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I need to upgrade the shark fin antenna. Anyone know the step to properly remove the Headliner so I can install the new fin.

I replaced the downpipe on my '99 B5 1.8T AEB engine a while back, but I made the mistake of trying to do it with the catalytic converter still installed. I wanted to pass along this method so the rest of you don't follow in my footsteps and make the same mistake. The following procedure will...

I recently had the local dealer do my rear coolant flange, and while it was in there, a t-belt job (the existing one had 76k on it.) They had a better price than the couple local indy's I called. (The t-belt parts prices were inflated, but everything else was reasonable, at worst... the entire...

Hi everyone, I am in the process of converting the engine and transmission in an old east-German Van (Barkas) from a crappy 2-stroke to the 1.8T from a VW Passat. I've got the donor car sitting ready to be slaughtered, it's from 1998 and travelled 250k kilometers. Since I'll have the block...

Has anyone removed and replace the 6 Spd automatic transmission or where can I find the correct procedures to do this? The engine code for my 2007 Passat 2.0T value edition is BPY. It is slipping at high RPM and I am thinking I may need to bring it to a transmission shop to have it overhauled...

I would like to replace the front subframe bushings on my W8 while I am under there to do the control arms. I would like to know what is required to replace the bushings. The Bentley has nothing on the topic. Do these require a press to get them in/out, or can they be pulled in/out with a...

About the only remaining issue with my 2005 GL I got last October is a crackly radio. CDs and my IPod sound great, but the radio reception is awful. My mast had rotted insulation, so I replaced that first. It didn't help, so I took it to the VW dealer in town and they diagnosed it as a bad base...

Not sure when the timing was last done on it. The past owner was very uninformative :banghead: its a 1999 VW Passat 1.8 AEB 5 speed 108k . Purchased it with 103k and have been constantly maintaining and replacing everything.. Last thing I want is it to slip or snap. It stretches about 2-3 in...

My son got stranded last Friday when the serp belt broke, too far from home to risk driving home at night with no alternator output. The car was transported back home, and when getting set to replace it, I was reminded that on the AEB at least, this isn't a quick and easy belt to replace. The...

I have a 2003 Passat 1.8T manual, AWM. Slight coolant leak that appears to be from the coolant temperature flange. I know the parts are ~ $40 from the dealership (it's a plastic housing), and the dealer is quoting ~ $350 for the job. That sounds like a good price to me. However, I'm...

Hi guys I have a problem with a stiff break, and after looking around if it was a problem with a vaccum, sure enough it was. Unfortunately it is not just a easy hose replacement fix, but it seems like there is a problem with a vacuum pump. The vacuum pump itself is working, however the little...

I am at the end of a water pump replacement in my son's 2000 Passat 1.8t AWT engined car. I bought the parts locally at O'Reilly Auto. He was driving it and heard a loud sound, then the temp started rising and he shut the car off. I expected the impeller to be separated from the shaft, but it...

2000 Passat GLX, AWD. The knob for adjusting the side mirrors broke off. Is this something I can replace myself? (I have taken apart the door to replace the window motor pin.) Thanks.

Hi everyone, Long time Volkswagen owner MK2... first time passat owner. I recently picked up a 2002 Passat Wagon V6 FWD knowing it would need some work. Luckily, after perusing this website... many of my issues have been solved i.e. the drivers rear door not locking, window not working, alarm...

Hey all, 2003 AWM 1.8T Im wanting to replace my heater hose 8D0 819 371 H, as im having a persistent leak from there. I believe and heard it runs through the firewall. Ive been digging and digging for a video or advice on how to do this job. Ive seen some posts suggest taking apart stuff from...

So, I'm pulling the engine + transmission out of my wife's 2000 V6 4Motion because it blew the front seal out of the transmission. While this is out, I intend to take care of things like front and rear oil seals, valve cover gaskets, timing belt, ect. I want to take care of most things that are...

Is this DIY a good way to replace motor mounts? VWVortex.com - DIY: motor mounts and transmission mount replacement for B5 FWD V6 30V It seems to have some advantages in that you don't have to raise the engine and risk possibly break hoses, connectors and pipes. And removing the mounts from...

Replace cv on passenger side. Now cat won't start. Battery good. Starter recently replaced. My question, we had to spin axle several times to get axle installed. Could this throw off some type of timing.. I hear the starter but it just makes one click..

Braintrust, Our steering wheel airbag partially discharged while on the highway today. The battery light had flickered a few times before this happened, and then pop. Out in the middle of nowhere Texas, in the 100 degree heat. Now the alternator service light is on, car is dead. I feel like...

Hi all, this is a 99 1.8T. I am putting brakes on the rear...the calipers work fine, but the dust caps on the pistons are torn and I want to change them. I have rebuild kits coming. I cannot see how the dust cap comes off and goes on. I can't imagine you need to pull the piston to replace...