MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989 - Page 13 - UK-POLOS.NET

MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989

New Topic

1228 topics

Page 13 of 25
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
11
12
13
14
15
…
25
Next

Announcements

Replies

Views

Last post

The new General Data Protection Regulations 2018

Last post by jsybrian « Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:56 am
Posted in Announcements
Replies: 48
by alexperkins » Tue Apr 24, 2018 1:40 pm » in Announcements
1

2

3

4
I am required to explain how we will comply with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018 and all users are required to accept (or not)...
48 Replies

1336657 Views

Last post by jsybrian
Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:56 am
Photo Hosting is now enabled

Last post by SelmaAdam « Wed Aug 18, 2021 10:33 am
Posted in MK10, MK11 and MK12 (AW/BZ/AE) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Replies: 26
by alexperkins » Wed Jan 24, 2018 3:00 pm » in MK10, MK11 and MK12 (AW/BZ/AE) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
1

2
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...
26 Replies

858124 Views

Last post by SelmaAdam
Wed Aug 18, 2021 10:33 am
UK-Polos.Net Stickers - Would you be interested?

Last post by Minty72 « Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:42 am
Posted in Announcements
Replies: 56
by alexperkins » Wed Jul 03, 2013 3:59 pm » in Announcements
1

2

3

4
All,

We used to do stickers a while back for the forum for internal or external use that simply had the site logo on for you to stick in your...
56 Replies

1311161 Views

Last post by Minty72
Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:42 am
UK-Polos.net Group on Facebook

Last post by MiikeGX « Fri Jan 23, 2026 12:31 am
Posted in Announcements
Replies: 59
by Josh_PoloGTi » Fri Jul 20, 2007 11:48 pm » in Announcements
1

2

3

4
Calling all Facebook users!!!

UK-Polos.net is now on Facebook... Get yourselves added to the group now!

For Sale/Wanted is here :D

:D...
59 Replies

1110391 Views

Last post by MiikeGX
Fri Jan 23, 2026 12:31 am

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

Mk1 General Info

Last post by SteB « Mon May 08, 2006 8:03 pm
Replies: 6
by Giorgio » Sat May 06, 2006 8:25 pm

Found one for sale.

Is there any major problems I should look for?
How hard is it to source parts?
What are they like as an everyday car? Whats it...

6 Replies

1559 Views

Last post by SteB
Mon May 08, 2006 8:03 pm
MK2 Squareback

Last post by SpikeyG40 « Mon May 08, 2006 6:56 pm
Replies: 8
by westie » Fri May 05, 2006 12:51 pm

Hi - I've inherited a 1989 1 litre MK2 squareback, in good nick, 1 previous owner with 68k miles on the clock, it looks a bit plain so was just...

8 Replies

1415 Views

Last post by SpikeyG40
Mon May 08, 2006 6:56 pm
MK1 Polo - 2 Day Update *Lotz Pix*

Last post by WildChild « Mon May 08, 2006 6:16 pm
Replies: 18
by WildChild » Fri May 05, 2006 9:28 pm
1

2
I've just spent the last two days (thursday and friday afternoon on my car..)

We have a Meila Hoover and i found a accessories box, of which it...
18 Replies

1934 Views

Last post by WildChild
Mon May 08, 2006 6:16 pm
painted my polo today!! Â£24.00

Last post by DanDiesel « Mon May 08, 2006 12:39 pm
Replies: 22
by Demon » Sat Apr 22, 2006 8:37 pm
1

2
okay here is how she stood this morning - more or less

that primer on the front was really getting on my nerve's

so after 6 can's of black...
22 Replies

2854 Views

Last post by DanDiesel
Mon May 08, 2006 12:39 pm
anyone ever properly smoothed a polo???

Last post by polog40racer « Thu May 04, 2006 12:14 am
Replies: 17
by Demon » Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:13 pm
1

2
Hello guy's I'm all for 'eurostyling' and came up with this idea.

Remove the bumpers fabricate a plate to smooth out the space where the bumpers...
17 Replies

3221 Views

Last post by polog40racer
Thu May 04, 2006 12:14 am
Mk2 g40 vid action

Last post by polog40racer « Thu May 04, 2006 12:03 am
Replies: 2
by polog40racer » Wed May 03, 2006 6:56 pm

Here is some vid action of my girlfreinds mk2 g40 she is still getting used to it, keeps wimping out, short shifting and unsure of gears sometimes...

2 Replies

1062 Views

Last post by polog40racer
Thu May 04, 2006 12:03 am
vwII brake upgrade..parts check ??

Last post by GroovyCarrot « Wed May 03, 2006 4:01 pm
Replies: 5
by steveo3002 » Sat Apr 15, 2006 9:13 pm

im getting a pair of vwII calipers from mr groovy carrot of here

im hoping to upgrade the brakes on my 1988 f plate 1300cl squareback..can anyone...

5 Replies

904 Views

Last post by GroovyCarrot
Wed May 03, 2006 4:01 pm
MK1 Brake Replacement / Upgrade

Last post by Gallagher « Wed May 03, 2006 2:11 pm
Replies: 2
by WildChild » Wed Apr 26, 2006 11:18 pm

I need to change renew the breakpads on my MK1 sometime in the near future and was wondering how easy it is to put some proper disc breaks on?

or if...

2 Replies

600 Views

Last post by Gallagher
Wed May 03, 2006 2:11 pm
New MK1 Parts!

Last post by WildChild « Tue May 02, 2006 1:15 pm
Replies: 5
by WildChild » Mon May 01, 2006 7:16 pm

Well i've just had confirmation that my order from a salvage yard is on it's way :)

Breaking an 1981 MK1 Blue Polo :)

Have grabbed:
Rear bumper...

5 Replies

802 Views

Last post by WildChild
Tue May 02, 2006 1:15 pm
polo 1 ..vectra 0

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Tue May 02, 2006 4:28 am
Replies: 11
by steveo3002 » Sun Apr 23, 2006 7:59 pm

just drove into town and saw a polo mk2 with its bonnet up and hazzards on, thought oh no the poor old things conked out

got a bit closer and it was...

11 Replies

1475 Views

Last post by Tahrey1043
Tue May 02, 2006 4:28 am
Custom Grill

Last post by NornIron « Mon May 01, 2006 10:30 pm
Replies: 15
by WildChild » Tue Apr 25, 2006 2:35 pm
1

2
Hi want to get a badgeless grill for my MK1, but then i got thinking does anyone know of or where i can get hold of a chrome grill? Even get one made?
15 Replies

2228 Views

Last post by NornIron
Mon May 01, 2006 10:30 pm
what exhausts does everyone have

Last post by SteB « Mon May 01, 2006 1:24 pm
Replies: 28
by tupac2makaveli71 » Thu Apr 27, 2006 3:56 pm
1

2
hey i have jst bought a scorpian dual exit rolled back box, and its beautiful and it does not fit under the car, it hangs too low, i was wondering...
28 Replies

3311 Views

Last post by SteB
Mon May 01, 2006 1:24 pm
Quick Advice Needed Steering Wheels

Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch « Sat Apr 29, 2006 6:27 pm
Replies: 6
by WildChild » Fri Apr 28, 2006 6:46 pm

I've been offered an original MK1 Golf GTI 1979 Steering Wheel for Â£40, its certainly nicer than my standard one and would be a straight fit..

what...

6 Replies

1189 Views

Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Sat Apr 29, 2006 6:27 pm
Mk2 Polo Seats

Last post by GroovyCarrot « Fri Apr 28, 2006 11:29 am
Replies: 6
by ben_vrs » Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:11 am

Hello

quick question for you folks

which standard manufacturer seats (ie. mk4 polo seats) can i fit directly into my mk2 polo hatch?

i've heard...

6 Replies

4632 Views

Last post by GroovyCarrot
Fri Apr 28, 2006 11:29 am
How many Mk2 squareback owners???

Last post by SpikeyG40 « Thu Apr 27, 2006 10:58 pm
Replies: 72
by Mk2Adam » Sun Jan 08, 2006 4:09 pm
1

2

3

4

5
Jim1500 signed up the otherday and i suddenly thought theres hardly any on this forum???

as far as i can tell the list stands at a huge 19...
72 Replies

9355 Views

Last post by SpikeyG40
Thu Apr 27, 2006 10:58 pm
cup holders????

Last post by SpikeyG40 « Thu Apr 27, 2006 7:26 pm
Replies: 12
by Mk2Adam » Sat Apr 22, 2006 12:31 am

i know this is kindof a stupid post and i'm a bloke so it shouldn't matter to me but i'm getting annoyed with my car having no cupholder? i once...

12 Replies

2462 Views

Last post by SpikeyG40
Thu Apr 27, 2006 7:26 pm
newbie to this forum here are my mk2 wolops

Last post by SpikeyG40 « Thu Apr 27, 2006 6:54 pm
Replies: 9
by WOLOP » Wed Apr 19, 2006 6:34 pm

and this is the dead 1

hope you like :lol: ,it's always good to find polo people :)
also if anyone knows where i can get this bit?

9 Replies

1834 Views

Last post by SpikeyG40
Thu Apr 27, 2006 6:54 pm
ATS Classics & New Tyres, Help!

Last post by Mk2Adam « Thu Apr 27, 2006 5:49 pm
Replies: 10
by WildChild » Mon Apr 24, 2006 4:38 pm

I'm looking at buying some new ATS Classics, either 7x13's or 8x13's, at the moment i have 145/70 tyres and they are shocking when it comes to...

10 Replies

2075 Views

Last post by Mk2Adam
Thu Apr 27, 2006 5:49 pm
Buying Advice - New Car

Last post by Mk2Adam « Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:45 pm
Replies: 4
by WildChild » Tue Apr 25, 2006 9:10 pm

My best mate is looking to buy a MK2 1982 Polo GL 1.1, it's done 52,244 miles (with paper work and history to prove)..

I'm gonna go along and have a...

4 Replies

771 Views

Last post by Mk2Adam
Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:45 pm
Spreading The Word

Last post by WildChild « Tue Apr 25, 2006 3:17 pm
Replies: 2
by WildChild » Mon Apr 24, 2006 9:02 pm

My best mates been so fed up with his Panda 1ltre, hes driven it into the ground and he loves my Polo, so he's looking for a VW Polo MK1 or MK2.....

2 Replies

494 Views

Last post by WildChild
Tue Apr 25, 2006 3:17 pm
GOT ME A NEW CAR

Last post by DanDiesel « Mon Apr 24, 2006 9:03 pm
Replies: 11
by polokris » Fri Apr 21, 2006 10:01 am

me and the missus have just bought a new car!! YEY

its a MINT example, no rust, EXELENT condition, complete bargin, how could i say no....

here is...

11 Replies

1965 Views

Last post by DanDiesel
Mon Apr 24, 2006 9:03 pm
Amazing Find...

Last post by WildChild « Mon Apr 24, 2006 6:52 pm
Replies: 10
by WildChild » Sat Apr 22, 2006 6:35 pm

I've just had my next door neighbour come over and give me the ORIGINAL VAG Service Manual from when he brought the car, he was going to chuck it out...

10 Replies

1293 Views

Last post by WildChild
Mon Apr 24, 2006 6:52 pm
MK1 Seating & Seatbelts

Last post by WildChild « Mon Apr 24, 2006 6:44 pm
Replies: 12
by WildChild » Sun Apr 23, 2006 1:51 pm

My MK1 only has seatbelts in the front, and not in the rear seats, i would like to firstly install seatbelts into the rear seats and also change...

12 Replies

1153 Views

Last post by WildChild
Mon Apr 24, 2006 6:44 pm
More Carb trouble

Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch « Mon Apr 24, 2006 3:37 pm
Replies: 8
by polock » Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:43 pm

Well, kinda.

My automatic choke is jammed open (on a pierburg 1B3) making general running beyond terrible lol.

Whats the best thing i can do with...

8 Replies

2469 Views

Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Mon Apr 24, 2006 3:37 pm
mk1 for sale cheap

Last post by WildChild « Sat Apr 22, 2006 6:41 pm
Replies: 5
by russ.turner » Tue Apr 18, 2006 7:55 pm

hi, due to needing space and lack of funds my mk1 polo is up for sale. it's mars red, 1981, done 60,000 miles, needs minor welding for mot and a few...

5 Replies

843 Views

Last post by WildChild
Sat Apr 22, 2006 6:41 pm
Time to part with the old girl..

Last post by GroovyCarrot « Thu Apr 20, 2006 11:44 am
Replies: 72
by GroovyCarrot » Sun Mar 05, 2006 3:22 pm
1

2

3

4

5
The time has finally come to say goodbye to the old polo :(
However, staying with the theme of white 1980's VW's, I have just treated myself to this...
72 Replies

7697 Views

Last post by GroovyCarrot
Thu Apr 20, 2006 11:44 am
rim size

Last post by tupac2makaveli71 « Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:28 pm
Replies: 33
by tupac2makaveli71 » Sun Apr 09, 2006 12:59 pm
1

2

3
whats the biggest rim size i can fit on my car, my friend has 15' with low pros he wants to sell and i am going to try them on my car today, will...
33 Replies

3526 Views

Last post by tupac2makaveli71
Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:28 pm
The MK1 Summer Project

Last post by Mk2Adam « Tue Apr 18, 2006 10:30 pm
Replies: 4
by WildChild » Tue Apr 18, 2006 2:56 pm

I am going to need a new set of tyres (x4) and i have decided that i am definately having the car resprayed, anyway, i have a very long summer (from...

4 Replies

802 Views

Last post by Mk2Adam
Tue Apr 18, 2006 10:30 pm
twin 40s on sorg inlet for sale

Last post by k4lps « Mon Apr 17, 2006 11:15 pm
Replies: 7
by ZOMBIE » Sat Apr 15, 2006 9:31 pm

anyone interested??

7 Replies

1171 Views

Last post by k4lps
Mon Apr 17, 2006 11:15 pm
Quote For Respray & Body Work..

Last post by tupac2makaveli71 « Mon Apr 17, 2006 10:52 pm
Replies: 10
by WildChild » Tue Apr 04, 2006 12:11 pm

This morning i telephoned a long standing body shop where i live for a rough quote on a full respray for the car..

I was told that they only base it...

10 Replies

1352 Views

Last post by tupac2makaveli71
Mon Apr 17, 2006 10:52 pm
service

Last post by tupac2makaveli71 « Mon Apr 17, 2006 10:46 pm
Replies: 11
by tupac2makaveli71 » Sun Apr 16, 2006 8:42 pm

what exactly is involved in a service, i have always thought that its
fuel filter
pollen filter (if your car has one)
air filter
spark plugs and/or...

11 Replies

1356 Views

Last post by tupac2makaveli71
Mon Apr 17, 2006 10:46 pm
which bulb for the dials?

Last post by Mk2Adam « Sun Apr 16, 2006 7:38 pm
Replies: 16
by Mk2Adam » Sun Apr 02, 2006 7:31 pm
1

2
can anyone that knows which bulb is needed for backlighting the dials could they have a look at this site and let me know which one i'd need as my...
16 Replies

1937 Views

Last post by Mk2Adam
Sun Apr 16, 2006 7:38 pm
is this the right clutch?

Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch « Sun Apr 16, 2006 6:12 pm
Replies: 9
by steveo3002 » Wed Apr 12, 2006 2:47 pm

i picked up a clutch on eaby

borg n beck /delphi hk9114 190mm

will this be okay for my 1988 1.3 polo 4 speed engine code mh.....its just a mate...

9 Replies

1701 Views

Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Sun Apr 16, 2006 6:12 pm
carpet fasteners?

Last post by tupac2makaveli71 « Sat Apr 15, 2006 11:07 pm
Replies: 5
by Mk2Adam » Wed Jan 11, 2006 7:03 pm

anyone know how to get these out? they're like big plastic rivots, i didn't want to mess them about too much incase they broke, it's down by my...

5 Replies

927 Views

Last post by tupac2makaveli71
Sat Apr 15, 2006 11:07 pm
Neighbours

Last post by tupac2makaveli71 « Sat Apr 15, 2006 9:04 pm
Replies: 17
by WildChild » Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:43 pm
1

2
right.. i can't find a suitable forum and it's to do with my car which is an MK1.. so it's going in here..

I am in between two houses, one to my...
17 Replies

1722 Views

Last post by tupac2makaveli71
Sat Apr 15, 2006 9:04 pm
My car is now up for sale!

Last post by tupac2makaveli71 « Sat Apr 15, 2006 8:25 pm
Replies: 4
by hypojam » Thu Apr 13, 2006 9:26 am

Check it out in the for sale section 8)

4 Replies

611 Views

Last post by tupac2makaveli71
Sat Apr 15, 2006 8:25 pm
mkII gearbox help please!

Last post by GroovyCarrot « Sat Apr 15, 2006 8:06 pm
Replies: 10
by chris_lofty » Thu Mar 30, 2006 11:50 am

ive got a tiny 1.0 mkII with a four speed gearbox, was just wondering if i could throw in a 5 speed from a mk 3 polo? if so which gearbox would i...

10 Replies

2467 Views

Last post by GroovyCarrot
Sat Apr 15, 2006 8:06 pm
gearlinkage repair ?

Last post by tupac2makaveli71 « Thu Apr 13, 2006 1:08 pm
Replies: 3
by steveo3002 » Wed Apr 12, 2006 9:53 pm

is there any rebuilt kits avail for the mk2 polo(88 1.3) i know rebuilding them on a golf makes a big diff!

our polo is rather sloppy

3 Replies

617 Views

Last post by tupac2makaveli71
Thu Apr 13, 2006 1:08 pm
CHEAP INSURANCE

Last post by polock « Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:46 am
Replies: 5
by apolocreed » Wed Apr 05, 2006 12:06 pm

Hello everyone,
were does everyone get there insurance from i have the basic 999c model and have 6 years no claims im wondering from peoples...

5 Replies

1080 Views

Last post by polock
Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:46 am
Very Bad Economy, Any Advice?

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Thu Apr 13, 2006 12:55 am
Replies: 24
by hypojam » Thu Apr 06, 2006 7:43 pm
1

2
200 Miles to a full tank... mostly driving with a heavy right foot...

Is this about normal? Seems very bad too me?
24 Replies

2823 Views

Last post by Tahrey1043
Thu Apr 13, 2006 12:55 am
Gear box oil

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Thu Apr 13, 2006 12:45 am
Replies: 4
by pitman » Mon Apr 10, 2006 12:48 pm

On my 1.05 Polo, GL engine from 1984 with 4-speed gear box, the Haynes manual says to use SAE 80, API-GL 4 gear box oil.

Can I also use SAE 80W-90,...

4 Replies

977 Views

Last post by Tahrey1043
Thu Apr 13, 2006 12:45 am
My Old Polo E185 HLM

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Thu Apr 13, 2006 12:41 am
Replies: 9
by Polo Paul » Thu Apr 06, 2006 7:53 pm

Hi guys, i parted with this car in February 2004. She was traded in in chesterfield and probably got auctioned off as she was a usable, if a little...

9 Replies

1131 Views

Last post by Tahrey1043
Thu Apr 13, 2006 12:41 am
headlights on Polo....

Last post by Mk2Adam « Wed Apr 12, 2006 5:36 pm
Replies: 5
by The G Man » Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:02 am

I've always wanted to upgrade my headlights to them ones with the blue tint as I think they look cool - I did buy some off eBay a while back but upon...

5 Replies

815 Views

Last post by Mk2Adam
Wed Apr 12, 2006 5:36 pm
Power/Speed Comparisons

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Sat Apr 08, 2006 10:21 am
Replies: 7
by hypojam » Fri Mar 24, 2006 1:35 pm

Hi, I'm just wondering how fast the mk2 1272cc engine is compared with other 1.3 cars around.

Im Rather shocked at just how fast my mk2 is, seems...

7 Replies

832 Views

Last post by Tahrey1043
Sat Apr 08, 2006 10:21 am
Air cleaner hot air flap

Last post by The G Man « Thu Apr 06, 2006 1:01 am
Replies: 3
by marktwo » Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:38 pm

Whilst checking my Pierberg carb today for a rough start, idle problem, I noticed that the hot air control flap in the air filter assembly was at...

3 Replies

1409 Views

Last post by The G Man
Thu Apr 06, 2006 1:01 am
Speedo woes....

Last post by The G Man « Wed Apr 05, 2006 11:33 pm
Replies: 1
by The G Man » Wed Apr 05, 2006 11:26 pm

Am having trouble with a new speedo on my MK2...

Have swapped the dials (old speedo sticking plus wanted a rev counter & digi clock) and now have...

1 Replies

438 Views

Last post by The G Man
Wed Apr 05, 2006 11:33 pm
Awww... Awesome MK1!

Last post by SteB « Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:27 pm
Replies: 9
by WildChild » Mon Apr 03, 2006 7:01 pm

It's not that modded, but i think it's had a respray and it's got wide tyres / alloys on..

and

Could someone tell me what they've done to...

9 Replies

1885 Views

Last post by SteB
Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:27 pm
Tuning Advice?

Last post by SteB « Tue Apr 04, 2006 4:53 pm
Replies: 10
by hypojam » Mon Apr 03, 2006 4:53 pm

Just out of interest what ways are there to performance tune my engine? (1984 1272cc HK)

Cheers 8)

10 Replies

1825 Views

Last post by SteB
Tue Apr 04, 2006 4:53 pm
K&N AIR FILTER

Last post by Polo_joe « Mon Apr 03, 2006 7:28 pm
Replies: 4
by CJBLUESMAN » Sat Mar 04, 2006 3:50 pm

Could somone advise me of how to fit a K&N Air Filter to my mk2 polo 1987. Please be kind as not very good with cars.

The type i would loke is the...

4 Replies

1063 Views

Last post by Polo_joe
Mon Apr 03, 2006 7:28 pm
Buying Alloys - Help..

Last post by WildChild « Mon Apr 03, 2006 7:05 pm

by WildChild » Mon Apr 03, 2006 7:05 pm

I really really really want to get these:

But there are only two..

I'm quite happy to buy another two, but for the life of me i don't know where...

0 Replies

282 Views

Last post by WildChild
Mon Apr 03, 2006 7:05 pm

New Topic

1228 topics

Page 13 of 25
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
11
12
13
14
15
…
25
Next

Return to Board Index

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum