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by birmman
Tue Jul 03, 2007 4:51 pm
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: how many sections in exh on 1300 mk2
Replies: 1
Views: 1180

Hope this isn't too late. Take a look at;

http://www.onlineautomotive.co.uk/search_results.php?

and get to the exploded exhaust diagram for the Polo. There are 4 sections; the downpipe, the flexi that connects the downpipe to the middle section, the middle section itself and the rear section.

I ...
by birmman
Wed Apr 26, 2006 3:34 pm
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: Buying Advice - New Car
Replies: 4
Views: 829

Below is the checklist I put together when looking for my own Mk2. Much of it taken from this excellent site;

http://bangernomics.tripod.com/minor.htm

Here's the list. Hope it is of some use. If anyone wants to add/amend, maybe we could create the definitive Mk2 checklist and make it available on ...
by birmman
Thu Feb 09, 2006 2:51 pm
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: buying a mk 1 or 2 polo
Replies: 7
Views: 1191

Best online guide I've found to buying and maintaining Mk2's is here;

http://bangernomics.tripod.com/minor.htm

Rest of the website is very useful too.
by birmman
Tue Oct 04, 2005 12:09 pm
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: Mystery Oil Leak
Replies: 9
Views: 1413

Yup - Birmingham-based.
by birmman
Mon Oct 03, 2005 3:10 pm
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: Mystery Oil Leak
Replies: 9
Views: 1413

For info on blocked breathers see;

http://bangernomics.tripod.com/oilypolo.htm
by birmman
Fri Aug 19, 2005 7:35 pm
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: 1300 nearly broke down...random prob??
Replies: 10
Views: 1371

Same happened to mine. Turned out to be a blocked fuel filter - the plastic inline one. Costs a quid to replace so worth checking!