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by dragon_green
Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:24 am
Forum: MK4 (6N) Polo - Years 1994-1999
Topic: How often do you renew timing belt
Replies: 9
Views: 1342

i changed mine at 60,000 miles.
by dragon_green
Sat Aug 27, 2005 3:32 pm
Forum: Detailing / Bodywork
Topic: Looks like a vinyl record
Replies: 10
Views: 1411

either that or use something like meguiar's ScratchX, followed by some wax. should help to get the scratches out nicely, but requires some patience!
by dragon_green
Sat Aug 20, 2005 5:29 pm
Forum: MK4 (6N) Polo - Years 1994-1999
Topic: Engine Mods
Replies: 2
Views: 586

a new set of injectors will probably cost you a lot. i would guess they're made by Bosch, as it's their engine management system on the mk4. i'm sure you'll be able to get them through VW aftermarket, not sure about other companies though.
by dragon_green
Fri Aug 05, 2005 7:23 pm
Forum: Detailing / Bodywork
Topic: Buffing
Replies: 4
Views: 707

Agree with Dino.

You can also tray Meguiars clay. it will take out all the ingrained rubbish and give you a really smooth finish. then polish and wax. Autoglym and Meguiars will both give good results. Never tried turtlewax.
by dragon_green
Fri Aug 05, 2005 4:13 pm
Forum: MK4 (6N) Polo - Years 1994-1999
Topic: Poor Cold starting
Replies: 6
Views: 788

mystery boy: only have the sound system, and the battery looks fairly new

david b: might be worth a look. just remove it and clean/dry it?
by dragon_green
Thu Aug 04, 2005 5:54 pm
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: starting problems
Replies: 2
Views: 781

starting problems

Hi all Was wondering if anyone has any ideas on the following: I went to start the car this morning. the engine started firing and then cut out immediately. After a couple of tries i put my foot down once it had started. the engine spluttered for a few seconds before i held it at 2,000rpm for a few ...
by dragon_green
Wed Aug 03, 2005 9:27 pm
Forum: MK4 (6N) Polo - Years 1994-1999
Topic: Poor Cold starting
Replies: 6
Views: 788

no, bristol is a bit milder than the arctic :lol: haven't noticed any leaks or stains on the driveway, so i don't think there are any leaks. will have a look anyway though. a colleague reckoned it might be the cold start valve/sensor. his reasoning was that the ECU takes the temperature of the block...
by dragon_green
Wed Aug 03, 2005 6:06 pm
Forum: MK4 (6N) Polo - Years 1994-1999
Topic: Poor Cold starting
Replies: 6
Views: 788

Poor Cold starting

Hi all Was wondering if anyone has any ideas on the following: I went to start the car this morning. the engine started firing and then cut out immediately. After a couple of tries i put my foot down once it had started. the engine spluttered for a few seconds before i held it at 2,000rpm for a few ...
by dragon_green
Sun Jul 31, 2005 4:40 pm
Forum: Detailing / Bodywork
Topic: Cleaning car seats
Replies: 3
Views: 948

Autoglym do an upholstery shampoo/cleaner. Can't remember the name of it, but it works well.

spray onto the seat, use a brush or sponge to agitate it if necessary. wipe with a damp cloth, job done.

my car came with dog stains, sweat marks and other unknowns ( :? and they came out o.k.
by dragon_green
Mon Jul 25, 2005 5:44 pm
Forum: MK4 (6N) Polo - Years 1994-1999
Topic: rubber strips
Replies: 7
Views: 649

i had the same problem. Put some double sided tape from a car shop on in May, and it's looking a little loose in places. If you want a more permanent fix, then silicone sealant may be better, provided you are careful with it!!!
by dragon_green
Mon Jul 04, 2005 10:14 pm
Forum: MK4 (6N) Polo - Years 1994-1999
Topic: hello, i'm (another) new guy
Replies: 16
Views: 1005

thanks guys. will try to get some pics up soon. basically it's a blank canvass, although i'm not planning on doing much. exterior is in pretty good nick, so i might just change the lights for clear front/repeaters and mk5 rears. the interior is what i'm concentrating on for the while. the seats are ...
by dragon_green
Mon Jul 04, 2005 9:51 pm
Forum: MK4 (6N) Polo - Years 1994-1999
Topic: hello, i'm (another) new guy
Replies: 16
Views: 1005

hello, i'm (another) new guy

hello to one and all!

I've had my mk4 (in dragon green, in case you didn't guess) since april now. It's a lowly 1.3 CL, but hey, it's better than the fiesta i had last!

look forward to talking about mkIVs with you guys!

cheers