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  1. Parts For Sale
    I'm wrapping up selling my Passat and its remaining aftermarket parts. I'll add pictures at some point or send them to interested buyers. GTRS Eliminator turbo kit $1300 plus shipping: Has about 10-15k miles on it, great shape minus having some oil on it from a VC leak. Will sell with my ECU...
  2. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Hi I have a Passat 1.8 20v from 1998. My clutch is dying, and my mechanic has told me, that it may be extremely expensive, up to 1000£, because it might involve a dual mass flywheel... :confused: Does my model contain this type of flywheel? /Jens
  3. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    So, I'm looking to put a manual trans in Black Betty. The question I'm mulling over now is what kind of clutch/flywheel setup to run. Now, bear in mind that the budget for this kind of thing is pretty thin. So, best bang for the buck is paramount. Now having said that, I do understand that you...
  4. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Just as the title states. I'm looking at buying a clutch/flywheel kit but one I'm looking at is listed for 98-2000 1.8t's while others are listed for 98-2005.
  5. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I did a search but couldn't find what I was looking for or I missed it... Does anyone know if the clutch and flywheel from a '01 (B5) RS4 will fit in an '01 (B5) Passat? TIA!
  6. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I had a new clutch (stock) and flywheel (lightweight Fidanza) installed on my 98 wagon (110Kmi). However I am having the following issue post-install and want to know what could be wrong before I bring it back (and get ripped off). The car is essentially fine below 3k rpms but as you go above...
  7. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Hey guys, I have an 03 B5.5 1.8T 5spd Passat. I will divide this post in 3 parts: (pls responde by pointing to each question) 1. Ever since new my car only had a max of 2-3" of clutch pedal action and that was all at the top of the pedal. Is this the way it should be (because that is what I...
  8. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    2000 ATW 1.8t 5 speed FWD. 90700 miles Last thursday and friday I put in a new clutch and lightweight SPEC flywheel. Despite Chas and others saying it was a HUGE PITA I still did my own clutch. :crazy: Well, everything went well, not easy but well. Tranny went in fine, shaft lined up and...
  9. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Subject: 2001.5 VW Passat 2.8 V6, manual, stock powertrain from engine to rims about 70,000 miles Situation: Saturday: evening Lights: Red -> green Me: 1st gear and go, moments later switch into second, clutch off Her (Passat): "Grrr, pffffft, wooo, bam, clunk, wzzzt" Symptoms: Lost all...
  10. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Need a few opinions here. I took this clutch and flywheel to a few shops this afternoon and was told that they wouldnt touch this unit as it would cause problems with drivability. Please take a close look at the pictures and let me know. Steve The inner section of the pressure plate is...
  11. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Trying to get a rough idea of what it may cost for someone to install a clutch and possibly flywheel for me. There are some local shops around that specialize in VW/Euro treatments, and their labor rates range from $55-70 per hour. So, please let me know what the labor book says about flat...
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