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by pettsy » Sat Oct 02, 2004 6:30 pm

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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G40 Conversion - Full conversion with pics!

Last post by Krupa « Tue Jul 05, 2005 4:34 pm
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by Krupa » Tue Jun 28, 2005 1:49 am
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It has begun...

The GT engine and gearbox have been fully removed from the car, and in their place is a G40 engine and gearbox sans wiring, charger...
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Tue Jul 05, 2005 4:34 pm
Sensor problem?

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by metz » Sat Jul 02, 2005 10:15 am

Hoping one of you guys can shed some light as to which sensor i need....

car idles ok most of the time but revs can drop and rise a little, petrol...

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Mon Jul 04, 2005 3:49 pm
front seats dont tip forward

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by louise_gt » Tue Jun 28, 2005 1:17 pm

can these be fixed,, the cables running to the inside hooks are snapped, or do i need new seats???

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Sat Jul 02, 2005 2:44 pm
euro style

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by minis84 » Thu Jun 16, 2005 6:25 pm
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Hi

I've had my GT for a couple of weeks now, and I think I've finally solved all its little problems, fan switch, bits of trim, etc etc.

Now I'm...
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Fri Jul 01, 2005 1:28 pm
Stalling GT

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by BeezerDiesel » Fri Jul 01, 2005 5:27 am

Anybody had a similar fault to this with their GT>>>>
Car used to start okay, and drove fine whilst on warm-up cycle (on choke so to speak) but as...

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Fri Jul 01, 2005 12:46 pm
Mirrors???

Last post by SpikeyG40 « Wed Jun 29, 2005 12:18 pm
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by adskivw » Sat Jun 25, 2005 11:45 am

how do i get my DTM mirrors to fit my polo?

iv bought the Base plates but they wnt go on!

any ideas?

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Last post by SpikeyG40
Wed Jun 29, 2005 12:18 pm
MOT advice....

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by tomt84 » Thu May 05, 2005 5:05 pm
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heya

first post here so pls be gentle :-) think I'm being ripped off, could do with some advice.

put my mk3 through its mot yesterday. The garage...
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Tue Jun 28, 2005 6:49 am
GT Grille Badge

Last post by Krupa « Tue Jun 28, 2005 1:51 am
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by minis84 » Fri Jun 03, 2005 4:07 pm
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Hi

I put up a thread in 'wanted' but no-one has replied as of yet, I am after a 'GT' grille badge for my Mk3 GT. Does anybody have one they are...
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Tue Jun 28, 2005 1:51 am
rust at bottom of window runner

Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch « Mon Jun 27, 2005 10:54 pm
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by Fionadilston » Mon Jun 20, 2005 9:09 am

my mate replaced the window runner on the drivers door as it was seriously gone ...now noticed on the passenger door that I have the same prob ie rut...

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Mon Jun 27, 2005 10:54 pm
14" alloys

Last post by genesisGT « Mon Jun 27, 2005 3:11 pm
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by DANBLACK87 » Mon Jun 27, 2005 1:01 pm

hey, i got a mk3 squareback and i am on the alloy wheel hunt, still, i have been told by a helpful member on here that i need 4x100 and an et38 for...

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Mon Jun 27, 2005 3:11 pm
Message on Dash INSP-2 wont clear

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by joebickley » Sun Jun 26, 2005 5:47 pm

Hi

On our 96 diesel Polo there is a message flashing away on our speedo saying Insp- 2. Its been on it since we had it. Im guessing its cos the...

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Last post by carmadaaron
Sun Jun 26, 2005 6:30 pm
fan switch again!!

Last post by minis84 « Fri Jun 24, 2005 1:41 pm
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by minis84 » Thu Jun 23, 2005 6:40 pm

Ok

stuck in traffic this afternoon, and AGAIN the temp went up to 110deg. Fan didn't come on.

Got to Halfords as was buying things there, and...

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Fri Jun 24, 2005 1:41 pm
Engine rattle at certain revs??? Only just started!!????

Last post by amstrange1 « Thu Jun 23, 2005 4:08 pm
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by clayton » Thu Jun 16, 2005 12:32 pm

Hi there. I've had a search through this forum to see if anyone else has had this problem but can't seem to find anything.

I have a '95 1.3 MKIV...

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Last post by amstrange1
Thu Jun 23, 2005 4:08 pm
how low?

Last post by SpikeyG40 « Thu Jun 23, 2005 12:17 pm
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by polojimmy » Fri Jun 17, 2005 2:52 pm

Whats The lowest i can have my MkIII polo Slammed On 15's without it being stupidly low???

also does anyone know where i can pickk up a MkIII clutch...

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Thu Jun 23, 2005 12:17 pm
wheel help?

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by DANBLACK87 » Tue Jun 21, 2005 4:40 pm

hey there, i have no clue about wheels or alloys and fitments etc. can anyone tell me if i can put these wheels:

if i can put them on my mk3 polo...

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Last post by pettsy
Wed Jun 22, 2005 6:16 pm
calling all polos 123 inc g40s

Last post by madmatt « Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:33 pm

by madmatt » Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:33 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 11:33 pm
A G40 update..

Last post by Karl_CLCoupe « Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:40 am
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by dub envy » Wed May 25, 2005 11:04 pm

I think the last pic I posted of the G40 was this one..

So an update.

This is still the final day of the install

This is the complete...

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Last post by Karl_CLCoupe
Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:40 am
Electric windows?

Last post by Karl_CLCoupe « Tue Jun 21, 2005 10:39 am
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by sweetinglooney » Mon Jun 20, 2005 4:05 pm

does nyone know if leccy windows were a additional extra on gt's?

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Tue Jun 21, 2005 10:39 am
1/4 mile times

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by minis84 » Sun Jun 12, 2005 5:21 pm

Hi everyone!

Its the British Mini Showdown on the 16/17th of July this year, and I don't think my 1293 Clubman is going to be ready for it, or if it...

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Last post by minis84
Sun Jun 19, 2005 12:24 pm
G40 Arches?

Last post by adskivw « Sat Jun 18, 2005 11:32 pm
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by adskivw » Sat Jun 18, 2005 9:49 pm

where can i get some?

i want some for my hatch bk, i know i will have to modify them a lot but i need to get something so i can widen my rear...

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Last post by adskivw
Sat Jun 18, 2005 11:32 pm
door speaker pods

Last post by DelG40 « Sat Jun 18, 2005 1:49 am
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by minis84 » Mon Jun 13, 2005 8:57 pm

Hi

I saw a pic of a G40 on the G40 forum, and the front door pockets had speakers in them (looked about 13/16cm). I guess they're an aftermarket...

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Last post by DelG40
Sat Jun 18, 2005 1:49 am
windscreen

Last post by optima21 « Fri Jun 17, 2005 11:31 pm
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by wanstall » Wed Jun 15, 2005 4:02 pm

hi guys, have had a slite misshap with my polos windscreen :oops:

was woundering if anyone knows for shore weather the screen out of a mk2 polo van...

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Fri Jun 17, 2005 11:31 pm
my ice install - ideas?

Last post by Karl_CLCoupe « Fri Jun 17, 2005 11:49 am
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by DANBLACK87 » Thu Jun 16, 2005 3:30 pm

hey there, i got my car about a month ago n now im looking to put a decent sound system in it. what do you reckon to this, please tell me, i have no...

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Fri Jun 17, 2005 11:49 am
Sleeper

Last post by SpikeyG40 « Thu Jun 16, 2005 12:08 pm
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by SpikeyG40 » Fri Jun 10, 2005 8:39 pm

getting my Alloys refurbed and the only wheels i can get my hold on was my bro's old mk5 polo steelies! looks quite sleeper

blimey, aren't...

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Last post by SpikeyG40
Thu Jun 16, 2005 12:08 pm
anyone interested in big brakes?

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Thu Jun 16, 2005 11:15 am
anyone interested in big brakes?

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Thu Jun 16, 2005 11:15 am
few pics to show what we been up to lately....

Last post by Low- Phat- Spread « Wed Jun 15, 2005 6:30 pm
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by Low- Phat- Spread » Mon Jun 13, 2005 4:09 pm

Fitted some screens into the headrests, and also a PS2 (you can just see it; under the glove box)...

Put some stereo in the boot......

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Last post by Low- Phat- Spread
Wed Jun 15, 2005 6:30 pm
wheel arch flaring...

Last post by wanstall « Wed Jun 15, 2005 4:06 pm

by wanstall » Wed Jun 15, 2005 4:06 pm

hi there,

i habe my front wing off at the moment, removinr some rust,

am think of mybe flaring the arch, (foulding out the flat edge, to be in line...

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Last post by wanstall
Wed Jun 15, 2005 4:06 pm
Help! electric fan (again!)

Last post by amstrange1 « Tue Jun 14, 2005 11:10 am
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by minis84 » Mon Jun 13, 2005 9:04 am

Hey

I got my GT about 3 weeks ago, and found that the electric fan wasn't cutting in when it was supposed to. After testing the fan, I replaced the...

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Last post by amstrange1
Tue Jun 14, 2005 11:10 am
gt/g40 badges

Last post by SpikeyG40 « Tue Jun 14, 2005 9:46 am
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by lord_sharpy » Sun Jun 05, 2005 9:31 pm
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hi guys, im currently driving round with my car badged as a g40 when its a gt, i bought it like this. ive got a normal grille badge but the rear...
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Last post by SpikeyG40
Tue Jun 14, 2005 9:46 am
ALLOY WHEELS FOR MY MK3 GENESIS

Last post by polonuts « Fri Jun 10, 2005 10:15 pm
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by DANBLACK87 » Thu Jun 02, 2005 4:22 pm

Hey there, i have just had my first car, car a VW Polo genesis. Its the squareback version, i was wondering what alloy wheels i can have. The tyres i...

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Last post by polonuts
Fri Jun 10, 2005 10:15 pm
Blue Temp sender

Last post by metz « Fri Jun 10, 2005 11:01 am
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by metz » Thu Jun 09, 2005 9:04 am

I changed the thermostat housing yesterday as it had a leak, i changed all the seals and the thermostat too but didn't change the senders as they...

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Last post by metz
Fri Jun 10, 2005 11:01 am
arch trims

Last post by lord_sharpy « Fri Jun 10, 2005 9:45 am
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by lord_sharpy » Thu Jun 09, 2005 1:18 pm

took my rear arch trims off last night. holes are a bit dodgy for riveting, it think it might just snap the lip off if im unlucky. i was thinking of...

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Last post by lord_sharpy
Fri Jun 10, 2005 9:45 am
Head gaskets

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Fri Jun 10, 2005 2:14 am
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by richandhazel » Wed Jun 08, 2005 2:39 pm

Hi, I've got my eye on a couple of mk3 Polo's that are going cheap because the head gasket has gone. Replacing the head gasket won't be a problem and...

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Last post by Tahrey1043
Fri Jun 10, 2005 2:14 am
engine transplants for a mkIII polo

Last post by Krupa « Thu Jun 09, 2005 12:31 am
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by colsy » Fri Jun 03, 2005 6:11 pm

hi ppl new, im to the site so helo!, prob been asked a thousand times, what transplants are common, what needs to be done how expensive are they,...

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Last post by Krupa
Thu Jun 09, 2005 12:31 am
Boot installs....

Last post by hardhitter « Tue Jun 07, 2005 9:20 pm
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by Low- Phat- Spread » Sun Jun 05, 2005 9:44 am
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anybody got any pics?? :P
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Last post by hardhitter
Tue Jun 07, 2005 9:20 pm
13" alloys, someone please help meeee

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by DANBLACK87 » Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:59 pm

hey there, my first car has some f****d up wheeltrims at the moment and while i havnt passed my test just yet, i dont want no wheeltrims when im...

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Last post by bstardchild
Tue Jun 07, 2005 12:18 am
steelies

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Mon Jun 06, 2005 11:41 pm
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by DANBLACK87 » Mon Jun 06, 2005 10:59 pm

hey, on the topic i was talking of earlier, like alloy wheels. would it be possible to clean up my steel wheels and spray them chrome? anyone done...

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Last post by Tahrey1043
Mon Jun 06, 2005 11:41 pm
mk2 headlights,debadged grills and that annoyin side plastic

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Mon Jun 06, 2005 11:36 pm
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by DANBLACK87 » Sun Jun 05, 2005 3:54 pm

hey there, ive got a mk3 polo squareback, i posted some pics about a week ago. i was just wondering if it was possible to get a headlight conversion...

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Last post by Tahrey1043
Mon Jun 06, 2005 11:36 pm
WINDOW WINDERS?

Last post by DanW « Mon Jun 06, 2005 11:18 pm
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by DANBLACK87 » Mon Jun 06, 2005 11:44 am

hey, ive just bought some standard black window winders with a bit of chrome on the underside, a subtle yet smart statement i thought. except, i dont...

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Last post by DanW
Mon Jun 06, 2005 11:18 pm
GT problems

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Sun Jun 05, 2005 11:28 pm
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by minis84 » Thu Jun 02, 2005 12:14 am

Hi

I bought my GT today, and drove it home from manchester. It ran fine, and when I got it home I let it idle to test the electric fan came on. It...

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Sun Jun 05, 2005 11:28 pm
HELP, GT IS SICK!

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by Nick101 » Fri Jun 03, 2005 4:11 pm

I was driving the car today, and then all of a sudden i hear something (maybe not related to this problem) a sound like a pop, then all of a sudden...

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Last post by Nick101
Sat Jun 04, 2005 8:55 pm
My G40 pictures

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by SpikeyG40 » Thu Apr 14, 2005 5:53 pm

Thought u might want some before and after shots of what i've been up to with the g40! so here goes

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE...

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Last post by yolmol
Fri Jun 03, 2005 11:06 pm
badge's

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by Toopay » Fri May 20, 2005 7:59 pm

hi, quick question, can u put Golf Mk2 front grill VW emblem on the polo? As i want to put a black badge on
cheers

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Last post by yolmol
Fri Jun 03, 2005 6:51 pm
arch trim rivets

Last post by Karl_CLCoupe « Fri Jun 03, 2005 1:26 am
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by lord_sharpy » Thu Jun 02, 2005 10:52 pm

managed to get a new arch trim for mine as the old one was scratched. any ideas where i can get the rivets from to hold them on caus they have quite...

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Last post by Karl_CLCoupe
Fri Jun 03, 2005 1:26 am
advice for a newbie?

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Thu Jun 02, 2005 9:33 pm
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by DANBLACK87 » Thu Jun 02, 2005 12:08 am

hey there, ive just got my first car, a vw polo mk3 genesis. i think its definitly got potential but needs work. there are some photos below, click...

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Last post by Tahrey1043
Thu Jun 02, 2005 9:33 pm
polo gt refrub

Last post by Karl_CLCoupe « Wed Jun 01, 2005 11:02 pm
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by Dubs G40 » Mon May 23, 2005 7:31 pm

rear interior has been stripped, new wheels and tyres at the cost of 71 quid, grille spolier, and rear badge, removed side trim due to it falling off...

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Last post by Karl_CLCoupe
Wed Jun 01, 2005 11:02 pm
how do i remove this...?

Last post by pete69zx « Tue May 31, 2005 3:49 pm
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by pete69zx » Thu May 26, 2005 5:07 pm

How do i remove this please people?

It's bugging the f00k outta me! :cry:

As a result of not being able to remove this 'badboy', my car is now...

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Last post by pete69zx
Tue May 31, 2005 3:49 pm
MK2 1.3 engine into MK3

Last post by monkey2004 « Tue May 31, 2005 1:05 pm
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by monkey2004 » Thu May 05, 2005 10:32 pm
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my mk3 has a single point injection 1.0 engine and i got a mk2 non injection 1.3 engine i want to put in it. is it just a stright swap or is there...
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Last post by monkey2004
Tue May 31, 2005 1:05 pm
i'm back!

Last post by minis84 « Sun May 29, 2005 11:34 am
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by minis84 » Wed May 25, 2005 10:46 pm

Hello everyone!

I know I was pretty quiet last time I was around, with my little 1043 Squareback, but I'm back!!

I couldn't keep away from Polo's,...

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Sun May 29, 2005 11:34 am

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