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RITCHAT wrote:Enjoy the hunt for a decent one. I will keep my eyes open up here if there are any. I assume it's the 3dr version you are looking for.

Thanks. Prefer 5-door, must be 130 bhp version. Up to £2500.

...but mapping a 130 would give you 170bhp. That's what I was after.

Thanks for the reply. The heart was ruling the head on this one as I haven't seen a 130 for sale for under £3500. Latest news is the windscreen is cracked, the brake light is on, etc etc. I'll give it a miss. It sounds a dog.Thanks for the offer but I was looking for a 130 as they are rare beasts ...

Thanks all, I'll tread carefully. I'll go have a look but I have a feeling it's been neglected and with that mileage, used as a taxi!

Maybe worth less?

I've been offered a high mileage (180,000m) 2005 Polo GT 130bhp 3-door in Silver for around £1800.

Tatty dented bodywork, cambelt needs doing, service, heater not working, passenger door stuck, service history up to 2010. No invoices for any previous bills/work.

These cars in good condition seem ...

Very nice pics. looks lovely.

I've just fitted 50 series profiles to mine.

The ride is better and they fill the arches more. No rubbing, no problems.

Standard height ?,
195/45/15 is what is supposed to be on. you will loose just shy of 10mm arch gap fitting 50 profile, and your speedo will be out 3.something %.
on the plus ...

I've just fitted 50 series profiles to mine.

The ride is better and they fill the arches more. No rubbing, no problems.

Thanks again Alex, the switch didn't turn up and so I cancelled the order after speaking to an air-con guy.
He said it may well be the electric feed to the compressor and he has never experienced a pressure switch failure.
Air-con seems to be a bit of a dark science, he says there are many things to ...

er...I don't know.

All I know is that my garage said that the aircon compressor wasn't kicking in and that I'd either need a new pressure switch at £75 or a new compressor at £700.

I went for the switch which is coming tomorrow and they said it was an easy job to do.

Another garage says I have to ...

Hi all,

My 2001 GTi needs a new aircon pressure switch which I've ordered and may attempt to fit myself if someone could tell me whereabouts it is under the bonnet?

Easy job?

Thanks.

Three.

All of it.

I've undone everything and tried to pull it and lift it all up from the bottom, but nothing gives. It's hard to get hold of too. Kills your hands.

Thanks Alex.

alexperkins wrote:
It then just comes off easily

MINE DOESN'T!!

Sorry to sound thick...

Do I open the tailgate and check behind the trim on the passenger side or do you mean the panel behind the passenger seat, which looks a nightmare to get off?