In light of the current SUV/Crossover craze that threatens the midsize sedan, I was quite happy to hear that a new Chattanooga Passat was coming as a 2020 model . Then, I learned it was not going to be on the MQB Platform. The execs that handle VW's NA sales claim that American Passat buyers...

I have an 01 with a AWM motor in it. VCG went again so figured I would address the PCV system before putting the new one in. I have the kit, just wondering if I need to remove the intake manifold to get to the hose by the block? Is there a simple way to get to that without removing manifold and...

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We've had this '99 model 1.8T wagon since new, which was built 19 years ago- 07/98. The lower door plastic trim was disintegrating, so there's a new set from ECS Tuning ready to go on, leaned against the doors here. The body is pretty decent except for the clear coat coming off, so its likely...

Noticed a leak around VCG and at the oil cooler. Was thinking it might be good idea to take a look at PCV as the car has almost 220K on it. Besides the valve itself what parts should I look at changing or cleaning? I have an AWM.

2002 with 235Kmi on all the original parts, and I need to get this project going because the indy VW mechanic said the tie rods and suspension arm bushings are really bad. So I got a pair of Sensen front and rear shocks on Amazon. The fronts look like this: As you can see, there is no spring...

200,000 km / 125,000 miles Do NOT want to lower (substantially) due to my country drive... I'm thinking about getting the Shocks and Struts suspension kit from Blauparts and see that there is a $250 difference between their regular & enhanced kit. As the enhanced kit includes rear mounts and...

So my wife has a Black 2002 B5.5 Passat with a 2.8l V6 and 4motion. She ALSO has a golden retriever / St Bernard mix that weighs over 125lbs and always rides in the back. We recently went camping and with My wife and I, the three boys, camping gear and the dog in the boot, the wagon was looking...

So I do like looks and I want more performance. Coned intakes look cool and sound cool (with forge 007 DV's) from what I've seen on yt. :violin: "Cold" air cone intake is sort of hated in here, people suggest using some heat shields etc... Past couple hours I went through a lot of topics and I...

2005 B6 A4, 184K on the clock. I swapped out the upper and lower control arms this past weekend and installed a set of Meyle HDs in SeaTowJoe's shop - kudos to Joe for the garage space! a couple of thoughts... 1. now I know why turn-in felt odd in the corners. the ball joints were like worms...

Hey all. :salute: Been a rough couple past years. Had my 4th child, lost my job, scraped by to pay bills for 8 months while I searched for a job, blah blah blah. Raised the car because it was making my boys car sick (lol). Stupidly sold off my side skirts. One of my winglets got taken out by a...

I have a 2013 Passat SE. I have been using the SD feature for all of my music, and it has been awesome. Here is where I am stuck. I purchased two new albums. I took the SD card from the car, added the two albums, and loaded the SD card back into the radio. After it loads, it just has...

Ayeeee I just got a suspension refresh kit for my v6 02, and im going to attempt to do this myself, is there a right up anywhere on here that will take me step by step through the process, for the upper, lower control arms and tie rods.....??? anyone that has done it, is it hard and about how...

what are the most common and uncommon things that i should do to refresh my b5, engine and chassis wise. i want to replace the common issues that pop up before they actually pop up