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Mar 29, 2013 16:36:31 GMT
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Ive taken the plunge and decided to move away from my mercedes comfort zone. after a few months of looking and reading ive bought this   its a 130 tdi SE. so far I'm really happy with it. it may get some "treatment" in the future, but i want to sort a few things on my camper first. heres how it could look though.        feel free to post any pics as inspiration.  |
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Mar 29, 2013 17:27:06 GMT
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Nice, first bit of inspiration. Pop the bonnet, remove the full width cover over the battery that runs across the scuttle. Disconnect battery and lift out. Clean all the curse word out of that area, the drain holes and the water channel from the corner of the windscreen, past the bonnet hinge to the area under that cover. Rebuild safe in the knowledge that you won't get a flooded passenger footwell!  |
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Mar 29, 2013 17:41:37 GMT
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thanks for that tip, il get on it during the week. |
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Mar 29, 2013 17:45:17 GMT
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Its a known Passat B5.5 problem. The water channel from the windscreen corner to the drain holes under the battery get clogged, water then flows over the top of the pollen filter and down the passenger footwell carpet and under the seat to the ECU. Happened when we got ours, first day, car wash, wet feet. Did the above and been dry ever since.
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Mar 29, 2013 17:50:38 GMT
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i shall make it top priority then, thanks steve. |
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Mar 29, 2013 19:18:54 GMT
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Alternativly reach under the coolant header tank, find the steering rack with your fingers and have a feel for the drain hole gromit with your fingertips, just behind the rack and up a bit while laying face down on the engine cover, once located pull out with a short pair of long nose pliers. Cuts down the aforementioned job by about 95% of the time |
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Mar 29, 2013 20:56:10 GMT
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Nice b5.5 slamit with some merc monoblocks jobs done!
Good call with the drains don't want your ecu to drown.
Ive the V6 petrol 4 motion b5 great cars if a little sales rep.
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qwerty
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Ive bought a Passat Wagon!qwerty
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Mar 29, 2013 21:05:35 GMT
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Good choice! I have the slightly shorter Audi version and I'm a fan!
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Mar 29, 2013 21:28:05 GMT
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part of the appeal of a passat was down to the bolt pattern. hmmm, where can i get a set of those? handily, theres a set at the bottom of my stairs. ;D they need tyres, and like i said i want to do a few things on my bus first, ready for summer, if we get one. thomas, i had been looking at A4s too, but for some reason the insurance was double that of the vw. cheers for the drain plug tip. I'm new to this water cooled VW malarky, I'm used to air coolers, so all help/ tips are greatfully recieved. |
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Murph
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Mar 29, 2013 21:32:58 GMT
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Nice one.
I've been wanting one of these for a while now.
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unitybonez
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Nice one. I'm a big fan of modern passats. They have all the right thingsa car needs to look bitchin when layed out.
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Sent from my ouiji board.
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I suspect you will be very happy with that Dave.
Congrats.
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Mar 30, 2013 10:13:37 GMT
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Alternativly reach under the coolant header tank, find the steering rack with your fingers and have a feel for the drain hole gromit with your fingertips, just behind the rack and up a bit while laying face down on the engine cover, once located pull out with a short pair of long nose pliers. Cuts down the aforementioned job by about 95% of the time It's not jut about removing the plugs, the area gets clogged up with muck and leaves which blocks the holes even without the plugs. Good clean out sorts it though. Happy Passating, we've had our saloon version for three years. Apart from tyres and a couple of gaiters the only problem we've had was a faulty coil pack last year. |
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Ive bought a Passat Wagon!BenzBoy
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Mar 30, 2013 10:26:45 GMT
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Nice one Dave! Plenty of potential there. If it were me: Monoblocks in gunmetal and a bit closer to Mother Earth and call it done!
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Mar 30, 2013 14:17:01 GMT
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I love mine. It's a bit knackered, but looks OK (from a distance) and has cost very little.  |
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Mar 30, 2013 15:17:34 GMT
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i like how that sits, rmad, very nice indeed. been checking out coilovers, they're surprisingly cheap. an extra friday night shift should sort those without dipping into the van fund. need tyres on the amg rims before they go on the car, or the 5 0 wont be happy. i must admit I'm really liking the car so far, i should have done it ages ago. |
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Mar 30, 2013 16:41:46 GMT
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They're good cars, I've only recently got mine. I'm thinking a hit of the lowering stick and some wheels are pretty much all they need. Mine needs some paint as someone let the rear washer leak into the tailgate so that has started to rust, can't make my mind up if I should roller it with the nato green paint I've already got or try something else. Wish you many happy miles in your new wagon, enjoy |
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Mar 30, 2013 23:19:10 GMT
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Best of luck with it, seems it won't take much to make it a looker
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sebb
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Mar 31, 2013 11:15:07 GMT
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 Uploaded with ImageShack.usNot a wagon, but my saloon on amg monoblcoks. Fk coilies, were £117 brand new on amazon  |
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Mar 31, 2013 12:32:09 GMT
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