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  1. New Member Introductions
    Been a long time user of PW and AW (when I had an A4) and always found the threads insightful. My 04 1.8T 4Motion has begun experiencing some firing and rough running issues. Now we have a no-start condition where power is reaching the ECM, but it's not responding. The total repair cost quoted...
  2. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Sorry but got to vent. Received timing belt kit and the belt is missing. Off work tomorrow too! How can that happen!!! Wonder how much at dealer?
  3. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    hey guys, just got my oem rs4 motor mounts today for my passat. just checking to see if anyone is using them and how they perform. for $119.95 each they best work real nice!
  4. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Good golly, Miss Molly, I love that website! SS M6 x 10mm, SS M6 x 25mm machine screws, SS M8 x 30mm hex cap screws, SS M8 x 24mm connecting nuts, SS M6 hex nuts, SS M6 nylock nuts, and M6 and M8 tapered thread tapping bits... I smell a self-opening trunk hinge mod in progress. :wrench:
  5. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    hey everyone, after winning a secondhand turbo on ebay, it finally arrived today to replace mine which has a worn seal seller stated it was from his 05 passat, and that it functioned fine, removed to fit a k04. photo showed it all together looking fine 2005 Passat kk3 Turbo | eBay <<<...
  6. New Member Introductions
    Hi, Re-joining under a new name as I forgot the old one. I 'own' 2 B5 Passat's - '98 1.8T sedan and a Y2K V6 4Motion. The reality is that these are my kids cars, but whenever something breaks/needs repair they always come to Dad. The current crisis is the 4-motion. The rear alignment bolts are...
  7. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    (^All questions above answered, new info at bottom) So, I bought my 380cc Genesis High Impedance injectors last week from here: http://ecodetuning.com/shop/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1229 #1: Why the hell do they say "Ford" on the sides of them?? #2: Why the hell does the package say they...
  8. USA - East
    Finally, got my self back to the east coast! Just thought I'd say HEY! :D
  9. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    So my DVD player finally arrived, I'm not finished installing it yet so better pics and videos will be posted. It is SWEET to watch DVD's through this thing and the best part is that I can play an ipod through the DVD player via USB and can play anything through the unit including a game...
  10. The Showroom
    Guess what I will be doing tonight? ;)
  11. The Showroom
    The pistons are forged JE with a 82mm bore, and the rods are integrated engineering forged 144 x 20mm.
  12. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Timing belt kit from ECS. :wrench::wrench::wrench::wrench::wrench::wrench: Besides the cam locker bar and crank pin, any other special tools I should know about? Any other surprises? :driving:
  13. Volkswagen Passat B6 Discussion
    For a very long time I have been driving a Horrible 1998 toyota camry, For two years now I have dreamed of a dub that I could work with and I have found it. Let me know what ya think:thumbup: And the Mod list is as follows in no particular order, Black Roof Passat R-line Front lower grill...
  14. New Member Introductions
    Hi to all, Another noobie here. I went searching for a new SUV and ended up finding this 04' waggie 1.8T 4-motion, and could not pass the deal up. I have been on the forum for a bit I dig car's and came across it a couple years ago and have been lurking.....Any how I have mods in the works. so...
  15. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    as stated above, i just purchased the clear sidemarkers for the b5.5 from dubstop. theyre reverseable so the fronts can work in the rear, and vice versa. that was a wise move on vw's part. anywho, for ~$34 per pair (1 left and 1 right) they seem to be of a sturdy construction. a bit of extra...
  16. Anything Auto
    Hey all, based from the original post, where I told you that I took over my parents car( =http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=239568 ), I have finally got it, and cleaned it up. I was off on the year from the original post, it is a 1997 Mercedes S420. 45,000 miles, and rock...
  17. B5 Garage
    I just bought an ICM from Impex hoping to solve my occasional misfire problem, and for insurance. Anyway, I am familiar with the products made by Bosch and Huco, but this one arrived as a Meyle. Also there was no thermal paste, which I recall is required for install. Is the Meyle product...
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