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Hi PW, first post. I’m a Minneapolis transplant, bought a 2000 B5 about 18 months ago from a guy who did a lot of nothing for the car, haha. I’m now playing cleanup. The car has 199K miles and I just finished tackling the timing belt and snub mount. The YT clip I used as reference left out a...

Hello my name is jarron and I'm located in the tricities I have a 99 1.8taeb I have not done much but I started with 4 leaks now I'm down to one and I've Dr sludged my motor but that's it but I'm in love with the b5 thanks for the add

Hit a deer this week, and I'll be assisting in the body shop repair. I'd like to source panels. I'm aware of LKQ in Blaine, MN (formerly John's Auto Parts) - that's my go-to parts lot. I believe you can still go there and pull your own parts. Where else will I find great pricing on salvage yard...

New member here, forum members of other sites (saabcentral, odyclub etc). Just picked up a 2000 Passat GLX with 188K miles for the princely sum of $1 (lucky us I know, someone my wife works with was looking to get rid of it). The good: decent shape, previouis owner had mishap with deer in...

I have an '03 V6 4motion and the drivers side flex pipe has been compromised. I have read that good exhaust places can cut out the flex pipe and weld in another. I have taken it to one place and they said they couldn't do it. Called another and they were checking on a part and they would call...

I've had a couple of good experiences with locals lately so I thought I'd pass them along. First, Lamettry's Collision has worked on my car three times and every time has been a very positive experience, both in terms of the quality of the work and the way they treat you. Pics to follow. They...

How about two cases? Seriously--I got my kit, and I know that I may be able to fumble my way through the installation. However, if there's someone in the area who has successfully done this and would be willing to do mine for some minor compensation, drop me a PM. I'm in Rosemount (east of...

I recently bought a 2001 Passat v6 auto and I have some issues that I need to address but I am at a bit of a loss. I made a post on this forum about some leaks and I actually took the car to a shop that had done some work for the previous buyer. The car smells like burning oil much worse and...

I recently bought a 2001 Passat v6 auto and I have some issues that I need to address but I am at a bit of a loss. I made a post on this forum about some leaks and I actually took the car to a shop that had done some work for the previous buyer. The car smells like burning oil much worse and...

I'm due for a new timing belt (2003 1.8T, 85K miles)and was going to call around to all the recommended shops in the Twin Cities area. I searched the forum and found one of nm+'s posts. This is from around 2007, so I was wondering if there are any newer recommendations. Also, is it better to...

Is there anyone in or near the twin cities who could help me install new shocks sometime in September? I'm planning to install new Bilstein HD's with my stock springs, but I can't work on it at my apartment and I also don't have a spring compressor to change the front. I'm in Eagan, and...

Anyone in the MN/WI area know a quality shop that I could get my lowers painted at? I would prefer a low price, but quality is probably more important to price to me. Would rather just have to paint them once.....

Okay - how does this sound: Looking at W8's as they are a good bargain these days. Deal #1: Schmelz VW - 2003 W8, 31,000 miles (CPOed) asking about 24,000.00. They offered me 12,500.00 in trade on my 2003 GLX 4Motion. Deal #2: Infiniti - 2003 W8 31,000 miles (as good condition as above, not...

This dealership is completely incompetent from top to bottom. About a year and half ago, my 2000 Passat 1.8T started having an electrical system problem. Every morning when I came out to start my car, the battery was completely drained. I typically use Boardwalk for my service, but I lived in...

Hi guys, I have rust on the rear edge of the roof right on the border with the rear window glass. Does anyone know of a good shop that will repair this rust effectively? Thanks.