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serious help needed

Last post by polock « Tue Aug 02, 2005 11:29 am
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by polo-vixen » Mon Aug 01, 2005 9:41 pm

Right i have me list

I need to make me carb last as long as poss, and zombie was talking about cripton tunning, now i need someone that knows any...

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Last post by polock
Tue Aug 02, 2005 11:29 am
losing power

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Tue Aug 02, 2005 12:49 am
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by polo-vixen » Mon Aug 01, 2005 5:40 pm

I dont know quite how to put this, the car seem to losing power from some were at the moment.

She used to be quiet quick, for a 1.3 now seems like...

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Last post by Tahrey1043
Tue Aug 02, 2005 12:49 am
The little beast up for sale!!!!!!!!!!

Last post by Phoenix « Sat Jul 30, 2005 8:07 pm
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by Phoenix » Sat Jul 30, 2005 6:57 pm

up for sale in the for sale section, would link it but can't get an address :?

quick sale price though!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Last post by Phoenix
Sat Jul 30, 2005 8:07 pm
jus a quickkie

Last post by Phoenix « Sat Jul 30, 2005 6:55 pm
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by Polo_joe » Thu Jul 28, 2005 2:53 pm

wheres the cheapest and best place to get a weber carb from?!??

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Last post by Phoenix
Sat Jul 30, 2005 6:55 pm
Pics of my little beast

Last post by timmo « Wed Jul 27, 2005 12:17 pm
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by Phoenix » Mon Jul 18, 2005 7:27 pm

:P

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Last post by timmo
Wed Jul 27, 2005 12:17 pm
wheel question!

Last post by ZOMBIE « Wed Jul 27, 2005 1:03 am
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by Polo_joe » Sun Jul 24, 2005 8:44 pm

yo. those wheels that look like there inside out. steelies. MASSIVE dish! anybody know what i'm on bout? if so what are they, where can i get them...

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Wed Jul 27, 2005 1:03 am
CLUNK into gear

Last post by polokris « Tue Jul 26, 2005 3:55 am
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by polokris » Fri Jul 22, 2005 7:04 pm

came from work earlia, 9 hour shift jus gone by....

started the car with the clutch in as normal, put her into reverse, and it went in fine as...

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Tue Jul 26, 2005 3:55 am
Twin Light Grille

Last post by GroovyCarrot « Sun Jul 24, 2005 11:15 pm
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by NornIron » Thu Jun 30, 2005 10:36 am

Nice period accessory...I'm tempted, but have more pressing needs (door handles!) :lol:

David

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Sun Jul 24, 2005 11:15 pm
Suspension issue

Last post by Phoenix « Fri Jul 22, 2005 8:39 pm
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by GroovyCarrot » Wed Feb 09, 2005 10:13 pm
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I replaced my front shocks at the weekend, which was a lot of hassle and took a lot of time, energy, new tools, late night working etc etc.. I...
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Fri Jul 22, 2005 8:39 pm
Mk2 Ranger roof rails required

Last post by GroovyCarrot « Thu Jul 21, 2005 7:31 pm
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by Neil » Thu Jul 21, 2005 3:39 pm

does anyone know where I can get the roof rails from the mk2 polo ranger?

I've tried some breakers but as they stack the cars they're no good if...

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Thu Jul 21, 2005 7:31 pm
Newie

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by Polo_joe » Thu Jul 21, 2005 12:38 pm

yoyo! New to this forum. got a black polo mk2 coupe, 1984. cool seats. dont know how to post pics tho so. either ways its going to be for sale very...

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Thu Jul 21, 2005 12:38 pm
my mk2 rally car

Last post by heg123 « Wed Jul 20, 2005 3:50 pm
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by heg123 » Tue Jul 19, 2005 2:56 pm

In the members rides section there are a few pics of my car and the spec.
what do people think of my baby?

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Wed Jul 20, 2005 3:50 pm
INLET SIZE VARIES

Last post by Tigz « Tue Jul 19, 2005 6:56 pm
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by ZOMBIE » Sat Jul 09, 2005 7:30 pm

How come the ports on a 1litre inlet are bigger than the ports on a 1.3. Im in the process of boring out my coupe s inlet and am now reconsidering...

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Tue Jul 19, 2005 6:56 pm
Glove Box

Last post by GroovyCarrot « Tue Jul 19, 2005 9:48 am
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by timmo » Sun Jul 10, 2005 10:42 pm

can anyone tell me why all the frecking Glove Box covers fall off!

Anyone know of any tried and tested tips to help them stay on?

Thanks in advance.

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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Tue Jul 19, 2005 9:48 am
Anyone done a 1.4,16v In to a MK1 ??

Last post by VF_Marshall « Tue Jul 19, 2005 8:38 am
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by VF_Marshall » Tue Jun 10, 2003 5:29 pm

Hi,

Anyone out there tried dropping a 1.4 16v in to either a MK1/MK2 shell? Reason for asking, i've almost finished restoring my Derby GLS engine...

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Last post by VF_Marshall
Tue Jul 19, 2005 8:38 am
oil everwhere

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Mon Jul 18, 2005 9:30 pm
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by polokris » Tue Jul 12, 2005 8:48 pm

its not gushin out... or even drippin for that matter..... BUT there is ALOT of Oil around the gearbox... is there a seal that can be replaced by the...

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Last post by Tahrey1043
Mon Jul 18, 2005 9:30 pm
oil leak at head gasket ....fixed

Last post by Phoenix « Mon Jul 18, 2005 7:07 pm
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by steveo3002 » Mon Jul 11, 2005 9:15 pm

my 1300 had a small oil leak at the front corner, in the spring i decided to fix it

i got a new head set ,cleaned the surfaces well and torqued the...

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Last post by Phoenix
Mon Jul 18, 2005 7:07 pm
Water Question

Last post by chris_newton « Sat Jul 16, 2005 9:15 am
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by chris_newton » Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:56 pm

Hi all

I have a polo 1.4cl v reg (not sure if its a MKII) as i dont really know much about cars!!

I have just noticed that my water level is right...

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Sat Jul 16, 2005 9:15 am
alarm wiring help (update)

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by k4lps » Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:28 pm

i need help in finding the following wires (color and location)

ignition supply at fusebox and ingtion switch

starter

and the +side of the coil...

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Last post by k4lps
Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:28 pm
Rattle on startup

Last post by VF_Marshall « Wed Jul 13, 2005 8:36 am
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by GroovyCarrot » Tue Jul 12, 2005 6:41 pm

Just developed a rattle which occurs usually when starting from cold, but sometimes also from semi-warm. Doesn't always occur and is a bit random...

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Last post by VF_Marshall
Wed Jul 13, 2005 8:36 am
The new motor...

Last post by ZOMBIE « Mon Jul 11, 2005 8:54 pm
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by Gareth_GT_Hatch » Mon Jul 04, 2005 7:27 pm
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...as seen at bvf! Pic has been stolen off of steve-o :wink:
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Last post by ZOMBIE
Mon Jul 11, 2005 8:54 pm
newbie help..

Last post by 5lab « Mon Jul 11, 2005 8:42 pm
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by 5lab » Mon Jul 11, 2005 1:32 pm

hi there

well i'm new here.. i was driving thru bath the otehr day and my car (volvo 340) ate its propshaft.. so i've temporarily dumped the car,...

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Last post by 5lab
Mon Jul 11, 2005 8:42 pm
top speed of 1300 4 speed????

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Sun Jul 10, 2005 5:26 pm
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by steveo3002 » Mon Jul 04, 2005 11:01 pm

just wondered if anyone knows what vw quoted for top speed on a 1300 4 speed/?

just been nipping along in mine and it feels like it would go off its...

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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sun Jul 10, 2005 5:26 pm
Coupe S suspension problems.

Last post by GroovyCarrot « Sun Jul 10, 2005 3:32 pm
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by Rattyuk » Tue Jul 05, 2005 9:05 am

Hi,

my mate has just bought a 89 mk2 polo coupe s with 15 bbs wheels on it, pretty sure there the standard goof gti wheels. any way it is rubbing...

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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Sun Jul 10, 2005 3:32 pm
LOL Who said polos don't have any power

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Sat Jul 09, 2005 2:10 pm
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by Phoenix » Mon Jun 13, 2005 8:59 pm

:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

My beast in action at a racing event

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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sat Jul 09, 2005 2:10 pm
board so posting some pics of me polo

Last post by polo-vixen « Sat Jul 09, 2005 12:19 pm
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by polo-vixen » Fri Jul 08, 2005 12:21 am

This me is b***h as i call her, she is half finshed at the moment, but im wondering if i should go lower on her aswel

ve not done any engine modds...

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Last post by polo-vixen
Sat Jul 09, 2005 12:19 pm
clutch cable ajustment

Last post by k4lps « Fri Jul 08, 2005 5:31 pm
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by steveo3002 » Thu Jul 07, 2005 10:32 pm

my clutch doesnt seem to have any free play at the pedal...the clutch is fairly old but doesnt slip , should i ajust the cable to have a little free...

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Fri Jul 08, 2005 5:31 pm
Leak from the fuel pump

Last post by ste mk1lx « Thu Jul 07, 2005 10:32 am
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by timmo » Wed Jul 06, 2005 11:09 pm

Advice anyone? Common problem, repair or replace?

Thanks in advance

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Last post by ste mk1lx
Thu Jul 07, 2005 10:32 am
FITTING INTERIOR LIGHTING & DOOR PINS (mk4)

Last post by GroovyCarrot « Mon Jul 04, 2005 12:46 am
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by mysteryboy » Sun Jul 03, 2005 1:19 pm

Ok,,, so possibly another stupid question by me but I need all the help I can get...
I want to change the bulb for my interior to green but Im not...

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Mon Jul 04, 2005 12:46 am
WHAT IS THIS POLO MK 1 ,2 OR 3

Last post by Polootje « Sun Jul 03, 2005 5:45 pm
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by mysteryboy » Sat Jul 02, 2005 11:59 pm

Hi, Sorry this must be a really stupid question but I just can't find anywhere what mk is my polo. I've included a link above of a similar one i just...

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Last post by Polootje
Sun Jul 03, 2005 5:45 pm
Scirocco wheels on a polo

Last post by Mk2Adam « Sun Jul 03, 2005 1:51 pm
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by Mk2Adam » Sun Jun 05, 2005 4:06 pm
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Hi everyone, i'm a new to the forum and i could use some advice...

I bought some scirocco scala alloys and now i'm having second thoughts about if...
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Last post by Mk2Adam
Sun Jul 03, 2005 1:51 pm
oil light coming on

Last post by polokris « Sun Jul 03, 2005 1:18 pm
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by rustypolo » Wed Jun 29, 2005 10:17 am

hello everyone

ive got a new fault which has suddenly occured after driving for about 3/4 of an hour the oil lihgt and buzzer come on if you blip...

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Last post by polokris
Sun Jul 03, 2005 1:18 pm
New to Polos and need some advice

Last post by GroovyCarrot « Sat Jul 02, 2005 8:53 pm
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by timmo » Fri Jul 01, 2005 6:40 pm

I have just bought a C reg mk 2 squareback for running about in, the wife has a merc which is no use for anything except posing in and I have a 2...

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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Sat Jul 02, 2005 8:53 pm
Eyebrow

Last post by polokris « Fri Jul 01, 2005 3:24 am
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by GroovyCarrot » Thu Jun 30, 2005 9:17 am

Just to be cheeky and double post, if anyone's interested in a free eyebrow spoiler, see the for sale section.

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Last post by polokris
Fri Jul 01, 2005 3:24 am
improve polo lights?

Last post by Steve_O « Wed Jun 29, 2005 6:56 pm
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by Mk2Adam » Tue Jun 21, 2005 10:55 pm

hi ppl, i've got the old style lamps in my mk2 (the 1's which look like a 60w household bulb), when my sister's b/f tried to replace it he had tons...

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Last post by Steve_O
Wed Jun 29, 2005 6:56 pm
Temperature gauge/sender...

Last post by GroovyCarrot « Wed Jun 29, 2005 4:56 pm
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by The G Man » Tue Jun 28, 2005 8:23 am

Have read the posting below - Co-incidentally mine has gone haywire yesterday. I was driving home when the red light started flashing, then the...

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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Wed Jun 29, 2005 4:56 pm
Post pics of your favourite mk2 (nicked from ed38 forums)

Last post by polokris « Wed Jun 29, 2005 12:19 am
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by mk2keel » Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:30 pm

So what is your favourite mk2 polo/s of all time anywhere?
mine would be
(too big to show picture)

Not in any particular order

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Last post by polokris
Wed Jun 29, 2005 12:19 am
Exterior Door Handles

Last post by NornIron « Tue Jun 28, 2005 8:11 am
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by NornIron » Mon Jun 27, 2005 7:50 pm

Need a pair of Mk1 chrome insert handles...good condition. A couple of guys have promised me them, but I can't wait forever! :o

E.mail me at...

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Tue Jun 28, 2005 8:11 am
Chrome Bumpers.......Wanted

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by ZOMBIE » Sun Jun 26, 2005 11:31 pm

Chrome bumpers!!
Hi ive got a mk2 and Im not sure if youve read keels post of favourite polos, but theres a coupe with chrome bumpers and it looks...

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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Sun Jun 26, 2005 11:37 pm
2G...

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by ZOMBIE » Fri Jun 24, 2005 12:30 am

Few questions for you guys...
Are 2g blocks the sae as aav ones in mk3s?
What lumps do GT's have?
Whats the difference between MH and 2G?
Cheers-...

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Sun Jun 26, 2005 11:35 pm
Temp sender / guage

Last post by polo magic « Fri Jun 24, 2005 5:15 am
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by GroovyCarrot » Thu Apr 14, 2005 11:18 pm
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My temp guage went haywire yesterday.. all of a sudden it's decided that before the engine's even been started it's going to show half way up the...
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Last post by polo magic
Fri Jun 24, 2005 5:15 am
SLOW POLO

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Wed Jun 22, 2005 11:29 pm
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by rustypolo » Wed Jun 22, 2005 11:20 am

HELLO PPL IM NEW TO THIS FORUM SO BE GENTLE WIT ME JUS NEED SOME INFO, I HAVE 1989 1043cc POLO WHICH IS AS SLOW AS MY GRANDMOTHERS INVALID SCOOTER...

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Last post by Tahrey1043
Wed Jun 22, 2005 11:29 pm
MKII polo running nightmare

Last post by Breadman « Wed Jun 22, 2005 11:07 pm
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by kieran » Wed Jun 01, 2005 9:48 am

Hey guys im new to the forum and ive been reading lots about the nightmares associated with cold running and pierburg carbs but still cant seem to...

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Last post by Breadman
Wed Jun 22, 2005 11:07 pm
calling all polos 123

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by madmatt » Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:30 pm

as you all may know powerflex do not make rear axle bushes for the polos 123
due to my new carer move to C+R enterprises i asked my boss about them...

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Last post by mk2matt
Wed Jun 22, 2005 4:03 pm
calling all polos 1 2 3

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by madmatt » Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:29 pm

as you all may know powerflex do not make rear axle bushes for the polos 123
due to my new carer move to C+R enterprises i asked my boss about them...

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Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:29 pm
My Squareback

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by Mk2Adam » Sun Jun 05, 2005 7:15 pm
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i thought i'd post up some pics of my 1043cc hatchback, my sister works at a vw dealers and she got it for my 18th for Â£50, i'm still learning to...
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Last post by Mk2Adam
Sat Jun 18, 2005 10:33 pm
Rear window washer blocked and the heater fan is whining

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Sat Jun 18, 2005 12:17 am
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by mkoprulu » Fri Mar 04, 2005 9:31 am

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone knows how to unblock the rear window washer without having to disassemble the spoiler, boot door, etc. I think it's...

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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sat Jun 18, 2005 12:17 am
HELP ASAP!!

Last post by mk2matt « Fri Jun 17, 2005 6:30 pm
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by polokris » Thu Jun 16, 2005 5:10 pm

rite..... i was ABOUT to order my 4-2-1 manifold... but the company have yet to fit it to a MK2 1.0...... so the guy said that it is up to me if i...

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Last post by mk2matt
Fri Jun 17, 2005 6:30 pm
pierburg carbs

Last post by benatron « Fri Jun 17, 2005 5:41 pm
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by vw virgin » Sun Jun 12, 2005 8:15 pm

Can somebody please please help. Bought a G reg polo cl for my daughter, with one problem! The car starts ok, and while the choke is on there isn't a...

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Last post by benatron
Fri Jun 17, 2005 5:41 pm
center box and back boxes

Last post by k4lps « Thu Jun 16, 2005 6:39 pm
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by k4lps » Sun Jun 05, 2005 8:53 pm
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what exactly does the center box do??? is it worth removeing?

anyone experimented with the insides of a backbox?? :idea:
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Thu Jun 16, 2005 6:39 pm

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