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by peteg40
Tue Aug 31, 2004 7:09 pm
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: Removing lock barrel from door handles.
Replies: 9
Views: 2592

after taking the handle off the car... there is one screw right at the end of teh barrel which unscrews and you can push barrel out - easy 5 min job
by peteg40
Mon Aug 23, 2004 9:37 pm
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: Easing sticky nipples!
Replies: 6
Views: 726

replace the rear cylinder - only about 5£ from gsf and if they well old then they probably could do with doing anyway...
haynes should tell yu what to do!
by peteg40
Thu Aug 12, 2004 12:51 pm
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: G40 brakes on a 1.3CL Coupe...
Replies: 13
Views: 933

you need calipers/ pad carriers + new discs/pads from a g40 or scirocco mk2 with vented discs... bolt on / bolt off mod
by peteg40
Fri Jul 23, 2004 12:50 pm
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: How far on a tank of petrol? (especially GT owners)
Replies: 54
Views: 4081

i once got 430 from a tank but got stranded on the m1...

you'll find in mk3s that the needle doesnt go down steadily... cos if you've done a long journey then start car again it seems low like the gauge seems to stick when taking it steady over long distances...
by peteg40
Thu Jul 22, 2004 2:04 pm
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: How far on a tank of petrol? (especially GT owners)
Replies: 54
Views: 4081

on my g i get 280-300 per tank - gt i used to average 40mpg normal driving too!!!!

both were well serviced cars... and lowish miles
by peteg40
Sat May 29, 2004 2:30 pm
Forum: MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Topic: Bee sting on a MK3
Replies: 8
Views: 855

yes its apower wire... it'll be a poor signal without it...!!!!

pete