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Can anyone tell me if the size of a polo steering wheel
is the same as a Golf III item?

Thanks Alex,

That's the only bit I forgot to put.
I don't want to go too low as I have heard that
there are problems with rubbing etc.

Just a sensible 40mm to get rid of the agricultural
ride height and cornering

What about bushes, will new OEM ones do?

Hi Guys,

I have about £500 to spend on a good suspension
set-up for my 16 valver.

I want to have a good quality ride and good cornering,
it's just for road use and a bit of fun around the lanes :D

I've read that the Koni/Eibach combo is highly recommended
also FK coilovers. Anyone else ...

I have the OEM Indianapolis wheels which I quite like,
only problem is they are scuffed to funk and let the whole car down!

Just wondered what my options are.

I love the BBS split rims but want to keep to the OEM look if possible.

Thanks!

Thanks,

Is it safe to use adapters?

Can you get a 4 stud to 5 stud VW adapter?

Cheers Wrighty,

Are there any how to's around for a rear brake upgrade?

My mate has a Golf 16v he is breaking
and I just wondered what parts would be transferable
to my Polo 16v, if any, eg. brakes etc.

Just though I'd let you know it was a loose pipe
off the washer pump

Hi Guys,

I'm having problems with my rear wash/wipe.
When I squirt water on the rear window it comes out the front washers?
I've tried putting a pin in there to clean out any blockages
but still no luck!!

Has anyone else had this problem?

I was thinking of getting a K&N panel filter to go in
my 16v, but I was a bit concerned about all the crap
that comes up from the engine breather pipe.

Does anyone else have this problem?

Not sure if you have a 16 or 8v but here goes:

Take the airbox off and you should see the TB underneath.
(On the 16v) There are 4 torx bolts which hold the TB on
and remember to take the connecting wiring
and accellerator wiring off before removing.

Give it a good clean with carb cleaner (Spray ...

I recently had the same part replaced. (same price)

I have had a few problems with warm starts
and cutting out at low revs.

I cleaned the throttle body by removing it
from the engine and cleaning it with carb cleaner,
that seemed to eliminate the cutting out at low revs.

The warm start problem is ...

I have had a variety of problems with
the 16v since owning it, which include
warm start problems and cutting out at idling.

after reading this topic on porka.net:
http://www.porka.net/modules.php?name=XForum&file=viewthread&fid=4&tid=9682&page=3

I tried a number of suggestions which included ...

Gave the Polo a real thorough clean
last week including under the hood.

Tried to start it 1hr after washing it and it wouldn't start!
Gave it some gas while turning the key and it struggled
to start and then ticked over normally.

Drove down to our parents house about 5 miles away
and less than 1 ...