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Exhaust pipe diameter?

Last post by nic_ole « Mon May 22, 2017 5:58 pm

by nic_ole » Mon May 22, 2017 5:58 pm

Could someone please tell me the diameter of my exhaust pipe? I have a hole and need to replace a section in the middle. I'm thinking 50mm but need...

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Mon May 22, 2017 5:58 pm
Engine weight - 1.4 16V

Last post by alexperkins « Fri May 12, 2017 11:53 am
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by littlepolo » Wed May 10, 2017 3:34 pm

Does anyone have an idea of the approximate weight of a 1.4 16V (petrol) engine (without ancillaries)?

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Fri May 12, 2017 11:53 am
Jumping Out of third gear

Last post by alexperkins « Thu Mar 16, 2017 12:47 pm
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by matt.hoare » Wed Mar 15, 2017 10:06 pm

Hi guys I've got a 2001 1.4 mpi polo and since I've bought it it's jumping out of third gear. It stays in if I hold it there but not if I engage...

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Thu Mar 16, 2017 12:47 pm
Spark plugs

Last post by danjsimmo23 « Mon Mar 06, 2017 3:54 pm
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by harleyquinn83 » Sat Mar 04, 2017 2:40 pm

Hi I've recently brought a 1997 1.4CL Polo, which could do with a service which are the best spark plugs to get for when I do this? It is mainly used...

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Last post by danjsimmo23
Mon Mar 06, 2017 3:54 pm
Car is juddering when I'm driving it

Last post by alexperkins « Sun Feb 05, 2017 3:33 pm
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by erin.shorrock » Sun Feb 05, 2017 11:58 am

Hello my car is juddering when I drive it I was told it was the coil pack but I have had them changed four times now I don't what to do can someone...

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Sun Feb 05, 2017 3:33 pm
Engine juddering at approx 2000rpm

Last post by erin.shorrock « Sun Feb 05, 2017 11:54 am
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by KVMan » Mon Oct 26, 2015 12:20 pm

Hi guys

I'm new to these forums and lacking in anything other than basic car knowledge, so hoping you guys could help me out.

I have a 2002 Polo...

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Sun Feb 05, 2017 11:54 am
TMG cold air intake system, is it worth it ?

Last post by asafzabari « Wed Dec 14, 2016 6:06 am

by asafzabari » Wed Dec 14, 2016 6:06 am

Hi,
This is the first air intake system that declare it was made for the new polo 1.8.
Is it good? anyone here with it?
How is it compare to APR or...

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Last post by asafzabari
Wed Dec 14, 2016 6:06 am
1998 1.4 erratic idle

Last post by alexperkins « Thu Oct 27, 2016 8:59 pm
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by johnnybaby » Sat Oct 15, 2016 9:42 am

Hi. My 1998 1.4 has done 12000. It has a very erratic idle, sometimes almost stalling. The revs can go from normal idle down to 2 or3 hundred and...

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Thu Oct 27, 2016 8:59 pm
Engine not running right

Last post by gti-joe « Sat Jul 09, 2016 11:32 pm
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by Gibson9n » Sat Jun 25, 2016 1:05 pm

I bought my car a little while ago with around 90k on the clock, 2 days after I bought it, I noticed this problem.

Driving along as normal,...

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Last post by gti-joe
Sat Jul 09, 2016 11:32 pm
1.4 16v AFH - Where to find conrod bolts? Same as others?

Last post by calvinw1 « Thu Jul 07, 2016 8:57 am

by calvinw1 » Thu Jul 07, 2016 8:57 am

Hello, having a bit of a nightmare trying to find replacement conrod bolts for the 14 16v AFH engine. Does anyone know if there are any ARP ones...

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Thu Jul 07, 2016 8:57 am
Burnt valve despite good compression reading? HELP

Last post by alexperkins « Fri May 13, 2016 6:22 pm
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by bennyIRE » Fri May 13, 2016 1:18 am

Background: Engine warning light came on in my VW POLO 05 1.2, 3 cylinder (6 valve). Car started jolting forward, struggling and wouldn't go above...

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Fri May 13, 2016 6:22 pm
6C GTI Decat

Last post by WULLIE « Sat May 07, 2016 9:25 pm

by WULLIE » Sat May 07, 2016 9:25 pm

Is anyone running a 6C GTI with a decat? Looking to see if there will be any issues from the lambda sensors?

Ive been told there is an item that...

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Sat May 07, 2016 9:25 pm
6r gti exhaust fit tdi??

Last post by eddyfr « Tue Apr 19, 2016 1:04 pm
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by greypolo9n3 » Thu Mar 03, 2016 8:27 pm

Will the exhaust of a 6r gti fit onto a 1.6 tdi?

i know catback will for sure but what about a full system?

hard to find upgrade systems for the...

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Last post by eddyfr
Tue Apr 19, 2016 1:04 pm
Car starts, then dies after a couple of minutes

Last post by alexperkins « Thu Apr 07, 2016 12:46 pm
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by 6n2Canyon » Thu Apr 07, 2016 9:40 am

Hi Guys,

first of all i apologise if this has already been asked, I've had a look through the forum but cannot find anything related.

I have a 6n2...

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Last post by alexperkins
Thu Apr 07, 2016 12:46 pm
For diesel owners - diesel purge using Liqui Moly

Last post by Me9141 « Mon Mar 21, 2016 11:16 am

by Me9141 » Mon Mar 21, 2016 11:16 am

I did a diesel purge over the weekend using Liqui Moly diesel purge fluid.

Consists of sending an 'injector cleaner fluid' directly into the...

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Last post by Me9141
Mon Mar 21, 2016 11:16 am
6N1 AFH problem

Last post by smj « Sun Mar 20, 2016 11:26 pm
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by smj » Tue Dec 03, 2013 2:07 pm

Hi i have problem in my 6N1 AFH 1.4 16v polo 1998, when it is cold it run fine, but when it get warmer the problem begin, litle power, much fuel...

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Last post by smj
Sun Mar 20, 2016 11:26 pm
Gearbox oil change

Last post by alexperkins « Sun Mar 20, 2016 10:13 am
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by Me9141 » Fri Mar 18, 2016 2:30 pm

Going to do a full service this weekend on the 2003 1.4 tdi.

Looking to do the gearbox oil. Is there anything I should look for beyond the normal?

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Sun Mar 20, 2016 10:13 am
Best turbo upgrade for PD100?

Last post by hartge « Sun Feb 14, 2016 7:50 pm
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by hartge » Sun Feb 08, 2015 7:31 pm

Hi guys,

looking to get more power from the 1.9TDI PD100 so may need to change the turbo soon as the standard one is pretty pants, which is the one...

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Last post by hartge
Sun Feb 14, 2016 7:50 pm
BSR Tuning for VW Polo GTi

Last post by CJO « Fri Jan 15, 2016 2:56 pm

by CJO » Fri Jan 15, 2016 2:56 pm

*Road trip to Sweden - some expenses paid*

Now I possibly have your attention :)

Long story short. I reached out to Steve Crook at BSR as I like...

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Last post by CJO
Fri Jan 15, 2016 2:56 pm
P0172 rich mixture 2005 Polo

Last post by shuish « Sun Dec 13, 2015 5:00 pm

by shuish » Sun Dec 13, 2015 5:00 pm

My son has a 2005 VW Polo 1.2 engine code BMD.
It brings up P0172 rich mixture fault code after a few days and puts the engine light on.
It still...

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Last post by shuish
Sun Dec 13, 2015 5:00 pm
Rough/hard idle when cold

Last post by alexperkins « Sun Nov 01, 2015 3:56 pm
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by DKPOLOGT » Sat Oct 31, 2015 8:12 pm

Just curious, if anyone can enlighten me,

Is the 1.4 tsi 140/150hp (ea211), having the same cold start sound as the earlier 1.4tsi for example the...

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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Nov 01, 2015 3:56 pm
P0302 again

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Sep 28, 2015 3:09 pm
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by arrrggghhh » Mon Sep 28, 2015 10:02 am

Hello

About a year ago my wife ran her car out of oil. This then made the coil packs and cat die.
Ive managed to get her driving again and when...

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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Sep 28, 2015 3:09 pm
2002 1.2 "temp warning light"

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Jul 14, 2015 12:20 pm
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by mlb » Tue Jul 14, 2015 9:21 am

Newbie so sorry if this is answered elsewhere.

My car has been sat for a few months and yesterday the RAC replaced the battery. As part of their...

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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Jul 14, 2015 12:20 pm
EGR VALVE X REG POLO

Last post by KimTeasdale « Thu Jul 09, 2015 6:39 pm
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by KimTeasdale » Thu Jul 09, 2015 3:01 pm

Hi all...am new to the forum. I am looking for a reconditioned or working EGR valve to replace mine. I have been scouting the Internet and have...

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Last post by KimTeasdale
Thu Jul 09, 2015 6:39 pm
Help needed on Volkswagen polo 1991

Last post by alexperkins « Mon May 11, 2015 3:17 pm
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by Greekkittens » Mon May 11, 2015 2:23 pm

Hi
I have a Volkswagen polo 1991 which requires a single point injector does anyone know where I can find this or does anyone have one I can buy....

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Last post by alexperkins
Mon May 11, 2015 3:17 pm
Clutch Leakage

Last post by numptys « Mon Mar 09, 2015 3:57 pm

by numptys » Mon Mar 09, 2015 3:57 pm

Hi,
I wonder if anyone can help.
I have a 2003 1.9 litre polo sdi and have recently had the clutch changed but since then i've found that the clutch...

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Last post by numptys
Mon Mar 09, 2015 3:57 pm
Polo BlueGt

Last post by dillo161 « Wed Feb 25, 2015 1:50 am
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by Jamesbluegt » Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:32 pm

Getting a blue gt soon searching for mods ie remap boxes, cat back exhausts, induction kits or best air filter for the price anything like this...

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Last post by dillo161
Wed Feb 25, 2015 1:50 am
1.4 tdi intake pipe leak whistle

Last post by Poolo « Sun Jan 04, 2015 10:02 pm

by Poolo » Sun Jan 04, 2015 10:02 pm

My 2008 1.4Tdi has been in bits a few times over the last few months and I've had to remove the intake pipe between the intercooler and the engine. I...

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Last post by Poolo
Sun Jan 04, 2015 10:02 pm
car will not go over 25 mph any one help

Last post by jjwhay « Fri Jan 02, 2015 12:08 am
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by dales21 » Sat Feb 22, 2014 2:27 pm

my vw polo 1.4 automatic wil not go over 25 mph any one help

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Last post by jjwhay
Fri Jan 02, 2015 12:08 am
1998 1.6 Auto Polo Won't change into 4th Gear!

Last post by alexperkins « Thu Nov 13, 2014 9:08 pm
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by bigalblobby1 » Sun Nov 09, 2014 2:22 pm

My 1998 Polo is very jerky when changing gear up and down but also it won't go into 4th gear!

Any suggestions?

Cheers

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Last post by alexperkins
Thu Nov 13, 2014 9:08 pm
FUEL CONSUPTION

Last post by mwendamseke « Fri Nov 07, 2014 7:23 am
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by mwendamseke » Wed Nov 05, 2014 7:45 am

Hello I am driving Polo 1380cc, MA2005, i wounder for its fuel consuption as it consumes almost 5.5kms/l on towm roads but 11kms/l on highway. please...

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Last post by mwendamseke
Fri Nov 07, 2014 7:23 am
6R Exhaust

Last post by JCannon « Thu Oct 30, 2014 4:57 pm

by JCannon » Thu Oct 30, 2014 4:57 pm

Just after a bit of advice!

What exhaust back boxes / systems are people running on their 6r polo's and what air filter / induction combo's are...

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Last post by JCannon
Thu Oct 30, 2014 4:57 pm
1.8t polo gti more power?

Last post by findav « Thu Oct 23, 2014 10:25 am
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by findav » Sat Oct 11, 2014 2:35 pm

Hi there looking for a few more hp out my polo currently sitting about 230 but wandering what 3 maf bigger injectors and high flow manifold will take...

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Last post by findav
Thu Oct 23, 2014 10:25 am
decat and downpipe

Last post by Fleein « Fri Oct 03, 2014 10:25 pm
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by KyleH » Mon Jun 02, 2014 3:08 pm

Hi, Im looking at getting this for my polo 9n3 Gti

I currently have a milltek turbo back with sports cat 2.5 system
I know i will need a reducer to...

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Last post by Fleein
Fri Oct 03, 2014 10:25 pm
Polo GTI 1.8T Remapped Boost Pressure Request?

Last post by Fleein « Fri Oct 03, 2014 9:20 pm

by Fleein » Fri Oct 03, 2014 9:20 pm

I have a Polo GTI 1.8T with a few mods, should be making around 270bhp but is making nowhere near it. Its only making just 1bar boost pressure and im...

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Last post by Fleein
Fri Oct 03, 2014 9:20 pm
CANT TURN ME POLO OFF

Last post by manthony « Sun Sep 14, 2014 9:47 pm

by manthony » Sun Sep 14, 2014 9:47 pm

I have a 2006 year 3 cylinder petrol polo 57k miles. The engine management light stays on, ( yellow symbol right hand clock) and additionaly its...

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Last post by manthony
Sun Sep 14, 2014 9:47 pm
diagnostics fault code p0405 on 2011 polo bluemotion

Last post by rolo-polo « Thu Sep 04, 2014 4:14 pm
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by rolo-polo » Mon Aug 04, 2014 7:28 pm

please can someone help me

i purchased my first polo and all was well for first 3 months ,last week i got the check engine/catalyst warning light...

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Last post by rolo-polo
Thu Sep 04, 2014 4:14 pm
stiff clutch on motorway cruise?

Last post by dibbers « Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:58 pm

by dibbers » Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:58 pm

hi, so i use my polo for commuting daily - 25ish miles on motorway and 20ish miles on a-classified roads. i travel early so miss a lot of traffic,...

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Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:58 pm
A fair job ? - Advice.

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Jul 01, 2014 11:05 pm
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by lxm » Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:16 pm

Car had gone into limp home mode on Monday - Spluttery engine, like its going to cut out.

Took it to a new garage Yesterday as my usual couldnt fit...

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Tue Jul 01, 2014 11:05 pm
1.2 3 cylinder petrol 6r engine problems?

Last post by lxm « Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:21 pm
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by phayth » Tue Apr 03, 2012 1:45 pm

i have just got a new 6r.. its done 15k now and is nearly 2 years old...

so the problem, every now and then the car seems to what feels like a miss...

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Last post by lxm
Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:21 pm
Cannot open engine to replace timing chain

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Jun 30, 2014 8:47 pm
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by Jacques Salade » Mon Jun 30, 2014 1:51 pm

Wanted to replace the timing chain on 2004 Polo 1.2
Discovered that the engine has been sealed shut with some type of permanent mastic. Simply cannot...

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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Jun 30, 2014 8:47 pm
cam belt

Last post by Alien developments « Mon Jun 16, 2014 5:51 pm
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by Alien developments » Sun Jun 15, 2014 10:50 pm

Does any one know what the cam belt interval is on a polo gti 9n3

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Last post by Alien developments
Mon Jun 16, 2014 5:51 pm
pd130 blt turbo gone pop

Last post by greypolo9n3 « Mon May 19, 2014 9:19 am
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by M15RPD84 » Mon Apr 28, 2014 6:26 pm

As title says I am thinking arl turbo of a 150 is that straight swap or has anyone got any info on hybrid turbo?

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Last post by greypolo9n3
Mon May 19, 2014 9:19 am
6n2 1.0 Front Exhaust Pipe Flexible Pipe

Last post by alexperkins « Sat May 17, 2014 11:03 pm
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by Keith M5 » Sat May 17, 2014 8:35 pm

So the flex is leaking on the front pipe, Anyone know where I can get a new flex pipe so I an weld it in myself?

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Last post by alexperkins
Sat May 17, 2014 11:03 pm
forged internals

Last post by Stuart « Wed May 14, 2014 3:20 am

by Stuart » Wed May 14, 2014 3:20 am

Where is the best place to go for forged stuff? Im new to the vw world and so I dont have a clue who the reputable companies are.

Thanks
Stuart

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Wed May 14, 2014 3:20 am
Fault code P0087 Loss of power

Last post by zebraman « Tue Apr 29, 2014 10:53 pm
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by BS1966 » Wed Feb 26, 2014 6:43 pm

Hello all

Would anyone have any idea why my new Polo blue GT should experience a complete loss of power after covering only 1500 miles?
An engine...

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Last post by zebraman
Tue Apr 29, 2014 10:53 pm
info on bike carbs and advice please

Last post by calvwpolo « Thu Feb 27, 2014 10:08 pm

by calvwpolo » Thu Feb 27, 2014 10:08 pm

looking at best carbs to get ?

things i would need ?

best places to by them

for a 1,4 16v polo

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Last post by calvwpolo
Thu Feb 27, 2014 10:08 pm
Fault code P0087 Loss of power

Last post by BS1966 « Wed Feb 26, 2014 6:41 pm

by BS1966 » Wed Feb 26, 2014 6:41 pm

Hello all

Would anyone have any idea why my new Polo blue GT should experience a complete loss of power after covering only 1500 miles?
An engine...

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Last post by BS1966
Wed Feb 26, 2014 6:41 pm
coolant issue

Last post by Elliott898 « Sat Feb 22, 2014 1:44 pm
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by Dels_concept_gti » Wed Nov 06, 2013 10:04 am

i was woundering if you could help with an issue I have water leak its using quiet abit tbf and the light flashs at me : | so I get out look at the...

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Last post by Elliott898
Sat Feb 22, 2014 1:44 pm
6N2 1.416v/1.616v gti

Last post by Elliott898 « Sat Feb 22, 2014 1:29 pm

by Elliott898 » Sat Feb 22, 2014 1:29 pm

iv been looking on the internet but I can get nothing. I have a 1.4 16v 6n2 the 75bhp and my mate has a 1.6 16v gti 100bhp. so last week he snapped a...

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Sat Feb 22, 2014 1:29 pm

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