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Hi all, I am considering a used Passat for my son's first car. Most seem to be in the 100K mile range for model years 2002 - 2004. Just wondering what the general thoughts are on the car. Any major issues to look for? i.e. trans. issues? motor issues? They seem to have a good reputation but I would like to hear it from some current owners. Thanks, Nick
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You need new timing belt by 105K miles. It costs almost 1K to get it done. If the engine is 1.8T then it must have used oils meeting VW spec 502.01 or better all its life (very good synthetics - the easiest available are Mobil 1 0W40 and Castrol Syntec 0W30) changed each 5000 miles or sooner. Krzys |
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Replying to: nick2006matrix (Oct 03, 2008 11:30 pm) Failure points: Minor: rear cupholder (about useless anyway...); both front access 'flip panels' for VW jack (replaceable if one wished to do so). Moderate / Expected "Wear items": brakes & rotors (did these at home); new battery; couple of bulbs; rubberized coating on driver's door handle. (And, of course, tires, wipers, filters.....  ) Major: Water pump - replaced along with a multitude of items as part of "100k" service (which was done around 80K due to water pump failure). Radiator: sprung a small leak earlier this year along seam between metal fins & plastic side panels. Replaced with new aftermarket unit. Suspension: Creaked & Groaned for a couple of years, which is pretty common. Replaced F&R shocks & springs - along with nearly all of the front components as part of an aftermarket kit - when tie rod ends went bad. Also, car has always used some oil, requiring an additional 1/2 qt between changes. But over past couple of years it has developed a small oil leak - apparently around right side valve gasket (as facing engine compartment) - which has upped oil consumption to a good quart between changes. Mechanics advice is that this is minor & to simply keep eye on oil level until the NEXT major engine service - presumably around the 150 - 160k mark. Just might still own the car at that point, as it remains a joy to drive... Good luck in your search / purchase! |
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Replying to: nick2006matrix (Oct 03, 2008 11:30 pm) |
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Hi. Does anyone know where I can see a blow-up diagram of the area surrounding the turbo on a 2001 Passat 1.8T engine? Preferably online somewhere? I'm trying to find all of the gaskets and crush washers and o-rings, all of these little parts that I'll need, when I replace the turbo charger on my 2001 1.8T Passat. (Engine code is AUG). It's a fairly new rebuilt longblock engine, and when installed it was with a cheapo turbo which has blown its bearing. So I purchased a new KKK (really Borg-Warner now) turbocharger. The B-W (B-W part is 5303 988 0029, which correlates to VW part number 058 145 703J). I've got the exhaust gasket and the intake gasket, but it looks like there are various crush washers and seals needed (e.g. for the oil send and return lines). Can anyone out there point me to a blow-up diagram, or even just a recommended parts list, for all of these little goodies that I'll need? Mike |
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I have been looking, to no avail, for instructions/how-tos on how to replace the front right turn signal bulb on my 2001 Passat. Does anyone know of such a guide or source of information? Thanks in advance.
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Replying to: dhdan (Nov 24, 2008 10:25 am) |
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| I have a '02 Passat with the V6 motor. It has a bit of a stutter/stall/surge throttle response when pulling away from stop or slow role. Any help. I've heard it might be the transaxle programming itself which requires reprogramming. Can it be reprogrammed easily? | |
| I recently removed and replaced the glove box to replace the light. After reinstalling, the dome lights and locks and glove box light do not come on and the car will not start. Other dash lights and head lights work. Starter will not turn. Is this a fuse or did I cut a wire? I tried several fuses but all seem OK. Help | |
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I am considering two passats and need some wisdom. I can buy a 2003 glx 6 cyl sedan with 57k for 9000.00 or a 2005 gls 4 motion 4 cyl. sedan with 39k for 12500.00. it is for my kids and one might go to school in new hampshire. IS it worth the extra 3500 for 4 motion, 2 years newer and 20k less in miles.??..both have leather, roofs, cd's only diff is electric seats in 2003. please help dealer said he would wait til tommorow...thank you!
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