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by fink
Wed Aug 23, 2006 3:55 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Polo GT info needed
Replies: 3
Views: 381

he he.....thanks bud....I guess its 1.4fsi auto or no polo for him then.
Cheers for the info
by fink
Wed Aug 23, 2006 3:07 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Polo GT info needed
Replies: 3
Views: 381

Polo GT info needed

Just quick question....did VW ever do an Automatic Polo GT (I know they did in the Golf Gt)
My dad is after a smaller diesel car but mum needs Auto.
by fink
Wed Aug 23, 2006 11:41 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Corrosion Problems
Replies: 13
Views: 1503

roof rails arent covered....its only the shell...all parts that can come off arent covered...well thats what the VW guys said anyway.
by fink
Wed Aug 23, 2006 8:29 am
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: The CUP GTI is getting closer
Replies: 49
Views: 7614

I bet the Cup ends up being like the current gti and the new gti being like the 16v in terms of rareity and pecking order. Cup does look the dogs...its a shame it looks like the money men rushed the development of the gti....the cup shows that they should have waited and bit and developed it a littl...
by fink
Tue Aug 22, 2006 8:16 pm
Forum: Group Buy
Topic: autobra
Replies: 20
Views: 5392

do they do one for the mk 5?
by fink
Wed Aug 02, 2006 9:51 am
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: power loss
Replies: 0
Views: 489

power loss

Hi....A mate of mine with a 16v Mk5 had this problem occure last week...I was at a loss, but I wondered if any of you knew what is was likely to be? He was driving along and the car loses power for just a fraction of a second, then carries on as norm...its happened 3-4 times on different days on dif...
by fink
Thu Jul 27, 2006 9:09 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: What about your first car?
Replies: 28
Views: 3507

Worst car?

Taking it on a stage, what is the worst car you've ever had. For me its got to be an F reg 316 BMW.....looked the nuts in black but leaked oil everywhere, drank petrol and I hated every minute ( of the whole month that I put up with her before getting shot) rear wheel drive I hate, Front wheel drive...
by fink
Wed Jul 26, 2006 12:40 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: What about your first car?
Replies: 28
Views: 3507

What about your first car?

Ok so we all drive a GTi and rant on about how cool they are....cus they are!
but what was everyones first car?
mine was a Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 LX in Polar White...120k on the clock when I got her....apparently she died only a year or so ago...RIP
by fink
Wed Jul 26, 2006 11:44 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: My Gti
Replies: 4
Views: 486

My Gti

Here's my pride and joy 3dr Red (just like they should be...and I'm a convert from Silver)Gti Sadly will have to go soon as I'm uprooting and jetting off for a life in Spain....(in for sale section as we speak) http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/2012/hpim0317ve4.jpg http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/12...
by fink
Sun May 07, 2006 9:15 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Air Filter - covered in oil ???
Replies: 8
Views: 4553

dunno if it should have oil in there, but just got hold of a K&N panel filter and fitted it in mine...the K&N had some oil on...and the new paper filter I took out of mine...(as I had a fluids and filters change less than 2k ago had some oil on as well) so I guess a little has gotta be the n...
by fink
Thu May 04, 2006 10:03 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Anyone know the leak
Replies: 12
Views: 1714

Mines a red 3dr W plate Gti
by fink
Wed May 03, 2006 9:13 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Anyone know the leak
Replies: 12
Views: 1714

cheers for all the help....I'll have to keep an eye out for your silver gti in Bedford Modified...I pop into Bedford now and again...I work in Rushden.
by fink
Wed May 03, 2006 6:23 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Anyone know the leak
Replies: 12
Views: 1714

Had a talk with a non VW mechanic...he had a look and pulled out the rubber plug that is where the pipes go into a bolted on section of undercarrage...basically a whole lot of water gushed forth...not continious..it stopped after a while....so he checks my levels and finds all of them spot on...his ...
by fink
Tue May 02, 2006 8:11 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Anyone know the leak
Replies: 12
Views: 1714

there are 3 tubes....am I right in thinking its blue for petrol...black for brakes and clear for water for rear washer....just guessing on that one really.

fluid doesnt smell...is watery to touch.
by fink
Tue May 02, 2006 8:04 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Anyone know the leak
Replies: 12
Views: 1714

Just had another closer look...it is one of three pipes....defo watery type substance...not petrol...but one of the pipes goes to the rear brakes...so I'm guessing it could be brake fluid...I'll take her in tmrw to have it looked at.....is brake fluid oily?