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by p0l0
Thu Aug 12, 2010 11:24 am
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: Polo has mysterious front-end noise
Replies: 2
Views: 2004

Re: Polo has mysterious front-end noise

Thanks for the suggestion--it was confirmed when I took the car into the mechanic. Many thanks.
by p0l0
Wed Aug 11, 2010 7:03 pm
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: Polo has mysterious front-end noise
Replies: 2
Views: 2004

Polo has mysterious front-end noise

I have a 1995 Polo that has developed a loud repetitive clicking noise that occurs when the car is turning. It seems that the noise is coming from the front right-hand side of the car.

The noise is a sharp clicking sound and seems to vary in its frequency. The time between clicks is almost always ...
by p0l0
Fri May 21, 2010 8:39 pm
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: Tyre problem -- severe uneven wear.
Replies: 1
Views: 1614

Tyre problem -- severe uneven wear.

I have a 1995 Polo. It has been driving rather peculiarly recently—a bit wobbly in the steering and loss of traction in the rain. Today, I noticed that the driver's side tyre is severely worn on the inside. The other tyres do not show this uneven wear.

What should I have my mechanic check for? My ...
by p0l0
Sun Jun 28, 2009 4:49 pm
Forum: MK4 (6N) Polo - Years 1994-1999
Topic: 1995 Polo -- Engine is suddenly VERY rough
Replies: 1
Views: 1577

Re: 1995 Polo -- Engine is suddenly VERY rough

There are some new developments regarding the Polo that might perhaps shed some additional light on the matter.

As I attempted to start the car today, the motor cranked for less than a second and that’s it. It won’t turn over. However, I did notice that prior to turning the key in the ignition ...
by p0l0
Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:41 pm
Forum: MK4 (6N) Polo - Years 1994-1999
Topic: 1995 Polo -- Engine is suddenly VERY rough
Replies: 1
Views: 1577

1995 Polo -- Engine is suddenly VERY rough

Hello,

I have a 1995 Polo 6NS with a 1.2 litre petrol engine with approximately 107,000 miles. Earlier today, I was out for a drive and everything seemed fine. I stopped to park for about 5 minutes. When I restarted the engine, it felt very rough as if it was firing on only 3 of its 4 cylinders ...