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My MkII Squareback Polo :D

Last post by LostProphet « Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:50 pm
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by LostProphet » Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:33 am

there she is needs a hover and a clean interior wise, and the bird s**t removing from the bonnet.

plans?

OutSide
Get rid of rust spots (only...

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Last post by LostProphet
Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:50 pm
nice find!

Last post by SteB « Wed Jul 26, 2006 8:15 pm
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by PeteJ » Tue Jul 25, 2006 8:51 pm

was trawling the depths of ebay, looking for anything VW related and found this:

looks like it could be a good addition to somebodies collection!

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Wed Jul 26, 2006 8:15 pm
Help with running bike carbs on my polo

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by mjsinclair » Wed Mar 08, 2006 7:52 pm
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I want to run bike carbs on my polo 1043 and i was wondering what i need to do it? has anyone out there got and advice on doing this as so far i have...
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Tue Jul 25, 2006 10:22 pm
*Requested* VAG Service System Scanned Photos

Last post by k4lps « Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:55 am
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by WildChild » Mon Apr 24, 2006 6:51 pm

Earlier last week i posted an Amazing Find.. thread as i had found the Vag Service System Booklet for my MK1, i also found inside a poster / brochure...

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Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:55 am
My Exhaust! *Crys*

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by hypojam » Wed Mar 29, 2006 8:54 pm
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Whats the average price for a new standard exhaust?
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Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:50 am
Rev Limited Rotor Arm?(MK2)

Last post by k4lps « Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:30 am
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by hypojam » Sat Jun 24, 2006 11:23 pm

Where are these sold?

I dont like the fact the car has no rev limiter :?

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Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:30 am
Eibach lowering kit

Last post by Shaheen « Fri Jul 21, 2006 9:06 am

by Shaheen » Fri Jul 21, 2006 9:06 am

Hi Guys

I'mthinking of getting Eibach lowering kit for My MK2 Polo Classic.
Has any1 fitted these kits to your cars ? If so please can you give me...

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Last post by Shaheen
Fri Jul 21, 2006 9:06 am
brake review....

Last post by hypojam « Thu Jul 20, 2006 2:01 pm
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by steveo3002 » Sat Jul 15, 2006 4:37 pm

just fitted some brakes to the polo..and boy do they work good

brembo discs and pagid pads from gsf..they wayyy better than before, i highly...

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Last post by hypojam
Thu Jul 20, 2006 2:01 pm
My New MK2 + Picz

Last post by tupac2makaveli71 « Fri Jul 14, 2006 9:13 pm
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by WildChild » Fri Jul 07, 2006 1:17 pm
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MK2 1983 Polo C
1,043cc (quite easily handle 110mph)
30,083 Miles To This Day
5 195/60 Tyres with 6mm tread left all round
13 MK1 Golf GTI Alloys...
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Last post by tupac2makaveli71
Fri Jul 14, 2006 9:13 pm
yet another 5speed conversion question

Last post by ste mk1lx « Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:32 pm
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by steveo3002 » Mon Jul 10, 2006 8:38 pm

ive got the chance of a 5 speed box from a mk2 golf...i assume the box will bolt up??

what about the linkage...will my existing 4 speed work with...

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Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:32 pm
Lights on Dash Light up.......

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by polokris » Sun Jun 25, 2006 8:35 pm
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WHEN im driving, when i get to 5500RPM+ the BATTERY light comes on... and stays on till i drop BELOW 5500RPM.....

sumone tell me what it...
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Tue Jul 11, 2006 10:50 pm
Just Changed Distributor Cap...

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by hypojam » Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:53 pm

and what a brilliant difference it has made :o

Its mostly effected the high rev power, it just pulls and pulls all the way up to the red lines on...

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Tue Jul 11, 2006 10:46 pm
Her new shoes

Last post by ZOMBIE « Mon Jul 10, 2006 12:41 am
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by Demon » Sat Jul 08, 2006 11:04 am

well I finally got hold of some nice 13 s, had to buy a mk3 though!! ha ha

what do you think 134 x 5.5 compmotives on 175/65 rubber.

the Mk3...

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Mon Jul 10, 2006 12:41 am
lower arms...wheres cheapest?

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by steveo3002 » Sun Jul 09, 2006 7:59 pm

our 88 breadvan 1.3 looks like it needs new lower arms , i assume they come with ball joints??

wheres cheapest? anyone tried the stealer?

also...

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Sun Jul 09, 2006 7:59 pm
IMPORTANT. PLEASE READ

Last post by tupac2makaveli71 « Fri Jul 07, 2006 6:15 pm
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by andycbr6 » Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:02 am

It's alleged that five of the Portuguese football players failed a drugs
and alcohol test after the quarter final match against England on...

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Fri Jul 07, 2006 6:15 pm
Mongol Rally 2006

Last post by Franfran « Fri Jul 07, 2006 6:03 pm
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by Franfran » Fri Jul 07, 2006 1:04 pm

Yes I will be taking my beautiful little mkII polo all the way to Mongolia this summer.

Does anyone know what the biggest wheels/tyres will fit...

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Fri Jul 07, 2006 6:03 pm
My New Polo

Last post by Mk2Adam « Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:58 pm
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by WildChild » Wed Jul 05, 2006 7:40 pm

Just brought this Red 1983 128,000 MK2 1litre

Mark 1 Golf GTI Seats
Golf GTI 15 alloys
4 x new 195/60 15

Sticker has been removed, has some crap...

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Last post by Mk2Adam
Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:58 pm
Whats My MPG?

Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch « Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:46 pm
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by hypojam » Tue Jul 04, 2006 11:45 am

I get 60 Miles to 10 litres :shock:
Which seems awful to me...

Anyways whats that in MPG as i cant remember how to work it out :oops:

Thanks

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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:46 pm
wheels

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by andycbr6 » Wed Jul 05, 2006 3:23 pm

what steel wheels will fit a mk2 bread van?

just took the wheeltrims off mine and the standard mk2 wheels are horrible :shock:

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Wed Jul 05, 2006 3:23 pm
2.0 16V Turbo in MK2 Polo

Last post by Shaheen « Mon Jul 03, 2006 10:10 am
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by Shaheen » Sun Jun 18, 2006 1:03 am

Hi Guys

I found these pics on a website but there was no info on how the guy did the conversion. I'm interested in doing the same in my MK2 Polo...

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Last post by Shaheen
Mon Jul 03, 2006 10:10 am
spring chop????

Last post by tupac2makaveli71 « Sun Jul 02, 2006 12:20 pm
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by willriseley » Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:28 pm

right here is another stupid question from my mind, but here goes.
i have lowered my mk2 saloon 70mm on fk s**t. i need it lower at the front cos...

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Last post by tupac2makaveli71
Sun Jul 02, 2006 12:20 pm
Pierburg Jets?

Last post by NornIron « Fri Jun 30, 2006 4:14 pm
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by hypojam » Fri Jun 30, 2006 4:01 pm

Where abouts do i go to buy a new main one, as i believe my one is heavily worn which is causing it to use alot of fuel and burn rich :(

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Last post by NornIron
Fri Jun 30, 2006 4:14 pm
My present at 5am Sunday morning!

Last post by Jim1500 « Fri Jun 30, 2006 11:53 am
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by Jim1500 » Tue Jun 27, 2006 6:00 pm

Had the honour of some ****** throwing 2litre glass bottles at the MK2

Not a happy bunny! Windscreen wasn't cracked but a lot of wee scores

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Last post by Jim1500
Fri Jun 30, 2006 11:53 am
My Impressive MPG (or atleast i think so)

Last post by DanDiesel « Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:31 pm
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by WildChild » Tue Jun 27, 2006 3:37 pm

Just literally got back about an hour ago from the isle of wight, we've got a holiday cottage down their in the middle of the sticks next to the sea...

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Last post by DanDiesel
Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:31 pm
Mini-me.....with pics1

Last post by DanDiesel « Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:26 pm
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by Jim1500 » Tue Jun 27, 2006 5:55 pm

Ok I did this ages ago but only got around to getting pics so here's my MK2

And Mini-me :lol:

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Last post by DanDiesel
Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:26 pm
wheel bolts

Last post by SteB « Wed Jun 28, 2006 10:12 pm
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by willriseley » Tue Jun 27, 2006 6:55 pm

right i have got some old slotmag wheels for my mk2 saloon and the studs fit but the centre bore dosnt sit on the wheel hub.there is about a 1/4 inch...

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Last post by SteB
Wed Jun 28, 2006 10:12 pm
mk1 golf grill?

Last post by Gallagher « Wed Jun 28, 2006 2:50 am
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by mk1jones » Fri Jun 23, 2006 6:31 pm

Pretty boring but....
I have a mk1 Polo GLS. the grill sticks out from the body, i have seen loads of mk1's where the grill is inset in the front,...

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Last post by Gallagher
Wed Jun 28, 2006 2:50 am
Difference between Coupe S and Normal 1.3's?

Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch « Tue Jun 27, 2006 4:59 pm
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by hypojam » Mon Jun 26, 2006 2:42 pm

Am i right in thinking that the coupe s mechanicaly wise is the same as any other 1.3 mk2?

What are the differences?

Cheers

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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Tue Jun 27, 2006 4:59 pm
tyre help please guys...?

Last post by Shaheen « Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:51 am
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by chris_lofty » Thu Jun 08, 2006 12:53 pm

im lowering my mkII squareback by 70mm on a venom springs n dmpers kit (if they ever arrive) and im planning on fitting a set of 6.5 x13 wheels (show...

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Last post by Shaheen
Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:51 am
couple of things im intrigued with...

Last post by Shaheen « Tue Jun 27, 2006 10:39 am
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by chris_lofty » Wed Jun 21, 2006 12:54 am

why did some mk2 polos come with square head lights? and if i wanted a set where could i get some from, obviously with the grille etc. are they...

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Last post by Shaheen
Tue Jun 27, 2006 10:39 am
mk2 classic (updated with piccy)

Last post by willriseley « Sun Jun 25, 2006 9:50 pm
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by willriseley » Tue Jun 06, 2006 6:38 pm
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hey i have a 1989 mk2 saloon and am trying to lower it. i have rung venom motorsport and they wernt sure if the ones they sell for the hatch and...
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Last post by willriseley
Sun Jun 25, 2006 9:50 pm
MY NEW WHEELS!

Last post by polokris « Sun Jun 25, 2006 8:32 pm
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by polokris » Wed Jun 21, 2006 11:01 pm

tell me waht u guys think... will get betta piccys of them..... when they clean! hahahaha!!

polished lip (not that u can see! :cry: ) and black...

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Last post by polokris
Sun Jun 25, 2006 8:32 pm
ok, anybody ever tried to...?

Last post by TheFog « Sat Jun 24, 2006 6:17 pm
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by chris_lofty » Fri Jun 09, 2006 1:26 pm

...put a 1.8 8v golf GTi lump into a mk.2 squareback?

basically ive bin given an 8v GTi engine, gearbox, driveshafts and even brakes (the whole lot)...

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Last post by TheFog
Sat Jun 24, 2006 6:17 pm
Gonna get shot of my polo!!!! sorry guys

Last post by mk2matt « Thu Jun 22, 2006 6:39 pm
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by Demon » Mon Jun 12, 2006 6:06 pm

after all the hassle of trying to get nice alloys to fit my sqaureback, I've decied to get rid of her. thing is she has a 60/40 kit on her and it's...

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Last post by mk2matt
Thu Jun 22, 2006 6:39 pm
All Dressed up with nowhere to go *piccy update*

Last post by Mk2Adam « Thu Jun 22, 2006 5:20 pm
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by Mk2Adam » Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:59 pm

Hi guys, had a day off today so thought i'd treat my car to a well earned Valet, pity i've got no show to go to because it is SPARKLING right now,...

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Last post by Mk2Adam
Thu Jun 22, 2006 5:20 pm
Anyone after a mk2 squareback?

Last post by Mk2Adam « Tue Jun 20, 2006 5:33 pm
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by Polo Paul » Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:01 pm

Noticed this little cracker on Ebay

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Last post by Mk2Adam
Tue Jun 20, 2006 5:33 pm
newbie

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by andycbr6 » Mon Jun 19, 2006 11:54 am

hi i'm new on here.
i got a mk2 squareback classic.
only had it for a month. first vw i've owned.

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Tue Jun 20, 2006 5:29 pm
Trim Removal & Fitting (Photoshop hmmm)

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by WildChild » Tue Jun 20, 2006 11:11 am

This morning i removed the plastic&chrome trim from around the car and proceeded to clean all the grot that was stuck under neith it and polish off...

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Last post by tupac2makaveli71
Tue Jun 20, 2006 5:09 pm
1272cc coupe S engine for sale

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by mk2keel » Tue Jun 20, 2006 3:42 pm

The engine and box have done a genuine 80,000 miles, I have recently taken everything off, replaced all the seals and gaskets and given it a new...

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Tue Jun 20, 2006 3:42 pm
My MK1 Thread *Update*

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by WildChild » Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:58 pm

Just starting this as i've lost all the original posts / pictures i started with, but anyhow: i've just finally got some new tyres and my new alloys...

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Last post by WildChild
Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:58 pm
Help with new car alarm....

Last post by tupac2makaveli71 « Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:41 pm
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by The G Man » Sun Jun 18, 2006 1:32 pm

Hi All,

Have just purchased this wonderful car alarm off of ebay and am a bit stuck with the wiring. Any experts out there care to help?

Right......

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Last post by tupac2makaveli71
Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:41 pm
suspension trouble?

Last post by SteB « Wed Jun 14, 2006 11:59 pm
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by willriseley » Tue Jun 13, 2006 5:52 pm

im gonna hopefully be lowering my classic 70mm in time for vw expo and want to know if i can just bolt the s**t on or if i would need to get the...

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Last post by SteB
Wed Jun 14, 2006 11:59 pm
Polo Rear Arches

Last post by polock « Wed Jun 14, 2006 10:03 pm
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by polock » Wed Jun 14, 2006 11:16 am

Apologies in advance for the ebay links....

My rear arches on my mk2 squareback are slowly succumbing to the deadly rust worm. Now with the MOT...

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Wed Jun 14, 2006 10:03 pm
mk1 Pimpin' Baby...

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by mk1jones » Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:44 pm

Hi,
I am in the process of cleaning up my 1.1L engine (GLS). Most people just get a faster engine, but, I am all about the oldskool, and I think...

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Wed Jun 14, 2006 9:10 pm
Polo Forums

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by Shaheen » Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:15 am

Hi Guys

Please give me a list of all the Polo Forums that you guys know of. I am trying to get info on a engine swap, Brake upgrades, suspension...

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Last post by Shaheen
Wed Jun 14, 2006 10:20 am
Polo, mk2 1L 4sp

Last post by unzippy « Wed Jun 14, 2006 9:37 am
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by unzippy » Fri Jun 02, 2006 2:28 pm

Anyone know where the plug is to fill the gearbox oil is?

Ta.

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Last post by unzippy
Wed Jun 14, 2006 9:37 am
noisey gearbox?

Last post by steveo3002 « Wed Jun 14, 2006 9:10 am
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by steveo3002 » Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:09 pm

the gearbox in my 88 polo has always sounded really nasty..worse in the lower gears

ive tried new gear oil and some additive...and it hasnt got any...

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Last post by steveo3002
Wed Jun 14, 2006 9:10 am
Breakers/Scrap yards in Surrey

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by westie » Wed Jun 14, 2006 8:33 am

Hi peeps - I've been trying to find a scrappie in surrey but am having no joy whatsoever! Does anyone happen to know anywhere in Surrey? I'm after a...

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Last post by westie
Wed Jun 14, 2006 8:33 am
Newbie here

Last post by Dave-o « Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:37 pm
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by Dave-o » Sun May 07, 2006 7:17 pm
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Just picked up a 1983 1.0L C 3Door Hatch, (I'm assuming it's a MK2), for Â£150.00 taxed and tested.
And although I'm well chuffed with it as it came...
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Last post by Dave-o
Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:37 pm
which carbs are better.......

Last post by omicron « Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:52 pm
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by pbreno » Sun Jun 11, 2006 8:20 pm

i am wonderin what to put on my mk2 coupe S weber twin 40's or bike carbs opinions please?

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Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:52 pm

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