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by Harry0612
Thu Jan 22, 2015 11:12 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Alloy Wheels and Tyres advice needed
Replies: 2
Views: 1216

Alloy Wheels and Tyres advice needed

I have recently purchased some 15" alloy wheels, with good yokohama 195/50 tyres to replace the 13" steels. Having used a few online converters, this has calculated that the speedo will be out by around 3%. Just wanted to see how much of an issue this could be, and whether it is worth investing in ...
by Harry0612
Thu Dec 18, 2014 10:58 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: First upgrade
Replies: 1
Views: 805

First upgrade

I am looking to begin upgrading parts on my car-predominantly lowering it slightly and fitting alloy wheels to replace the knackered steels currently on there, so have a few questions to ask.

Since money is tight I can currently only afford to do one or the other. Would it be better to purchase ...
by Harry0612
Thu Dec 18, 2014 10:48 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Occasional struggle to start
Replies: 8
Views: 3424

Re: Occasional struggle to start

Changed the temp sensor at the weekend and seems to have made a massive improvement to my car. Now seems to start and run much more smoothly and touchwood no starting problems yet. Thanks for all your help!
by Harry0612
Tue Nov 25, 2014 11:09 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Occasional struggle to start
Replies: 8
Views: 3424

Re: Occasional struggle to start

Sorry, I've been off for a while so have only just picked up this thread again-apologies!

Thank you for your advice, it is greatly appreciated. I shall visit my local VW garage this weekend to get hold of the part and then get back to you once it has been fitted!

I have also been reading online ...
by Harry0612
Thu Aug 07, 2014 5:52 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Occasional struggle to start
Replies: 8
Views: 3424

Occasional struggle to start

Hi,
Recently my 6N2 polo has been playing up slightly in that it ocassionaly wont start. From the cold start i.e overnight, it is fine. The problem arises when it has been driven, I have stopped and turned off the engine, then go to turn it on again a few minutes laterand it will turnover and ...
by Harry0612
Tue Apr 29, 2014 10:53 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Engine Vacuum pipe
Replies: 1
Views: 982

Engine Vacuum pipe

Hi- i'm new here so not too much hate please!

Recently bought my first car, 6n2 W reg polo 1.4 SOHC, and looking to put in some new plugs, air filter etc..
Anyway, upon reading my Haynes manual to remove the engine cover/air cleaner, it mentions removal of a vaccum pipe on the right hand side (as ...