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by N3_OLP
Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:57 pm
Forum: Unsorted For Sale Posts
Topic: 2001 (Y) Black Polo GTi With Heated Leathers
Replies: 0
Views: 905

2001 (Y) Black Polo GTi With Heated Leathers

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by N3_OLP
Sat Apr 23, 2011 4:18 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Speedo Problems :?
Replies: 2
Views: 870

Speedo Problems :?

Last year around this time my speedo started being quite temperamental (when going along it would read the wrong speed and was particularly jolty). Anyway the problem seemed to fix itself and I haven’t had a single problem with it over the winter. Now the weather seems to be warming up it has starte...
by N3_OLP
Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:10 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Front brake pads`
Replies: 13
Views: 2422

Re: Front brake pads`

Its hard to say. Id start there and see what happens. Make sure you bleed it properly - ie pump the pedal 5 times then hold it, and get someone to undo the bleed nipple and once fluid stops running do it up. Ok will give that a go. When i undone the nipple,i just opened it for a few seconds to see ...
by N3_OLP
Sun Feb 13, 2011 7:41 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Front brake pads`
Replies: 13
Views: 2422

Re: Front brake pads`

alexperkins wrote:Wrong order. Front Left, Front Right, Rear Left, Rear Right
Looks like that will be a job for 2mz evening. Do u think that is the problem or is just a good place to start? Thank you for the help n fingers crossed for 2mz.
by N3_OLP
Sun Feb 13, 2011 7:19 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Front brake pads`
Replies: 13
Views: 2422

Re: Front brake pads`

i done the rears 1st. Got alot of air out of 1 of the rears but then all the rest seemed fine,took it out n the brake pedal had far to much travel,rebleed them all again but stil the same problem? Confusing or what! I thought it would be a nice afternoons job but has now turned into a nightmare!
by N3_OLP
Sun Feb 13, 2011 7:08 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Front brake pads`
Replies: 13
Views: 2422

Re: Front brake pads`

alexperkins wrote:Wind clockwise applying pressure to push them back in
I have managed to get the pistons back in and the new pads on(front and rears). I have bleed all 4 corners but the brake pedal stil seems to have lots of travel? Confused and worried bout driving it to far. Any help would be great. Cheers
by N3_OLP
Sun Feb 13, 2011 1:37 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Front brake pads`
Replies: 13
Views: 2422

Re: Front brake pads`

alexperkins wrote:the rear brake pistons need to be wound back in a clockwise direction
Currently doing my rear but when the rotate they dont seem to be moving back? They are rotating quite easy,any idea's/advise? Cheers
by N3_OLP
Tue Feb 01, 2011 12:54 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Front brake pads`
Replies: 13
Views: 2422

Re: Front brake pads`

No rewind tool is needed. You can just push the piston back with a big spanner or similar :) Easy enough to do. Just unto the two rear caliper bolts, slide the caliper off remove old pads, fit new pads with backs greased up, push piston back in, refit caliper, refit bolts Do u need to wind the rear...
by N3_OLP
Wed Jun 02, 2010 11:33 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: 6cd changer not working!
Replies: 4
Views: 908

Re: 6cd changer not working!

joe2612 wrote:I Have one for you Luke if you need one....
↲How much u looking for it joe?
Thanks for the help brad
by N3_OLP
Wed Jun 02, 2010 9:11 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: 6cd changer not working!
Replies: 4
Views: 908

6cd changer not working!

Hi all, I have the standard 6cd changer in the boot of my polo but recently it has stopped working. It has power as you can hear it fire up but every cd will read "cd error". Has any1 had this problem before and got round it or does it look like I am going to have to buy an aftermarket one...
by N3_OLP
Sun Jul 12, 2009 9:36 am
Forum: Group Buy
Topic: UK Legal Pressed Plates
Replies: 47
Views: 24990

Re: UK Legal Pressed Plates

Hi people, Sorry for the delayed responce but have been really busy. They will need to see one part of your driving licence and your V5 form. Ed thats right, TSR have bought them out so there just down the road from me. TBH i fought there may have been a little more interested with ppl wanting legal...
by N3_OLP
Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:43 pm
Forum: Group Buy
Topic: UK Legal Pressed Plates
Replies: 47
Views: 24990

Re: UK Legal Pressed Plates

Update people,

I have spoken to my friend and i have a price for you. With a little bit of haggling i have managed to get the price down to £20 which is a saving of 33% which in my opinion is a good price.

Right lets start the list

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by N3_OLP
Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:34 pm
Forum: Group Buy
Topic: UK Legal Pressed Plates
Replies: 47
Views: 24990

Re: UK Legal Pressed Plates

well it looks like we have about 5 ppl interested atm, so i will go over there after work 2mz and see what sorta discount i can get and what information my friend needs from each member!

Il keep u updated!

Cheers
by N3_OLP
Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:59 pm
Forum: Group Buy
Topic: UK Legal Pressed Plates
Replies: 47
Views: 24990

Re: UK Legal Pressed Plates

Just picked up mine today, look pretty sweet. What's the best way to attach them? And no you don't have to have the GB on, although i do think it looks better! Will get some photos up when i've done mine. I didnt like the number plate frames so i stuck mine on with doubled sided number plate tap! P...
by N3_OLP
Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:53 pm
Forum: Group Buy
Topic: UK Legal Pressed Plates
Replies: 47
Views: 24990

UK Legal Pressed Plates

As most of you probably know Dubmeister are now sell road legal pressed plates! Fortunatly for me I know the person who is running it and it’s about 100 metres from my new house! I have already got a set (mates rates n all) but was wondering if anyone on here needed a set and I can see if I can get ...