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by mickb
Tue Aug 09, 2005 8:48 am
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: Air box unit
Replies: 9
Views: 1734

deathour, you saying you've just got a K&N on the end of the induction pipe with no AFM, how does that work???
by mickb
Sat Aug 06, 2005 8:34 pm
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: big engine
Replies: 13
Views: 1963

Some one on www.porka.net (is that down at mo I cant get it up on me screen?) has put a golf 1.4 in a polo. Think it was optima? The last I heard was that it had more torque but little more power. Having said that it was'nt set up. But since the best thing about the polo is its weight it seems daft ...
by mickb
Thu Aug 04, 2005 4:11 pm
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: Steering wheel:
Replies: 2
Views: 365

Steering wheel:

How do you get the wheel off a Mk3 91 GT, is it the same as the golf (for those who know) with a spring washer and nut in the middle? Also what size is the spline, I am sure I heard it was 19mm a few years back but did not have a polo then so took no notice.

Cheers[/img]
by mickb
Thu Aug 04, 2005 10:11 am
Forum: Meetings & Events
Topic: VW Summer nights
Replies: 6
Views: 902

Is there any where i can find out more info on VW Summer nights? I might come along if it fits in with my time table.
by mickb
Fri Jul 01, 2005 12:46 pm
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: Stalling GT
Replies: 2
Views: 385

I had a similar problem on mine when I fitted an induction cone, I cured it by enriching the idel mixture. I have also been told that this can mask other problems. and making sure your igintion leads are cleans worth doing. If that does fix it i d recommend taking all of them off washing in warm soa...
by mickb
Sun May 22, 2005 3:42 pm
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: Master Cylinder
Replies: 10
Views: 1450

thanxs for the feedback,

Think I ll try the Golf GTi Disc's with the standard cylinder to start with, then chnage later if I am not happy.

Cheers :D
by mickb
Fri May 20, 2005 10:00 pm
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: Master Cylinder
Replies: 10
Views: 1450

i've read that before gofasterpinch,

Any one ruinning G40 Calliper set-up with the said master cylinder?

I'd like to know before I buy one, what about your set-up Kruper?
by mickb
Fri May 20, 2005 8:55 pm
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: Master Cylinder
Replies: 10
Views: 1450

Master Cylinder

Hia,

What master cylinder do I need to upgrade a 91 GT brake set up?

Is it the late MK16v Golf one?

cheers
by mickb
Sat Apr 16, 2005 5:54 pm
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: Cheap back box
Replies: 6
Views: 1110

Cool, can you pm me when your sorted? with the pic's, or you can just put them on here if you like
by mickb
Tue Apr 12, 2005 9:10 pm
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: Cheap back box
Replies: 6
Views: 1110

hia Heartagram

have you still got the back box? I am based in ashington northumberland, if you have is there a chnace of a pic so I can see what needs doing?
by mickb
Tue Apr 12, 2005 4:51 pm
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: Help Fitting a PiperX Filter To a GT
Replies: 40
Views: 3209

hia,

its sorted now, just needed more fuel. There was a small vac leak around the vac switch but that did'nt seem to make much difference, half a turn on the TB adjustment sorted it out!

Nice
by mickb
Fri Apr 08, 2005 4:40 pm
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: Help Fitting a PiperX Filter To a GT
Replies: 40
Views: 3209

yup,

the holes on the throttle body air in take are taped up, the t-piece now goes into on, ie the end are connected

any ideas?
by mickb
Fri Apr 08, 2005 2:39 pm
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: Help Fitting a PiperX Filter To a GT
Replies: 40
Views: 3209

hia, I just removed my vacum switch and hot air intake, but the idle is abit s**t and it some times stalls. It only started doing this since I removed the switch, I am thinking of refitting the switch and piping, but not the hotpipe and its vacum supply? Any ideas? how are your running with out the ...
by mickb
Fri Apr 08, 2005 1:08 pm
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: Stalling Problems...possible temp sensor?
Replies: 6
Views: 801

sorry to hi-jack this thread, but Doug and dan, did you ever get it to run with the induction kit? loads peeps have said its fine to remove the hot air feed but I ve got idling probs as well. has anyone left the hot feed stuff on and just replaced the air box with the cone? not sure if this would wo...