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Discuss Engine, Gearbox and Exhaust
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Photo Hosting is now enabled
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Hi All
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Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:42 am
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Last post by gourtz
Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:01 am
Plugs on a 6n 16v
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99 »
Sun Oct 30, 2005 10:36 am
Hello
The car's been stuttering on the odd occasion lately, so I figured I'd start by checking the plugs...
My plug socket just to say fits down...
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Sun Oct 30, 2005 10:36 am
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sat Oct 22, 2005 2:53 pm
will it go SPROIIIIIING? :)
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Tahrey1043 »
Fri Oct 21, 2005 5:42 pm
i need to seek the advice of anyone who's ever reconned or re-cased a gearbox here... don't worry, i have absolutely no intent of reconning the...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Fri Oct 21, 2005 5:42 pm
BMC INDUCTION KIT
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Mayuk Modessa »
Thu Oct 20, 2005 3:56 pm
Does any one know were i can get an BMC INDUCTION FIT from with the fitting or the samco hose kit from to fit on my polo gti.
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Last post by Del_GTi
Thu Oct 20, 2005 5:11 pm
it's off!
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Tahrey1043 »
Sun Oct 16, 2005 1:10 pm
yay! yay! and no visible damage neither. just had to figure out to lift it up at BOTH ends when jiggling it free.
was going to put this in the...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Mon Oct 17, 2005 7:24 pm
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Fri Oct 14, 2005 1:50 am
starting problems
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dragon_green »
Thu Aug 04, 2005 5:54 pm
Hi all
Was wondering if anyone has any ideas on the following:
I went to start the car this morning. the engine started firing and then cut out...
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Last post by tntuk
Wed Oct 12, 2005 11:02 am
starter motor removal
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Tahrey1043 »
Sat Oct 08, 2005 2:06 pm
cut and pastey time ;)
86c on porka gave me a good method but i like to cover all the bases... when i dont fall asleep at the monitor that is...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sun Oct 09, 2005 1:29 pm
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Last post by walshc
Fri Oct 07, 2005 8:54 pm
I've just had the BEST idea!!
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Big Nick »
Fri Sep 02, 2005 1:33 am
R32 engined 6n syncro!!
Got me a couple of half decent mechanics and a few quid to spend, so I reckon if I can get the engine in, shortening the...
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Last post by Alex_6n2
Fri Oct 07, 2005 4:26 pm
6n2 engine conversion
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daffy »
Fri Oct 07, 2005 12:14 am
Thinking of an engine conversion for my 6n2. Not aiming for the PoloGTI engine cos it's pretty much impossible to tune. Now 1,8T's i've heard are...
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Last post by daffy
Fri Oct 07, 2005 12:14 am
Gearbox go poof
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Alex_6n2 »
Wed Oct 05, 2005 2:56 pm
Well, my gearbox is just about dead, it started whining a couple of weeks ago and unfortunatly it didnt go away, it got worse
Ive been told by a...
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Last post by Alex_6n2
Wed Oct 05, 2005 2:56 pm
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Last post by polovalver
Sun Sep 25, 2005 9:24 pm
Induction Kit for Gti?
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hot_polo »
Sat Aug 20, 2005 11:36 am
i am after a k&n 57i induction for my polo gti, but i am confused as which one i will need as the airbox is different and the normal filter cone for...
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Last post by Blackie
Sun Sep 25, 2005 2:59 pm
g60 to mk4
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walshc »
Mon Sep 19, 2005 8:38 pm
Any one know of anywhere that can do this for me? JBS quoted £7500 + and dubsport £5500 +, not complaining but there just might be somewhere out...
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Last post by bstardchild
Mon Sep 19, 2005 8:44 pm
SOMEONE must know
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Tahrey1043 »
Wed Sep 14, 2005 11:04 pm
Ok my original posting of this died on its arse, possibly because it was polo show time, possibly it was in the wrong place / tired-out thread, or...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sat Sep 17, 2005 10:54 pm
Low mpg
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Daz6n »
Thu Sep 15, 2005 2:07 pm
Does anyone know why I would only get 50 miles or so from £10 of fuel in my 1.6 8v.....?
I was getting about 70 miles when I first bought it a...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sat Sep 17, 2005 10:49 pm
Brand New Polo Stalling
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mariegriffiths »
Wed Sep 07, 2005 11:30 pm
I have a brand new 55 plate Polo. My forth Polo after having a 1.4 Mk4 before that a Mk3 1L and a Mk 2 1L.
The car performs less well than the old 1l...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sat Sep 17, 2005 10:44 pm
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Last post by bammargera
Sat Sep 17, 2005 6:29 pm
Mod help
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r5mty »
Fri Sep 02, 2005 11:14 pm
I have a 1.4 mk5 and dont no much about what 2 do! What wud u advise 2 do to improve the speed and accelaration? Plz help and also i hav little cash.
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Last post by bstardchild
Thu Sep 15, 2005 1:55 am
BEST OIL?
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by
marc_fc2003 »
Tue Nov 16, 2004 8:00 am
Alright, a stooopid question I know but I don't wanna scrimp on price to get decent oil to top me 4 year old Polo up with so can anyone recommend the...
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Last post by dubpolo
Sun Sep 04, 2005 4:29 pm
exhaust woes
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howett »
Sun Sep 04, 2005 12:56 pm
Hi
Think that I have a problem with my exhaust :(
Can hear and feel air blowing out of one of the joins where the middle section joins with the...
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Sun Sep 04, 2005 1:36 pm
gti piston size?
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saj »
Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:16 pm
hi guys does anynone know the standard bore, stroke and compression ratio on standard polo gti pistons.
thanks
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Last post by saj
Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:16 pm
GT engine into a MK2
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hebrew »
Mon Aug 29, 2005 9:02 pm
I have just been into my local scrappie today and what do i see perched on top of a heap of cars...... an H reg GT with 77,000 miles on it :D :D :D ....
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Last post by hebrew
Mon Aug 29, 2005 9:02 pm
AUA Gearbox into a GTi?
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Tigz »
Sat Aug 06, 2005 11:17 am
After descovering the 1600 crank transplant to my AUA 1400 engine is going to be more work (and expence) than first thought.
Ive desided to sell on...
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Last post by inder
Sat Aug 06, 2005 9:46 pm
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Last post by jtstatic
Thu Aug 04, 2005 7:34 pm
More Power?
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kash »
Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:10 pm
Last night while I was cleaning the MAF on my 9n PD100, I noticed a trumpet/tube which clips onto the inside of the upper half of the airbox, it...
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Last post by jtstatic
Sat Jul 30, 2005 3:48 pm
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Last post by bad ass polos
Wed Jul 27, 2005 8:52 pm
1.6 8v AEE tuning parts
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Ross Clarke »
Mon Jul 04, 2005 11:00 pm
Anyone come across anything like a uprated cam for this engine?
Thinking of some easy interim mods for my engine, i think its got a little potential...
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Last post by JarnoVWPolo6N
Thu Jul 21, 2005 5:36 pm
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Last post by Tigz
Sat Jul 16, 2005 11:51 am
side exit exhasut
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deeppolo »
Sun May 08, 2005 11:11 pm
any body actually know for fact if a side exit exhaust is legal or not.
really want one but dont know whether they are legal.
could someone also...
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Last post by Tigz
Sat Jul 16, 2005 11:17 am
Is this possible?
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polojimmy »
Sat Jul 02, 2005 3:58 pm
I am Gettin A polo Gt want a g40 but cant find any, so was wonderin if its possible to charge a Polo Gt Thanks. and would anything need upgrading if...
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Mon Jul 04, 2005 5:23 pm
CUSTOM-CODE Discount Offer
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by
JBS AUTO DESIGNS »
Wed May 25, 2005 3:38 pm
CUSTOM-CODE are offering for 1 month only a FREE Green Cotton Air Filter or HALF PRICE CUSTOM-CODE 007P Diverter Valve. :o
If you alresdy have the...
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Last post by forbezGti
Wed Jun 29, 2005 10:07 am
Supercharger or Turbo
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sylonien »
Tue Oct 05, 2004 1:53 am
Just wondered if it would be possiblet to add a supercharger or turbo to a normally aspirated car engine like the 1.4 Polo in anyway? Or would a...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Mon Jun 27, 2005 11:38 pm
Filters/induction for 1.2 MPI 12 V (n
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Andrew B »
Thu Jun 23, 2005 9:52 am
Been looking at options for my little 9n, the original air intake goes through quite a twisty turny journey to the throttle body, so wondering wether...
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Last post by Andrew B
Thu Jun 23, 2005 9:52 am
carburettor woes
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vw virgin »
Wed Jun 08, 2005 8:52 pm
Can somebody please help? We have a 1990 G reg polo CL 1.3. It is fitted with a Pierburg 2E carb. The problem is that the car will run as long as you...
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Last post by SpikeyG40
Wed Jun 08, 2005 11:36 pm
W reg 1.4 saloon clutch noise
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stresshead »
Tue Jun 07, 2005 7:53 pm
Hi,
My girlfriends mum has just bought a W plate polo saloon with the 1.4 engine. When you press the clutch pedal down a definite click noise can be...
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Tue Jun 07, 2005 8:09 pm
mk3 GT cam into mk4 1.3
by
nuttinnew »
Wed Jun 01, 2005 10:07 pm
I assume it'll be a straight bolt-in swap but qill the timing marks be right? Can't be arsed if I nned a vernier as weel, just thought I might slot...
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Last post by nuttinnew
Wed Jun 01, 2005 10:07 pm
sports exhuaust how much more bhp
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aparker »
Sun May 30, 2004 12:13 am
Does anyone know how much more bhp a sport exhuaust will give my car. I've got a 1043cc at 45bhp with a twin bore full system and it also had the cat...
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Last post by Phoenix
Wed May 25, 2005 1:45 pm
Crown and pinion
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daffy »
Mon May 16, 2005 1:04 am
Thinking of shortening the final drive ratio by switching crown and pinion gear maybe for one from the 1,0lt Polo. Does anybody know (or could they...
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Last post by daffy
Fri May 20, 2005 1:10 pm
Throttle Body
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Andrew B »
Tue Mar 15, 2005 1:00 pm
A cheap and cheerful way many k series users have upgraded the engine BHP is to use the throttle body off the 1.8 on the 1.4, is anything like this...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sat Apr 30, 2005 6:31 pm
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Last post by GaryUK
Sat Apr 30, 2005 3:31 pm
Golf II 16v in a MK2?
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cappuccinocruiser »
Wed Apr 27, 2005 11:20 am
Anyone see any potential pitfalls of running a Golf 16V MK2 engine in a MKII coupe S?
I've got both cars, and want to make one out of the two, the...
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Last post by cappuccinocruiser
Wed Apr 27, 2005 11:20 am
POLO 9N here
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Morning »
Thu Nov 13, 2003 8:23 am
the shanghai vw product 2 engine type POLO 9N
one is 1.4 16V 55KW
the other is 1.6 8v 75kw
the 1.6 version never been seen in POLO.de.
it was said...
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Last post by dermk4
Fri Apr 22, 2005 9:03 am
Clutch change
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by
GroovyCarrot »
Sat Jan 29, 2005 1:29 am
I think my clutch is showing it's age, gears are getting crunchy and hard to engage and as far as I know this engine hasn't ever had a clutch...
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Tue Apr 19, 2005 8:31 pm
Odd idle on my mk2
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by
GingerNik »
Sat Apr 16, 2005 12:31 pm
My mk2 1.3 coupe doesn't seem to want to idle properly when it's started from cold - seems to just splutter and very nearly cut out, with the battery...
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Tue Apr 19, 2005 12:55 am
tuning, old skool style
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cappuccinocruiser »
Wed Apr 13, 2005 12:00 pm
Ok, I've got a 1.3 coupe s mk2.
I want to keep the theme pretty old skool, so was looking into tuning the stock lump, and detail it.
There is a...
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Last post by hardhitter
Wed Apr 13, 2005 2:39 pm
BACK LIGHT SENSOR
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vwpower »
Mon Apr 04, 2005 6:25 pm
Does someone Know where is the sensor that activate de reverse light when you put the reverse gear? :roll:
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Last post by workinprogress
Fri Apr 08, 2005 8:25 pm
whining clutch?
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by
mikegti »
Sun Mar 13, 2005 2:42 am
I was driving around without the radio on today and heard an odd noise...
when I press the clutch whilst moving I can hear a faint whine from the...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sun Apr 03, 2005 5:25 am
camshafts and powerchips
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by
niks »
Mon Mar 07, 2005 1:34 am
Hey guys anyone know anything about camshafts, was thinking about upgrading mine with a power chip its for a mk5 polo.
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Last post by niks
Mon Mar 28, 2005 7:40 pm
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