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Discuss Engine, Gearbox and Exhaust
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Hi All
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Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:01 am
engine work
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lowpo »
Thu Aug 12, 2004 1:39 pm
does anybody no any prices for engine mods, e.g. head work, cams, chips , e.t.c
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Last post by lowpo
Thu Aug 12, 2004 1:39 pm
Ecotek
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Ian »
Tue May 13, 2003 3:09 pm
What does anyone think of the Ecotek CB26P & PX Filter...it's money back stuff and product liability
Does it actually make any difference :?:
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Thu Aug 12, 2004 1:48 am
Mk4 engine codes and power figures
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dubs »
Mon Aug 09, 2004 10:00 pm
has anyone got a list of different engines, codes and power output for all the petrol engines in the Mk4??
and did any polo come with rear disc's...
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Last post by dubs
Tue Aug 10, 2004 5:52 pm
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Tue Aug 10, 2004 5:45 am
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Last post by carmadaaron
Fri Aug 06, 2004 8:07 pm
Gearbox adjustment tool
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fastcat »
Fri Aug 06, 2004 4:52 am
My wife's 8v Polo had a gearbox problem(we changed every bearing and the spider gears too).The dealer is now telling us that they have to get a...
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Last post by fastcat
Fri Aug 06, 2004 4:52 am
revo technik/APR upgrades
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discod »
Wed Aug 04, 2004 7:36 pm
does anyone know if u can have any of these done on a polo gti as they say they do them for cars with fly by wire throttles?
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Last post by discod
Wed Aug 04, 2004 7:36 pm
revo technik/APR upgrades
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discod »
Wed Aug 04, 2004 7:35 pm
does anyone know if u can have any of these done on a polo gti as they say they do them for cars with fly by wire throttles?
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Last post by discod
Wed Aug 04, 2004 7:35 pm
Polo MK4 engine swap
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Ice »
Fri Jul 16, 2004 12:33 pm
I want to do it. Right now I have 1,4 8v. What should i put in? I'm not looking for a hard swap, something simple. Maybe Golf2 82kw gti lump? Any...
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Last post by carmadaaron
Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:59 pm
MOT FAILURE
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simon pope »
Thu Jul 22, 2004 11:39 am
just had me MOT failed on the Lambda Valves above limit, there is a leak in the exhaust but he says it could be to do with that i have a filter and...
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Last post by simon pope
Thu Jul 22, 2004 12:08 pm
mkIV GLX gearbox...
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acf8181 »
Mon Jul 19, 2004 12:30 pm
what the code...is it an 020?
reason i need to know is that i need to get the correct redline fluid (MTL or MT90)
thanks in advance
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Last post by acf8181
Mon Jul 19, 2004 12:30 pm
mk5 engine
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niks »
Wed Jun 30, 2004 3:20 pm
hey was wondering if you could convert an 8v to the 16v or is this gonna be a major job!!!!
its for a mk5 polo
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Last post by carmadaaron
Sun Jul 11, 2004 7:48 pm
Head Gasket or worse??
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OpenAir »
Tue Jun 08, 2004 5:11 pm
Hi all,
The missus has just informed me that as she was driving her 1.4 back from work, there was a loud pop and smoke billowed from under the...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sun Jul 11, 2004 5:11 pm
Clutch Problem
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kenny.l »
Wed Jun 30, 2004 11:55 pm
Hi Guys,
i was wondering if you could help me because my car has been off the road for over 2 weeks.The problem is a bracket behind the clutch pedal...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Thu Jul 01, 2004 3:39 pm
Hose Direct Ltd! (Doncaster)
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bigdong101 »
Tue Jun 22, 2004 10:59 pm
Hello,
Just wondering if anyone has dealt with this company recently, they specialise in all types of hoses (including cars ones and silicone kits)...
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Last post by bigdong101
Tue Jun 29, 2004 6:52 pm
Help My gearbox Sounds Like an aeroplain
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jags53 »
Wed Jun 23, 2004 10:20 pm
on my 6n the gearbox makes sounds in all gears, sounds kinda like an aeroplane when taking off, and sometimes i get a kerning kind of sound,, but...
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Last post by 4paws
Thu Jun 24, 2004 7:48 pm
Air filter on Polo 9N...
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Markino »
Fri Jun 18, 2004 9:15 am
Hai all,
does any1 change the standard air filter with K&N or BMC or.... in Polo 9N 1.9 TDi???
What's the effects?
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Last post by Markino
Fri Jun 18, 2004 9:15 am
Exhaust Manifold
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J-O »
Fri May 21, 2004 12:33 pm
Hi!
As anyone here installed and aftermarket exhaust manifold?
If yes, is it worth getting this part, what gain did you get?
Finally, what...
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Last post by chubbster
Wed Jun 16, 2004 1:09 pm
POLO GT OVERFUELLING - ADVICE NEEDED
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Krupa »
Tue Feb 03, 2004 6:55 pm
Hi folks, this is gonna be a long post, but please read if you know anything about Polo GT fuelling problems.
Right, background. About 2 years ago...
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Last post by retro
Wed Jun 16, 2004 12:45 pm
Clutch change help?
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daffy »
Tue Jun 01, 2004 8:00 pm
In the words of Pink Floyd..... Is there anybody out there that can help me to change clutch on a 6n2 on the AUA engine?
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sun Jun 13, 2004 6:44 pm
ADVICE PLEASE (AGAIN)
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Mk4_Scotland »
Wed Apr 14, 2004 1:31 am
went to get my car diag - turns out the idle parameters are all wrong - fair enough - easy fixed but - the chuggin my cars been makin under 3500rev...
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Last post by Mk4_Scotland
Mon Jun 07, 2004 11:54 am
Supercharger Vs Turbo!
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concept-e »
Tue Mar 30, 2004 10:10 am
My last Vs post seemed to create quite a bit of interest. This is a discussion I have been having with my bro. Im a big fan of the G40 and the...
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Last post by daffy
Sat Jun 05, 2004 10:30 am
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Wed Jun 02, 2004 12:32 am
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Last post by John c
Tue Jun 01, 2004 9:22 pm
Exhaust problems AGAIN
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simon pope »
Thu May 27, 2004 2:39 pm
Right the problem is my car is very low which u would say is all good, well yes it it but i have just bought a new back box for it and it sits way...
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Last post by carmadaaron
Fri May 28, 2004 1:01 pm
new exhaust for 1.4tdi
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matty2767 »
Wed May 26, 2004 5:54 pm
i have a 2001 polo 1.4 tdi
the exhaust is on its way out. i have rung scorpian exhuasts and they can supply a full system, which i assume is from...
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Last post by carmadaaron
Thu May 27, 2004 9:21 am
mk5 TDi tuning
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harold23 »
Fri May 21, 2004 4:42 pm
Bought a K&N panel filter for my car at gti international, now trying to fit it. I'm no stranger to VWs and have done much service work on Mk2, 3,...
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Last post by matty2767
Tue May 25, 2004 6:22 pm
SPARKS!!!!!11
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simon pope »
Tue May 18, 2004 7:54 am
Picked up a nice shiny new twin 3 box at inters got it fitted on fri, sounds nice not too loud just a nice perrrr to it, but the trouble is as my car...
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Last post by carmadaaron
Tue May 25, 2004 6:33 am
throttle body problem?
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marc_fc2003 »
Tue May 04, 2004 12:33 pm
hi there!
not sure if this is quite the right forum but my y2k polo has a problem of cutting out. the red alternator light comes on, power steering...
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Last post by carmadaaron
Mon May 24, 2004 3:54 pm
Help with 1987 Polo Carb
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Peter Rawcliife »
Sun Mar 07, 2004 3:14 pm
Hi I was wondering whether any one new owt about defective chokes. my vw will only run when the choke flap is closed almost all the way. it does not...
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Last post by KEA
Mon May 24, 2004 1:05 pm
K&N 57i kits!!!!
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simon pope »
Thu May 15, 2003 9:32 am
Right: Recently bought a 57i kit, ive taken the original pan filter out connected the small cone filter to the main pipe, ive then fead the cold air...
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Last post by kapur
Fri May 21, 2004 2:37 pm
throttle body problem solved?
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marc_fc2003 »
Thu May 06, 2004 9:20 am
Hi folks,
just got mine back from the garage last night. They actually replaced the rpm sensor (apparently sometimes called the crankshaft sensor)...
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Last post by carmadaaron
Thu May 20, 2004 1:03 pm
Dastec unichip.
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2hot4u »
Tue May 18, 2004 10:12 pm
Has anyone herd of or had any experience with a unichip from Dastec?????.
I stumbled across there web site www.dastek.co.za while looking for power...
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Last post by 4paws
Thu May 20, 2004 12:14 pm
GT being wierd - can anyone help???
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Krupa »
Wed May 12, 2004 2:34 pm
Hi all,
Please read this, especially if you know your GTs! I can't figure this out!
For a couple of weeks now, despite really smooth acceleration...
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Last post by Krupa
Wed May 12, 2004 2:34 pm
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Mon May 10, 2004 4:51 am
magnex exausts!!!!!!
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jon_poloV »
Wed May 05, 2004 5:45 pm
magnex universal back box's. at the mo i have a powerflow 6 x 4 oval backbox on my mk5 1.4 8v polo. i think its a bit too loud and would like the...
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Last post by jon_poloV
Fri May 07, 2004 5:12 pm
big bore 4
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noodlez_polo »
Sat Mar 27, 2004 6:57 pm
this exhaust is not made for a mk4 polo and therefore doesnt fir, my mate has a mig welder, do you reckon it would be ok with my polo if i kind of...
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Last post by carmadaaron
Thu May 06, 2004 12:56 pm
unintentional revving!
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Tahrey1043 »
Wed Mar 24, 2004 3:45 pm
Right, so the clutch has started to slip, for definate, if i tighten it up any more then i shall only be able to get into gear when stationary if the...
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Last post by carmadaaron
Tue May 04, 2004 9:06 am
Engines
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KarlM »
Mon Apr 05, 2004 10:51 pm
a XL document with specs of most VW engines. may be useful to some of you
Right click -> Save Target As
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Tue Apr 27, 2004 12:53 pm
Parts swappable between models?
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Tahrey1043 »
Mon Apr 19, 2004 7:47 pm
Yeah its me with the bloody gearboxes again :D
What I would like to find out... are the gearboxes used in the Polo specific to the model, or are the...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Fri Apr 23, 2004 6:09 pm
Turbo conversion
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by
KarlM »
Thu Mar 25, 2004 12:49 pm
Hi all,
I can pick up a G40 block for my car without the charger
After pricing the charger up (and trying to find one!) i've decided to replace it...
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Last post by KarlM
Sun Apr 04, 2004 11:31 pm
Changing gearbox
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by
GroovyCarrot »
Tue Mar 30, 2004 7:24 pm
I'm hoping to change the 4 speed gearbox in my MK2 (1985, 1043cc, Polo C breadvan) for a 5 speed box. Admittedly, I've never attempted anything like...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sat Apr 03, 2004 6:36 pm
Asso Exhausts / Back Boxes??
by
SiDaBa »
Wed Mar 31, 2004 12:02 am
Was contemplating getting one and just wondered whehter anyone knew what they were like? If they were any good or not good!??! :D
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Last post by SiDaBa
Wed Mar 31, 2004 12:02 am
TDi PD Tuning boxes
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pwafer »
Sat Mar 20, 2004 12:13 am
I've been looking around for prices on a TDi PD tuning box for my (soon) 1.4TDi Mk5.
Anyone know what the difference is betwen the various ones for...
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Last post by pwafer
Mon Mar 29, 2004 9:23 pm
Air filter?
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by
maco »
Wed Mar 24, 2004 5:17 pm
Hello!
I just installed an APEC air filter on my car. The only thing I got is the more powerfull sound. Then we connected a tester on the car and...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Fri Mar 26, 2004 4:28 am
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Fri Mar 26, 2004 4:26 am
Suspected Cylinder Head Gasket Failure
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mickeyreay »
Mon Mar 22, 2004 8:06 pm
A respected garage has diagnoosed that the cylinder head gasket has gone on our little 1.0E Polo 2000Model. The temp gauage is falshing and there is...
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Last post by Josh_PoloGTi
Mon Mar 22, 2004 9:22 pm
gearbox oil level checking! mk4/5
by
mikegti »
Mon Mar 22, 2004 7:55 pm
After changing my green temperature sensor today i was peering about and noticed what appears to be the gearbox oil filler... is this where I check...
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Last post by mikegti
Mon Mar 22, 2004 7:55 pm
Spot the noise competition for March
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Tahrey1043 »
Thu Mar 18, 2004 12:21 am
Another month, another interesting new sound to file under what the flarg is THAT?! before becoming first used to it, then forgetting it completely...
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Sun Mar 21, 2004 6:52 am
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