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by Vasey
Fri Oct 05, 2018 9:17 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Air con
Replies: 0
Views: 896

Air con

Hi everyone had the air con recharged twice in the last 6 months on my polo gt last time they put a dye in,took it to the garage and it seems to be coming from the radiator at the front of the car my question is it easy enough to take the bumper off and change this your self or is it a garage job I’...
by Vasey
Sun Jan 14, 2018 9:04 am
Forum: Brakes & Suspension
Topic: Rear brakes
Replies: 3
Views: 4104

Re: Rear brakes

That’s a great way to destroy the handbrake mechanism You fit the new pads, reassemble and reconnect the handbrake cable then press the brake pedal till it’s hard before going anywhere near the handbrake lever Well that’s what I thought alexperkins but the guy at the garage told me this so I though...
by Vasey
Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:11 pm
Forum: Brakes & Suspension
Topic: Rear brakes
Replies: 3
Views: 4104

Rear brakes

Got a couple of tyres changed on the rear tonight I mentioned to the guy I was changing my disks and pads he said when I’m going to do the work make sure I take the hand brake cable of the Caliper put the new pads and disks on then ratchet the lever on the caliper till the piston pushes up to the pa...
by Vasey
Thu Dec 28, 2017 7:33 pm
Forum: Brakes & Suspension
Topic: Front discs
Replies: 2
Views: 3567

Re: Front discs

Thanks m8 for your help much appreciated


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by Vasey
Thu Dec 28, 2017 3:15 pm
Forum: Brakes & Suspension
Topic: Front discs
Replies: 2
Views: 3567

Front discs

Hi everyone does anyone know the front disc size for a polo blue gt I’ve been told there 3 sizes and I’ve tried to phone vw with no luck many thanks in advance


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by Vasey
Mon Oct 23, 2017 12:28 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Rcd310 DAB
Replies: 7
Views: 1588

Re: Rcd310 DAB

Is there anyway you can reset the head unit I’ve tried disconnecting the battery over night but just the same


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by Vasey
Mon Oct 23, 2017 12:00 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Rcd310 DAB
Replies: 7
Views: 1588

Re: Rcd310 DAB

Just ran out a few months ago


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by Vasey
Mon Oct 23, 2017 10:44 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Rcd310 DAB
Replies: 7
Views: 1588

Re: Rcd310 DAB

It’s on a 63 plate with 20,000 miles


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by Vasey
Mon Oct 23, 2017 10:09 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Rcd310 DAB
Replies: 7
Views: 1588

Re: Rcd310 DAB

Is your roof aerial in good conditon? Hi alexperkins I’ve unscrewed the aerial had a look everything looks ok it’s only just started to do this I thought it was only the 1 station but it cuts out on them all only on dab normal radio is fine plus I can’t seem to get any stations when I’m searching S...
by Vasey
Sun Oct 22, 2017 1:14 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Rcd310 DAB
Replies: 7
Views: 1588

Rcd310 DAB

Hi everyone I’ve noticed recently that my rcd310 dab radio is cutting out then coming back on I can’t seem to get many stations when I’m searching as well does anyone know what could be the problem many thanks


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by Vasey
Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:03 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Brake pads
Replies: 13
Views: 4572

Re: Brake pads

Does the pistons on the rear have to be pushed back and turned a certain way i.e. Anti-clockwise or do they just push back it's on a gt bluemotion


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by Vasey
Tue Jun 27, 2017 11:35 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Brake pads
Replies: 13
Views: 4572

Re: Brake pads

Right guys I've went for the ATE ceramic pads for the front ATE pads for the rear my next question I've changed pads on the front before but never the back is it straight forward or do you have to push n turn the piston a certain way??


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by Vasey
Sat Jun 24, 2017 4:59 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Brake pads
Replies: 13
Views: 4572

Re: Brake pads

If I upgrade on the pads do I not have to do the same with the discs will the standard discs be ok


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by Vasey
Sat Jun 24, 2017 1:33 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Brake pads
Replies: 13
Views: 4572

Brake pads

Hi everyone the pads on my polo need changing just phoned my local vw parts department they are wanting £78 for a set of front pads,which I find a little pricey does anyone know what make the vw 1s are or the next best 1s to use I was thinking on buying Bosch as you don't get much brake dust of them...
by Vasey
Sat Jun 10, 2017 7:29 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Bigger wheels
Replies: 5
Views: 3151

Re: Bigger wheels

Thanks guys for all you comments appreciated,now it's trying to find a set of alloys what would look good on the car


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