darkwolf 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2013 Hi guys, It's been a while since I've been on the forums since I made my move to 2 wheels instead of four. As it happens, a friend of mine has snapped the cambelt on their 1998 1.8L Passat and being an interference engine the valves have bent. She is looking for a new head for the engine has been suggested that this might be a cheaper way of getting the engine running again. Seeing she's a close friend, like a sister to me, I'm trying to help her out as much as possible and I'm wondering if there are any members who would be able to help me help her with getting a discount on a replacement head for a 1.8L VW Passat engine. I guess it might help to know that I'm in Christchurch, and the car's in Hanmer but I guess a head can be freighted from anywhere. Appreciate any help in advance. Cheers, Colin Cowgill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwhelan 232 Report post Posted May 14, 2013 http://vwspares.co.nz/ Hi guys, It's been a while since I've been on the forums since I made my move to 2 wheels instead of four. As it happens, a friend of mine has snapped the cambelt on their 1998 1.8L Passat and being an interference engine the valves have bent. She is looking for a new head for the engine has been suggested that this might be a cheaper way of getting the engine running again. Seeing she's a close friend, like a sister to me, I'm trying to help her out as much as possible and I'm wondering if there are any members who would be able to help me help her with getting a discount on a replacement head for a 1.8L VW Passat engine. I guess it might help to know that I'm in Christchurch, and the car's in Hanmer but I guess a head can be freighted from anywhere. Appreciate any help in advance. Cheers, Colin Cowgill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwolf 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2013 http://vwspares.co.nz/ Are you able to help with through this business or was it simply a google search? The purpose of the post was simply to deal with a member of the community is all and if that's the case then I'll get in contact. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) Are you able to help with through this business or was it simply a google search? The purpose of the post was simply to deal with a member of the community is all and if that's the case then I'll get in contact. You could get in touch with the guys at Qualitat or Platinum Parts here in Auckland. Jump onto the VASK forum too, someone there might be able to help. Or you could buy my B5 1.8T Passat wagon - thats got a good head *Edit: Don't know any of the guys there on a personal basis but they have been good so far to deal with for info & new parts. Edited May 14, 2013 by Ahmedsinc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OP6 27 Report post Posted May 14, 2013 Volks Power, spares and service in Christchurch would be worth checking out. Marty was a great help to me when sourcing an auto gearbox for a Golf. Was very thorough and had contacts all over NZ. Checked the gearbox out before selling it to me and then arranged freight to a specialist in Dunedin where the car was. Pretty fair price too. Details are: Volks Power 400 Tuam St Ph 366 7755 service@volkspower.co.nz Marty Douglas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwhelan 232 Report post Posted May 14, 2013 Are you able to help with through this business or was it simply a google search? The purpose of the post was simply to deal with a member of the community is all and if that's the case then I'll get in contact. Ive dealt with them for wifes car and they have always been very helpful,can give them a free plug thats all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
