UK-POLOS.NET - THE VW Polo Forum

ok, quick update...

Checked the car over when I got home, the bottom hose was cold when engine was running (100 degrees on dash). Fans wouldn't come on!

Replaced Thermostat and housing as the housing had a hole right through it and now the fans come on/off as normal!

Car doesn't overheat anymore ...

Thanks for your help.

I think I'll change the thermostat tonight to see if it fixes the problems. Any gotchas to look out for? Where is it actually located in the engine bay?

cheers
Rich.

Hi all,

My misses has a R plate 1.4 16v polo and has been having problems recently with the temp gauge. When driving on the motorway (approx 70mph) the temp seems to stay around 70 degrees. Sometimes it will stay at 90 but more often around 70. This morning she phoned me saying she was stuck on the ...

How hard would it be to fit a 5 speed gearbox into it?

Would it be worth while?

is it a 4 or 5 speed car? (not sure what the fox was)

5 speed will be a little more comfortable on the motorway but guys on here travel up and down motorways everyday with their 4 speed 1ltrs without any probs.

oh and welcome :-)

Thanks for the reply,

Its a 4 speed unfortunately. Good to hear ...

Hi all,

Just signed up. Great forum by the way!

I have just aquired a MK3 Polo Fox (1050cc) squareback on 47K miles and really good condition. I aim to use it to go back and fore to work as I have a Audi S3 and wish to keep the miles low on it.

I work about 35 miles away which is mainly motorway ...