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by Olly
Sun Dec 02, 2007 12:14 am
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: Induction
Replies: 4
Views: 1190

Sorry mate I've not got a camera at the moment...but if you right click on the pic and click 'view image' then it should open in a new window and you can see it big.
by Olly
Tue Nov 20, 2007 9:44 pm
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: Loud rattling on startup
Replies: 1
Views: 1067

Loud rattling on startup

I've recently noticed a loud rattling sound coming from my engine (1.0L) when I start it up from cold.

The best way to describe it is like lots of small pelets being shaken inside a container, only grittier.

It only happens when idleing and up to just over 1000rpm. It can't be heard when revved ...
by Olly
Thu Nov 15, 2007 10:26 pm
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: Induction
Replies: 4
Views: 1190

Hello again :)
yesterday I got a call from a random car breaker I phoned months ago telling me they just got the part in!

Now baring in mind I phoned them in June about it, and they never got back to me. I'd completey forgotten about it.

Anyway they asked if I still wanted it and I said yes, so I ...
by Olly
Thu Jun 28, 2007 5:04 pm
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: Induction
Replies: 4
Views: 1190

Induction

I have a performance air filter laying around so I thought I might as well put it to good use.

Now I'm just wondering how to go about it...

My engine is only a 1L
So do i simply remove the old filter from the cylinder shaped filter housing (that's the only way I know to describe it) and stick the ...
by Olly
Sun May 27, 2007 11:57 pm
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: Hi
Replies: 6
Views: 1612

haha ok I'll probs go with some 14s then for now and see what the insurance people have to say :D

Cheers
by Olly
Sat May 26, 2007 12:11 am
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: Hi
Replies: 6
Views: 1612

Hi

Hi everyone :)
I recently purchest a 93 Genesis, 1L which I'm learning to drive in.
I'm currently doing a little rust repair and giving it a general tidy up ect. get it looking presentable.
Bought it for £150 so can't really go wrong there :)

Got some plans for basic mods as soon as I've got the ...