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  1. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Just wanted to let the interested party that's going after this W8 know, I'm next in line and I'll snatch it up if you miss a beat. ;)...
  2. New Member Introductions
    Purchased a 2003 1.8T a month ago and have been doing more than the previous owner lead me to believe. Hope to find help from others along with giving my own knowledge. TomK
  3. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Help!! Help!! Help!! So I live in this Frozen tundra called Minnesota and as of 01.05.2014. temperatures plummeted to -31degrees in my city and with my car not being garage kept, it felt the full force of mother nature. Fast forward a few hours into Monday morning 01.06.2014 10am -20degrees and...
  4. New Member Introductions
    Well, just picked up an 09 Passat with 40,000 miles last week, and coming from a Roush Mustang this is a huge improvement in quality; No longer get looks but its still nice and comfy to drive. Already have a R32 wheel on the way(hate the stock mfsw wheel) and some OEM Detroit rims thatll go on...
  5. New Member Introductions
    Hello to everbody!! New member from Minnesota with a 98 vw passat. Names Harley. Love the car, Cant wait to build it up. :wrench:
  6. Dealerships and Service
    Hello All im looking for a good VW Maintenance shop in the Minneaplois metro area. I have been going to the dealership where I bought my VW and I would like to move away from the dealership prices. Any ideas? Thanks, Mike
  7. Parts For Sale
    MN: B5 Black Leather Door Cards w/ inserts, switches, speaker covers $100+ship *SOLD* ***SOLD*** Thanks to LS4motion, great buyer. I have a set of 4 black door cards with black leather inserts, speaker grilles, chrome lever handles, switches, etc. All came from a 2001 B5 Passat with...
  8. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I am trying to de-yawn :driving: the handling of the Passat by inserting some Blistein Tourings with some lowering springs. Drop is around 1.5 in the back and WILL BE THE SAME IN THE FRONT IF I CAN EVER GET THE STUPID STRUT/SPRING OUT OF THE STUPID WHEEL...
  9. New Member Introductions
    Hey guys, I'm new to the b5 world! I've always been a mk3 guy. Still own 2. But I snagged a '99 1.8t wagon off a local club site (any eurowerks members here?!). Needs a little TLC, and some coils, but I'm loving it so far.
  10. New Member Introductions
    Hi im John from minnesota, Mostly in here for shop help as my 99 passat is now my daily until insurance goes down a bit after totaling my 05 audi a4, that had a few things done to it, like lowered, 19in rims, upgraded turbo, chiped, tinted, navi ect.. some basics + a turbo. Like the 99 passat...
  11. New Member Introductions
    Hey all, new guy here. Primarily here because I'm looking into buying a used 99 Passat 1.8T. Has a few simple mechanical issues, but I've learned from reading through the forums just how simple they are. Was hoping to find advice on the car I'm looking at. However, I know this is a hello post...
  12. USA - Central
    For Sale: 1992 VW Corrado SLC. 135K. 178hp VR6 still very strong. Very Good condition inside and out. New EuroSpec 6-speed manual tranny and new clutch at 100K. Less than 30K on Borla/Techtonics exhaust system. New Radiator, Heater Core, and Water pump all within last 20K miles. Full...
  13. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    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...
  14. New Member Introductions
    Hello Everybody. I'm a small shop mechanic and just tackled my first Passat 30V timing belt change. It's an 03 wagon and i'm looking for info on how to get the fan clutch bracket and harmonic balancer off. This should be quite an adventure! Bruce frim Minnesota
  15. USA - Central
    I just bought a 99 Passat and I am trying to get it running. I have a bit of experience working on cars of various types, but I am finding I'm a little lost here. If I could just get a little help for a couple of hours I would come out really far ahead. I have a little bit of money if that...
  16. USA - Central
    Here's what i need: 1) two new flex pipes 2) at least one new catalytic converter 3) all welded nicely with compatible parts so they are SILENT and don't trip my engine light 4) reasonable price Can anyone recommend me a place in the cities or otherwise where i can get that done? I'm in...
  17. New Member Introductions
    Hey guys, Been lurking around the corners here for a few weeks because I was looking into getting a Passat. Well, now that I have one, I thought I would introduce myself. My name's Andy, and I'm from White Bear Lake, MN (just north of St. Paul). I'm relatively new to Passat's, but have been...
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