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Along with other models, though it would be a good idea to have a Mk3 Buying Guide. The following points are only what i've been told myself, feel...

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Mk3 Polo picture post

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This thread is for any mk3 Polo picture you want to put in it. Be it your own car, or someone elses...

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Headlight upgrade

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For all you Mk 3 owners suffering with poor headlights (thats pretty much everyone) heres how to improve them.

First off make sure you headlight...
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Sun Roof Seal

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by davejdee » Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:42 am

Has anyone replaced a1993 genesis o.e. sliding sun roof seal ? If so a supplier and part no. would be great.Looks like a bit of a mission!

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Spark plug fuse problem

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by Karlis94 » Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:59 am

Hey all.
I have problem with fuses. When I tried to start the engine the spark plug fuse just burned in half. I turnet the car key to half and in...

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Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:59 am
HELP please! Speedodrive unit on G40 defect? Only one in Australia!

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by Down_under_23582 » Sat Dec 19, 2020 9:17 am

Hey guys

I am the lucky owner of the only imported (12 years ago from UK) Mk3 1992 G40 in Capri green.

I bought it in poor condition, mechanicaly...

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Sat Dec 19, 2020 9:17 am
Starting probs

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by Redders33 » Thu Nov 26, 2020 9:15 am

I have a 93 1 litre polo exodus, the engine runs and drives very well but doesn’t always start so well.
If it doesn’t start first turn you can sit...

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by Redders33 » Mon Nov 23, 2020 8:11 pm

Hello everyone thanks for letting me in :D

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G40 induction kit

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by Rikvdub » Fri Oct 30, 2020 11:58 pm

Hello, can anyone tell me please if a 1.3 G40 induction kit would fit a 1.3 NZ engine. Thanks for your help Rick

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Radiator leak twice in 45000 miles

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by Riconico » Fri Oct 23, 2020 10:17 pm

I bought my polo gti in 2016. 5000 miles later the radiator started to leak and was replaced under the guarantee. The radiator is leaking again. The...

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1.3 NZ help

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by Rikvdub » Thu Oct 22, 2020 9:29 am

Hello guys. I’m looking for some advice and been told that this is the place to come!

I have recently imported a Golf MK2 1.3 with the NZ engine....

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Thu Oct 22, 2020 9:29 am
5W 30 Oil in a 94 1.0 Bready

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by Richiecole » Sat Sep 26, 2020 12:25 pm

Hello, just a very quick question, I’ve just had the bready services and been informed that they’ve filled it with 5W 30 oil! My question is will...

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Mk2 Breadvan AAU to NZ engine replacement

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by Richiecole » Thu Aug 27, 2020 1:38 pm

Good Afternoon, I am looking for some advice on my AAU to NZ engine replacement and would be very grateful for any advice regarding a few queries I...

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Thermostat Housing

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by Docbooze » Sun Jun 15, 2008 6:53 pm

Got a leak coming form the top bolt (head seal part) on my mk3 1050 genesis. Took the unit apart yesterday and the o - ring and housing seems in good...

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Towbar

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by Mtbconor1 » Sat Jul 04, 2020 12:23 pm

Hi I'm looking for a towbar for a 86cf breadvan '93. Does anyone know where I can get one in the UK ASAP! Thanks

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Sat Jul 04, 2020 12:23 pm
Mk2 fuel sender

Last post by Red mk2 1991 « Sun Apr 12, 2020 8:49 am

by Red mk2 1991 » Sun Apr 12, 2020 8:49 am

Fuel gauge not working any ideas why is wouldn’t work.

Fuel sender ?
Relay?
Bad earth?

Any help welcome Thanks

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Sun Apr 12, 2020 8:49 am
Throttle body mount

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by TGomerz » Thu Apr 09, 2020 3:41 pm

Hi I have a 91 h reg polo breadvan 1 litre, it has been stalling and not idling ect at junctions, upon inspection i have found the throttle body to...

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Thu Apr 09, 2020 3:41 pm
Need help with a no spark issue

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by PeppinthePolo » Sat Apr 04, 2020 4:06 pm

Hi guys and gals got a 1993 mk2f 1.3 single point injection genisis, that I have just done a full re shell on and come across a serious problem,...

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Polo Parade Coupe 1994 AAU M reg starting problems

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by Co2-UK » Tue Mar 03, 2020 10:27 pm

I've got a 1994 m reg polo parade coupe that won't run. Engine code is AAU.

Here is what I know so far:

Vehicle started surging when driving - got...

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Cigarette lighter power supply

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by Bennmark0 » Tue Nov 12, 2019 2:57 pm

Hi folks,first time on here,need some advise,the power supply to the cigarette lighter/accessories power is always live,is there a simple way to...

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Tue Nov 12, 2019 2:57 pm
Polo mk2f gt

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by Mdt3001 » Sun Nov 03, 2019 1:47 pm

Does anyone know of any engine conversions I can do on the polo mk2f gt, recently brought one and the engine has almost had it, want something which...

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Sun Nov 03, 2019 1:47 pm
Left hand indicators not working.

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by john.warburton » Tue Oct 29, 2019 5:49 pm

Is it the stalk or the relay? How can I test this?

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Tue Oct 29, 2019 5:49 pm
Rear bumper clips

Last post by Dan Ayling « Sun Sep 22, 2019 5:03 pm

by Dan Ayling » Sun Sep 22, 2019 5:03 pm

I'm trying to re-fit the reap bumper on my 1994 Breadvan but the clips on either side have snapped off. Any ideas how I can remove the clips and...

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Sun Sep 22, 2019 5:03 pm
1991 breadvan fuel pump

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by Will66 » Mon Jul 22, 2019 3:54 pm

Hi,

Just got a 91 breadvan, it has an electric fuel pump that then goes to the fuel pump on the back of the head. Is that standard or aftermarket ?...

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Fri Jul 26, 2019 11:32 am
Lost Keys Help

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by apdevelopments » Sun May 26, 2019 9:50 am

Hi Everybody.
We’ve got a 1992 L reg polo and have had the car in the family for nearly 15 years.
Somehow we have lost the keys to the car and don’t...

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Sun May 26, 2019 11:07 am
Gt cylinder head help

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by Tr3v-G » Wed May 15, 2019 8:40 pm

Hi,I have a 1990 gt engine with a cracked cylinder head,i took it to the shop to be tested and skimmed,the guy said it passed a pressure test but...

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Wed May 15, 2019 8:40 pm
92 polo coupe dash cluster removal

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by mk2zetec » Wed Oct 24, 2018 2:23 pm

Hi
Can anyone tell me how to get the dash cluster out?
I’ve tried radio pins that seem the right size for the holes in the side of the dash but won’t...

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Mon May 06, 2019 2:10 pm
Tuning

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by Zcb » Sat Sep 08, 2018 8:45 am

Hi, I have a 1991 polo gt and was wandering where is the best place to get it tuned ? And what are the best engine upgrades? Cheers !

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Tue Oct 16, 2018 2:38 pm
Left speaker doesn't work.

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Oct 16, 2018 2:36 pm
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by lefenouil » Tue Oct 09, 2018 7:54 pm

Hello !
I'm absolutely new ! I just bought my Polo II coupé (1994) three weeks ago, and I'm very happy of it. I love this car !
But, the left...

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Tue Oct 16, 2018 2:36 pm
Polo 86c 1.9 TDI PD engine swap

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by DCautosport » Tue Oct 09, 2018 3:05 am

Good night, and hello to everyone. I am new here, and I am going to start a new project and I would like to know your ideas and advice.

I have a vw...

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Tue Oct 09, 2018 3:05 am
Petrol tank sender/ tank hole

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by oldgit70 » Wed Aug 29, 2018 3:53 pm

Hello, just joined. Hope this post is in the right place.
My daughter has a 1990 Polo Breadvan Country. We have struggled to fit a new petrol tank...

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Mon Sep 03, 2018 4:35 pm
Gt 1.3 mpi engine conversion wiring issues

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by Harts city hotrods » Sun Jun 03, 2018 9:53 pm

Hi all I have a 1992 Mk2f polo that I am doing a engine conversion from a 1.0 spi to a 1.3 mpi.i have the complete loom and Ecu for engine. I have...

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Tue Jun 05, 2018 5:29 pm
'91 Polo 86C 1.0 Rough idle on cold start

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by kevin.amorim » Mon Jan 08, 2018 3:04 am

Hey guys, I've got a '91 Polo 86C 1.0cc and when starting when the engine is cold it won't idle if I don't keep revving the engine. Also if I don't...

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Mon Jan 08, 2018 2:19 pm
In Tank Lift Pump

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by omega » Wed Jun 28, 2017 11:32 am

Hi all, new here. I'm fitting a 1.3 gt engine and 5 speed box into my Mk2 Breadvan and have the later Mk3 fuel tank brand new and epoxy painted at...

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Fri Jun 30, 2017 12:37 pm
GTI International 2017 Club Display

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by Wolfi » Mon May 08, 2017 10:12 am

Hi all,

If you would fancy a meet up with our Polos at the GTI International show in June (3rd-4th), then why not sign up for the UK-POLOS.NET club...

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Mon May 08, 2017 10:12 am
breadvan banded dilemmas

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:36 pm
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by Frigid hippy » Sun Apr 23, 2017 1:16 pm

ive got a set of banded vw baby g60 wheels for the rear of my 1991polo bready.
They are wearing 9-9.5j rubber.
The question is, they are rubbing on...

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Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:36 pm
Online Haynes Manual 1990-1994

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by john.p.clegg » Sun Jan 05, 2014 4:19 pm

Not sure this is the right place for this...please feel free to move

John :wink:

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Tue Apr 11, 2017 10:11 am
Alpine White G40 170BHP

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by Verity » Sat Jan 15, 2011 11:03 am

Thought I'd post a few photos of my Boyfriends G40
I love this car to bits. it's so much fun!

170 BHP
Spins in 1st and 2nd, and third when its wet...

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Mk2f engine swap HELP!

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by Kizerfluid » Sun Mar 09, 2014 9:11 pm

Basicly i have a Mk2f polo 1992.

It had the AAV engine untill it drematicly killed its self by leaking all its fluids out of the head / rocker....

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Throttle body service kit

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by Mark63 » Fri Mar 10, 2017 3:42 pm

I have a 1993 1.0l Polo and am trying tofind a service kit for the throttle body. I can find loads of replacements bodies but no service kit. Any...

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Fri Mar 10, 2017 11:06 pm
Perth meet - 19/11/06 (31 pics) Club Polo & Scottish VAG

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by DelG40 » Mon Nov 20, 2006 1:51 am

Some of the pictures I took tonight

Hope you enjoy

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Mon Feb 20, 2017 2:48 pm
I'm making cheap brake upgrades for G40's

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by LregG » Thu Jan 18, 2007 10:15 pm

My housemate is a metal fabricator and i've been working closely with him to make brackets to allow the use of your standard G40 calipers (or Mk2...

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Mon Feb 20, 2017 2:43 pm
New front brake upgrade or swap

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by jtn678wjm » Mon Feb 20, 2017 1:59 pm

Hi I'm John
Does anyone know if a later polo brake calipers will fit and what wheels they go under. I was thinking I might be able to find something...

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Mon Feb 20, 2017 1:59 pm
Issues with start and idle

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by courior » Sun Feb 12, 2017 7:55 am

Hi,

New member here from Malta :D .. Got a 1992 Coupe 1.05l and ive just rebuilt the head as it was worn away and leaking water into the cylinder....

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car won't turn over when hot!!!!

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by mk1crazy » Tue Jan 17, 2017 9:51 pm

Hi guys new to the forum and just bought this 1991 polo coupe 1.0 , test drove before I bought it and everything seemed fine, got it home and turned...

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Broken suspension

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by owenjames » Mon Aug 15, 2016 7:37 pm

So I own a mk2f polo 86c GT, and my suspensions failed, very amuture at DIY diagnostics but I'm sure I have a problem with my drivers side front...

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What Have I Got Here?

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by Goose42 » Fri Apr 08, 2016 11:34 am

Hi All,

I have recently purchased a 1992 Polo GT Coupe....or at least that''s what im told it is....its not the tidiest of cars but it will be a...

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Wed Jun 15, 2016 1:23 pm
Is it worth repairing?

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by Kayipu » Tue Jun 14, 2016 4:21 pm

Hi all,

I've recently been offered a May 1994 Mk 3 Polo (bread van) for £200 and wondered if it's worth repairing? It failed on the following things...

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Nick Euro is back!

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by NickGt » Mon Feb 29, 2016 7:23 am

Hi, so I've had the polo off the road for 11 years due to other things going on and funds elsewhere!

She use to have a flushed boot lid and RH...

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Sat Jun 11, 2016 7:47 am
Clutch cable bought in error

Last post by piglet14 « Mon Oct 19, 2015 11:42 am

by piglet14 » Mon Oct 19, 2015 11:42 am

New(other) Motaquip VVC132, also has FKC1133 handwritten on the bag, along with Derby/Polo/Polo van
It's still in it's Motaquip bag and has obviously...

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Mon Oct 19, 2015 11:42 am
Urgent buying advice VW polo mk3 (1.0)

Last post by woodbpete « Fri Jul 24, 2015 3:35 pm
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by woodbpete » Tue Jul 21, 2015 7:30 pm

Evening all,
Can anyone please assist in giving some buying advice for a Polo mk3 1.0?
I haven't yet got a driving license but when I get one and...

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Fri Jul 24, 2015 3:35 pm

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