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- Wed May 10, 2006 9:07 am
- Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
- Topic: another GTI sold
- Replies: 1
- Views: 680
another GTI sold
Thats it folks I also decided to sell the old girl. Ive brought myself a honda Civic. I drove my friends and loved it. Gotta say though the build quality of the body is not as good as the polo however, the engine and the gear box are very slick and smooth to operate. I would like thank all the peopl...
- Tue Mar 14, 2006 9:46 pm
- Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
- Topic: VW Polo GTI reliability?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2975
had my gti for three years these are my problems ive had with the car 1) all alloy wheels replaced due to corrosion 2) water pump replaced car was over heating 3) cooling fan replaced link with car over heating 4) pedal box replaced safety recall on all gti's 5) drivers electric window switch replac...
- Sun Dec 11, 2005 10:02 am
- Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
- Topic: wheel centres
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1052
- Sun Dec 11, 2005 10:01 am
- Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
- Topic: Wheel spec?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 786
Hi bstardchild Is that infromation about the standard GTI alloy wheels exactly right. I was looking to get some new wheels from abroad and importing them in and they asked for my current wheel spec details. You said it was from memory is there anyway to check that for sure. Your help would really be...
- Sun Dec 11, 2005 9:56 am
- Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
- Topic: Cleaning the red material on doors
- Replies: 5
- Views: 856
I had the use of a valeting machine. I put some washing powder and conditioner in the water, it brought the red out nice and bright, I also done the seats the same time. Interior looks immaculte now shame about my interior door handles though, the rubber coating is peeling off and it looks crap, wou...
- Fri Dec 02, 2005 7:12 pm
- Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
- Topic: the bloody clutch
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1082
- Fri Dec 02, 2005 7:10 pm
- Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
- Topic: Polo Kagarooing
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3101
I'm glad its not just me then. For ages I've found find it a tricky car to control in slow moving traffic. The main thing I find is that when i come off the gas in first or second gear the engine braking really kicks in hard rather than it slowly decreasing in speed. Because it does this you then fi...
- Mon Nov 28, 2005 7:42 pm
- Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
- Topic: New Wheels on and lowered :o) (no 56k here plz)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2673
- Thu Aug 18, 2005 7:35 am
- Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
- Topic: looking to buy a gti
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2360
Im looking in the region of 5800 but am willing to take some money off if you find some thing your not happy with. I know the mileage is slighty higher than some around but its the overall excellent condition and superb condition of the body work that makes this a real gem When I brought it I had th...
- Wed Aug 17, 2005 8:00 am
- Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
- Topic: looking to buy a gti
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2360
Im currently selling mine its Reflex silver completely original x plate 2000 55,000 on the clock in mint condition no scratches or dents with all the extra's like climate, 6cd, Xenons, red selt belts. Its got vw service history, the pedal box was changed at 30k the gear selection is perfect in mine ...
- Tue Mar 15, 2005 10:54 am
- Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
- Topic: Spray the belt?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3153
Hi morrisman I had exactly the same nigglying squeaking belt and my friend who's a mechanic also recommended I use some WD40 on it. At first I thought the same thing that it would cause it to slip more. However I took his advice and just squirted a bit on the belt and hey presto no more squeak on co...
- Thu Feb 24, 2005 9:51 am
- Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
- Topic: Horrible noise
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4052
- Fri Oct 22, 2004 6:12 pm
- Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
- Topic: removing the door cards
- Replies: 2
- Views: 819
removing the door cards
Does any one know how to remove the inner door card from the drivers side. the door handles are peeling so im gonna take of the rubber which looks to be covering a very shiny plastic like the lip on the dome which covers the speedohmeter. Do the door handle come off with the door card ?. Great help ...
- Fri Jul 30, 2004 11:46 am
- Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
- Topic: New member
- Replies: 4
- Views: 723
My problems to date are 1) water pump died 2) radiator fan died 3) pedal box and clutch replaced 4) Indicator stalk broken i.e wouldn't cancel after coming out of a bend. 5) Air bag slip ring faulty (twice) causing the steering wheel to make a horrible grinding sound when turning. Failed drivers ele...
- Sun Jul 25, 2004 10:32 pm
- Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
- Topic: FAO of JOSH
- Replies: 2
- Views: 608
FAO of JOSH
Hi josh, need some help if possible. You recently quoted a part number for some BBS centres which was 1H0 60171B. What shop did you buy these from and do you have their number. Also do you know if they sell the Black front grill VW badge at a volkswagen dealer, or was this sourced from some where el...