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  1. New Member Introductions
    hello friends, i own a passat sw 2011 and it's crazy but i have 3 month looking for rear absorbers. everywhere they say me that this product is out of stock, and there is no replacement product. the code of the absorber is 3C0 513 049 BT, can anybody help me. its crazy to accept that this...
  2. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Today, I replaced the front shock absorbers of my passat 2003, they were FUBAR and I have no idea how long they had been like that, just noticed they were too bouncy lately so I replaced them. I think they are the originals that came with the car since new, the brand name is SACHS. Next will the...
  3. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Hello I am considering to buy cheap shock absorbers that are sold on ebay. 2 of them about $40 I am very careful driver and usually I never hit holes. Mostly my car drives on roads in proper condition. I never drive on Manhattan roads LOL :D So if anybody has experience how long it can...
  4. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Hello all, I have a 98 stock Passat 1.8t, SW. I would like to replace the shocks with the ones that would give me the smoothest ride. I installed Sachs but for some reason it feels very rough and uncomfortable. Planning on replacing them too. Which shocks would you recommend that would give the...
  5. Volkswagen Passat Early B Platforms Discussion
    Hi, the video gives you a step by step video tutorial who to replace the rear shock absorber at a Passat 35i. The repair starts with the removal of the interior panelling, then dismounting and disassembling the strut: The video has a German soundtrack but English subtitles are added to...
  6. B5 Garage
    Hello all, 98, 1.8t, SW. I have decided to replace the shocks (both front and rear) as the ride gets rougher by day. I can feel ever contour of the road in my brain! Could you help me with your suggestions as to which shock absorber would give the SMOOTHEST ride? As my budget is limited, I am...
  7. New Member Introductions
    Is it possible to straighten them out by tree shade mechanic?
  8. Volkswagen Passat B6 Discussion
    I don't seem to find them anywhere, tried ecstuning and called dealers (each one says a different part number). Front and Rear if possible. Thanks guys, you've always been good to me.
  9. Parts For Sale
    FS: SOLD Shock Absorbers F&R 2000 Passat Variant 4Mo Item Sold. For sale are 4 shocks in quite good condition as they were used for only 17,000 miles in a 2000 Variant GLX 4Mo. when Eibachs were installed. Why buy some older higher mileage shocks when you can install these for a very low...
  10. B5 Garage
    Hello, I have a 1998 Passat wagon/variant, with the 1.8t engine and manual transmission. I have done a lot of work on this car and I like it a lot. She's in need of new shocks, I am very confused, KYB says their shocks don't fit in the wagon, everybody else says the wagon and the sedan uses the...
  11. B5 Garage
    Passat TDI 110 1999 in for service. I knew the brakes were juddering and there was a clunk from the suspension, front offside. Service schedule from VW doesn't include fuel filter, so I asked for that anyway. Brakes were as expected warped discs... I thought they'd be rears because I couldn't...
  12. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Folks, If anyone knows about strut/shock absorbers that gives a very smooth ride, not a stiff one like sport absorbers, please let me know. One of my OEM struts is torn into 2! I need a replacement quickly. The ride is very rough. I heard something good about gas absorbers compared to oil ones...
  13. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Hello, I have a 2002 Passat 1.9 TDI 130cv. (tires: 225/45/R17) Can anyone tell me brands and references for shock absorbers for this car (front & rear) ? Thank you, Best Regargs, Rui Duarte Portugal
  14. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I have 18K on my Passat. Since around 15K I have noticed the stock shocks seem softer than when they were new. The dealer looked at them at 15K and said nothing was wrong. Now a few months later, and I could swear the front shocks are going limp. Especially the drivers front. Am I imagining...
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