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My 1.6cl has just started making a noise that can only be described as a rattling sound. Popped the bonnet and it seems to be coming from the fan belt area. It's hardly noticable when at idle but gets loud when i put my foot down on the accelerater, mainly between 2-3000rpm. It's somtimes ...

Getting about 4,500 rmp at 70 in 5th gear.

Went to a VW specialist today and he comfirmed that it wasn't the correct gearbox. Also said something about that when this guy did the change, he pulled out an indent and dropped it into the gearbox and thats why i've got crap gear selection. To get 5th I ...

Its def more noticable in 5th.
Going over 70mph is when I notice the difference. Sounds like I am driving a 1 litre and not a 1.6.

i'd say he's done you a number ...... goodbye to any MPG over 30!


MPG over 30? wot do you mean, sorry if that sound thick. I'm new.

Got a few quoats from local ...

Hi, Just wondering if someone can help.

I had a recon gearbox fitted on my Polo 1.6cl by an amature (It was cheap!) due to an oil leak causing a bearing to go. The problem is not only is the gear change crap but when I get up to high speed, E.g 4th gear at 60mph im getting 4000 - 5000 revs and the ...