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Feb 23, 2016 12:31:55 GMT
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When was the last time you saw a pre facelift Passat (88-93 sort of vintage?) My wee bro Drew used to have one of these, and aside from generally being a bit curse word engine wise well worn rings we suspected, probably a flat cam and plenty of abuse) it was bloody marvelous. I felt proper awful when his release bearing ate itself on the way to mine once, and it got left on the driveway for me to scrap.. real shame, it was a lovely old bus. Anyway, I've always said, I'll buy one if one comes up, the estate is a great tool and I know that 2.0 engine backwards, I can do a cam belt in a few hours, water pump at the road side, and they're very basic.. breathing issues and the odd strange sensor fault aside, they're not bad to trouble shoot. So when my Golf 4Motion's MOT expired, and my mate managed to get a hold of one (before I'd got the chance to collect it!), I offered a trade deal.. I've had this since December, but sat on it.   Car arrived at mine with an MOT until August, but it's had the backbox removed and has managed to pick up a cracked windscreen, there was no air filter and the intake was in bits.. I was assured it runs OK. I popped the intake back together at the weekend after doing a sell on something modern and being down to one usable car.. put some petrol in, and she fired off the key (bare in mind I've not touched this since December, left the battery connected as well!) Other than that, it needs a few little bits and bobs doing, the headlight switch surround is broken, I might get clever with the araldite tonight as finding a RHD one is impossible! The interior stinks of dogs, cigarettes and damp.. I nearly chundered the first time I got in it, it's filthy. The front nose cone has polished through.. but I don't mind that, and it's plastic.. so it won't get any worse. The engine breather hoses are mullered.. I just ordered one of them off ebay, not sure how bad the other one will be. There's no load cover, but guess what Drew had the foresight to lift off his before it bailed  . The drivers window winder is broken, just the handle.. It's missing some external trim on the LHS wheel arch. not much, but because they're getting harder to find people want a tenner each! that seems ludicrous to me. The wheels are not suitable.. the headliner is in a state, and the arch gap is far too much... Once I sort these niggles, this might well get LPG converted and become my new daily driver.. I'll flog the Proton turd I bought and because this is an easy win, have some more time to crack on with the other cars. |
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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Feb 23, 2016 13:48:58 GMT
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When was the last time I saw one of those? This morning when I drove one to work   Mine has a 2.0 16v in it. Might have some of those bits, will have a look in the loft/shed/garage when I get a chance. Think I saw your post on FB this morning on the B3 group? |
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Feb 23, 2016 13:53:31 GMT
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you did yeah. Arch to wheel clearance is en route via the wonders of Ebay, managed to get a set of FK -40mm springs for a whole £22.13 plus £11 carriage from Das Varterland |
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Feb 23, 2016 14:09:25 GMT
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Great motors had a GT saloon, nice to see one again
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1996 Renault Clio MK1 1.4 RT Auto
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Feb 23, 2016 16:44:28 GMT
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nice car....love the wagons...even the new ones.
JP
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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Feb 23, 2016 20:56:02 GMT
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I had a poverty spec 1.8 wagon a few years back and loved it. Paid next to nothing for it (£125 I think, with tax and MOT!) and got three or four years good motoring out of it before it started losing oil pressure. Sold it to a mate of a mate who wrote it off, such a shame. All I did to mine looks-wise was tint the rear indicators and a set of 15" wheels, smartened it up a treat!
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1968 Cal Look Beetle - 2007cc motor - 14.45@93mph in full street trim
1970-ish Karmann Beetle cabriolet - project soon to be re-started.
1986 Scirocco - big plans, one day!
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Feb 23, 2016 22:11:27 GMT
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G248 BBH white 1.8 GL Variant
Had that for year's cost me £150 on ebay, subtle tints, subtle lowering, alloys and stereo, proper work horse that gave little trouble other than the water temp inlet weeping and some water ingress,
If you get water in the foot wells take the door cards off and replace the plastic membrane which will have probably shrunk,
Oh and the roof bars leaked on mine, had to take the headlining down unbolt the bars, found the rubber seals had perished, so sealed the holes up and and refitted the bars then no problem,
Was funny when the rain came through the lights in the headlining like little Japanese water falls,
Will be watching your progress sir
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MK2 Cortina Estate
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Feb 23, 2016 22:31:19 GMT
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 Clocked up nearly 4k in mine this year already, average just over 500 mile a week
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Last Edit: Mar 2, 2016 3:25:32 GMT by gary1998
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Feb 24, 2016 10:11:40 GMT
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This one lives on my driveway rather than at the workshop unit. I popped out to it last night and ran it up to temperature to make sure nothing too terrible is happening, nothing worrying to report there. I've managed to get the breather parts I need and there's a rocker cover gasket on order, I'm hoping that'll end the oily mess I'm dealing with under the bonnet I've gotta pull out the light switch surround still, and I figured out what I'll do headliner wise earlier last night, also noted that I'm missing an interior light so I'll add that to the shopping list. I've also had a quick nose around the sills and boot floor, nothing horrible to report here. Went on a bit of a Bay session last night, managed to get some -40mm springs shipped from Das Varterland for £33.00, they're FK ones as well, figured that I can always trim and cut and re-tap shocks should I need more movement , but as I plan to use this (or sell it to someone as usable if they show interest later down the line!), I'll probably stick with a subtle -40mm for now . I'm still undecided how to play it wheel wise.. I quite like the idea of 15" steel wheels and subtle lowering, but then I love the idea of much lower with 17" wheels tucked up in the wheel arches 1990's style, either way, replacement is on the cards, as the I think Lupo ones on there now are not really in decent nick, or pretty, or the right size.. they butter no parsnips. Then i guess it's clean up and get the screen swapped and use it. I might even just bypass the silencer with a length of pipe, as it's not that noisy either |
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Feb 24, 2016 11:12:36 GMT
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groovy motor for sure
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"...red wine, quantity not quality" D. Attenborough
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Feb 24, 2016 11:23:15 GMT
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When was the last time I saw one of those? This morning when I drove one to work Mine has a 2.0 16v in it. Might have some of those bits, will have a look in the loft/shed/garage when I get a chance. Think I saw your post on FB this morning on the B3 group? How is yours lowered and what size adaptors and slots are you running? Looks decent that. |
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Feb 24, 2016 11:43:46 GMT
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Hi
Mine's lowered on 60/40 springs (can't remember what make tbh) and Koni yellow shocks. Been thinking of replacing the springs as the rears are a bit saggy now.
The wheels are 16x7 all round, ET65. I'm running 25mm adaptors on the front and 35mm on the back with a 10mm stub axle spacer between the beam and the stub axle which gives an effective offset of ET20. Had to roll the rear arches a bit to fold the lip over on the inside of the arch. Tyres are 205/45/16.
The wheels will be up for sale very shortly, as will the adaptors, but they are 5x100 to 5x130 as I converted it all to VR6 5-stud running gear.
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Feb 26, 2016 10:02:51 GMT
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Installed an air filter yesterday.. Springs are arriving in the post, but it's the wifes Birthday on Saturday, so I probably won't get any time to work on this over the next few days. I've got a breather, door handle and exhaust coming, other that that, nothing really exciting to report. Although I am collecting these later today.  I'll likely drop them straight at my powder coaters this evening for a freshen up and rim polish. |
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Feb 28, 2016 18:05:41 GMT
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Swapped out the front engine mount today, and swapped the door handle over. Old mount was toast   As suspected though, too much beer, and me not working well hung over, meant these are still to be fitted  |
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ZXRob
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I loved your brothers Passat it was rad! When he first got it that car was the hated replacement of the super mega cool Audi 80 Sport, but after a while we all grew to love it! Every time we used to meet up he would tell me how the engine is on it's way out, this went on for four years (I am sure he was driving round with a full set of spares for a rebuild in the boot) and the thing never gave up until the release bearing failure. I got him some suspension once when I worked at the scrap yard has he not got it knocking about somewhere?
Edit: Just remembered during the time that Drew had one B3 I managed to own (and destroy) two of them! One was a GT 16V!
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Last Edit: Feb 29, 2016 7:28:41 GMT by ZXRob
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I loved your brothers Passat it was rad! When he first got it that car was the hated replacement of the super mega cool Audi 80 Sport, but after a while we all grew to love it! Every time we used to meet up he would tell me how the engine is on it's way out, this went on for four years (I am sure he was driving round with a full set of spares for a rebuild in the boot) and the thing never gave up until the release bearing failure. I got him some suspension once when I worked at the scrap yard has he not got it knocking about somewhere? Edit: Just remembered during the time that Drew had one B3 I managed to own (and destroy) two of them! One was a GT 16V! We loved that Audi too. That B3 was mega wasn't it? Unfortunately it was just after the suspension et al got replaced that the release bearing went, it was only when I was driving it to the scrapper that I realised just how good it was, if I had the time and money at the time I'd have got a motor and done the clutch. The engine was down on compression, and he'd got a bit tired of throwing money at it by the time it went. We managed to salvage the load cover, but that was about it. |
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Feb 29, 2016 21:49:24 GMT
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I loved your brothers Passat it was rad! When he first got it that car was the hated replacement of the super mega cool Audi 80 Sport, but after a while we all grew to love it! Every time we used to meet up he would tell me how the engine is on it's way out, this went on for four years (I am sure he was driving round with a full set of spares for a rebuild in the boot) and the thing never gave up until the release bearing failure. I got him some suspension once when I worked at the scrap yard has he not got it knocking about somewhere? Edit: Just remembered during the time that Drew had one B3 I managed to own (and destroy) two of them! One was a GT 16V! We loved that Audi too. That B3 was mega wasn't it? Unfortunately it was just after the suspension et al got replaced that the release bearing went, it was only when I was driving it to the scrapper that I realised just how good it was, if I had the time and money at the time I'd have got a motor and done the clutch. The engine was down on compression, and he'd got a bit tired of throwing money at it by the time it went. We managed to salvage the load cover, but that was about it. I remember being so disappointed in how slow the Passat was, but it was a really good car. As mentioned the engine was never right over the 4 years I owned it, it had a lumpy idle, not much power below 3k RPM and in later life developed a thirst for oil, but in 4 years I only had to get it recovered once, and it was run on a ridiculously small budget. The heater matrix failing in a snowy December was about the low point, but like most jobs it wasn't difficult, just time consuming. I think I replaced discs, pads, wheel bearings, coolant flanges, the thermostat shocks, springs, top mounts, brake hoses and solid lines, fuel lines, CV gators, a drive shaft and a back box. It sounds like a lot but these cars are like giant Meccano, everything comes apart with normal tools and lots of Plus Gas. Most of these repairs were road side jobs. Body and interior wise it was amazing, and once I'd sorted the suspension and wheel bearings it drove so well. These buses are so easy to work on and parts were so cheap for them. It's a shame that when the clutch release bearing went it was about 200 miles from home and only had a bit of MOT left. I think I put over 50K miles on that car, it was on 210K miles in the end. Dave, I think when I left it you were going to take it on weren't you? Then a silly cheap Skoda happened? Hopefully this one you've got will be like mine, but less broken! Rob, everyone loved my Audi, but no one would buy it when I was trying to sell it. My remaining spares were donated for this one but most of the stuff I had had been fitted to the car. |
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We loved that Audi too. That B3 was mega wasn't it? Unfortunately it was just after the suspension et al got replaced that the release bearing went, it was only when I was driving it to the scrapper that I realised just how good it was, if I had the time and money at the time I'd have got a motor and done the clutch. The engine was down on compression, and he'd got a bit tired of throwing money at it by the time it went. We managed to salvage the load cover, but that was about it. I remember being so disappointed in how slow the Passat was, but it was a really good car. As mentioned the engine was never right over the 4 years I owned it, it had a lumpy idle, not much power below 3k RPM and in later life developed a thirst for oil, but in 4 years I only had to get it recovered once, and it was run on a ridiculously small budget. The heater matrix failing in a snowy December was about the low point, but like most jobs it wasn't difficult, just time consuming. I think I replaced discs, pads, wheel bearings, coolant flanges, the thermostat shocks, springs, top mounts, brake hoses and solid lines, fuel lines, CV gators, a drive shaft and a back box. It sounds like a lot but these cars are like giant Meccano, everything comes apart with normal tools and lots of Plus Gas. Most of these repairs were road side jobs. Body and interior wise it was amazing, and once I'd sorted the suspension and wheel bearings it drove so well. These buses are so easy to work on and parts were so cheap for them. It's a shame that when the clutch release bearing went it was about 200 miles from home and only had a bit of MOT left. I think I put over 50K miles on that car, it was on 210K miles in the end. Dave, I think when I left it you were going to take it on weren't you? Then a silly cheap Skoda happened? Hopefully this one you've got will be like mine, but less broken! Rob, everyone loved my Audi, but no one would buy it when I was trying to sell it. My remaining spares were donated for this one but most of the stuff I had had been fitted to the car. Yep, needed the space for said skoda. If I could have afforded it, I'd have kept it and sorted it. Penance time, luckily parts are still mega cheap and they're still mechano.. Yours was a far better body and interior than this, but this isn't a snotter |
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