: Vag tacho

cheers alan i will buy one of them off the bay i think i have genuine vcds... but only really need vag tacho for one job on my clocks then its done may come in handy some other time to members i suppose..?

cheers agn gd luck with house move
by passat tdi130
Sat Aug 11, 2012 1:26 pm
Forum: SHOW PICTURES AND REVIEWS
Topic: german classic car show 12/08/2012
Replies: 4
Views: 12178

german classic car show 12/08/2012

there is a german car show on at haigh hall wigan sunday 12/08/12 starts @ 11am till 5pm ((FREE ADMISSION))

SEE THE LINK BELOW
carshow german.jpg
by passat tdi130
Fri Aug 10, 2012 11:15 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Whooshing noise on throttle??
Replies: 18
Views: 2713

Re: Whooshing noise on throttle??

mine does a similar thing guy's sounds a bit like a trumping noise tho.. :D

car hesitates chuck's out some smoke then goes ok for age's.... any idea's there..?
by passat tdi130
Fri Aug 10, 2012 9:32 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Illuminated needles?
Replies: 35
Views: 3500

Re: Illuminated needles?

yep found that out the long way ... :hyst

cheers jarek