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Discuss Engine, Gearbox and Exhaust
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Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:56 am
Photo Hosting is now enabled
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Hi All
We've taken the decision to allow users to upload images to the site to save you having to host them externally
In order to do this, when...
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Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:42 am
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Last post by MiikeGX
Fri Jan 23, 2026 12:31 am
Polo Kangerooing
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chris_newton »
Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:56 pm
Apologies if i have posted this in the wrong section first time..
Hi all i have a 1999 V reg Polo 1.4 CL and it has started to judder / kangeroo...
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Last post by chris_newton
Sun Nov 23, 2008 2:07 pm
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Last post by jaycee
Sun Nov 23, 2008 2:34 am
Replacing Camshaft Mk4 Polo
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Mike-Mk4 »
Sun Nov 16, 2008 1:32 pm
Hello Peeps,
Don't know if anyone can help me.
I need to replace my cam on my 96 Mk4 Polo.
I have just got a new cam, etc off of a Skoda Octavia,...
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Last post by jaycee
Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:32 am
Exhaust rattle/mettalic echo
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by
polo750 »
Sat Nov 15, 2008 2:45 pm
Any ideas what the cause of this might be?
Listen Here
Listen Here
Didnt sound like that when i put it on. All joints are sealed and its not...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Nov 16, 2008 2:01 pm
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Last post by jameslwt
Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:01 am
Green Cotton filters?
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by
CraigMK4 »
Wed May 28, 2008 3:28 pm
Due to the ridiculous petrol prices, and the fact it takes too much hot air in anyway i've decided to replace my K&N with the standard airbox. I was...
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Last post by jaycee
Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:32 am
G40 in a Mk4
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Josh_polo »
Tue Oct 07, 2008 1:12 pm
Im wondering if a few of you can help me, Im loooking into dropping a g40 in my MK4 after xmas.
Thing is i dont wana stop there i wana tune it but...
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Last post by Torq-Al
Sun Nov 09, 2008 3:23 pm
Exhaust Warning Light - 2003 Polo 1.2
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jackb »
Mon Nov 03, 2008 2:58 pm
Hi Everyone.
I bought a 2003 1.2 Polo as a first car about one week ago. I was given a good price because the exhaust warning light had come on and...
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Last post by RUM4MO
Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:27 pm
VW POLO STARTER MOTOR HELP !!
by
yasslimz »
Tue Nov 04, 2008 12:56 pm
I have a 2004 Polo SDI and when I start the car it makes a loud grumbling noise before it starts. I believe the starter motor is on its way out.
I...
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Last post by yasslimz
Tue Nov 04, 2008 12:56 pm
costum cold air intake system
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avipolo16v »
Sat Aug 23, 2008 1:02 pm
i heard about a way to make my k&n inbox filter to work better and i want to hear what do you think about it:
this is the hose that i want to fit...
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Last post by chrisjames
Tue Oct 14, 2008 4:25 pm
clutch/gears broken
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ranson90 »
Sat Oct 11, 2008 6:56 pm
Clutch shakes alot when going in and out... and reverse makes lots of noise when putting it in.
its a 9n... only started happening today...
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Last post by tegwin
Sat Oct 11, 2008 8:37 pm
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Last post by MiWi
Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:12 pm
new and in need of some advice
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gaz2000 »
Fri Sep 26, 2008 6:59 pm
i have had my n reg polo 1.6 gl for around 6 weeks,and although im happy with it there are a few problems which need sorting.... misfire.. when i...
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Last post by gaz2000
Sat Sep 27, 2008 8:10 pm
Exhaust problems :(
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DanOliver »
Tue Sep 23, 2008 4:11 pm
Hey guys and girls,
My car recently developed a hole, which I'm told is behind the heat shield surrounding the CAT.
I have contacted Quikfit who...
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Last post by DanOliver
Sat Sep 27, 2008 12:07 pm
1.8t conversion
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sharpspark »
Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:38 pm
does any body know of any places that do 1.8t conversions
thinking about putting one in my 6n2
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Last post by lee s3 plo
Sat Sep 27, 2008 11:13 am
TDi coversion
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mattyy »
Wed Aug 29, 2007 11:34 am
Guys,
Is it possible to drop a 1.9Tdi lump into my 1.4Tdi 6n2 Polo?
I'm seriously thinking about it, so suggestions, advice please.
Mattyy
North...
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Last post by JPR_polo_gti
Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:09 am
Advice needed regarding clutch on 6N
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pauld »
Sun Sep 07, 2008 9:01 am
Hi to all - just found this forum and thought i'd see if anyone can help with this.
I am a fairly seasoned home mechanic but i've never worked on...
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Last post by Besian
Sat Sep 20, 2008 12:25 am
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Thu Sep 18, 2008 3:02 pm
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Last post by sharpspark
Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:37 pm
Engine Warning Light 1.0L 2000 polo
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aga »
Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:05 pm
Hi,
A week ago the engine warning light came on in my polo. It came on soon after refuelling and other than a slight judder in 3rd/4th gear there is...
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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:41 am
MK4 Needs New Clutch... Help!
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Bedi »
Sun Sep 07, 2008 2:04 pm
Where is the best/cheapest place to purchase a full clutch, and how many hours labour/prices should I be looking at to get it fitted?
Someone...
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Last post by polo-sib
Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:52 pm
wine in 5th
by
bango690 »
Mon Sep 08, 2008 10:33 am
my w reg 6n 1.4 (75bhp) polo has started to wine in 5th gear at about 50mph only does it when under light load or if i set speeed for 50/60mph!
any...
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Last post by bango690
Mon Sep 08, 2008 10:33 am
decat
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sharpspark »
Sun Sep 07, 2008 7:41 pm
whats the difference between a sports cat and a cat by pass.
and which one would be more effective on a standard exhaust system
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Last post by Torq-Al
Sun Sep 07, 2008 8:11 pm
Exhaust repair advice
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polo-sib »
Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:13 pm
I need some exhaust repair advice. Basically the pipe has cracked and is hanging where it enters the back box (from the front of the car), any advice...
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Last post by polo-sib
Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:13 pm
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Last post by Mike
Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:29 am
changing downpipe
by
avipolo16v »
Sat Aug 23, 2008 1:05 pm
i've already change my cat to magnaflow highflow cat and a supersprint exhaust
i want to replace the pipe between the manifold to the cat and the...
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Last post by avipolo16v
Sat Aug 23, 2008 1:05 pm
Polo 1.4 keeps cutting out
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chris_newton »
Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:40 pm
Hi all
I have a 1999 V reg 1.4cl Polo, its done about 58000 miles. I have noticed for the past couple of weeks that when i come to a junction or a...
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Last post by chewy
Thu Aug 21, 2008 10:56 pm
HELP 1.0 6N2!!
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badassyas »
Sat Jul 26, 2008 4:23 pm
hi, i need help as this car is driving me nuts! the car is a 1.0 mpi ALD. its had a timing belt, full service (all genuine) and it was running a...
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Last post by DanOliver
Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:26 pm
POWER LOSS PEOBLEM
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spannerman »
Tue Aug 19, 2008 8:06 am
Hello all. I need some advice please. I have a 1999 Polo 1.9 diesel SDI.
Sometimes I am travelling down the road when all of a sudden I get a...
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Last post by Mike
Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:21 pm
Induction Kit
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sharpspark »
Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:34 pm
Im after a induction kit any one got a recomendations. Willing to spend about 80 quid.
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Last post by 92 rocks
Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:55 am
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Last post by 8080
Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:15 am
engine hissing and buzzing
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by
flukeone »
Mon Aug 11, 2008 6:06 pm
Hi
while testing a newly fitted airfilter in the garage i noticed 2 weird noises from my engine
1: engine is now where near running temperature. i...
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Last post by flukeone
Thu Aug 14, 2008 5:20 am
polo gti 6n2, very hard clutch pedal
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daljsd »
Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:27 am
is this a common problem on the mk5 polo's?
the clutch pedal is solid and the bitting point is very low.
I cant fit a new cable as the clutch arm...
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Last post by daljsd
Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:47 am
gearbox and clutch need helpp!!!!!!
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by
rick »
Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:43 pm
i have a very big feeling my gearbox nad clutch has gone!!! how much am i looking at for parts???
can i get a reconditioned 1 and where can i get it...
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Last post by rick
Sat Jul 26, 2008 12:29 am
Urgent Help!
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Besian »
Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:30 am
Hello !
Yesterday i was on a incline and drove the car with clutch pressed and a little accelerator pressed. And after some minutes it came from the...
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Last post by Besian
Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:14 pm
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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:34 pm
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Last post by shavedsporty
Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:12 pm
Polo 1.6 Overfuelling
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polomart »
Sun Jul 06, 2008 6:50 pm
Hi all ... its my first post and i have a problem :(
My mrs has a 1998 polo 1.6 (AEE) 8v and its overfuelling.
Its been on VAG-Com and nothing...
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Last post by polomart
Sun Jul 06, 2008 6:50 pm
mk2 polo 1.8 gti
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spyk »
Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:28 pm
i've been offered a mk3 golf gti, 1.8 8v, and i've been told it should fit in a mk2 polo. anyone heard of this being done before and apperntly the...
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Sat Jul 05, 2008 4:47 pm
Clutch change problems
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GroovyCarrot »
Sat Jul 05, 2008 2:37 pm
Hi all,
Long time since I've been on uk-polos :D I'm having some troubles changing the clutch on my polo - it's a 6n 1.4 8v, 99/T reg. Everything...
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Sat Jul 05, 2008 2:37 pm
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Last post by LiverpoloGTi
Sun Jun 29, 2008 10:15 pm
How Much power increase
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sharpspark »
Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:46 am
ive got a 1.4 16v 75bhp & im going to put manifold/exhaust, bmc cda , remap
how much more power do you think these will give?
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Last post by LiverpoloGTi
Sun Jun 29, 2008 8:03 pm
BMC or This
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sharpspark »
Sun Jun 29, 2008 6:03 pm
What you think either a bmc cda
or this one
Does any body actually think there is going to be a difference between the two.
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Last post by LiverpoloGTi
Sun Jun 29, 2008 7:59 pm
knocking noise
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trikstar »
Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:51 pm
my mk4 6n polo makes a knocking noise everytime i press on the accelerator. it is a very loud and embarassing metal on metal noise. it sounds like it...
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Last post by gemmiella
Sat Jun 28, 2008 7:06 pm
Tdi coolant pressurising.
by
some_guy »
Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:37 pm
My 02 1.4 tdi is pressurising the coolant to the point that the coolant level drops so much that the light comes on to say there is no coolant.
Once...
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Last post by some_guy
Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:37 pm
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Last post by polo-sib
Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:33 pm
Induction Kit on a Mk5 6N2 Polo
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lolhoward »
Sun Jun 22, 2008 1:21 pm
Hi,
I have a 1.4 8V Polo and thinking of getting a K&N induction kit but have never fitted one and everyone has so many opinions of where to place...
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Last post by lolhoward
Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:56 am
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Last post by Torq-Al
Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:46 pm
induction kit
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booli »
Mon Mar 17, 2008 5:54 pm
i want this for my 98 6n 1.4
does anyone have any pics with induction kits fitted ? so i have an idea of how they go in,
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Last post by lolhoward
Wed Jun 25, 2008 12:15 am
Sensor Failures - advice please ?
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by
Maverick »
Mon Nov 26, 2007 4:35 pm
Hello,
My last two Polos have both required at least two or three sensors replacing. Stuff like Lambda and NoX sensors.
The cars were a Polo 6N...
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Last post by vixpolo
Fri Jun 20, 2008 10:35 am
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