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by Dwain dibly
Fri Dec 15, 2023 4:38 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Rear bearing torque setting
Replies: 1
Views: 1461

Rear bearing torque setting

Can anyone confirm the rear wheel bearing torque setting for a 2014 64 plate 6c 1.0 TSI with drum brakes is it 175 nm or 75+30°
Thanks
by Dwain dibly
Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:05 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Camber adjustment
Replies: 6
Views: 2053

Re: Camber adjustment

Its way out according to specs it should be -0.5 + - 0.5 so it should read anywhere between 0 and -1 getting some new tyres in a few months so I'll get it done properly I had the clutch done under warranty over 12 months ago do you think they could have moved the sub frame? It does look like the sub ...
by Dwain dibly
Tue Jun 23, 2020 5:41 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Camber adjustment
Replies: 6
Views: 2053

Re: Camber adjustment

Just put a simple bubble gauge on the disc and these are the results
FNS + 1deg
FOS - 1.25 deg
Nothing looks bent or loose or like its had a whack
by Dwain dibly
Tue Jun 23, 2020 8:40 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Camber adjustment
Replies: 6
Views: 2053

Camber adjustment

I have front nearside tyre wear on the outside edge so I've checked the camber and it's out compared with the other side can it be adjusted or do I have to start faffing with the sub frame ?
by Dwain dibly
Sat Jun 20, 2020 6:20 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 6R condenser removal
Replies: 8
Views: 4475

Re: 6R condenser removal

Had a better look today took the front grill out the bumper is quite easy to take off there are screws in wheel arch and under the front lip then some clips .the dryer is defo part of the condenser the drier core is accessed top right of the condenser but I have to replace the lot as the condenser ...
by Dwain dibly
Fri Jun 19, 2020 10:27 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 6R condenser removal
Replies: 8
Views: 4475

Re: 6R condenser removal

Ok so I've just had a look for the dryer and I cant find it there is one listed for the car but the condenser looks like it has one built on one end maybe the design changed can anyone confirm this 64 plate
1.0 6R
Cheers
by Dwain dibly
Fri Jun 19, 2020 9:34 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 6R condenser removal
Replies: 8
Views: 4475

Re: 6R condenser removal

Oops sorry no it's not its separate I'll replace that then too thanks
by Dwain dibly
Fri Jun 19, 2020 9:27 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 6R condenser removal
Replies: 8
Views: 4475

Re: 6R condenser removal

Its all in one condenser and dryer
by Dwain dibly
Fri Jun 19, 2020 6:38 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 6R condenser removal
Replies: 8
Views: 4475

Re: 6R condenser removal

So its bumper off then !!!is it just the screws in the wheel arch then just clips ?thers no gas in the system it was totally empty when the ac guy looked at it he pressurised it with dry nitrogen to find the leak so that will have purged anything that was left
by Dwain dibly
Fri Jun 19, 2020 3:44 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 6R condenser removal
Replies: 8
Views: 4475

6R condenser removal

Has anyone replaced there condenser? as mine wants doing as it has a leak .I've been quoted £350 So I've priced up a new one for £45 with a 2yr guarantee. I'm looking at doing it myself could I do it without taking the bumper off to save time ?
by Dwain dibly
Tue Nov 19, 2019 12:33 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 2014 polo front discs
Replies: 4
Views: 975

Re: 2014 polo front discs

Cheers guys I've got the pr sticker in the boot plus one in the service book according to the v 5 it's 6r chassis no also Inc 6r it's just another way to stop us servicing and repairing things ourselves vw wanted nearly £800 to replace front discs and pads 😮I got brembo discs and textar pads for £66 ...
by Dwain dibly
Tue Nov 19, 2019 10:20 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 1.0 service
Replies: 1
Views: 609

1.0 service

Going to service the wife's 64 plate 1.0 3 cylinder
Is it straight forward or do I need any special tools etc and can anyone tell me what the spark plugs are gapped at
Cheers
by Dwain dibly
Tue Nov 19, 2019 9:19 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 2014 polo front discs
Replies: 4
Views: 975

Re: 2014 polo front discs

Found them used the pr code 👍
by Dwain dibly
Tue Nov 19, 2019 8:43 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 2014 polo front discs
Replies: 4
Views: 975

2014 polo front discs

I'm confused can anyone tell me what discs fit my 2014 1.0 polo se not sure if its a 6R or 6C :?
Cheers
by Dwain dibly
Wed Apr 10, 2019 6:16 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Rear brakes sticking
Replies: 4
Views: 3987

Re: Rear brakes sticking

I did them this morning still plenty of friction material on them very dirty tho!!! gave the mech a good clean and rubbed down the drums then applied a little copper grease to the levers at the top were they slot together looked like there was some white grease on there to start with but I cleaned ...