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  1. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Hi Everyone, 2003, 1.8t, AWM, 124.000 miles. I got my first CEL last week having driven 11.000 miles since I bought the car. I did a complete TB replacement as soon as I bought the car. I replaced the cam chain adjuster, which I bought from FCP. 16395 - Bank 1: Camshaft A (Intake)...
  2. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I have this code that comes and goes. I reset it and comes back after 50-80 miles. Anyone had to deal with this and what's usually triggering it. I heard it's the tensioner when it comes to cold starts. My 2003 2.8 V6 GLX has 115 miles on it and works ok. Timing belt was changed all should be...
  3. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    how does the B5 engine retard or advance valve timing? ive had this question for a while now and hoped to find a good answer but no dice so far. it's about valve timing. so the timing belt straight run from the crankshaft pulley to the exhaust cam sprocket pretty much determines that the...
  4. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Great forum, I've learned alot already, but now it's time to ask, thanks in advance for reading. I'm no VW expert but a good mechanic, working on my GF's car a 2002 Passat 1.8t (AWM) with 140k and need some advice. Car has a few issues, sludge in the pickup, already taken car of and helped...
  5. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    anyone ever experience a situation where external part in the engine bay, such as a loose bracket or something induced the knock sensor to go off and pull timing? just wondering....
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