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by Sam78
Tue Nov 08, 2022 7:34 pm
Forum: DIY Guides
Topic: M14x1.5 thread taper tool
Replies: 3
Views: 3507

Re: M14x1.5 thread taper tool

Hi This happened to me and I tried what kaijun61 is thinking of - a previous garage job had stripped out one of the front wheel bolts which i only realised when taking the wheel off for another job. This was possibly related to the hub securing countersunk bolt screw also missing on that hub which m...
by Sam78
Tue Nov 08, 2022 7:13 pm
Forum: DIY Guides
Topic: Retrofit G33 screenwash low level sensor (Polo Mk4 9N3)
Replies: 0
Views: 2478

Retrofit G33 screenwash low level sensor (Polo Mk4 9N3)

I've recently done a retrofit install of the windscreen washer fluid low level sensor (G33) in a 2006 9N3 1.2 12v Polo righthand drive (S trim). I've seen guides posted elsewhere but several required removal of the bottle itself (via removal of bumper, undertray sound plate, wheel arch trim etc) or ...
by Sam78
Wed Oct 12, 2022 9:25 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Excessive oil use and stalling. 1.2
Replies: 9
Views: 6587

Re: Excessive oil use and stalling. 1.2

Nice work there! Did you also replace the ECU paired to the replacement engine, or use your old one? Without the EGR, I'm not surprised it's performing well! Especially under high engine loads where the EGR is more actively open. I was wondering though, have you monitored fuel consumption since chan...
by Sam78
Wed Sep 28, 2022 11:35 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Fitting Rear Speakers?
Replies: 1
Views: 2785

Re: Fitting Rear Speakers?

Hi I have a 3-door 2006 9n3, and have fitted rear speakers behind the door cards and an active underseat subwoofer. I don't regret it, even though I rarely have any backseat passengers (just as well with a 3 door!). But I know that auto audiophiles don’t tend to go for rear speakers, as you say. I f...