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by spartacus68
Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:00 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Best way to treat surface rust on steelies?
Replies: 2
Views: 394

Re: Best way to treat surface rust on steelies?

I see you’re based in Australia, that said. I wouldn’t worry about it. Try living in the northern hemisphere!

It’s surface rust. Those axle hub caps are good, wire brush the axle hub, liberally spray with lithium white grease or Lanogard and whack the cap back on.
by spartacus68
Tue Aug 08, 2023 9:43 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Brake pad contact
Replies: 18
Views: 1931

Re: Brake pad contact

Sorry to hear your health issues. The pads are probably fine. If I remember correctly there’s an angle chamfer on front pads. Volkswagen pistons do tend to seize. I rebuilt mine 50k miles all round last year with a brake kit from Autodoc, so new dust seals, square seals, ‘o’ rings and a brake fluid ...
by spartacus68
Tue Aug 08, 2023 9:32 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Rear shock absorber bearing dead after only 20000 km
Replies: 3
Views: 576

Re: Rear shock absorber bearing dead after only 20000 km

I have found Meyle HD to be excellent, Lemforder too on suspension related upgrades.
by spartacus68
Sun Feb 19, 2023 10:11 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Premature bearing failure?
Replies: 18
Views: 1930

Re: Premature bearing failure?

Update. Finally got around to changing the bearing. Parts arrived a week ago, but I had some leave, so was away. Got up early, not really in the mood as forecast was for gales., but importantly it was dry. It’s times like this you just want a warm, dry, well lit space. Driveway it was as the garage ...
by spartacus68
Sat Feb 18, 2023 3:37 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: creaking sound
Replies: 10
Views: 1233

Re: creaking sound

You can't tell anything from shock mount in engine bay, you'll need to pull wheel off for proper inspection.

Regardless of mileage, ARB links are a likely culprit coming off a bump. If replacing, then Meyle HD parts are excellent.
by spartacus68
Sat Feb 04, 2023 8:59 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Premature bearing failure?
Replies: 18
Views: 1930

Re: Premature bearing failure?

RUM4MO - I gave the ABS sensor a lick of ceramic grease, just a smidgen obviously not covering the business end.
by spartacus68
Sat Feb 04, 2023 4:37 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Premature bearing failure?
Replies: 18
Views: 1930

Re: Premature bearing failure?

Thanks for torque values and responses. So dived in today waiting for the part to arrive. Just as well as the brake dust shield has rusted through and the ABS sensor is a pain to remove. Incidentally that link for removing the sensor will be difficult on Mk5 Polo as the sensor is recessed into the h...
by spartacus68
Fri Feb 03, 2023 9:35 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Premature bearing failure?
Replies: 18
Views: 1930

Re: Premature bearing failure?

I should have done both sides I suppose, but money is always needed elsewhere. Roads are a mess just now and I’ve hit a couple of potholes recently, so wouldn’t be surprised if that contributed. Good advice regards a smear of extra grease. I still have the Chinese EBay tool for fitting which isn’t e...
by spartacus68
Thu Feb 02, 2023 8:28 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Premature bearing failure?
Replies: 18
Views: 1930

Re: Premature bearing failure?

Update to the update.

That's the O/S front gone now just shy of 50k miles. Just ordered a FAG bearing - but not happy on having to replace an item that should be good for 100k miles. :cry:
by spartacus68
Sun Jan 22, 2023 4:02 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: G42 sensor and air circulating motor on 1.4 diesel
Replies: 0
Views: 461

G42 sensor and air circulating motor on 1.4 diesel

I finished the annual service on my Polo 1.4 TDI (66PS), just hit 49k miles, 15 plate. I scanned with VCDS and noticed the following faults. Air intake temperature sensor G42 sensor (P0113 fault). Is this the one after the air box, I thing it’s either Bosch or Hella part? Any reason to buy direct fr...
by spartacus68
Sun Jan 22, 2023 3:36 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: New actuator for a 2013 1.2 tsi ( and maybe turbo )
Replies: 15
Views: 2621

Re: New actuator for a 2013 1.2 tsi ( and maybe turbo )

The new turbos from Turbo-diesel (Bosch/Mahle) for 1.2 petrol come with 2 year warranty. It’s such an involved job and my car was a keeper so I went down the new turbo route. I’m sure the reconditioned turbos are fine. Depends what you want and your budget. Their communication could be better and fr...
by spartacus68
Sat Jan 21, 2023 9:11 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: New actuator for a 2013 1.2 tsi ( and maybe turbo )
Replies: 15
Views: 2621

Re: New actuator for a 2013 1.2 tsi ( and maybe turbo )

Volkswagen won’t sell actuator as it’s usually calibrated to turbo. There’s quite a lot of work to set that up with specialised tools. You can test actuator with a vacuum pump. Also if actuator gone, then turbo usually not far behind it with carbon build up. Try turbo-diesel.co.uk site. I bought new...
by spartacus68
Sun Jan 15, 2023 9:33 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Blocked heater core due to silica bag burst
Replies: 5
Views: 1655

Re: Blocked heater core due to silica bag burst

Fight it all the way. Dave Sterl has a decent video on his YouTube channel. I fished out the silica bag as soon asI saw it. The entire cooling system will need to be checked and flushed. Even then, I’d be wary.
by spartacus68
Sun Jan 15, 2023 8:50 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Just venting!
Replies: 2
Views: 428

Just venting!

So, got up early, I’m not feeling great as been dealing with shingles and my vision is screwed in one eye for a couple of weeks. Anyway, oil change on the Polo 1.4 TDI as part of a full service. Could hardly feel my fingers as it was around 2 degrees. Used the correct filter housing tool, which just...
by spartacus68
Sat Jan 07, 2023 4:24 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Hand brake sticks on when lever is depressed
Replies: 5
Views: 1261

Re: Hand brake sticks on when lever is depressed

Drums are the devil’s work. If they are sticking, as mentioned, could be leaking brake cylinder. As they get higher mileage 100k+ then the drum lining is reduced through wear and tear. You can adjust all you like but easier just to replace the drum. I’ve also witnessed pad material detaching from th...