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  1. New Member Introductions
    Good morning all, well after 20+ years in the VW scene, I have finally got my hands on a 05 Passat 1.8T 4 motion Auto. After having over 50 total VW's exchanged between my hands an many years of driving standard I decided it was time for an Auto car. Also living in the northeast I figured why...
  2. New Member Introductions
    I am Adrian, Live in San Diego area. Just got a b5.5 1.8t and am excited to be here.
  3. B5 Garage
    So it looks like the Passat may not make it to 500K afterall. This car has 475,000 KM on it and the crankshaft seal went, oil everywhere. I thought this would be a simple fix but things escalated pretty quickly. After replacing the seal I had to retime the engine because I made the mistake of...
  4. New Member Introductions
    I love my 2015 Passat! In the Philadelphia area looking for good service mechanic also money saving tips to keep it going. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks guys!:wrench:
  5. New Member Introductions
    When I first started here I had just purchased a 2013 SE, then three years ago, traded it for a 2016 SE. Now three years after that got a 2019 R-Type. Got to admit, they keep getting better and better. Ride difference between all three are #1 = 2019, #2 = 2016 and #3 = 2013.
  6. B5 Garage
    Hey guys! I've been reading on the forum for a week! First time passat owner! I love VW small liter diesel! I have a few caddys (1.6D, 1.9D, 1.9TD) and I thought an 04' TDI Passat would be a great addition! As I drove the girl home(craigslist), engine code popped up: PO741 This came from my...
  7. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Spring has arrived in N.E. Ohio, the sound of birds welcoming the dawn, warm days have arrived with the sight of daffodils pushing their faces up anew......... My Passat's SAIP pump's mating call ,the whine and growl for the prerequisite 50 seconds letting my neighbor know it's at least 39f...
  8. New Member Introductions
    Hey all. Just joined. Looking forward to learning more about another Passat I'm planning on buying this week!
  9. New Member Introductions
    Hello, Seems like almost my whole driving life I have owned a VW. Started with a 64 bug, moved to a 58 Ghia, then on to a 53 bug, owned a 59 bug and a 63 Westy at the same time. Had a 85 Jetta I traded for a 80 Scirocco then had a 69 squareback. lots of others along the way as well but those...
  10. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    On my way to work a few weeks ago, climbing a hill and all of a sudden I lose acceleration, power steering, and battery light comes on. "Huh," I said. Pull over to the side of the road, turn the key off and back on - just starter whine. Ooops. Timing belt failure. 276,000 miles, and the...
  11. New Member Introductions
    Hi everyone, I am new to the site but not new to passats, I have owned passats exclusively since 2000... ALL OF THEM FWD!!! last year I almost accidentally (was not advertised as 4wd) bought a 4motion wagon... I have been extremely satisfied with the handling of FWD for as long as I have owned...
  12. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    hey all, Its been a while since I've posted here. I think the time has come to let the Passat go.... 2002 VW Passat Wagon GLX 4 Motion, 173,000ish miles, Navy Blue with Black Interior. Way back around the 4th of July I was driving home and entering the turnpike on ramp....which was a curved...
  13. New Member Introductions
    I've had my 2003 B5.5 since new and have always belonged but had to re register 'cause of insecure password.
  14. New Member Introductions
    My daily is a 2000 1.8T and I've had it for about 4 years now, 130,000 miles on it right now. Now that I'm single that leaves me with a lot of extra time and money (who knew?) and I've been fixing what I can on it for the past few months. What I've done so far: - Repair the oil cooler (temp...
  15. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Sad News Well my friends, it's finally time to say goodbye to my 99 1.8T. Too many miles and too many things to fix. Plan to fix the right front wheel bearing this week and then sell it. Good News I just purchased a 2011 BMW Z4 with very low miles and showroom condition. So, goodbye to...
  16. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Wife was driving down the interstate on Sunday, I was in the passenger seat. She asks me if I see the smoke coming out behind the car. I say I do and tell her to pull over and she shuts the engine off immediately. I pop the hood to see steam coming out from timing cover, and black crap mixed...
  17. New Member Introductions
    Thanks for all the help so far. Hope I can give some back.
  18. B5 Garage
    Time for a timing belt, having difficulty finding "kit" with metal impeller . HELP! Greetings from Providence, RI- I usually order most of my VW and Audi parts from FCP Euro in nearby CT. because they have good prices and the shipping is usually free and the order arrives in one or two days. I...
  19. New Member Introductions
    I am new to the VW world having just bought my first VW for our teen. This looks to be a great site, and since I do a lot of my our repairs, I hope to find some help here.
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