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1.0 Not running, water in fuel?

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by piglet14 » Mon Nov 14, 2016 10:42 pm
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Just what I need, Arosa has sat for a couple of weeks or so out in the weather, then wouldn't go.
The whole engine bay seemed really wet so I...
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Tue Nov 29, 2016 9:36 am
Electrical Fault?

Last post by alexperkins « Wed Nov 23, 2016 10:21 am
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by tegan-lilynixon » Tue Nov 22, 2016 5:13 pm

Recently brought a 2001 6n2 Polo SE, seem to be having some problems which I think are electrics?

HELP!!!

Near side mirror was cracked and broken...

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Wed Nov 23, 2016 10:21 am
Heated mirror relay location

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by Topper » Sun Nov 13, 2016 3:47 pm

Hi,im new here so hopefully I can get the help I need, I have a 2001. 1.4 se Polo and the problem is that the mirrors don't heat up I've checked the...

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Sun Nov 13, 2016 7:10 pm
Coilover issues? Helper springs? Brakes?

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by 90David6n2 » Sun Nov 13, 2016 6:38 pm

Hi just bought myself a polo 6n2 few months ago. Found it required new wishbones, drop links, top mounts and front brakes, so i decided to buy a set...

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Sun Nov 13, 2016 6:38 pm
ABS warning light/code reader

Last post by alexperkins « Thu Nov 10, 2016 10:56 pm
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by nico88uk » Tue Nov 08, 2016 9:41 pm

Hello again, the ABS warning light came on a few months ago on my 1.4 mpi polo, as it's due a MOT soon I'm trying to sort it out.

I got a diagnostic...

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Thu Nov 10, 2016 10:56 pm
High brake light

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by nico88uk » Tue Nov 08, 2016 6:25 pm

Hello again,

The high brake light has stopped working, I see that it's LED's and would require replacing the whole unit. Does anyone have a link on...

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Tue Nov 08, 2016 8:56 pm
Temp gauge drops at high revs

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by nico88uk » Tue Oct 25, 2016 9:45 pm

Hello everyone, I own a 2000 1.4 MPI polo.

I've noticed in the last two weeks my temp gauge takes longer to reach operating temperature and the...

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Tue Nov 08, 2016 6:23 pm
Coilovers/spacers

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by stephguthrie94 » Thu Nov 03, 2016 6:41 pm

Hi I'm looking to get some coilovers and spacers, I've been looking to buy pro sport but I have noticed on their website it says they are only...

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Thu Nov 03, 2016 6:41 pm
Oil light keeps coming on but oil level is fine.

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by marcman » Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:11 am

My oil light has just started coming on. Usually comes on after about 10 mins of driving. I've checked the oil level and it's absolutely fine (from...

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Sat Oct 29, 2016 6:16 pm
Where have people put rear speakers??

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by j4ffa » Sun Oct 23, 2016 6:50 pm

As it says where have people put rear speakers as mine just has fronts. Unfortunately theres no speaker mesh on the rear door cards so cant really...

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Tue Oct 25, 2016 8:01 pm
Freeze release spray experience

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by piglet14 » Sun Oct 23, 2016 12:56 pm

Thought I would share a bit of experience gained, that's why we go on these things yes?

Had a caliper with a rotted in bleed nipple which resisted...

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Sun Oct 23, 2016 9:03 pm
QUINTON HAZELL Front Wheel Bearing Kit QWB512

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by piglet14 » Mon Oct 10, 2016 5:09 pm
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QUINTON HAZELL are a quality brand yes?
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Thu Oct 20, 2016 9:02 pm
2001 VW polo 1.4 TDI issues

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by daniel.peters » Sun Oct 09, 2016 5:45 pm

Hi there we are trying to change the air filter on our 2001 TDI se polo we can see it underneath but can't figure out how to remove it easy enough is...

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Sun Oct 09, 2016 5:45 pm
Fake Ferodos?

Last post by alexperkins « Fri Oct 07, 2016 11:27 am
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by piglet14 » Thu Oct 06, 2016 4:46 pm

Just bought some 'old stock' Ferodo pads off 'you know where' for a tenner.
The box looks old & dog eared but genuine, the backing plates look real,...

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Fri Oct 07, 2016 11:27 am
Will and ESY gearbox fit AUD engine? Urgent help required please :)

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by karl.debrick » Wed Oct 05, 2016 7:12 pm

Hi all. I've owned my polo almost a year now, but noisy and tired but the gearbox requires replacing, I am wondering if an ESY gearbox will fit my...

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Thu Oct 06, 2016 11:06 am
DIY wheel bearing kits

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by piglet14 » Tue Sep 27, 2016 5:05 pm

Do they work?
Big expense and faff to take the carrier plate & strut into a garage.
Much as I would love a hydraulic press at home it's a bit...

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"Idle speed control to high" Check engine fault

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by nico88uk » Sun Oct 02, 2016 4:11 pm

Hello everyone, I own a 2000 1.4 MPI polo and it has been in the family since new lol.

Approx 1 week ago the check engine fault light came on, I...

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Sun Oct 02, 2016 6:19 pm
Sloppy gearstick syndrome

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by piglet14 » Sat Jan 23, 2016 8:47 am
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Is this fixable?
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Sat Oct 01, 2016 6:41 pm
oil pressure switch / sender

Last post by Levaz « Wed Sep 28, 2016 10:19 pm
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by retroboy » Wed Sep 28, 2016 8:40 pm

this oil pressure switch/sender, has been leaking & the oil was going straight onto the exhaust header so clouds of smoke, anyway, question is is...

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Wed Sep 28, 2016 10:19 pm
Side strips

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by s-gx » Mon Aug 08, 2016 6:46 pm

Hi had a look on forums and trying to figure out if it is possible to buy new rub strips for the doors on my car as someone has scrapped mine and it...

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Sun Sep 25, 2016 11:31 pm
Spare Keys?!?

Last post by Levaz « Wed Sep 21, 2016 12:02 pm
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by Levaz » Mon Sep 19, 2016 12:00 pm

Hi All,
I've been looking into spare keys / transponders as my spare is on the fritz.

The car (1.4 75bhp 6n2) came with 2 keys, both are solid, 0...

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Wed Sep 21, 2016 12:02 pm
1.4 16v polo - 1.6 16v lupo gti

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by sean.cartwright » Sat Sep 17, 2016 3:03 pm

So ive got the complete engine, loom and ecu. Planning on using the gearbox and clutch off my 1.4. As
Was hoping i could use the cat off my 1.4 but...

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Sun Sep 18, 2016 10:27 pm
VW POLO SE TDI 2000 - Turns over but wont start.

Last post by alexperkins « Sun Sep 18, 2016 5:42 pm
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by agulley » Sun Sep 18, 2016 12:41 pm

Hello everyone,

I'm after a little bit of help with my 6n2.

The car turns over fine but is failing to start, it started when sprayed with 'easy...

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Sun Sep 18, 2016 5:42 pm
reborn 6n2 has teething problem

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by CatherineC » Sun Sep 18, 2016 12:05 pm

My 17 year old has just been given my Grandads old Polo to learn to drive in. The clutch was gone which is why it went off the road 4 years ago. The...

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Sun Sep 18, 2016 4:09 pm
Stainless steel exhaust

Last post by s-gx « Sat Sep 17, 2016 6:18 pm
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by s-gx » Wed Sep 14, 2016 2:18 pm

Hey trying to have a look to find a nice stainless steel exhaust, looking for something that will sound nice but don't want anything that's gonna...

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Sat Sep 17, 2016 6:18 pm
IGNITION LIGHTS STAYING ON WHEN KEYS OUT

Last post by alexperkins « Thu Aug 25, 2016 12:03 am
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by CAMERONG123 » Tue Aug 23, 2016 8:11 pm

Hello, I have a w reg 6n2 and recently something has been draining the battery. We have noticed the ignition lights are staying on even when i take...

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Thu Aug 25, 2016 12:03 am
Rear drum adjustment

Last post by piglet14 « Wed Aug 03, 2016 12:04 pm
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by piglet14 » Tue Aug 02, 2016 12:24 pm

Never seen one of these, it's got a spring loaded taper.
I'm used to star wheels.
Whats the drill here?

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Wed Aug 03, 2016 12:04 pm
Newbie Starting Problem

Last post by bunje « Tue Jul 26, 2016 10:10 am
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by bunje » Wed Jul 13, 2016 9:47 am

hi there
im new here my names Ben
i picked up a w reg polo 1.4 mpi a few weeks ago after my other daily drive blew up.
long story short brought it...

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Tue Jul 26, 2016 10:10 am
Clutch adjustment?

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:00 pm
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by Corb » Mon Apr 06, 2015 10:52 am

Hi all, new to the forum. Not sure I'm in the right place as I'm unsure which mark polo I have but its y reg 2001 1.4 match, the model before the...

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Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:00 pm
buy hub

Last post by s-gx « Mon Jul 25, 2016 7:26 pm
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by s-gx » Sun Jul 17, 2016 4:43 pm

Hey guys,needing to change my wheel bearing on my car asap but im currently on holiday for 2 weeks without a garage near enough by to get them to...

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Mon Jul 25, 2016 7:26 pm
Buyers guide?

Last post by alexperkins « Sun Jul 17, 2016 12:05 pm
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by spannerwielder » Wed Jul 13, 2016 12:29 am

Hi guys
Looking to buy a 6n2 Polo for my wife for a cheap learner car (she isn't getting her mitts on my car..), one I'm looking at is a 2001 on a Y...

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Sun Jul 17, 2016 12:05 pm
Faulty codes 1,6GTI

Last post by Hesham_mamdouh « Fri Jul 08, 2016 3:43 pm
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by Hesham_mamdouh » Thu Jul 07, 2016 2:17 pm

Please anyone tell me what is happening ? I feel my motor performance not good , i found this faults on the vag

Sent from my C6903 using...

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Fri Jul 08, 2016 3:43 pm
Engine problem...?

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by lfcadam1993 » Fri Jun 24, 2016 9:52 pm

See if any of you can watch this and dissect anything.
Thanks in advance

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Mon Jun 27, 2016 10:04 pm
Electric window switch

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Jun 27, 2016 10:02 pm
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by Hesham_mamdouh » Sat Jun 25, 2016 3:49 am

Hello,
Can i replace the 2 switches of electric window with switch from ibeza 2001 And modify there wires ? Or can u replace the electric board...

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Mon Jun 27, 2016 10:02 pm
Instrument cluster problems - lights on/door open buzzer and airbag light

Last post by jeepster « Mon Jun 27, 2016 10:08 am
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by jeepster » Fri Apr 22, 2016 11:46 am

Hi,

I have a couple of problems with the instrument cluster on my Polo 1.4 Tdi.

The first is that the door open/lights on buzzer does not work - I...

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Mon Jun 27, 2016 10:08 am
sill extension or not?

Last post by alexperkins « Sun Jun 26, 2016 6:55 pm
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by s-gx » Wed May 04, 2016 8:00 pm

Looking to purchase 2 New wings for the car and been told by one person I require without sill extensions then buy another place I need with sill...

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Sun Jun 26, 2016 6:55 pm
wheel bearing like noise

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by s-gx » Sun May 22, 2016 4:46 pm

Hi guys, currently been experience a noise that i thought was my wheel bearing as i could hear it when turning left but not right, i have had it up...

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Sun Jun 26, 2016 2:47 pm
Drive shaft / cv joint problem

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by jeepster » Fri Apr 10, 2015 12:15 pm

Hello,

I have just tried to fit a new drive shaft to the passenger side of my polo (2000 6n2 1.4 tdi), all was going well until I torqued up the hub...

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Sat Jun 25, 2016 4:05 am
Manual to Auto...engine change

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by Tomley » Sun May 22, 2016 5:09 pm

Hi,

I'm fitting a 16V 1.4 into my 8V, mines currently an Auto....and because I'm lazy, I want to keep it auto :)

tHow hard is it to replace the...

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Mon Jun 20, 2016 7:17 pm
Air filter box questions

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by lfcadam1993 » Thu Jun 16, 2016 9:48 pm

Ok hello everyone! This may well be the stupidest question ever but I am very much a rookie when it comes to cars. I have a question that I'm...

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Sun Jun 19, 2016 2:21 pm
Rear brake slave cylinder replacement

Last post by alexperkins « Fri Jun 17, 2016 11:18 pm
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by soother » Sat Jun 04, 2016 2:31 pm

I noticed some fluid leakage while checking the brake shoe wear.
Can someone confirm that the cylinder can be replaced without removing the shoes and...

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Fri Jun 17, 2016 11:18 pm
6n2 Rubber floor mats

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by kafer-k » Fri Jun 03, 2016 7:43 am

Does anyone have OEM rubber floor mats for the 6n2 for sale or know where I can get some. I see you can get the rears on ebay but after the fronts...

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Fri Jun 10, 2016 6:00 pm
6n2 towbar wanted

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by kafer-k » Fri Jun 03, 2016 7:51 am

Anyone have a cheap towbar for sale, ideally near Taunton/Exeter/Bath/Bristol/Plymouth?

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Sun Jun 05, 2016 3:04 pm
Window switch button replacement

Last post by Stealthyy « Sat Jun 04, 2016 8:24 pm
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by Stealthyy » Fri Jun 03, 2016 11:21 pm

Hey, I just got my new window buttons from Ebay, because they were faulty. I have tested them directly to the wire, and they work. The problem is...

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Sat Jun 04, 2016 8:24 pm
6n2 1.4tdi engine runs on

Last post by piglet14 « Fri Jun 03, 2016 4:55 pm
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by kafer-k » Fri Jun 03, 2016 7:48 am

When I turn the ignition key off the engine seems to clonk to a stop 1 or 2 seconds afterwards rather than stopping immediately. Is this normal for...

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Fri Jun 03, 2016 4:55 pm
Belt tensioner help

Last post by alexperkins « Thu Jun 02, 2016 11:22 am
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by piglet14 » Tue May 31, 2016 11:32 pm

Is there a trick to the 1.0 tensioners?
Been trying for over an hour to set it and have given up.
The tensioner is a bit crude but I can rotate the...

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Thu Jun 02, 2016 11:22 am
1.6 polo estate rear bumper help

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by davidson476 » Tue May 31, 2016 8:05 pm

hello was wondering if a saloon rear bumper would fit a estate as ive seen one for sale the same colour as my estate and hope that they are...

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Wed Jun 01, 2016 7:57 pm
polo 6n2 engine swap

Last post by cross211_ « Fri May 27, 2016 10:02 pm
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by cross211_ » Thu May 26, 2016 10:57 pm

hi,i have 1.0mpi engine in my polo and am thinking to put 1.4 16v or 1.6 16v, which would be better and what would i need, or its better and cheaper...

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Fri May 27, 2016 10:02 pm
Rough running along with DTC 16684 and 16688

Last post by silver4444uk10 « Fri May 27, 2016 9:52 pm
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by silver4444uk10 » Sun Dec 27, 2015 2:35 pm

Hello All,

On my daughter's car VW Polo (year 2000) 1.0 Engine AUC,
I have intermittent rough idling and rough running when accelerating along with...

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Fri May 27, 2016 9:52 pm
1.0 timing belt

Last post by piglet14 « Thu May 26, 2016 12:21 pm
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by piglet14 » Mon May 16, 2016 4:32 pm
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Over 70K now with no real history so ought to consider the old cambelt thingy.

Is the 1.0 a 'safe' engine?
At 70K what else should be done at the...
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Thu May 26, 2016 12:21 pm

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