dubzi
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Nice one!
Owned a couple of these. One was a 1.8 with carb like yours but nothing beats the 5 cyl engine I'm afraid! The Passat GL5 I had was injection but I also had an Audi 80 5S with a carb. All the VAG carb engines I've had (Passat, Scirocco and Audi 80) have suffered from the Pierburg racing idle thing. How's yours after all these years? Nice cars though and tons of room in the back. Shame yours doesn't have the OE roof bars. I've got a set of cross bars that fit them in my shed somewhere!
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Last Edit: Feb 3, 2008 1:18:27 GMT by dubzi
Happiness ain't at the end of the road. Happiness is the road.
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Glad you are going to work with what you have.
It often turns our really good. I think of guys like Slater who will take unassuming cars and turn them into stuff that has 1000's of views.
Bit of cleaning and change the detail of the wheels and you're off.
Oh, and VERY NICE RACK !
Wonder if it would fit my bus ?
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those wheels should look the great on this.
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bazzateer
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Nice one! Owned a couple of these. One was a 1.8 with carb like yours but nothing beats the 5 cyl engine I'm afraid! The Passat GL5 I had was injection but I also had an Audi 80 5S with a carb. All the VAG carb engines I've had (Passat, Scirocco and Audi 80) have suffered from the Pierburg racing idle thing. How's yours after all these years? Nice cars though and tons of room in the back. Shame yours doesn't have the OE roof bars. I've got a set of cross bars that fit them in my shed somewhere! Cheers Guys! My old one had the roof bars and I've still got the cross beams too! And yes, I'd have loved a 5 cyl one but the odd one I've seen is always too expensive and this one is in such good nick I just had to get it. The Pierburg is OK at the moment, time will tell
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bazzateer
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VERY NICE RACK ! Wonder if it would fit my bus ? Sorry Grizz, I'm going to take it off and restore/replace the wood as it's suffered a bit. I'll then keep it in case it's needed. Baz
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1968 Singer Chamois Sport 1972 Sunbeam Imp Sport 1976 Datsun 260Z 2+2 1998 Peugeot Boxer Pilote motorhome 2003 Rover 75 1.8 Club SE (daily) 2006 MG ZT 190+ (another daily) 2007 BMW 530d Touring M Sport (tow car)
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bazzateer
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If anyone finds my wheel trim (Audi ones as in the pics) somewhere between Watford and Leeds, can they let me have it back please?
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1968 Singer Chamois Sport 1972 Sunbeam Imp Sport 1976 Datsun 260Z 2+2 1998 Peugeot Boxer Pilote motorhome 2003 Rover 75 1.8 Club SE (daily) 2006 MG ZT 190+ (another daily) 2007 BMW 530d Touring M Sport (tow car)
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Feb 25, 2008 16:47:18 GMT
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I've removed the roof rack now pending restoration/replacement of the wood. I picked up a (believed) Golf GTi steering wheel to replace the Passat one but the spline diameter is wrong. Anyone know which VW cars share the same spline pattern and size as the 1981 Passat?
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Last Edit: Feb 25, 2008 16:48:03 GMT by bazzateer
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Feb 25, 2008 17:26:39 GMT
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Hey, youve got a cracking rack bazzateer.
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Feb 25, 2008 17:35:08 GMT
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I've removed the roof rack now pending restoration/replacement of the wood. I picked up a (believed) Golf GTi steering wheel to replace the Passat one but the spline diameter is wrong. Anyone know which VW cars share the same spline pattern and size as the 1981 Passat? Anything Pre 87 VW I believe.
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Feb 28, 2008 22:24:11 GMT
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Feb 28, 2008 22:26:57 GMT
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nice one here is my 82 bueaty
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Last Edit: Feb 28, 2008 22:32:07 GMT by andycoco
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dubzi
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Feb 28, 2008 23:44:03 GMT
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If anyone finds my wheel trim (Audi ones as in the pics) somewhere between Watford and Leeds, can they let me have it back please? Got some of those lying around I think, should be 4 but it depends if I can find them! Interested?
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Happiness ain't at the end of the road. Happiness is the road.
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mrj
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I've removed the roof rack now pending restoration/replacement of the wood. I picked up a (believed) Golf GTi steering wheel to replace the Passat one but the spline diameter is wrong. Anyone know which VW cars share the same spline pattern and size as the 1981 Passat? if the hole in the steering wheel is too large, there should be an adapter available at VW dealerships....
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- 1971 VW 1600 TL Fastback - 1978 Passat GLS Variant - 1980 Audi 100 5E - 1981 VW aircooled panel van (sold) - 1983 VW Jetta Mk.I - 1984 VW Polo Coupé - 1984 VW Passat hatchback - 1987 VW Passat Variant - 1987 VW Passat hatchback - 1988 VW T25
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dubzi
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Feb 29, 2008 21:29:21 GMT
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It's a late/ early thing with the steering wheels I think. If you got a Golf/ Rocco one of the same vintage it would fit. I've an idea it was around 83 that they changed.
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Feb 29, 2008 23:00:17 GMT
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closer to '89 i think.
got an adaptor collar lying around here somewhere that I got with a load of stuff I was given, gratis ?
i've also got a leather audi wheel that would fit for beer money.
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Last Edit: Feb 29, 2008 23:06:27 GMT by guz
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bazzateer
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got an adaptor collar lying around here somewhere that I got with a load of stuff I was given, gratis ? Oooh, that would be great Guz, PM'd you.
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bazzateer
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Andycoco, Nice wagon mate
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Got some of those lying around I think, should be 4 but it depends if I can find them! Interested? Thanks mate but I think I'll stay as is for now until I sort the alloys.
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Mar 25, 2009 19:33:32 GMT
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Apr 18, 2009 16:05:43 GMT
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Sold for a bargain price and being collected tomorrow. Moral of the story, if you get a reasonable cash offer on day 1 of the auction, take it
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Last Edit: Apr 18, 2009 16:06:24 GMT by bazzateer
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