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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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Wed Aug 18, 2021 10:33 am
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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
Battery Relocation
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dubs »
Tue Aug 10, 2004 6:09 pm
I want to relocate the battery in my mk2 saloon to the boot and remove to scuttle lip, what cable would i need to use to do this??? any ideas?...
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Last post by madmatt
Tue Aug 10, 2004 9:53 pm
WANTED 15" alloys
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mk2keel »
Tue Aug 10, 2004 6:29 pm
I would like some 15 multispokes or cups/bowls alloys with low profile tyres to fit my mk2. Dont have to have tyres but tyres preferred.
If you have...
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Last post by Karl_CLCoupe
Tue Aug 10, 2004 6:56 pm
mk 2 golf big bumper kit
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KEA »
Thu Jul 08, 2004 10:49 am
just curious would the rear bumper out of the mk 2 golf big bumper kit fit a square back polo mk 2? with a little persuasion if nessicary? im pretty...
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Last post by tarquin bevilastard
Wed Aug 04, 2004 10:50 pm
Mk 1 Steering Problem - any ideas?
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johnphilip »
Tue Jul 27, 2004 12:29 am
I'm a newcomer to Polos so any help would be appreciated. Problem is very loose steering when driving - fine while stationary, no worn joints or...
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Last post by SteB
Sun Aug 01, 2004 11:19 am
Polo 1L idle/running problems
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dubs »
Thu Jul 29, 2004 11:01 pm
alright all, new to here so hello,
i've just bought me a cheap 1L saloon 1988 with the intention of cleaning her up and running her for abit,...
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Last post by dubs
Sat Jul 31, 2004 11:18 pm
Electrics dead..
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GroovyCarrot »
Thu Jul 22, 2004 12:12 pm
Yesterday half of my electrical system decided to die without any warning.. I have a working starter motor, ignition system, indicators and headlamp...
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Sat Jul 24, 2004 9:45 pm
MK 2 Bushes??
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polokris »
Thu Jul 22, 2004 12:01 pm
i jus got sum supaflex bushes, but they come as a whole thingy, do i have tio cut them, liek the ones im takin off? coz ova wise how the hell do u...
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Last post by hayesey
Thu Jul 22, 2004 2:40 pm
oil buzzer is doing my head in.
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Blue MK2 »
Sun Jul 18, 2004 4:33 pm
ive changed the oil sensor thing and now the oil buzzer in the dash keeps buzzing.
Would this mean i need to take a look at the oil pump maybe?...
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Last post by optima21
Thu Jul 22, 2004 12:44 pm
4 lamp grille wiring woes
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Krupa »
Tue Jul 13, 2004 4:26 pm
So far on my brother's Mk2, nothing has been simple, here's my latest problem:
I bought a 4 lamp grille for it at BVF, which is now on the car. I've...
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Last post by Krupa
Sat Jul 17, 2004 1:33 am
oil leak
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Blue MK2 »
Mon Jul 05, 2004 3:13 pm
Just got hold of a run-around mk2 1.3 S coupe polo.
Been having a slight problem....
small oil leak, but where from? i tried to trace the leak back...
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Last post by Rob119
Fri Jul 16, 2004 7:22 pm
Golf rpm counter -> mk2
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GroovyCarrot »
Sat Jun 26, 2004 8:51 pm
I'm currently trying to fit a set of dials from a mk2 golf to my mk2 1043 C. The dials are the type with a rev counter, digital clock and no MFA...
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Thu Jul 15, 2004 4:38 pm
Oil overfill
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GroovyCarrot »
Sun Jun 20, 2004 11:14 am
I just did a very silly thing. Someone just came to take a look at my car, thinking of buying it, so of course I went around and checked all the...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sat Jul 03, 2004 4:49 am
Headlamp switch wiring
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GroovyCarrot »
Sun Jun 13, 2004 3:26 pm
I'm trying to wire in a new headlamp switch, but I've forgotten which wire connects to which bit of the switch.. haynes manual is a bit useless,...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sat Jul 03, 2004 4:34 am
Squareback models
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Vee_Polo »
Thu May 20, 2004 9:55 am
Anyone know where you could get one? (that is IF you can get one!)
all polo models i have seen are all coupes
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Last post by Karl_CLCoupe
Wed Jun 23, 2004 4:23 pm
Mk1 Polo LX
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hebrew »
Wed Jun 23, 2004 12:20 am
Mk1 Polo LX for sale.
See classifieds
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Last post by hebrew
Wed Jun 23, 2004 12:20 am
gearbox
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Rob119 »
Fri May 14, 2004 9:00 pm
any1 know how much gearboxes are for a mk2 polo
best quote i got is 75quid for a 5 speed with all the bits
because i got a 4 speed in at the mo and...
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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Fri Jun 18, 2004 7:25 am
tyre sizes?
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mk2matt »
Tue Jun 15, 2004 6:33 pm
what is the best size to run on 13x6 wheels?
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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Wed Jun 16, 2004 1:28 pm
bbs alloys?
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by
walks »
Thu May 20, 2004 9:48 pm
i ve just got hold a set of 14inch,4 stud bbs alloys i was told they came of a mk1 golf? will they fit my mk2 polo lowerd 35mm?what size tyre...
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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Thu Jun 10, 2004 12:19 pm
mk2 gt?
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by
metz »
Wed May 12, 2004 1:56 pm
hiya guys,
Just phoned for a gt coupe and on asking the year of registration the guy said its 1990 mk2.
Is there a mk2 gt?
if so has anyone got pics...
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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Tue Jun 08, 2004 4:53 pm
Unnerving brakes
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GroovyCarrot »
Mon May 03, 2004 10:34 pm
Well, yes, I know all mk2 brakes are a little unnerving :) Problem is, mine are fine under anything up to moderate braking, and then the rear wheels...
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Last post by Aphex
Tue Jun 08, 2004 1:15 pm
body kits??
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KEA »
Mon May 17, 2004 1:11 pm
safe im new to this place jus got a polo c E reg, 45000 m, good condition jus a bit of corrosion. first car so alls good. i was jus looking at the...
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Last post by kessia
Wed Jun 02, 2004 11:05 pm
MK 1 the new prices here in Germany
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audi50 »
Thu May 27, 2004 8:42 am
Hi MK 1 fans,
up to now we've got new prices on the typ 86 here in Germany. The forerunner Audi 50 had an old maximum price of EUR 2800 in condition...
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Last post by audi50
Thu May 27, 2004 8:42 am
A few questions
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KarlM »
Sun May 16, 2004 12:09 am
Right, i'm going retro with my next car and i dont think the mk3 will cut it - so i was decided on a golf. But then i've seen a couple of Audi...
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Last post by VF_Marshall
Mon May 17, 2004 6:46 pm
Changing to Golf!
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by
ywouldi »
Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:23 pm
Hello all,
As my cam belt decided to snap in the middle of nowhere last night and I have a couple of reliable sources telling me I will be damn...
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Last post by mk2matt
Mon May 17, 2004 5:56 pm
new to the scene
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KEA »
Mon May 10, 2004 4:44 pm
helo, im new to the scene in the sense that ive jus got me first vw. been interested in them for a while but not inparticularly in polos :? .
the...
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Last post by KEA
Mon May 17, 2004 1:00 pm
Mark 1 Polo For Sale on eBAY
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SS8754 »
Mon May 17, 2004 9:00 am
Could this be a one off chance for 2004, for Mark 1 Polo lovers??
On e-bay item number 2479003101, Mark 1 Polo with only 26000 miles (genuine)....
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Last post by SS8754
Mon May 17, 2004 9:00 am
Mk1 Brakes Question
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Stu »
Fri May 14, 2004 1:27 pm
Hi All,
I need to improve the braking on my Mk1 Polo. It's currently all standard and I don't want to alter it too much so I thought as a first step...
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Last post by Stu
Sat May 15, 2004 11:50 pm
Gearchange issues
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by
GroovyCarrot »
Thu Apr 15, 2004 6:55 pm
My gearbox feels absolutely fine most of the time, but if I do a long distance or anything with it, the gearchange goes horribly lumpy.. I took it to...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Tue May 11, 2004 8:47 pm
ignition probs!
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by
lynas83 »
Mon May 10, 2004 2:36 am
Hope you wonderful people can help before the scrap heap beckons!
I’ve recently been having problems with the ignition on my 1988 Polo C...
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Last post by lynas83
Tue May 11, 2004 2:22 pm
MK2 POLO COUPE 1990
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by
walks »
Sun May 09, 2004 3:21 pm
last year of the mk2 polo`s(coupe s)Hreg 1990 5gear,1300cc, tints ,a11oys ,FFSR(wind back type), sports ster wheel,(all factory fitted) red, great...
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Sun May 09, 2004 7:32 pm
where was mk2's made
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by
mcdinky15 »
Tue May 04, 2004 5:50 pm
l was looking at that chassis number thing in one of the section and it seems as mine was made in wolfsburg but l was told they was made in spain...
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Sat May 08, 2004 8:25 pm
Mk1 Polo Stuff!!!
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by
Jabemeister »
Mon Jan 12, 2004 9:59 pm
Just got a little 77 Polo L!!! 895cc :D ....(will take pics and upload soon!)
Just wondering..... :wink:
1.)Wot's a good/cheap fixed lowered set up...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Thu May 06, 2004 11:49 pm
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Thu May 06, 2004 11:46 pm
My 1986 Mk2 polo coupe S
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Deevub »
Fri Nov 28, 2003 10:30 am
Hello all uk-polo peeps, check out my old skool beast! It's an ongoing thing, I'm currently mid engine swap for a lower milage lump. The car will be...
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Last post by Deevub
Thu May 06, 2004 7:45 pm
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Thu May 06, 2004 7:39 pm
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Last post by Jabemeister
Thu May 06, 2004 3:24 pm
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Last post by Vee_Polo
Thu May 06, 2004 10:07 am
Gearbox swapping
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by
GroovyCarrot »
Fri Mar 26, 2004 7:38 am
Hi,
I'm looking to replace my polo's 4 speed box with a 5 speed nicked from another polo. However, it's easier for me to get my hands on a MK3 with a...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Mon May 03, 2004 3:03 pm
Early CL/C Wheel Arch Trims
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James_uk »
Thu Apr 29, 2004 12:54 pm
Has anyone got any early CL/C wheel arch trims off a really old MK2 these are the type that do not have a notch which joins onto the rubbing strip,...
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Last post by James_uk
Thu Apr 29, 2004 12:54 pm
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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Sun Apr 25, 2004 10:39 pm
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Last post by bob
Sun Apr 25, 2004 10:37 pm
Mk2 spec
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GroovyCarrot »
Sun Apr 11, 2004 10:32 pm
I've been looking around to try and find the performance spec of a 1043cc 4 speed 1985 Polo C. I imagine it'd not going to be great, but I'd just...
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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Sun Apr 25, 2004 1:28 pm
Little Red Lines on Speedo
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by
ywouldi »
Fri Apr 16, 2004 11:09 pm
Hello all,
On my Mk2 1043cc Polo C I have some little red lines on my speedo, there is a single red line around 30ish, two at about 50is and three...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sat Apr 24, 2004 6:42 pm
Twin weber questions
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by
Phoenix »
Sun Apr 04, 2004 11:35 pm
1. i'm getting some off an XR2 what do i need to convert them for the polo
2. wheres the best place for manifolds
3. how the hell do they work...
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Last post by bob
Fri Apr 23, 2004 9:08 pm
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Last post by hardhitter
Mon Apr 19, 2004 11:16 pm
ok peeps info please
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by
madmatt »
Wed Mar 24, 2004 9:07 pm
i found out that the german friends who created our pride and joy the POLO made a mk2 polo coupe G40 and it had ace bumpers on it and i want them go...
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Last post by KarlM
Mon Apr 19, 2004 10:32 pm
Just a quick hi
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by
Fred Splunkett »
Wed Mar 31, 2004 6:33 pm
i must say that this is the most info ive found in one place its great
ive have a mk2 coupe S for about 6 months and i love it and its ran pretty...
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Last post by gtimike
Thu Apr 08, 2004 8:49 pm
Economy
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by
GroovyCarrot »
Tue Mar 30, 2004 8:21 pm
Can I just check roughly how many mpg most people get from a 1043cc mk2? I'm averaging 34mpg at the moment.. I have fuel savers fitted, plenty of...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Wed Apr 07, 2004 4:30 pm
FOX or BBS?
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by
FOXtrot »
Sun Mar 28, 2004 12:15 am
Hi everyone, im new to this forum and i was just wondering who makes better wheels out of BBS and FOX? My friend at KFC says that FOX are much better...
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Last post by Phoenix
Sun Apr 04, 2004 11:41 pm
Mk2 Wiring Woes
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by
Krupa »
Fri Mar 19, 2004 8:55 pm
Hi all,
Having a nightmare with the wiring in a Mk2, can anyone help?!?!?
I've been wiring my old stereo into my brother's 1985 Mk2 Coupe, no easy...
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Last post by Phoenix
Sun Apr 04, 2004 11:38 pm
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