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by timmo
Sat Mar 04, 2006 8:15 am
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: MK 2 Squareback GIVEAWAY in Berkshire
Replies: 3
Views: 675

Ok chaps the missus is getting a bit pissed about this now. If I dont hear from anyone by sunday 5 March I will get someone local to give me a tenner for it and take it away.
by timmo
Thu Mar 02, 2006 11:11 pm
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: MK 2 Squareback GIVEAWAY in Berkshire
Replies: 3
Views: 675

maidenhead me old mate. -
by timmo
Thu Mar 02, 2006 11:09 am
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: MK 2 Squareback GIVEAWAY in Berkshire
Replies: 3
Views: 675

MK 2 Squareback GIVEAWAY in Berkshire

C reg Mk 2 squareback - red. Mot to June, just stripped all cam belt teeth, engine buggered. Got no patience to fix it. Dont want any cash for it - come and get it if you want it, you will need a trailer though as it cant be driven.

If you want to talk to me about it first just PM me and I will ...
by timmo
Mon Feb 06, 2006 5:31 pm
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: Anyone got a Air Cleaner Temperature Sensor ?
Replies: 3
Views: 720

Have already checked with VAG and its suprisingly expensive!! Thats why I am putting the word out here........
by timmo
Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:58 am
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: Anyone got a Air Cleaner Temperature Sensor ?
Replies: 3
Views: 720

Anyone got a Air Cleaner Temperature Sensor ?

Hi

I have worked out my Air Cleaner Temperature Sensor is kaput....(thanks for all your help so far guys)

So now I am looking for a WORKING Air Cleaner Temperature Sensor - the one that sits inside the airbox with 2 vacuum pipes attached to it. Can anyone help?

Cheers
by timmo
Wed Feb 01, 2006 9:18 pm
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: cold start idle problems
Replies: 7
Views: 1237

Hi polock - icing eh? Would it really happen after starting? I mean it runs fine for about 2 or 3 mins driving then iand only then does it go all strange, yes I do have the pipe you refer to and how do I check the valve is working?
by timmo
Wed Feb 01, 2006 9:36 am
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: cold start idle problems
Replies: 7
Views: 1237

cold start idle problems

Mk 2 polo - auto choke.
Drop my son to school every morning.

Starts from cold fine, idles fine ....well at least initially.
BUT
drive for about a mile, stop in traffic (same place every day) and she cuts out, restarts first turn , then I have to heel and toe every time we come to a stop to prevent ...
by timmo
Tue Nov 22, 2005 5:52 pm
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: HAS ANYONE CHANGED A WHEEL BEARING??
Replies: 15
Views: 4471

Timmo, did you use seperators and pullers or did you decide to take it to a garrage? just asking because i'm going to have to do mine soon and i'm weighing up if it's worth paying for the specialist tools.

Used conventional tools to get the tie rods and all parts of suspension off . I also used ...
by timmo
Wed Nov 16, 2005 7:47 pm
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: HAS ANYONE CHANGED A WHEEL BEARING??
Replies: 15
Views: 4471

all done

30mm driveshaft nut was tifght but not as much of a bugger as the 19mm strut top mount was.

Hard to do but nice and quiet now.
by timmo
Sun Oct 30, 2005 8:52 am
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: HAS ANYONE CHANGED A WHEEL BEARING??
Replies: 15
Views: 4471

thanks for info
:D
by timmo
Sat Oct 29, 2005 8:31 pm
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: HAS ANYONE CHANGED A WHEEL BEARING??
Replies: 15
Views: 4471

Do I need to buy a puller and a seperator?

WHat did you deliver to the garage - the car or just the assy?
by timmo
Sat Oct 29, 2005 8:12 am
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: HAS ANYONE CHANGED A WHEEL BEARING??
Replies: 15
Views: 4471

bump..............HELP/ADVICE STILL NEEDED PLEASE ANYONE!!
by timmo
Thu Oct 20, 2005 8:31 am
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: HAS ANYONE CHANGED A WHEEL BEARING??
Replies: 15
Views: 4471

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by timmo
Wed Oct 19, 2005 7:12 pm
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: HAS ANYONE CHANGED A WHEEL BEARING??
Replies: 15
Views: 4471

HAS ANYONE CHANGED A WHEEL BEARING??

Front O/S is in need of changiong.

Haynes manual looks like war and peace - removing shock absorber is needed!! -

Anyone got any experience/tips on this?

Thanks

Tim
by timmo
Thu Sep 29, 2005 8:15 pm
Forum: MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Topic: DRONING NOISE
Replies: 4
Views: 1210

DRONING NOISE

Im getting a constant drone on motorway, got louder over the last month, and a slight knock on left handers, any ideas?