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  1. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Which brand plugs and wires are recommended for 2.8L V6? I have always mainly used NGK plugs and wires for all of my cars but I was told to use Bosch for my Passat. Ive never really had good luck with Bosch stuff, so I want to see what everyone else is running in terms of plugs and wires.
  2. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Looking for a little help on selecting the correct master cylinder for my car, 2002 ATQ. I keep finding masters that are listed as either ATE or Lucas, how do I determine which I have? Another site I came across listed either new or old style, again, not sure which would be appropriate for my...
  3. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I am just shopping around quick for new brake pads for my 1.8T 03 gls passat. I have ran into several different kinds like semi metal, metal, ceramic etc and just wondering what would be best for a daily driver. Through my reading I have also seen that several people recommend upgrading the...
  4. B5 Garage
    Trying to find best price on bosche O2 sensor. on parts geek it says it fits downstream for my car: 16978 | Partsgeek.com I need the upstream one. I know ECS says 100 for 1k0998262. Any other suggestions or can someone confirm i can use the one from partsgeek.
  5. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    OK so my wagon is cupping the rear wheels and I've got the new wheels and tires ready to go. Bridgestone RE-11 @ 225/45/17. I'm debating between the KW V1 and the Bilstein PSS9 coilovers. Anyone have experience, advice, comments? FWIW... '05 1.8t w/ APR Stage 1, Auto (bummer), no...
  6. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I've got a 2002 1.8t with 215,000 miles that has a pretty good whine in the alternator belt area. I dropped the belt and fired the engine without it, and whine is gone. The noise can only come from 4 places: Power Steering pump bearing (unlikely, replaced 10,000 miles ago) tensioner (replaced...
  7. Volkswagen Passat B6 Discussion
    Hi All im new to your site and was looking for some advice on what vagcom cable to purchase .. option 1.is a cable and disc from VAG Diagnostics Ltd ...option 2. Is a Ross-tech cable ...what advantages has one over the other ( other then price)if any . The cable will be used for servicing on a...
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    2006 Passat, 2.0T By the way, which type of engine do I have of these types: 2.0T FSI, TSI, and TFSI (EA113) [EA113 4-cylinder 2.0 liter turbocharged direct injection FSI (VW), TSI (VW), and TFSI (Audi) engine] OR 2.0 TSI and TFSI (EA888 Gen 1 or Gen 2) [1st and 2nd generation EA888...
  9. Anything Auto
    I need an unbiased opinion on which exhaust sounds better. (takeoff at 1:04) or (takeoff 2:23) So which do you guys think?
  10. Volkswagen Passat B6 Discussion
    Hey everyone. I live in Israel. Unfortunately, there's a law here that restricts you from getting Xenon headlights for your car unless the manfucatrator included them. I own a B6 '06 Passat, and it comes with standard halogen headlights. I would like to replace them to new headlights, as I'm...
  11. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I'm starting to prepare for changing the timing belt on my 1.8T ATW engine. The DaddyMatt guide for the AEB engine is excellent and I'll likely use that a primary reference in lieu of an ATW-specific guide. Are there any differences in the timing system between the ATW and AEB that I should...
  12. B5 Garage
    Sorry for the vague title, but part of the problem is I know which part is broken, but don't know what it is. See the attached picture. I had a problem driving today with the car idling very rough. When I got home, I lifted the hood and found a hose "part" separated and a nearby bracket...
  13. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I need to replace both the REAR rotors and pads on my Passat: - 2003 -GLS - 1.8T - FWD -AWM I have looked up the parts number for my car using parts.vw.com and other websites. I am getting two different part numbers. What is the most reliable source to find out the...
  14. B5 Garage
    As it say in the title which is more superior
  15. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    My VW dealer service receipt reads "VW-352-540-SB Syntec Castrol" $6.50 ea. From this receipt I'm trying to figure out if they put in GTX Synblend or Edge Professional Can anyone help me? (I'm filling out a Castrol rebate form and have to choose one.) Thank you for your help.
  16. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I have a 99 passat 1.8t AEB and my turbo to cat gasket just blew out on me, check engine light is flashing and sounds horrid and smells bad. Part numbers or napa number would be much appreciated thanks. Would this be the part...
  17. B5 Garage
    Howdy all, I am replacing the pre-cat O2 sensor on my 2004 Passat with 1.8T AWM motor. I am pricing Bosch sensors and finding several options for a replacement sensor. I have found a BOSCH Part # 17351 and also a BOSCH Part # 17090 Wideband both are a 5 wire. How do I know which model I need?
  18. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Hey guys I was wondering If I could get some opinions on some halo projectors for my 2004 passat. Im set on the halos I just don't know which style I like better. These are the first ones: 02 05 VW Passat B5 Black Dual Halo Projector Headlights Lamps Assembly New | eBay These are the second...
  19. B5 Garage
    Girlfriend's car, symptom prior to dying: it would feel like it had low power going away from a stop sign, and the next stop sign it just died when pulling away. Will not start, sometimes starts and then dies with 1 second. Other stuff: low on oil (filling with oil did not solve problem)(no...
  20. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Hi all, My alternator finally died on me today, but I am having a hard time figuring out which model is in my car. I have a 2004 v6 2.8L FWD. I searched the forums but could not find any info on this. Thank you to anyone who can help.
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