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    Penetrating Fluid/Lubricant

    I use a 50/50 mix of Kerosine & Transmission fluid. Works very well for me. Bob F:D
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    96 Passat TDI Wagon, how much??

    Last year I paid what some thought was a high price for a 1996 Passat sedan with 23K original Miles.( $9500) . 52 Mpg H'way 42 Mpg town. love the way it rides & drives. I consider it a great deal. If the timing belt ( due at 60K)etc has been changed on the TDI your considering then, I think...
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    Front strut nut torque

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    Best Oil for my new 96 B4 Passat Wagon?

    More Info http://www.largiader.com/jetta/motoroil.html
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    AC hardly working after winter

    You can't fix it, if you don't understand it! http://www.wikihow.com/Fix-Cars-Air-Conditioning
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    Oil surges, hits $70, hitting a seven and a half month record

    Diesel from Coal Interesting article that might provide another option. http://www.technologyreview.com/BizTech/wtr_16713,296,p1.html?PM=GO
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    CV Boot Replacement

    This is good advise but you will need both a torque wrench & special tool for the axle bolt removal and reinstall.I tightened the bolts as tight as I could + 1/2 a turn ( no torque wrench) and when I rechecked them about 1K later they were all loose. Torque is 45Nm (33 ft lb) at flange shaft &...
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    weird hill slow down

    When was your fuel filter last changed? Bob F
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    Is an 8 year old timing belt a concearn?

    Purchased my 1996 Passat last June with 21,051 original miles ( all maintenance records & manuals )with cluster changed at 6500 miles . Visual on all belts looks good. I changed the Passenger side axle ( Cut Boot)& repaired the belly pan. Planning on changing out all belts & water pump etc at...
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    Why do we Buy Diesel's?

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    B4 belly pan

    Same here. Purchased a Epoxy fiberglass body repair kit. Worked very well patching belly pan cracks & holes, EZ to use. Bob F
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    Winter tire size

    I got these on the Bay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8004982306 Bob F
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    tall/skinny winter tire size for 96 passat wagon

    I installed skinnier- taller-Nokian Hakkapeliitta Q Winter Snow Tires 175/80R14 on my 1996 Passat TDI. no problems whatsoever except speedometer 7% slow. Bob F
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    What is the largest tire size possible/practical for a B4?

    1996 Passat TDI. I am running Nokian Hakkapeliitta Q Winter Snow Tires 175/80R14. (Taller & Skinnier) They work just fine. Approx 7% slow speedometer error. Bob F
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    Chirp Free and Happy

    I had this problem after putting on Snow tires & Wheels. Used an impact wrench. Bought a Torque wrench & lossened all lug bolts & retorqued to 90 ft lbs. Problem solved. HTH Bob F
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    The youngest TDI club member...?

    I am 71 years young & I drive my 1996 Passat like I stole it. Of course I get a AARP discount as I need the savings to pay for my speeding tickets. Me at Hellsgate- Moab 2004 http://www.planetbantz.com/vid/zuzoo7/grampa_hellsgate.wmv
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    lug torque

    My 96 Passat lug totque is 82 Ft lbs HTH BoB F
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    Loads of B4 diesels on fleaBay

    Need to change thread title. While everyone has been commenting on stupid money, the B4s are being gobbled up and are now an endangered species. VW needs to produce a TDI- AWD- Stick version as soon as CARB allows Diesel cars in California. New York- Mass etc will soon follow. Only then will the...
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    Loads of B4 diesels on fleaBay

    Right on, my fault for ho huming the ariz guys description. He done you wrong. Regards Bob
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    Loads of B4 diesels on fleaBay

    How did a deal go down when there was no Buy it Now Price? Bob F
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