Hi all - getting ready to do timing belt job on 2000 V6 wagon, manual. 213,000 miles. Still running fine, but time to fix oil leaks too, so enough procrastinating. If you bought the crankshaft locking pin and the cam bar and are done using them, I will buy them. I'm in the Mpls MN area...

Greetings!!! I am inquiring to discover additional information about my 2003 Passat W8 4Motion Station Wagon. I've been lead to believe that roughly only around 200 of these models were imported into the USA in their production years of 2003 and 2004. This would mean that this car is likely a...

I know you don't get alot of TDIs here, but wanted to share this. Our 2000 B5 TDI started having difficulty(jerking) when you engage first gear, when in standstill position. It started last year, and was sure it was DMF starting to act up, and thought it was only a matter of time before I have...

hey guys, working on a little project and im in need of a manual transmission shift boot in GREY from a B5.5 Passat, any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

I'm looking for a short shifter for a 6 speed manual trans W8.

I haven't done a timing belt job before and thus would like to have some guidance for the first time around. This is a request for someone who's willing to share their garage with me and help me get this done correctly, as I live in anapartment with only a parking lot to work in and the Oly WA...

WANTED: B5 ABT Sportline Grille Looking for an ABT grille for my B5. Seen an original sell for about $60 here very recently. Anyone have one kicking around they want to part with?

Hi all, I'm new to the forums. I own a 2006 passat 2.0t FSI turbo. I have owned my car for 2 1/2 years now. I plan on trying to go to the TDI soon as VW lefts the stop sell. but right now i'm here to get help with the passat i have now. If any can help or give me some type of answer to my...

I've always wanted to own a TDI diesel but the price seemed steep and where I live in New England a nice clean used one is rare. Does anyone here think the TDI emissions scandal might result in good deals on them? What are the drawbacks to buying one of the affected cars?

Hello, just purchased my 03 Passat GLS with 101k. I want to do a complete tuneup and would like to know what parts and items I need to replace. It just turned to 101K, dealer replaced timing belt, cam/crank seals, water pump and both L/R axles. I don't think a full tuneup has been done on my...

I've been a long time lurker and have used this forum as a go to for all the information that I need to work on my 2003 Passat 1.8t 5-speed. Thought I'd finally take the plunge and start posting about my Passat. Glad to be aboard!

As the title says - I got the typical error message and need a new changer. Anyone have a working one in the Cincinnati/Dayton area? If not ECS will be it. Thanks

Looking for a flashed ecu - GIAC, APR or Uni - K03 tune, AUG engine code, BQ box. Car is '01 B5 but the box code rules. Have a variety of B5 mod parts for swap (P&P upper strut tie bar as example) and/or reasonable cash deals. Tell me what your looking for on a B5. PM me, thanks:thumbup:

My little one got rambunctious in the back seat, popping open the ashtray and then kicking it, breaking a key plastic piece. Does anyone have an extra (whatever this is called): or the entire ashtray assembly ? I have the dark gray interior.

:b5::wrench: WANTED!! I joined several years back but haven't been active in a while. My local VW tech & good friend moved to NC, so now I have no one to turn to when I have a problem with my 2001 Passat GLX 4motion wagon. Any certified techs near Westchester, NY that do work on VW's at...

Hi guys, need a towbar for my b5.5 if anyone local has one they want to sell. I'm in Walsall WS9 Many thanks

Whats up everyone! Just wanted to drop in and say hi. I'm not really new to the forum but I finally registered. I own a 2009 Passat B6 and live in Miami, FL.

hi all im after the NSF driveshaft for Passat CC 2.0 Gt 170 2009 6 speed manual. can anybody pls help .urgently needed. many thanks

My 2000 is experiencing some electrical problems. All the vent lights and the climate control switches have gone out. The cluster and door lights are still working properly. I have an aftermarket radio so im not sure if that would be out right now either. Is there a common short that happens, or...

as the title states i want some front winglet spoilers for my b5! doesnt matter the color, just pm me the details!