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by Clarthom
Thu Jan 21, 2016 8:43 pm
Forum: Passat, B5 second generation, 1997-2004
Topic: B5 platform interchangeability
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B5 platform interchangeability

I have an audi a4 1998 (B5 platform). There are a few things that I hate about the interior (center consol and lack of cup holders). Does anyone know if there are any interchangeable interior pieces that might incorporate cup holders in the center consol?

Thanks


-Tom
by Clarthom
Thu Jan 21, 2016 8:39 pm
Forum: Passat, B5 second generation, 1997-2004
Topic: Question about gouged pistons- can I ignore it?
Replies: 1
Views: 6156

Re: Question about gouged pistons- can I ignore it?

My gut reaction says yes, you CAN do that. Keep in mind though, the pistons hit the valves with a lot of force. Inspect them closely. Make sure you don't see any cracks in the piston surface. Also if the gouge happened to raise any material above the piston surface, you'll want to smooth that out. G...
by Clarthom
Thu Jan 21, 2016 8:29 pm
Forum: Passat, B5 second generation, 1997-2004
Topic: 2004 Passat 1.8t
Replies: 4
Views: 12236

Re: 2004 Passat 1.8t

You should be able to listen for air leaks upon initial cold start. I'm pretty new to vw/audi but, I had a similar issue on my volvo v70ra few years back. Ended up being the pump itself. Some how water collected in the pump and it seized. I was able to disable it and solder a resistor into the ecu. ...