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Yeah, when I got my headbolt set from VAG they came with a light layer of oil on them.

depends how hot the water was. All Mk 3 thermostats are the same, as are the temperature gauge senders. The rubber seals are the same too. The only difference between the SPi and MPi models is the thermostat housing.

No, GSF ones are not as good quality. They work at a different temperature to the genuine ones, not something I recommend.

Mate, send them an enquiry asking about them via the online forum. The more people that ask the better ! Get a few people to. I went to see them in person last week and they might be devloping them in april time.

Should be just the fuel pressure regulator. I may have a spare on a fuel rail at home.

Storage ideas sound fine. ECU will be fine with no power. Maybe a bit of WD40 down the bores to stop moisture, although frost do a special moisture absorbtion kit that goes in place of the plugs. Keep the interior clean, dry and moisture free. Get some silica gel sachets or something as moisture mak...

Looks nice and like your old one.

Hi

One of the best known gearbox rebuilders for polo's, especially G40's is JP Race at silverstone. I know it's not it sheffield, but I know they only specialise in gearboxes and they have done loads of polo's.

What size are the wheels/tyres and is the tracking ok ?

Theres quite a few things i would change on it. I'm sure you can get it sorted.

Either VAGParts on this forum or and VW parts department.

The 1.3 CL and GT heads are the same, it's the pistons which are different. There are various differences on the bottom end. The wiring is different for the injection system.

The bolt turns anti-clockwise as you would expect, but it's extremely tight. You need to stop the crank turning by wedging a block of wood against it inside the block. A long breaker bar is also needed.

A new bolt should be used when re-assembling.

Not an easy job, thats for sure. Speak to the few Mk 4/5 ownders that have had it done and they will tell you costs. I'm guessing a few grand to do the conversion plus the engine and uprated chassis components.

They are a taller engine so there may be clearance problems with the sump.

Good stuff

Yes, I do ecu chips for the GT, but no others at the moment. Speak to poloace if you wan't one for the 1.0 and 1.3 Spi.