bezzabsa Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 AH!! Cradley Train station...a wonderfully shite place for a shite collection..I apologise for the Merry Hill Centre if you ventured that way...its a shite hole of great shiteness!!!! Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 no it does not.I think its like 90 or 100 brake? I always thought they were 90, 110 & 130. All silver tdi - 90Silver td red i - 110Silver t red di - 130 Not sure if any way to check. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnside Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 I always thought they were 90, 110 & 130. All silver tdi - 90Silver tdi red i - 110Silver t red di - 130 Not sure if any way to check. We still have some old insurance Docs here for the Passat and as I thought it is listed as the 110 TDI, SE spec too! sims00 replaced the TDI badge I noticed since we sold it as the Red had faded it from the sun. Good Work my Grandad would approve. Jim Bell and Pat Earrings 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Ours is great. I wish it had a sixth gear, 5th on the motorway and the engine note is intrusive. The front suspension can be a PITA - so much so some mechanics will pass on the work. What out for the tailgate - they rot like a banana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faker Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 I always thought they were 90, 110 & 130. All silver tdi - 90Silver td red i - 110Silver t red di - 130 Not sure if any way to check.Early b5 were 90 and 110, even early sport was 110. Later b5 came along and we had the 90, 110, and 115 sport. B5.5 pd were 100, 115, 130 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 Yeah its definitely 110. Feels easy to drive off boost but theres power there if you press for it. Ideal for me really as I like ecconomical beans where possible. Sims did indeed replace the boot badges, and the shift gaiter and probably a lot of other stuff to keep the car looking clean and bright. I know people say shit like this all the time but getting into it just felt to me like getting into a new car (though from the past). This may be because Ive been driving dirty old shoes of late but Im sure its mainly because Mr Burnsides grandad took such good care of it. The car really is a testiment to him and is an example of the difference in attitude between that generation and the modern disposable 3 year lease brigade.He looked after it and if he could have done that longer, or forever, Im sure he would have. Well done that man. Autoshite salutes you. oldcars, Dick Longbridge, Faker and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johngarty Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Excellent collectioneering WW, now your game is strong keep it up! Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Hunt Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 's an Audi innit?Aye, ya reeet, modern shite, all looks the same ennit, rest my case Pisshatt does look mighty fine Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehedgehog31 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 There are "last" collection threads and LAST collection threads. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Had anyone ever mentioned Gilbarco Veeder-Root to me out of context, I'd probably have thought of a very spicy Spanish vegetable. Jim Bell and Lacquer Peel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 Sounds like a dangerous dental procedure. Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 Introduced the missus to the car today. Took her out for ice cream down on the North Sea coast (i.e. the end of the street) Very oddly for something Ive purchased, the missus loves it. She wouldnt believe how old it is and has asked to borrow it to take all her stock to this years Yarndale . The dog hasnt been in the back yet but its a thumbs up from two thirds of the family. One thing Ive found already, is that when you park a Passat, theres a 73% chance that itll be next to another Passat. Junkman, Burnside, oldcars and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Earrings Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 P3z shot. 20180525_154107.jpg DAEWOO LANOS STALKER IN SILVER BEHIND OMG Junkman and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 Is that a Lanos?!Fuck, how did I miss that at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 That beer can holder is soooo German. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnside Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Yeah its definitely 110. Feels easy to drive off boost but theres power there if you press for it. Ideal for me really as I like ecconomical beans where possible. Sims did indeed replace the boot badges, and the shift gaiter and probably a lot of other stuff to keep the car looking clean and bright. I know people say shit like this all the time but getting into it just felt to me like getting into a new car (though from the past). This may be because Ive been driving dirty old shoes of late but Im sure its mainly because Mr Burnsides grandad took such good care of it. The car really is a testiment to him and is an example of the difference in attitude between that generation and the modern disposable 3 year lease brigade.He looked after it and if he could have done that longer, or forever, Im sure he would have. Well done that man. Autoshite salutes you. That's really kind of you to say, my Grandad would definitely approve of Autoshite. He certainly of the mend and make do attitude rather than just upgrade to keep up with the Jones etc. As I've mentioned before when my Mum was a kid he owned 3 Vauxhall PA Cresta's and he did an engine swap on one by himself using my mum and aunties swings as a hoist. The engine swap went well but the swings were toast ! Great to see pictures of this being enjoyed today too down the Sea Side, just what my Grandad and myself wanted and bonus too that your other half approves. He always said to me to take care when driving it as it "shifts" but this car feels great to just potter along in, though it seam's to have plenty enough poke if needed. Happy Motoring and thanks again to Autoshite for being Autoshite. Jim Bell and oldcars 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 The rear end Lovely clean load cover. Loads of room. Because I'm a bit of a pervert that way, Ive repurposed the boot liner from my dads Zafira. I was gouig to buy a new one but this one fits near enough so will do the job well enough. Now I really must sort out some rear headrests. Looks weird without them. Coprolalia and oldcars 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Nice motor. I had an A4 90bhp on an n plate which would be the same family of engines. Decent performance and torque along with a constant 50+mpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 Some general fannying today. Cleaned the car (again) and raised the AS colours on the good ship Passat. The mirror glass is the passenger side mirror was loose and not responding to electrical commands. Had a look in it and the crimps had popped off the tabs and one of the ball joint locator arm things looks borken. I crimped up the contacts a bit better and tried to relocate the glass on its balls/pegs. Didnt have great success but pushed it back together as best as it would go so I can see behind. Replacement wing mirror to be sourced and fitted somewhere down the line. Had a drive out in the sun and love the car even more than I did yesterday. Burnside, worldofceri, dome and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nacho man Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Introduced the missus to the car today. Took her out for ice cream down on the North Sea coast (i.e. the end of the street)20180526_124126.jpg20180526_124053.jpgIMG_20180526_131724_168.jpgVery oddly for something Ive purchased, the missus loves it. She wouldnt believe how old it is and has asked to borrow it to take all her stock to this years Yarndale .The dog hasnt been in the back yet but its a thumbs up from two thirds of the family. One thing Ive found already, is that when you park a Passat, theres a 73% chance that itll be next to another Passat. 20180526_135522.jpg That is the best spot of EVER. As S959VAK was a faithful servant of mine for a good couple of years and many many k’s. Glad it’s still soldering on. Will dig a pic out soon for 100% confirmation. Also gash wheels and lights NOTHING to do with me. Jim Bell, Burnside, worldofceri and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 That is the best spot of EVER. As S959VAK was a faithful servant of mine for a good couple of years and many many k’s. Glad it’s still soldering on. Will dig a pic out soon for 100% confirmation.Also gash wheels and lights NOTHING to do with me. Ha! What are the odds man?!Small world eh? oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nacho man Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Ha! What are the odds man?!Small world eh?Sure is Shirley Knott, oldcars, Jim Bell and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughant Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 I had a saloon one in that colour, gave £200 for it sans MOT but one was literally written or for it as a bit of a debt to the guy selling so all in for £250. It had, for at least ten years been run almost solely on red Derv, so much so that when I ran out on white the glow plug lamp flashed and it went into a bit of a limp mode now and again. I ran out back on red after a few months and all was well. It had been remapped and was incredible on fuel but also really fast, I've got a 110 Leon in standard form and it would have blown it to bits in a drag race*. It actually handled really well and was mega comfy with the only let down being it was a total dog in every other way, battered and bruised, stank of fags, loads of electrical issues plus a bad battery drain, I think a few window regs went on it in the end. It was a proper garage owners car, worked but wasn't a nice place to be although as rough as it was it never broke down or failed to make a journey, did loads of (probably) illegal towing with a dolly in it and it never got phased. A nice one like that in estate format is a car for life, a remap will actually at economy and certainly improve performance, honestly vag shite gets a lot of criticism but it's like any other German car in my opinion, if it's serviced it will be fine,if it's had years and years of neglect it will be hard to get it back to a reliable standard. The only cars I've ever owned that really don't suffer terribly from a lack of servicing are older Ford's and Jap stuff, they do seem to just soldier on. I think you've had a great buy there. Craig the Princess and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bag'O'Spanners Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Noice Sent from my LG-H815 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 I had one of these as my first “good” car when it was about 4 years old., I had the 20v turbo pez for about 3 years and loved it. The quality of the interior and all that was much better than most stuff out at the time . My wheel did fall off though so watch for that . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 I'm all for more economy and performance like. A remap sounds like a possibility for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Earrings Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Genuinely glad you are lavishing this with love. Stickers suit it a treat! Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Ours has had a map at some point - it has much more midrange than our V6 vectra derv and is much better on fuel. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 I'm all for more economy and performance like. A remap sounds like a possibility for the future.Mate of mine is remapping VAGs for a living out of his home, might be worth giving him a shout? Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 Mate of mine is remapping VAGs for a living out of his home, might be worth giving him a shout? From what Im reading on the internet the afn isnt obd mapable., its chip out only, which sounds a bit more frightening to be honest. (Semi) Proffessional advice would be a good start though, could you pm me some contact info man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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