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by markandcath
Wed Oct 15, 2014 11:53 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: 1.0 AUC engine seized from standing
Replies: 4
Views: 1251

Re: 1.0 AUC engine seized from standing

Thanks for the response Alex.

The crank is seized solid and will not turn at all. The camshaft rocks a little with a spanner because of the play in the timing belt so I am happy the camshaft is free, obviously without removing the belt I can't prove it 100% but there is definitely some movement ...
by markandcath
Wed Oct 15, 2014 6:46 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: 1.0 AUC engine seized from standing
Replies: 4
Views: 1251

1.0 AUC engine seized from standing

We bought our Polo new in 2001 and it has done just short of 200k miles on an AUC engine. Well serviced I might add, fresh oil and filter every 6,000. 2 years ago it was put off the road because it wasn't needed, we didn't sell her because we like the old girl.

My niece has just reached 17, she ...