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- Wed Dec 20, 2017 8:17 pm
- Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
- Topic: Mk2 Buying Guide
- Replies: 7
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Re: Mk2 Buying Guide
Nothing too serious then. Aware it'll need some work & desperate to get to work on it as it'll give me the chance to work on an older car. Unfortunately will have to store it for a few months while I get a house with a garage, any car covers you could recommend as it might be outside for a perio...
- Wed Dec 20, 2017 7:26 am
- Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
- Topic: Mk2 Buying Guide
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7517
Re: Mk2 Buying Guide
So I did an MOT history check, it was SORN from 2012-2017 & no mention of corrosion in MOT history, which can only be a positive The first MOT 2017 was a lot of brake hoses & fuel lines were corroded but appears to be fixed. What is: "Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement a...
- Tue Dec 19, 2017 8:48 am
- Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
- Topic: Mk2 Buying Guide
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7517
Re: Mk2 Buying Guide
Main things are that it idles and warms up properly They suffer awfully from rust so have a really really good lol underneath The petrol tank is also made of steel and the filler neck dots out so be sure to have a good look at that Cambelt and waterpump should be done every 5yrs or 60k and a servic...
- Mon Dec 18, 2017 8:40 pm
- Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
- Topic: Mk2 Buying Guide
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7517
Mk2 Buying Guide
Going to look at a mk2 on the weekend.
From 89, with service history & looks solid from the pictures but I was wondering what are the key points to look for?
The carb needs a little work & some body work visible but interior looks sweet & so does the engine bay.
From 89, with service history & looks solid from the pictures but I was wondering what are the key points to look for?
The carb needs a little work & some body work visible but interior looks sweet & so does the engine bay.