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of pulling the cockpit vs disassembling the instrument panel? Or is there only good access to the heater core that way?

Have 2003 Passat Wagon manual 1.8T 5.5 AWM at 122,000 miles. Thought this might help others that may want to replace a front wheel bearing and don't have access to conventional tools for the work. My local sources (Auto Zone, Advanced Auto, NAPA) either do not rent tools or offered incorrect...

Will be installing outer CV boots soon and have questions about using the "bolt method" to remove outer joints from a hollow drive shaft. ('99 AEB 5 spd) Obviously, you'd need the stub axle to be in line with the drive shaft so the bolt threads into the drive shaft. Does this somehow release...

It's getting close to time for my annual heater core flush. Every year, I get worried that a simple flush is not going to cut it anymore, and that I'm going to have to replace the core. I was looking at the heater core replacement video that has been posted here a couple times, and saw this...

My car, 98 aeb, makes zero noise when I turn the key, as though the entire car is dead. It's not the battery. Does someone have the alarm reset method, please. Any help would be much appreciated because I'm running out of options. All though if It comes about that Ill trash the car there'll be...

After reading this excellent method from the info base ... http://www.passatworld.com/forums/61-b5-information-base/233225-pinch-bolt-removal-made-easy-pics.html ... here is a proposed method that may not require cutting the bolt with a dremel: UPDATE: AFTER READING EVERY THREAD ON THIS...

Today i finally decided to tackle my disgusting, horrible rims. So i had no hope seeing as how there is nothing but dirt, grime, and Beast Loads of break dust. So using a household liquid soap, wash mitten, and toothbrush, i went at them. I have the stock OEM rims like this...

Hey all, I have a black B5.5. Last year I purchased a badge less grill from waterfest 14, its the one with only the chrome slats and the outer lip around it is painted flat black I'd guess. Well all through the rest of the summer it was fine,until the winter rolled around, it took a little...

I've seen this method posted on other forums in regards to TBA (throttle body adaptation) and/or ECU resetting, and the doubt is still there. I know it cures my Sharan's odd shifting (every 15,000 miles it starts acting up). Just did it last night, and it's sweet vanilla again. Has anyone...

The best method for curing vehicular asthma!!! Thanks to A Better Sound Exhaust in Gladstone, OR. my W8 can now fully exhale! :thumbup: Before: During: Mid-resonator: After: I kept the OEM tips as you can see here, as I am going for a subtle look...

I have been reading about replacing the antennae gasket ever since I got my car with the cracked broken gasket. There is a way you can put the gasket on without dropping the headliner so if you want to do that search the forums it is an easier and faster way to do it. I ordered the parts using...

I'm in the process of refinishing a set of wheels, and I've been hand sanding the clear off. I'm wondering if there is an easier way to remove the clearcoat so that i can get to repolishing them faster? Thanks, Andrew

I know this is a bad question... but like, I've been working under the car with just my std. jack that comes with the car. It's really, really risky. BUT I've survived thus far. So, What is the best and most appropriate method of jacking the car up? What are jack stands and why do we need...

http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=184712 It's definitely more complicated than just changing the regulator, but the Audi clips look tougher.

Specifically I'm looking at the grey plug for the Monsoon amp. The wires coming into the plug are spiraled/twisted. It makes the harness neater, but I can't get the wires far enough apart to use my tap-ins for the speaker level input on the amp I'm adding. I would like to disengage the pins...

This past weekend I did the dreaded "Tie Rod Replacement" on my wife's 2000 GLX wagon. The passenger tie rod was siezed in the tie rod. Using wrenches simply wasn't an option because I couldn't develop enough torque to break-free the tie rod end from the tie rod. I was at my wits end when my...

Anyone here has a good idea (or the latest preferred method) on how to break in a new engine on our brand new Passats? I've read some interesting stuff last year when we bought a MX-5... contrary to traditional beliefs, the first few kilometers are very important for what you need to do to...

heard various arguments, are these self bleeding or does diesel have to be pumped/poured into the new one, its my first attempt and i dont wnna fiddle if its messy ill take it to a garage thanks;)