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Chat about your MKI or MKII Polo (86 and 86F)
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Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:56 am
Photo Hosting is now enabled
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Hi All
We've taken the decision to allow users to upload images to the site to save you having to host them externally
In order to do this, when...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Mon Dec 20, 2004 12:06 am
Any mk1'ers around?
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GroovyCarrot »
Wed Nov 10, 2004 11:37 pm
Are there still any mk1 owners on the forum? It seems to be something of a dying breed, such a shame :(
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Last post by nuttinnew
Sun Dec 19, 2004 11:00 pm
RS front bumper
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mk2keel »
Sun Dec 19, 2004 9:18 pm
I am having trouble fitting my RS front bumper. Basically you are given the fibreglass bumper with no holes or fixings/mounting plates ect.
RA havnt...
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Sun Dec 19, 2004 9:57 pm
1.3 Coupe S Keeps cutting out
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hebrew »
Sun Oct 10, 2004 9:28 pm
My 1989 Mk11 Coupe S keeps cutting out every now and again, every time it does it, i try something else to fix it and think it is cured until the...
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Sun Dec 19, 2004 9:54 pm
Carb problems, volume 297...
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GroovyCarrot »
Sat Dec 11, 2004 8:15 pm
So, my new Weber TLA 32 has arrived, I've fitted it, everything's running sweet as a nut.. until I've been on the road about 5 minutes, then the...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sun Dec 19, 2004 7:26 pm
mk1 polo glass needed
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wynne »
Tue Nov 30, 2004 1:17 pm
aahhhh where can i get some, my side windows been smashed by some tosspot :twisted:
passenger rear side,
anyone know any scrappys etc
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Last post by VF_Marshall
Sun Dec 12, 2004 7:15 pm
headunit+speaker cable
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mk2keel »
Sun Dec 05, 2004 11:11 pm
I am thinking of buying a new headunit after xmas and i will need some decent speaker cable for my rear speakers.
Can anybody recommend a decent...
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Last post by k4lps
Thu Dec 09, 2004 2:07 am
suspension bushes
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mk2keel »
Mon Nov 29, 2004 4:03 pm
Where can i get decent suspension bushes for my mk2?
I would like powerflex but they only sell them for mk3's and G40's, will G40 bushes fit?
and...
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Last post by mk2matt
Tue Nov 30, 2004 10:07 am
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Last post by skeenor
Mon Nov 29, 2004 8:26 pm
Mk2 tailgate delocking
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mk2keel »
Wed Nov 24, 2004 8:09 am
How is it done?
i have a pull mechanism solenoid but with the boot open the jock release arm pulls downwards and to put the solenoid there i would...
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Last post by ste mk1lx
Wed Nov 24, 2004 10:49 am
gearbox needed
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mk2matt »
Mon Nov 22, 2004 7:36 pm
i have blow the diff on mine pulling out of a junction :cry:
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Last post by mk2matt
Tue Nov 23, 2004 12:39 pm
Bought a mk2!
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Gareth_GT_Hatch »
Tue Nov 16, 2004 5:46 pm
After years in the wilderness, I have finally gone back to my roots and bought a mk2! Its a good one as well. Check it out;
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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Mon Nov 22, 2004 6:45 pm
coupe s at the scrapper
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D4V1D »
Thu Nov 18, 2004 12:21 am
hello everyone.
theres a orangey red S at the scrap yard near me and just wondering if anyone needs/wants any parts?
at the moment its got:
clocks
3...
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Last post by D4V1D
Sun Nov 21, 2004 7:12 am
Carburettor
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GroovyCarrot »
Wed Nov 17, 2004 9:47 pm
Hi, does anyone know if the pre-1986 1.05 carburettors can be fitted to post-1986 1.05 polos? As far as I can see the only thing different is a...
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Sat Nov 20, 2004 1:05 am
1.3 poor cold running, ideas???
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Tobz. »
Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:16 pm
Hi All
This question is actually about my 1.3 mk2 golf winter runabout.
I thought there would be plenty of you guys running the same engine and carb...
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Last post by Tobz.
Wed Nov 10, 2004 5:18 pm
Two questions......
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The G Man »
Fri Oct 15, 2004 3:45 pm
Well, one really, but I'd also appreciate it if you can post pictures of your MKII's here as well (especially Breadvans/Hatchbacks) Am trying to make...
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Tue Nov 09, 2004 11:48 pm
roar
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Rob119 »
Wed Aug 18, 2004 5:53 pm
hey all i just got a universal air filter today n it is a little louder then
before but how do i make it really roar
i have had air filter off all...
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Tue Nov 09, 2004 11:45 pm
Speedo on my Mk2 Polo
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The G Man »
Thu Oct 21, 2004 9:01 am
The speedo on my Mk2 Polo frequently sticks at 0 mph and I have to tap the dashboard to get the pointer to move. It's also been cleaned with...
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Tue Nov 09, 2004 11:42 pm
crystal headlights
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mk2keel »
Wed Nov 03, 2004 10:50 pm
Can you get crystal headlights for a mk2? if so where from?
thanks
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Last post by mk2matt
Tue Nov 09, 2004 2:22 pm
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Tue Nov 02, 2004 8:00 pm
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Sat Oct 30, 2004 9:52 pm
New Air Temperature Sensor
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The G Man »
Sun Oct 24, 2004 2:02 am
In my haynes manual it gives details of how to test the air temperature sensor. I've done the tests today and my air temperature sensor is faulty -...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Fri Oct 29, 2004 9:24 pm
Injection conversion
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GroovyCarrot »
Fri Oct 01, 2004 5:32 pm
Just wondering if anyone has heard of this being done, I'd like to convert my mk2 1043 engine from carb to mk3 injection. I know I'd need the whole...
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Thu Oct 28, 2004 9:12 pm
Handbrake cable
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GroovyCarrot »
Sat Oct 23, 2004 1:15 am
I'm having some handbrake cable issues, I can't work out how to run the cables through the compensator bar where the front cable meets the nearside...
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Sat Oct 23, 2004 9:30 pm
Lumpy running
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GroovyCarrot »
Mon Oct 11, 2004 5:11 pm
I fitted a new carb yesterday (well, an old carb that I know nothing about but had sitting in the shed) as my old one was knackered.. this one runs...
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Last post by bstardchild
Thu Oct 21, 2004 4:18 pm
mk2 must sell!!!
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walks »
Sat Oct 02, 2004 10:59 am
last year of the mk2 polo`s(coupe s)Hreg 1990 5gear,1300cc, tints ,a11oys ,FFSR(wind back type), sports ster wheel, red, great car inside and out T&T...
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Last post by The G Man
Wed Oct 20, 2004 4:55 pm
Erk!
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GroovyCarrot »
Mon Oct 04, 2004 6:51 pm
That was a close call :shock:
I was only taking a quick look around to see if I could find the source or a regular rumbley noise, opened the cam...
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Mon Oct 18, 2004 4:09 pm
Nasty rattling noises
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GroovyCarrot »
Thu Oct 14, 2004 10:47 pm
Yet another of my problems, I seem to be filling up the forum with them atm :?
The old polo's recently developped a rather nasty rattle at low revs...
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Fri Oct 15, 2004 10:49 pm
advice
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welsh_barnie »
Fri Oct 08, 2004 11:36 am
while on the quest to a mk1 golf GTI i stumbled across a polo couple. and it looks mint its been resprayed and had lots of work done ready for its...
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Last post by mk2keel
Sat Oct 09, 2004 10:38 am
1.3 polo's
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DubLass »
Mon Oct 04, 2004 7:30 pm
Does anyone know what insurance group a polo coupe s is?
I know a parade is grp4 but not the coupe s. And how much is the tax? Thanks!
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Thu Oct 07, 2004 9:02 pm
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Last post by metz
Wed Sep 29, 2004 7:27 pm
mk2 suspension woes
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mk2keel »
Sun Aug 29, 2004 11:27 pm
What brands does everyone use for performance shocks and springs, i am looking for a 60mm drop but dont know where to get the shocks and springs to...
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Last post by mk2keel
Fri Sep 24, 2004 11:29 pm
Polo difficult to start from cold.....
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The G Man »
Fri Sep 24, 2004 8:19 pm
Hi All,
Am new to this forum (It's my first day :D ) - Anyway, have got a G Reg VW Polo Hatchback MK2 - a rare 'dolphin' grey colour. To be honest,...
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Last post by mk2keel
Fri Sep 24, 2004 9:34 pm
anyone using this forum?
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steve_1990clmk2 »
Sun Sep 19, 2004 5:32 pm
Since nobody is really talking in here i might as well tell you what i have been up to this weekend. Recieved a nice big parcel from gsf on saturday...
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Last post by steve_1990clmk2
Fri Sep 24, 2004 7:22 pm
mk 2 polo ranger
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SENDOG »
Mon Sep 20, 2004 5:48 pm
hey everyone i have just got a mk2 polo ranger and i have hurd it is limeted edish has anyone else hurd of these and what stuff can i do to it??...
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Last post by toXXin
Tue Sep 21, 2004 7:53 am
oh dear that time of year AGAIN
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madmatt »
Wed Sep 08, 2004 11:45 pm
MOT TIME
just had my mot done at work on my car failed on the smallest thinngs
1. cv boot
2. no nuberplate bulbs
3. adjustment on n/s/f headlamp
4....
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Last post by madmatt
Mon Sep 13, 2004 10:35 pm
Really getting tired of this..
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GroovyCarrot »
Mon Aug 30, 2004 8:28 pm
My engine rebuild project which was meant to be done well inside two weeks has now dragged itself kicking and screaming through the entire summer....
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Sun Sep 05, 2004 5:20 pm
ok any one got info
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madmatt »
Fri Sep 03, 2004 6:44 pm
right its just an idea but before i get in to it i need info
i need to know the LIFT DEGREE and DURATION of these engines camshafts
1. gt engine...
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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Sun Sep 05, 2004 1:11 pm
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Fri Sep 03, 2004 1:15 am
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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Sun Aug 29, 2004 4:15 pm
Mk3 bumper conversion
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Krupa »
Tue Jul 13, 2004 4:28 pm
Are there any guides anywhere on how to do this?
How easy is it to do?
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Last post by metz
Fri Aug 27, 2004 10:09 pm
Hub nut size??
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dubs »
Thu Aug 26, 2004 10:10 pm
as it says anyone know what size it is?? 89 sallon 1L, looks like i need to buy some more sockets
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Last post by dubs
Fri Aug 27, 2004 9:26 pm
Anyone got twin webers?
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mk2keel »
Sun Aug 22, 2004 5:47 pm
Im just wondering what sort of power gains you get from installing twin webbers on the 1300cc Mk2's?
If i did i would probably have a new inlet...
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Last post by mk2keel
Fri Aug 27, 2004 10:16 am
random cutting out
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Dulcie »
Fri Aug 20, 2004 12:11 am
my dear 1987 1043cc mk2 polo cut out a couple of times but just started again and kept going ok for a good while and didn't seem too bad. idle is...
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Last post by Rob119
Wed Aug 25, 2004 6:23 pm
Driveshafts - the bane of my life.
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GroovyCarrot »
Wed Aug 25, 2004 5:50 pm
Why is it that whatever you do to a driveshaft when the engine's in the car, it won't come out, and whatever you do to a driveshaft when the engine's...
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Last post by bstardchild
Wed Aug 25, 2004 5:58 pm
Rear window help?!
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dubs »
Sun Aug 15, 2004 9:56 am
can anyone tell me iff the rear window glass is the same between the sallon and the coupe/hatch?? need to take my rear window out, don't want it to...
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Last post by dubs
Sat Aug 21, 2004 4:47 pm
best way to sort this out?
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dubs »
Mon Aug 16, 2004 8:49 pm
as the title says really, how easy is this gonna be to sort out??
my reason for asking about rear screen :cry:
Cheers
Craig
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Tue Aug 17, 2004 5:36 am
Engine rebuild
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GroovyCarrot »
Mon Jul 26, 2004 12:58 pm
This week I'm going to be taking out my engine and rebuilding it replacing all of the parts which will be worn by now.. on my list of parts to...
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Mon Aug 16, 2004 2:54 pm
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Last post by metz
Sun Aug 15, 2004 7:27 pm
Buying a polo...
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DubLass »
Thu Aug 05, 2004 5:37 pm
Just been to look at a polo coupe s, it was quite a good little car, but they was a bit of rust at the front and i noticed there was a wider gap at...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sun Aug 15, 2004 5:06 am
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