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  1. Is it possible to tighten up the accelerator?

    Excuse my imprecise terminology, but my acceleration (1.8T) has always been on the pokey/unresponsive side and it's only getting worse. I'm trying to...

    Started by passat-2000, 04-23-2013 06:08 PM
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  2. hight fuel consumption (2003 passat 1.8 turbo)

    Hello, recently bought 2003 VW passat 1.8. Soon after found that it likes fuel more than my previous 2001 same type.. On highway ~26-27 mpg, but...

    Started by ntvf84, 03-31-2013 12:20 AM
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  3. Cam Tensioner Replacement Cam chain spacing 2.8L

    My passat was misfiring and I was told the cam chain tensioner was shot. I removed the tensioner and it was, in fact, stuck along with the chain...

    Started by otism, 05-02-2013 01:38 AM
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  4. Brake upgrade question

    Going to upgrade brakes soon and have a question about the factory calipers and rotors. I'm going to do the ECS Tuning 312 mm big brake that retains...

    Started by Audiooutlaw, 04-30-2013 03:52 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    05-02-2013 01:04 AM Go to last post
  5. 2000 passat transmission acting funny

    Hey all I have a 2000 passat v6 with a automatic transmission, I was on the highway yesterday and 2x the car shifted down by itself from 5th to 4th...

    Started by jdunn622, 05-01-2013 08:01 PM
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  6. Aftermarket radio wiring issue. Need help.

    So I just installed a JVC KD-S39 radio in my 2003 Passat GLX. I did all the wiring old school without a metro harness(I know stupid decision). I do...

    Started by oMiGzZz, 05-01-2013 04:02 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    05-01-2013 05:46 PM Go to last post
  7. discount code for www.getvwparts.com

    the code works. no purchase is necessary to see the additional discount available for vortex members just place your item in your shopping cart go to...

    Started by Derrick@HeritageVWAudi, 09-20-2010 12:57 PM
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    05-01-2013 05:02 PM Go to last post
  8. Options for fixing flex pipe leaks just before the cats

    My wife's 2003 VR6 Passat sounds like a racecar at the moment. Both of the flex pipes just before the cats have rather large holes in them. The...

    Started by calsdad, 04-30-2013 08:50 PM
    • Replies: 4
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  9. can I put 89 unleaded in my passat

    I drive a 99 1.8t Passat with 100k miles. Is it ok to put in 89 gas instead of 91? Comments and suggestions are appreciated.

    Started by Viola, 04-29-2013 02:39 PM
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    05-01-2013 03:24 PM Go to last post
  10. Picking up a nother Passat

    Well so I've got my Wagon now and now we are in the process of picking up a 5spd Passat for the other half. She drove the old b5.5 that we had and...

    Started by EuroLuvMk2, 04-27-2013 11:03 PM
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    05-01-2013 12:17 AM Go to last post
  11. Timing Headache

    :banghead: I'm going to drink a few beers before I ruin a perfectly good aeb head if the valves aren't bent yet. Spent a week researching about how...

    Started by smgseanmicheal, 04-30-2013 10:44 AM
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    04-30-2013 09:23 PM Go to last post
  12. FMIC and Meth Injection on a K03s good idea or waste?

    i am toying with the idea of getting a stage 1 coolingmist kit. There is a deal going on that doesn't seem like a bad price ($220shipped). while...

    Started by 400hpSlimGli, 04-02-2013 11:33 PM
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  13. All four brakes are sticking, intermittently

    Greetings All, My son was driving my 02 Passat and said the brakes were sticking. It's intermittent, so after a couple test drives, he was right....

    Started by cwyamz, 04-12-2013 08:39 PM
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  14. Hello, Just thought I would say HI. Proud owner of a 2004 Passat 4motion manual trans.

    I bought a 2004 Passat 4motion with a manual transmission. I was told it was quite rare. I have never seen one before, the 4motions I have seen have...

    Started by boostaddict1.8t, 02-09-2013 06:50 PM
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    04-30-2013 12:18 PM Go to last post
  15. Recently Purchased a 2004 1.8T 4motion wagon...

    http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp319/PNWesside31/69B0AA41-10C7-4F96-AC81-1E7F7316B5CC-9900-0000099A95904C03_zps2112ffac.jpg Just bought this...

    Started by PNWesside31, 04-26-2013 11:17 AM
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    04-30-2013 11:04 AM Go to last post
  16. Brake fluid reservoir replacement

    Good day everyone, It was imperative that I join this forum as I had purchased my 2004 Passat last week :D. So here's the problem: the brake...

    Started by azeezn, 01-27-2013 09:55 PM
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    04-30-2013 09:32 AM Go to last post
  17. Double din conversion problem! HELP NEEDED

    I have done the conversion but my climatronic unit wont fint. The whole unit sits too far out so the small sorrunding of the clima sticks out a bit....

    Started by Johan_84, 04-27-2013 11:33 AM
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  18. Newbie's back to VW after 4 years.

    Howdy, I left 4 years ago when I gave my lowered MK2 Jetta Coupe to my nephew for his 16th. Since then I 've been driving a beast of a Pathfinder....

    Started by lint601, 04-30-2013 12:22 AM
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  19. Big green giants 440cc injectors

    Any one running these on a factory k03? Wanna add some more ponnies under the good and currently have a stage 1 tune, fmic, intake, 2.5 inch exhaust....

    Started by Audiooutlaw, 04-26-2013 10:39 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    04-29-2013 10:53 PM Go to last post
  20. 2001 B5.5 V6 Auto, hesitation (bucking) on acceleration, catalytic converter issues

    So I recently bought my wife a B5.5 V6 after she crashed her B5 1.8t on New Years day (she was sober, hit a snow filled rut at 45 and lost control)....

    Started by abuthemagician, 04-20-2013 05:27 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    04-29-2013 10:40 PM Go to last post
  21. B5.5 Wagon: Which is better maintenance/reliability wise AT or 5spd??

    As question states, just trying to figure which might be better for maintenance/reliability wise when looking for a B5.5 Wagon with ~85k miles or...

    Started by Grabbit, 04-26-2013 02:19 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    04-29-2013 07:45 PM Go to last post
  22. ••• PRESALE • More: Watercooled VWs • Vol. 3 • Limited-Edition VW/Audi Coffee Table Book Series •••

    The third time's a charm, right?! Well, at least we'd like to think so, as we're super stoked to announce the presale of our third book, More:...

    Started by sdobbins, 04-17-2013 11:46 AM
    anna taylor, more than more, morethanmore, photography, sam dobbins
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  23. Looking to delete Fan Clutch Pulley for Electric Fan?

    Im looking to delete my Fan Clutch Pulley and install an electric fan if possible does anyone know if they make just the pulley itself to delate...

    Started by grantchase88, 04-27-2013 06:09 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    04-28-2013 11:00 PM Go to last post
  24. W8 TURBO?

    there was a guy on a local forum in a SRT-4 who thought he raced a heavily tuned Passat W8T and got murdered. i didnt know anyone made a kit for a W8...

    Started by Autobahn_Bred, 11-26-2004 06:37 PM
    • Replies: 20
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    04-28-2013 06:35 PM Go to last post
  25. installed repaired ABS module, NOW WHAT? (ASR light and ABS light are solid)

    Hoping to be roadworthy for a trip to the East Coast by tomorrow. I had a solid ABS light and a BRAKE light which led me to repair the ABS module....

    Started by stlouisleap, 12-21-2012 08:38 AM
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    04-27-2013 11:33 PM Go to last post
  26. Needing tire size info

    I'm looking at a set of rims for my 01 passat variant and have found a pair with these specs WHEEL SIZE:18x8 OFFSET:35.0 BOLT PATTERN:5-112 ...

    Started by Audiooutlaw, 04-27-2013 06:15 PM
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    04-27-2013 09:03 PM Go to last post
  27. Replaced passenger door window clips, but the window goes up crooked

    A number of years ago, my clips broke in the driver's door, so I replaced the whole window regulator panel. A few weeks ago, the clips broke on the...

    Started by mhsprecher, 04-27-2013 11:58 AM
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  28. 2004 with spotty heat

    bought the car and was like yeah finally a car with heat, only to find out now in the middle of this artic blast that the heat doesn't work all of...

    Started by betsy95, 01-23-2013 05:44 AM
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    04-27-2013 04:06 AM Go to last post
  29. Perhaps the foulest Passat pic ever - WARNING: only for those with strong stomachs!

    <IMG SRC="http://novikov.com/kartinki/pic/passat.jpg" BORDER="0"><p><IMG...

    Started by breathe, 11-16-2001 03:58 PM
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    04-27-2013 12:13 AM Go to last post
  30. Mk2 Golf/Jetta 16V seats in a B5 Passat?

    Does anyone know if this has been done before, the "Trophy" seats in a B5?

    Started by Superman, 04-26-2013 04:25 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 147
    04-26-2013 09:44 PM Go to last post

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