Just collected the caravelle from the local garrage after some work. They have pointed out from the service record that the last time the timing belt was changed was in 2003 fifty two thousand miles ago. They told me they would not want to do the work but that vw charge about £500. So, are there special tools required or could I find another garrage that is not a VW dealer to do this?

We have a Volkswagen Passat 2.o litre sport (petrol, 2002) which has done a little over 80,000 miles. It was purchased recently used and a family member paid for it to be serviced, although a friend of his took it to the garage. We have no record of this, so don't know who serviced it, if they did, or what they did. From what I I have read of the manual, it appears the car tells you when...

Evenin guys, Had a good stretch with no problems on the golf, latest one is my heated rear screen is not working. I press the switch and it does nothing in terms of clearing the ice of back window. I checked the fuse intact, I checked the elements in the windo for breaks nothing, I checked the switch is getting correct power it is. I thought hmmm I'll get a new switch gtom breakers for £3...

We have a Volkswagen Passat 2.0 litre sport (petrol, 2002) which has what I believe are the original CD/radio (mutli-changer takes about 5 CDs). We bought this used and don't know the code for the radio. Whilst it works OK now, clearly removing power from the battery would cause problems. Would a VW dealer be able to supply the code? The car is registered in my wifes name.

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Hi Had no problems, but yesterday night brim fulled the tasnkl and now the pump is noisy, should I be worried or is there any history of noise with full/emtpy tanks. Its a 5 pot FI with K-Jetronic FI. Thanks

My 2001 Passat 1.9 turbo deisel has huge amounts of water entering the rear footwell from the warm air vent under the drivers seat. I cannot find where it is getting into the heater system. Is there a drain hole on the bulkhead under the bonnet anywhere which may be blocked or can anybody help with advise. -- Message posted using...

Hi guys, My new (to me) Golf TDI 90 bhp, that I was initially led to believe was 100 bhp, but isn't, seems to be pretty flat performance wise. I'm not a boy-racer, and mostly drive in an economical manner, but does the flollowing sound wrong to you? Although the car is quite nippy (by my lowly standards) at low speeds and low revs, in a faster situation its a different story. Even a slight hill

Recently returned to the fold after a spell with a Leon Cupra, and got a very nice one owner 1990 8V GTI. Bodywork is mint but mechanically it feels a little tired. Does anyone know what these noises might be: 1. Rubbing noise coming from the front of the car, and sounds like the noise you get when driving over painted sections of road, with a slight vibration coming into the car. Does it...

Anybody know of anywhere in Merseyside, preferably Wirral where I could take my Passat for a test using this fault indicator? Turbo is cutting out when accelerating an it needs sorting while I got money to do it. Thanks

I've been pondering on buying some kind of induction kit and this one seems a fair price and I read good things about it. Also adds a nice tone to the engine. Anyone know much about this particular kit and if its worth a punt ? Never actually bought one before so new terriotry tbh.

'90 Golf 8v I had a rough running problem and the car was stalling at intersections and starting hard. I replaced the coolant temp. sensors to no avail. Upon closer inspection I discovered a giant tear in a hose. It's the air hose at the highest point on my motor- on top of the valve cover- it's larger in diameter on one side and travels from a plastic

Does anyone on here have a copy of VAG-Tacho or any other tool capable of retrieving the SKC (secret key code) from my T4? I have VAG-COM and so I can code the new keys to the vehicle, but if only I had the SKC code. I believe this is only the older 4-digit code as it is a '97/98 vehicle with the passive transponder in the key. VW are obviously no use at all. Thanks, JB

The car has pulled to the left since I got it over a year ago but has recently got worse, if I let go of the wheel while positioned to drive straight it sharply veers to the left. Never got round to investigating as too busy keeping up with the overheating and the car killing thermostats I have had the tracking done with no change, the tyres are all good and same size etc.

Hi all, I've just got this Golf Mk 4 TDI SE 100 which was quite a big purchase for me, and so forgive my excitement. I feel a bit of a traitor getting rid of the '94 Mk 3 which has been a good friend, but I think it was the sensible thing to do, with the leaking crank case seal and so on. Anyway, all seems well so far (touch wood) but the stereo is pretty much

I bought this in the hope that it's the same fitting and size as the heated jets for my MK2 Golf. It's not. If anyone wants it, they can have it for the £4.50 I paid for it. Genuine VW bit, £12 so at a dealer.

Hi all, My '94 Golf 1.8 petrol (Mk 3) has been leaking oil over the last couple of weeks, and I got a chap to have a look at it today. He thinks the problem is behind the the cam belts covers, on the left of the engine as you look at it. His garage contact told him there is an oil thingy (valve?) behind it which tends to leak, and he'll fix it. But the oil has got on to the belts and they...

My daughter has what she describes as a 'heavy' clutch - women talk! What she actually means is the clutch pedal has suddenly went from being easy to depress to being much harder and stiffer to move - it was ok all day, then she parked it up for a couple of hours and when she went back to it this is the way it was - can anyone throw some light on what this might be for me? TIA

i have a golf mk 4 seems to be over fueling as the co level is 10.26 does anyone have any idea what may cause this? any help much apreciated regards johno911 -- Message posted using http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/uk.rec.cars.vw.watercooled/

I have a 97 Golf GTI/TDI with seat airbags. My Driverseat i badly worn and needs some repairs. My questions a What happens when i temporary replace the seat with one without airbag. Will the airbag lamp light go on ? Will it stay on when i reinstall the airbag seat? What do i need to reset the lamp? Greetings from Denmark.... MIC