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  1. B5 Garage
    Hey guys, I had a clogged catalytic converter on my 2005 GLS wagon, so I removed it and put in a delete pipe. Now it drives alright, but I'm getting the P1176 code. I put in a bent spacer on the back 02 sensor, but the code came back after driving for an hour. I'm wondering now if I just need...
  2. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I hope I'm posting in the correct forum... I have a 2002 1.8T automatic Passat. Timing chain broke, seized the engine. Just paid nearly $3200 to have the engine rebuilt(by a place that specializes in VW. Bent valves and messed up a cam ). Put less than 100 miles on the rebuilt engine before the...
  3. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Well the title says it all, I want to get one of those and would appreciate a link to a working cable, thanks.
  4. Parts For Sale
    LOWERED PRICE.....Sorry....I tried to put this in the classified but was unable to. I have sold my Passat (2005 1.8T AWM FWD) and have these parts/supplies available. I'm looking to sell everything together. All parts except the opened power steering fluid was purchased from ECS Tuning. I...
  5. USA - South
    Ive owned my b5 passat for right at a year now and ive spent alot of quality time with her over the past year.. Coils, wheels, interior mods, repairs on the motor, and etc.. Figured id share a couple photos and see wht you guys think ANd here is my transformation picture
  6. New Member Introductions
    well ive just got this sexy 98 passat pretty cheap which only needs a new turbo. im new to the vw but when i seen that passat i fell in love with it. well ive taken the front end off so that i can change the timming belt, water pump n turbo, im planning on changing all the belts hoses pads n...
  7. New Member Introductions
    Its been 6 weeks that i have my passat did some changes but i have a problem right now its not a big deal but it bothers me I changed the bulbs on the passenger side but when i came to put it back i accendetly disassembled the mettalic socket who locks the bulb in place and by doing that my...
  8. New Member Introductions
    I am new to Passat world and this is my first VW. Just changed the timing belt, water pump, and thermostat this weekend using a blua kit. Lined everything up and triple check the time marks before and after tensioning the belt. Ran the car for about 10 minutes to get coolant in it and no engine...
  9. New Member Introductions
    WOW! I learned so much about my car in just a few weeks of reading/searching. I had no idea about all the "little" things that can make a big difference in performance and reliability (like the oil specs). Anyway, I got a 2004 Passat GLS 1.8T manual transmission with 112k miles on it. I had...
  10. New Member Introductions
    I have a 1999 VW Passat Wagon 1.8T Automatic and will be using the forums here quite a bit here in the future for repair help. I am an expert bicycle mechanic (employed service manager) but my knowledge of cars is very limited. I recently bought my first Passat second hand and have been going to...
  11. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    bought a b5.5 passat a couple months back and have fallen in love with it. its a 1.8t 4motion. when i first got the car i was knew to the whole euro outlook on cars and wasn't planning on doing anything to the car. after seeing this website i got the itch to put a couple bucks into the car...
  12. Parts For Sale
    1.) 4 snow tires with with audi/vw rims. 6000k on the tires P195/65 R15 $250.00 2.) 6cd changer with disc cartridge goes in trunk works perfect. $50.00 3.) Cam chain tensioner. Mechnical portion of tensioner is brand new. My car did not like the solinoid on it. Kept throwing code (timing...
  13. New Member Introductions
    Thanks to all the great people who are so helpful here. I've been leeching from the info here a long time and finally have time to register and say Hi
  14. New Member Introductions
    I recently bought a 2007 VW Passat 2.0T with the Sport and Nav packages. I wanted to upgrade the lights to a typical LED "white" headlight that you see on luxury cars. Does anyone have a cheaper product they can recommend?
  15. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    hi all, i've posted this thread under Canada section, however got tip to post it here for better chances to get some answers, so here we go: so my TB has been changes not so long ago ( ca. 2 weeks ago) and i've noticed the following: 1.)when the car was driven for a while and coming to a stop...
  16. The Showroom
    and just a couple of shots i took need air though :icon_eek:
  17. Mobile Electronics
    I felt I needed to post this up. I honestly never thought that I would ever put a sub in my Passat, but when a great deal crosses your path, you need to take advantage of it. It is a Mono Sony Xplod 12" 1200 Watt Sub with enclosure and Kenwood amp; all for $35.00 :lol:. It compliments the...
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