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So yesterday went down the car in the parking lot and noticed the chrome trim on the speedometer where it runs up against the hood of cluster was looking weird.
Turns out it is peeling off in the corner. Don't know how that happens. It was just the chrome coating. Ran a thumbnail around it and it ...

Thanks iichel. I must admit I thought ZF would be right, but was convinced the dampers would need to be uprated to cope with the much stiff springs on the GTI. Ill get the Sachs items ordered


Could you make us a feedback when installed ?

The SACHS 560 573 are the new replacement for the old ...

Very nice, thx for the feedback.

As alraidy said, the digital cluster looks great on the dashboard of this car but not sure on the Polo 6R/6C with a more traditional/conservative interior.

Hello all !

Hope you are doing well.

Yesterday, as exepected, I replaced with success the main and auxilary radiators of my Polo.
Coolant refill was dead easy with the vacuum tool and and so far so good, no leaks.

However, my car still suffer from an issue. I do not know much about her past ...

So after few days without any leaks, no a single drops: it's back.

After a short drive (10min) and and the car stop and parker for 10 min, I just saw (as before) a beautiful puddle of G12Evo.
Maybe 15cm by 15cm.

From the front (trough the bumper) the intercooler radiaotor is super dry, so the leak ...

You may need to use a contrast UV fluorescent additive/liquid/tracer and a UV flashlight to accurately locate the leak point.


I will try your advice.

Funny things, I drived for fun out in the countryside on winding roads, revving the engine hard (1h).
It's been 30 min and still, no leaks, or ...

A small, persistent leak is visible due to residue left after drying. It doesn't seem serious.
Once located, it should be thoroughly cleaned to determine the exact source of the leak.
Hopefully, it might be coming from that large pipe.


I will not be that confident.

During the last oil change ...

Hello all,

A few weeks ago, I took advantage of the good weather to give the engine bay a good clean – it had really built up
all the grime from the winter.
A good clean never does any harm, and it’s always nicer to work on a clean engine.

That’s when I noticed that my coolant level had dropped ...

Hi,

As ciclo said, they may have a breakin time ?
Do you remember about the stifeness when you installed them ?

On my 6R R-line, I finally installed the original 1JS springs on the rear axle, but the shock absorbers are the factory ones, which are standard suspension because I didn't choose the R-line suspension package for the rear. From the factory, only the front shock absorbers were sport suspension (R ...

So, after few months, my rear axle is done...or maybe not.

Few months ago, I installed the rear spring.
Yesterday, I completed the setup with the shock absorber.
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The Sachs 317357 are slightly shorter than the B4.

BTW, the B4 were ...

So almost 4 after my OP, I have an update on the misfire which developed suddenly after having my Polo serviced at a main dealer.

I read in a couple of places about mid range misfires which could occur when using NGK spark plugs, one involving a 2 stroke race bike and another with a VW Polo ...

So here is a focus of my power supply line for the rear defrost window:

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So according to the manual, I just have to pull.
But how to remove the connector from the black support behind ?

Here is the black part (6Q0971701A):
*Item 2*
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Hi
I have the VW broken ignition lock problem with the stuck key.
I am trying to remove the plastic coverings between the steering wheel and the instrument cluster.
The top half is flapping around, but held in place by the instrument cluster.
I can't figure out how to release the bottom half. I ...

yes, disassemble trim pieces. You dont need to fully remove it. unbolt it+ Unclip so it can tilt and give you access.
And yes use electricians wire and tape it to the harness, but again guide the harness with your hand near the window defrosters. there are internal metal pieces and the connectors ...