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by Larn
Sun Jul 24, 2011 5:43 pm
Forum: DIY Guides
Topic: fix window
Replies: 0
Views: 1742

fix window

My window is sticking, so it goes up and then stops and goes down a little, i have to push the button rapidly to get it up as well as pushing it with my hand

how can i get to see where the motor is? do i neeed to take off the door panel?

is it easy enough to do? I have some tools and some diy ...
by Larn
Sun Jul 24, 2011 12:52 am
Forum: Unsorted For Sale Posts
Topic: POLO GTI 2000 **FOR SALE**
Replies: 0
Views: 480

POLO GTI 2000 **FOR SALE**

Got a silver GTI on ebay

84k miles, just serviced. find all the details here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-VOLKSWAGEN-VW-POLO-GTI-SILVER-VW-/330592361708?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4cf8d71cec

all that needs doing is the front pads, and the driver window is playing up, not the motor it's just ...
by Larn
Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:09 am
Forum: Unsorted For Sale Posts
Topic: Polo GTI Breaking (Needs any parts??)
Replies: 59
Views: 11812

Re: Polo GTI Breaking (Needs any parts??)

I need the rear shock absorbers, where do you live?
by Larn
Wed Nov 17, 2010 11:55 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: rear Shock Absorbers for polo gti 00
Replies: 0
Views: 463

rear Shock Absorbers for polo gti 00

Pair of rear shock absorbers (oil) for POLO GTI 2000
by Larn
Wed Nov 17, 2010 11:50 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: failed MOT need new shocks
Replies: 6
Views: 1398

Re: failed MOT need new shocks

hi, I might attempt to do this myself, if anyone has some spare ones please let me know, i don't mind just standard ones as i'm on a budget

(sorry i meant to say replace not repair)

it's one of the front bearings

also could someone tell me which tools i will need?

thanks for your help
by Larn
Wed Nov 17, 2010 8:20 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: failed MOT need new shocks
Replies: 6
Views: 1398

failed MOT need new shocks

hi guys

my GTI just failed the MOT:

Rear sock absorbers (leaking) (repair £400)
ns wheel bearing repair £75
rear brakes (binding, uneven) £? they don't know exactly what the problem is yet so can't get a quote
windscreen wipers £20
handbrake £50


the guy reckons to replace the rear shocks in ...
by Larn
Sun Dec 13, 2009 12:39 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Fan making a noise
Replies: 1
Views: 2131

Fan making a noise

Hi

Recently my car's fan has been making a funny noise, someone told me it's the bearings in the fan and the whole lot will maybe need replacing

i don't really know much about cars, i don't even know how the fan works, all i know is it keeps the engine cool?

after i stop the car the fan keeps ...
by Larn
Sun Dec 13, 2009 12:24 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: where can i get tyres?
Replies: 7
Views: 1593

Re: where can i get tyres?

thanks for that, hmm i will have to see what the tyre size is

the thing is now i have already paid for the MOT i will have to probably get the same garage to fit them
by Larn
Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:01 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: where can i get tyres?
Replies: 7
Views: 1593

where can i get tyres?

i just got my MOT test results back, failed :( the guy reckons the 2 front tyres both have rips on the inner sides and need replacing

i asked him if i can provide the tyres, he agreed

I know for a fact i would get over priced for the tyres as you would at any garage, so i would like to find out ...
by Larn
Sat Oct 17, 2009 5:18 pm
Forum: Unsorted For Sale Posts
Topic: Polo GTI 2000w for sale!
Replies: 1
Views: 733

Re: Polo GTI 2000w for sale!

Silver polo GTI 64k on clock in great condition!

last chance to get this car, it's in auction now and ends very early on sunday morning, it's only at £2272 !!!




http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000-VOLKSWAGEN-POLO-GTI-SILVER_W0QQitemZ180418260403QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item2a01c42db3#ht ...
by Larn
Sat Oct 10, 2009 1:34 am
Forum: Unsorted For Sale Posts
Topic: Polo GTI 2000w for sale!
Replies: 1
Views: 733

Polo GTI 2000w for sale!

I am selling my GTI, it's in really good condition, 63k on the clock, a recently fitted reconditioned gearbox (done at 60k miles) and clutch newish tyres
climate control, bluetooth for your phone, tinted windows at the rear, clear rear lights.

I'm looking for £2800 for it, well worth the price ...
by Larn
Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:11 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: My Gearbox is making a noise
Replies: 7
Views: 3223

My Gearbox is making a noise

The gearbox makes a scrapping metal like sound, at lower speeds it's not as bad

I bought my GTI a few months ago, the seller told me the gear box was rebuilt and I have a receipt for over £1000 on the work carried out 1.5 years ago

It was done by Dupsport in Wigan, I have heard bad things about ...
by Larn
Tue Jun 16, 2009 1:03 pm
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: sound coming from gearbox on my GTI
Replies: 1
Views: 892

sound coming from gearbox on my GTI

I bought a GTI a few months ago, the guy told me it had a new gear box rebuilt on 10/2007 I have the invoice for a price of £1056.00 the milage is fairly low for it's age 58k

anyway, this sound is like scrapping metal, the gears all work fine but there is a horrible sound

does anyone know what ...
by Larn
Tue May 12, 2009 6:14 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: where to get wheel bearings?
Replies: 5
Views: 968

Re: where to get wheel bearings?

thank you, i found it, just down the road from me
by Larn
Tue May 12, 2009 4:08 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: where to get wheel bearings?
Replies: 5
Views: 968

Re: where to get wheel bearings?

it's the front ones, i was wondering if someone can find the part online for me, then i can buy it.

or do i have to contact volkswagen ?