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Parts
- Parts Sources-Crew217
- Some PR#, can be interesting..-Nenad
- ICM Maintenance Idea - AEB's only-jjs1978
- FMIC Install - DIY $500-Rusty
- DIY write up: PCV valves, 1.8t- Spirare
- 2 oil leaks found/fixed, clogged/cracked PCV valves (pics) -vwfool2000
- Simple pre-cat oxygen sensor how-to, A.K.A. heated 02 sensor -Colin
- 1.8T Timing Belt Replacement - Revised -DaddyMatt
- 1.8T Waterpump/Thermostat Replacement -B5V6
- How-To: Oil Catch Can Installation -Scuba2001
- DIY: Intake Manifold Gasket -98PassatPimpin
- SMOC – Side Mount Oil Cooler - Install –Rusty
- Motor Mount Install WriteUp - incld Front Snub -Scuba2001
- K03 Sport ONE8T
- K04 Upgrade/Installation -HermanH
- Engine Data -Rich P
- Jetex Exhaust System for 1.8T Passat HermanH
- Coil Pack Problems & the 1.8T Engine (B5.5's) MN Snowman
- COAM Modification - Boris
- timeing belt replacement -taligentx.com
- Valve cover gasket -taligentx.com
- Throttlebody cleaning -taligentx.com
- Coolant temp sender replace -taligentx.com
- N75 UPGRADE CAUTIONS - Read Before Purchase-Rusty
- url=http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=191705]V6 PCV system replacement (with pics)[/url]-ashman78
- url=http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167289]V6 Coolant Temperature Sensor replacement writeup[/url] -ctobio
- url=http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143153]V6 coolant sensor replacement with pic's[/url] -crash893
- url=http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150816]Sparkplug change[/url]-crash893 pics
- url=http://www.superchargedaudi.com/howto/tbwriteup.html]v6 Timeingbelt writeup[/url]-Walter Freitag
- list of mods for v6-many
- Fuel Trim Information wolfsburg_de
- FPR – Fuel Pressure Regulator Primer –Rusty
- url=http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=136788]Fuel Filter Replacement How2[/url] –PassatVariantPunk
- url=http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108636]Fuel Filter Removal/Replacement - 1.8T[/url] -Scuba2001
- url=http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104388]APR Snub Mount Installation[/url] -HermanH
- All About ECU Upgrades (CHIPS!) -The GREEK
- url=http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133976]Trouble Shooting your ICM[/url] wchp
- url=http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124928]MAFS cleaning (multiple pictures)[/url] -w100
- Part I of Very good write up on vacuum engine diagnostic
- Part II of Very good vacuum engine diagnostic – Nenad
- url=http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156842]Oil Change How To[/url] –Boris
- NEW OIL GUIDELINES FOR 1.8T -someone
- url=http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=154943]Vacuum Leak - Broken L Hose[/url] -warknj
- url=http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147520]Vacuum Line Replacement on ATW[/url] -tregate
- url=http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=159027]How To - '98 Passat 1.8T/V6 Axle Replacement[/url] -Scuba2001
- url=http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=154685]Differential fluid change for Tiptronic.[/url] –PZ
- url=http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118567]Tiptronic Performance Mods[/url] -OakHillVariant
- url=http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104947]Transmission Fluid Change[/url] swett
- url=http://www.taligentx.com/passat/maintenance/cvjoints/]CV joint replacement[/url]-taligentx.com
- url=http://www.taligentx.com/passat/maintenance/atfchange/]ATF /filter change [/url]-taligentx.com
- ATF Pressure adjust mod -tdiclub.com
- url=http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=174429]$10 DIY Tiptronic Fluid Tool[/url]-crew217
- Tie Rod End Replacement -coloradob5
- Suspension Basics from Edmunds.com (Submitted by dac2800) BF
- Replacement of suspension on FWD Passats -HermanH
- Neuspeed Rear Anti Roll Bar Installation -HermanH
- Control Arm FAQ -Serratt
- Performance Tire Reviews -passatlover99
- Secret Project 1BE-OakHillVariant (poll of diffrent setups)
- STEP BY STEP: REPLACING AN ABS UNIT FOR UNDER $200 –DRMUD
- Aftermarket Brake Reviews -passatlover99
- Wet Braking Shield Installation -passatlover99
- Ceramic break 101 -crash893
- Fenderliner vent install-Meltemie
- Brake & Clutch Fluid Flush-taligentx
- Brake pad and rotor replacement-a4passata6
- Mille Mille ‘Brilliant Silver’ – Finally a Perfect Match - ControlDude
- AEB/ATW Engine Manual
- V6 Engine Manual I think this is for Jettas and Golfs only
- Manual Transmission Overhaul
- Auto transmission Overhaul
- Sunroof Manual
- Electric Wiring
- Instructions for Adding City Light Connection for B5 HIDs -D.Passat00
- Instructions for removing headlight and corner light for B5 -D.Passat00
- DIY: Joey Mod on HID LOOK -Stranded In Daytona
- How To - B5 HID/HID-Look Headlight Leveling Motors -Scuba2001
- DIY: Replacing Foglight Bulbs (MY 2001.5-2003)- Rich P
- DIY: Replacing Headlight Bulbs (MY 2001.5-2003, except HIDs) -Rich P
- DIY: Disabling Daytime Running Lights (DRL) -Rich P
- Joey Mod HID Painting Write Up -Scuba2001
- Instructions: Brake Light Mod w/o Integrated Fog Light- AJChenMPH
- Adding OE foglights to a B5.5 GL-Gurft
- Black Headlight Mod -Kosmas
- "Audi Style" Daytime Running Lights Bonthron
- Belly Pan Fastener Parts List-Rusty
- A Simple FAQ About Painted Lowers or Valences-chrisyoon
- Jack Pad Install -Rusty
- DIY: Replacing Side View Mirrors -Rich P
- Fender liner vent install –Meltemie
- B5.5 Front Bumper Removal -Gurft
- replacing windshield washer spray jets –shummer
- Aero Blade Wiper Refill Procedure (With Pics) -vuvision
- Installation of Da'Lan Trailer Hitch -Mr_Mike
- How-to Use The Porter Cable 7424 Polisher-crash893
- door lock mechanism-taligentx.com
- LATCH Installation TSB-ckatkinson
- Climate control bulb replacement-peppy
- Dash vent light bulb removal/replacement (1998- early 2003)-SeattleReign
- Neon Lights Write up with PICS!-Oripaamoni
- Airbag Resistor for Aftermarket Seats -Rusty
- DIY: Pulling Out The Light Switch- Rich P
- Illuminated door handles (ambient light) -1.8Tabamoura
- Vent bulb Replacement-MeinPassat
- Removing and CleaningtheB5FrontCup-holder-Bonthron
- Instructions: Installing TipMod-AJChenMPH
- Installation of Alien-Tech remote window controller-atomicalex
- Dash Rattle fix- leadfoot
- Vent Light Mod (for newer Passats)-JimmyDee
w8maplight
steeringwheel
- InstallingR32 3spokesteeringwheel(multifunctionswap)–SAVela
- R32Steering WheelRemoval/InstallWriteUp-schmove
- FYI: EuroswitchFunctions-RichP
- BoostGauge Installed-picsV-MANN
- DIY:Howto installaBoostGauge&A-pillarpod–SausageRocket
- InstallInstructions: IMPConceptsIntegratedBoostGauge-Bonthron
- DTCLookup Table–FastLane
- VAG-COM Locator-Pass-variant
- Addingfuses toyourfuseboxandrelayplateatomicalex
- Headlight ConnectorPinout&EuroswitchContactInfo-soundguybob
- New way through firewall (powerlines for subs etc.)-dan
- Every possible Blaupunkt Accessory Harness Available-Tom Parish
- 2004.5Passat -BlaupunktAmericaInstall-Pics!–HamrWebDesign
- Satellite SiriusRadioInstallationforSingleDin(56K)–chrisyoon
- New-Double DinInstallHow-To-Scuba2001
- Installation ofdoubledin-Scuba2001
- InstallingOE navigation system(MFD)-jwil
- Magnusson-Moss Act-quality_sound
- WarrantyWork, AfterWarrantyRepairs,etc...DrewAment
- Key Battery Replacement-lou
- Switchblade RetrofittingInfo-Scuba2001
- Everything you need to know about buying a 2nd Switchblade Remote-LateAPXR
- url=http://1.8t.org/dealers/]dealer ratings[/url]-1.8t.org
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Created 1/20/05
Last updated -10/26/05 -144 witeups