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by lesteague
Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:11 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: 1.6 GTI 6n2 gearbox - rebuild recommendations
Replies: 2
Views: 1531

Re: 1.6 GTI 6n2 gearbox - rebuild recommendations

Thanks Alex I’ll give them a call tomorrow.
by lesteague
Thu Jun 07, 2018 7:11 pm
Forum: Engine, Transmission & Tuning
Topic: 6n2 1.6 gti - exhaust system
Replies: 0
Views: 3101

6n2 1.6 gti - exhaust system

Looking to obtain a manifold back exaust section.

Would consider a full system for the right price.

Any one got in Berkshire
by lesteague
Wed May 30, 2018 2:25 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: 1.6 GTI 6n2 gearbox - rebuild recommendations
Replies: 2
Views: 1531

1.6 GTI 6n2 gearbox - rebuild recommendations

I’ve started to get the 5th gear whine, doesn’t seem too bad but it’s there.

No idea if it’s a recon box or the original. Car has 104k on it, likely to be a recon box.

I’m looking to source a recommended refurb person/trader - ideally I want to keep my my gearbox & have it refurbed, not swap it.
by lesteague
Mon May 28, 2018 12:45 pm
Forum: Unsorted For Sale Posts
Topic: Replacement 6N2 Headlight Leveller Brackets
Replies: 7
Views: 56358

Re: Replacement 6N2 Headlight Leveller Brackets

Can these brackets still be obtained? I'd be interested in buying 4
by lesteague
Sat May 12, 2018 5:54 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: How active is this forum?
Replies: 10
Views: 2650

Re: How active is this forum?

So what modern engine & gear box could you drop into the mk5 now?

I've thread a few threads where the 1.8 turbo block was dropped in but what about something more current, say a Mini Cooper S block?
by lesteague
Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:14 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Many issues where to start
Replies: 0
Views: 1166

Many issues where to start

Hello, New to the forum but had the 6N2 since November ‘17. Love the car, brought it as a stop gap filler & finding it’s growing on me so looking to keep it going - although cost is a consideration. Would truly like some advice on the following as I’m sure it can all be fixed (I’m mechanically m...
by lesteague
Wed Feb 07, 2018 6:43 pm
Forum: Brakes & Suspension
Topic: Original 6N2 GTI suspension complete front & rear
Replies: 1
Views: 3979

Re: Original 6N2 GTI suspension complete front & rear

Hi, Bit of a long shot, do you still have the original 6n2 gti suspension? If so can you tell me the following 1) Did struts springs come from a 1.6 gti? 2) How many miles on them - approximately 3) Are they leaking 4) where are they located? Considering courier or personal collection. How much are ...