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Discuss Engine, Gearbox and Exhaust
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Fri Jan 23, 2026 12:31 am
POLO 54 Plate diesal blowing black smoke
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d4vinder »
Wed Jun 27, 2007 10:19 pm
i was driving my polo when suddenly black smoke started to bail out of the back and the vehicle started to judder and has been doing ever since....
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Last post by david burton
Mon Jul 09, 2007 6:46 pm
Clutch Problems?
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Polo_mk4 »
Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:57 am
hello, just joined your forum :)
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Last post by Polo_mk4
Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:57 am
Stiff Gear Changes.. is it just me?
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Minx »
Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:47 pm
Are the gearbox's on the gti stiff to get into gears? mine's sloppy in neutral but sometimes a little stiff to get into gear.. are they greased? or...
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Last post by alexperkins
Fri Jun 22, 2007 4:55 pm
GTi Spark Plug Gap?
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Minx »
Tue Jun 19, 2007 2:47 pm
Does anyone know the correct gap for spark plugs for the polo gti?
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Last post by Bryony84
Tue Jun 19, 2007 4:10 pm
air filter questions ?!
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JoeG07 »
Tue Jun 12, 2007 11:09 pm
Well i've been considering fitting a cone air filter / induction kit like a K&N or something, but have heard a few times that these do more harm than...
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Last post by ModifiedMadness
Mon Jun 18, 2007 5:18 pm
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Last post by aneng
Sun Jun 10, 2007 7:51 pm
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Last post by Baaadpudy
Tue May 15, 2007 1:57 pm
1.4 16v Tappet Noise?
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talk-torque »
Tue Mar 13, 2007 7:54 am
Hi Guys - long time no post, but:
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Last post by phillyt1988
Wed May 09, 2007 3:02 pm
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Last post by Bryony84
Sun May 06, 2007 11:42 pm
Gearbox
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T40MO »
Sat May 05, 2007 8:05 pm
I head of someone fitting a Polo Tdi gearbox into a 6n 1.4 8v. What difference would this make, or would it make any atol?
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Last post by T40MO
Sat May 05, 2007 8:05 pm
will engine fit
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lutonboy »
Sun Feb 04, 2007 11:53 pm
hi i gt a vw polo 1994 coupe 1litre.... it just does'nt have the power and is often mistaken as a G40 does anyone no if i could put a 1.4 engine in...
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Last post by Polo_joe
Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:35 pm
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Last post by Chally_Rai
Fri Apr 27, 2007 11:34 am
2F Thermostat housing and fan switch
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al_kaholik »
Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:22 am
Should there be a gasket between the block and the stat housing? There was none in it previously, but after changing the thermostat and removing the...
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Last post by al_kaholik
Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:22 am
MK3 Polo Gearbox into MK1 1300 Golf ?
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GolfLS1300 »
Mon Feb 05, 2007 8:42 pm
I have heard from a few people that a 5-speed gearbox from a MK3 Polo (I'm not sure which trim level or engine specification) will swap into a MK1...
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Last post by GolfLS1300
Mon Apr 23, 2007 4:23 pm
conversion
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badboypolo »
Sun Mar 04, 2007 6:28 pm
I have the chance to get my hands on a gti engine with gearbox, wiring loom, ecu, clocks, chip and transponder, driveshafts, throttle pedal all water...
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Last post by 4paws
Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:44 pm
Mod Chip
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Tiger »
Thu Mar 29, 2007 1:19 pm
Has anyone tried any of those power increase chips that are sold on ebay? Just wondering if they do actually make a difference :?:
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Last post by daz1245
Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:34 pm
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Last post by cam_43
Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:59 pm
Conversion Cost - GTi Engine
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MaxZ »
Tue Apr 10, 2007 1:59 pm
Was wondering what the total cost of putting a GTi engine in my car would be. I know I can pick up the engine, gearbox, clutch, clocks, loom for...
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Last post by MaxZ
Fri Apr 13, 2007 4:17 pm
no power engine cuts outs/epc light
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keepitreal53 »
Sat Feb 24, 2007 4:37 pm
hey all i got a 2001 gti polo from time to time when driving the engine cuts out and when started theres no power and the epc light and engine lights...
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Last post by mat_tdi
Tue Apr 10, 2007 1:33 pm
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Last post by mikehowett
Thu Apr 05, 2007 4:42 pm
Clutch cable?
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Demo_202 »
Tue Feb 06, 2007 3:28 pm
Right had this problem for sometime and its now time to get it sorted.
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Last post by vdubit
Sun Apr 01, 2007 7:55 pm
Mk1 Polo - Valve Springs?
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NornIron »
Sat Mar 31, 2007 8:21 pm
I'm rebuilding the head on the Mk1 Polo (895cc HA engine) and ordered new valves, springs, cotters, etc. for the rebuild. According to ETKA the 895cc...
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Last post by NornIron
Sat Mar 31, 2007 8:21 pm
Engine randomly cutting out
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NOZ »
Wed Mar 28, 2007 10:56 am
6n Polo 16v: I guys i've got a problem with the engine cutting out and total switch off when ever the car feels like it whilst trying to startup or...
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Last post by NOZ
Wed Mar 28, 2007 10:56 am
MkIV 16v Gearbox!
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Alkhemist »
Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:19 pm
I am having trouble with my 6n 1.4 16v. I've had it four years; it's a 99T with just 65K on the clock. It was returned to me after extensive repair...
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Last post by Alkhemist
Tue Mar 27, 2007 11:40 am
Exhaust Emission Warning Light
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Karl_T »
Sun Mar 25, 2007 8:15 pm
Hello all,
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Last post by Karl_T
Sun Mar 25, 2007 8:15 pm
4-2-1 manifold
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spot_on_jon »
Mon Mar 19, 2007 11:42 pm
ive been looking at a raceland 4-2-1 manifold, for my 1.4 8v. for about £100 is it worth going for?? i know its not gunna make a massive difference,...
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Last post by spot_on_jon
Mon Mar 19, 2007 11:42 pm
Universal Back Boxes
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LowPoloCo. »
Thu Nov 23, 2006 7:53 pm
Hey guys,
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Last post by T40MO
Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:10 pm
6n clutch pedal adjustment?
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redbellyben »
Fri Mar 09, 2007 11:39 am
my clutch pedal seems to bite really high so can they be adjusted and whats the best way to do it? had a quick look and there seems to be some sort...
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Last post by redbellyben
Fri Mar 09, 2007 11:39 am
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Last post by Nuclear_Tom
Sun Feb 25, 2007 9:01 pm
Uprated Internals?
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PoloRick »
Tue Feb 20, 2007 11:44 am
Just got my hands on a lovely gt 3f lump for my breadvan,
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Last post by PoloRick
Tue Feb 20, 2007 11:44 am
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Last post by adrian_mk3
Sat Feb 17, 2007 5:10 pm
2 Questions
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1der »
Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:15 pm
my flexi pipe on the exhaust after the manifold needs replacinf. do i need to buy new manifold or can i get the part separate?
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Last post by Dee-vub
Sun Feb 11, 2007 9:35 pm
JBS OCTY – EVEN BIGGER TURBO!
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JBS Mike »
Thu Feb 08, 2007 2:02 pm
JBS OCTY – EVEN BIGGER TURBO!
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Last post by JBS Mike
Thu Feb 08, 2007 2:02 pm
Biggest Engine
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Coops »
Sun Oct 08, 2006 11:03 am
Just out of interest but whats the biggest engine i can cram into my little mk3 cl squareback without hacking bits of the chassis away? g40 is...
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Last post by mcscrew
Mon Feb 05, 2007 2:25 pm
High Oil consumption - 3-cyl 03 POLO E
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davedougan »
Sun Jan 28, 2007 5:29 pm
I've a 3 cylinder 55bhp Polo thats done 79000 miles. Its on long life oil but seems to need toping up with 200ml every month. Theres no oil smoke I...
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Last post by ajedwards
Sun Feb 04, 2007 3:10 pm
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Last post by sie1970
Sat Feb 03, 2007 1:12 pm
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Last post by MattPo-Low
Fri Feb 02, 2007 1:45 am
Check engine light
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Andrew_robert87 »
Tue Jan 30, 2007 4:45 pm
Hey, does anyone know wat it means wen your check engine light comes on then goes off after like a minuite :S the car sort off lost power while it...
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Last post by Andrew_robert87
Tue Jan 30, 2007 4:45 pm
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Last post by Rog
Mon Jan 29, 2007 2:35 pm
Which small block 1.6 should I choose?
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mcscrew »
Mon Jan 15, 2007 10:57 pm
Hi,
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Last post by mcscrew
Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:21 pm
Does the Starter motor have a fuse?
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Chally_Rai »
Sun Jan 14, 2007 4:02 pm
Before I buy a new starter motor I have been told to ask whether it has a fuse?....that could have blown...to make my MK3s not work.
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Last post by omicron
Sun Jan 21, 2007 6:16 pm
engine project
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cleaned dubs »
Thu Jan 18, 2007 10:04 pm
I've got stuck into my mk3 sq back polo project and i want to build a revy gt lump 8) ,any peeps built a hot gt lump ?? and best place to get a lump...
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Last post by cleaned dubs
Thu Jan 18, 2007 10:04 pm
Stainless Exhaust
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sally_healey »
Tue Jan 16, 2007 7:11 pm
Has anyone else got a stainless exhaust system on their Mk5 GTi?
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Last post by sally_healey
Tue Jan 16, 2007 7:29 pm
oil nightmare 97 16v
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neil Martin »
Thu Jan 04, 2007 12:13 pm
Hope someone can help. Got to work yesterday and the oil light flashed 3 or 4 times, checked the oil and the dipstick was dry! put 4 litres in (too...
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Last post by scotia_polo
Mon Jan 15, 2007 8:19 pm
Exhaust - Polo 6N
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Polo C »
Mon Jan 15, 2007 3:07 pm
Hi Guys
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Last post by Polo C
Mon Jan 15, 2007 5:39 pm
throttle bodie
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syco_ste »
Sun Jan 14, 2007 10:43 pm
is it hard 2 take the throttle bodie off as think it could do with a clean. its a mk4 1.0 any help would b great
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Last post by syco_ste
Sun Jan 14, 2007 10:43 pm
GTI IN A 6N????
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power plant »
Thu Dec 28, 2006 1:40 pm
CAN ANY ONE TELL ME IF A POLO GTI WILL FIT STR8 INTO MY 6N 1.6 8V WITHOUT ANY MODDS????
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Last post by jezmk4
Sat Jan 06, 2007 4:07 pm
engine swaps
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blootak »
Sat Dec 30, 2006 11:43 pm
Hello
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Last post by blootak
Fri Jan 05, 2007 8:17 pm
Forced air induction kit. Does it fit?
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daffy »
Mon May 16, 2005 1:01 am
Has anybody been able to fit a forced air induction kit ( into a 6n2? There doesn't seem to be any room for it which is why i guess most go for the...
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Last post by LeMeph
Wed Jan 03, 2007 1:01 am
help needed regarding dropping gearbox
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Crewy »
Mon Jan 01, 2007 8:26 pm
Ok well i am going to finish removing my gearbox on my mk4 16v tomorrow but i need to hold the engine up.
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Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:51 am
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