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by RUM4MO
Thu Apr 11, 2024 11:36 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: How major are these issues a garage noted?
Replies: 10
Views: 860

Re: How major are these issues a garage noted?

I think that the mounting bush from the MK1 Audi TT is also a non voided one if you feel the need to keep the parts genuine VW group - the Lemforder voided mounting bushes that I bought from ECP is in fact got the VW Group part number on it as they supply VW group. I'm not too sure about changing to...
by RUM4MO
Thu Apr 11, 2024 3:21 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: How major are these issues a garage noted?
Replies: 10
Views: 860

Re: How major are these issues a garage noted?

The CV boot being cut will be an MOT failure on its own. The coolant leak needs sorting out before it ends up causing overheating>damage. The front lower arm rear bushes might even cause an MOT black mark, either way they need sorting out ASAP as excessive/uneven front tyre wear could be occurring. ...
by RUM4MO
Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:32 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Part numbers and associated date code?
Replies: 4
Views: 451

Re: Part numbers and associated date code?

Sorry if you know this already, but the "dates" shown in the parts listings are for production line build dates, you can get the actual build date from any VW main dealership's parts department, maybe ask they for a printout of your car's CAR DATA - I make a habit of getting a copy of CAR ...
by RUM4MO
Sun Apr 07, 2024 6:31 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Front discs and pads
Replies: 56
Views: 10320

Re: Front discs and pads

I'm just resurrecting this thread as I might have something to add to what has been said already. Okay it concerns a much newer Polo, a 2015 VW Polo 1.2TSI 110PS, so that means ATE FN3 front callipers with 54mm pistons and Lucas/TRW rear callipers with 38mm pistons, at around the 48,000 miles and 8....
by RUM4MO
Sat Apr 06, 2024 8:52 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: CJZD oil level sensor?
Replies: 14
Views: 840

Re: CJZD oil level sensor?

A build error at the Skoda engine plant - they do seem to make a few errors?!
by RUM4MO
Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:19 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: CJZD oil level sensor?
Replies: 14
Views: 840

Re: CJZD oil level sensor?

I would have thought so, unless your sales market Polo 1.2TSI 110PS is not spec'd to have an oil level fitted.
by RUM4MO
Mon Apr 01, 2024 5:36 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: GTI Dipstick Removal.
Replies: 8
Views: 2142

Re: GTI Dipstick Removal.

Well, when I serviced my daughter's May 2019 SEAT Leon Cupra last year, I have to admit that one of these "lugs" flew off, I can't imagine that her partner checks the oil for her very often as he doesn't find modern cars interesting - unfortunately! I put that failure down to normal VW Gro...
by RUM4MO
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:55 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: How can I fix this?
Replies: 8
Views: 825

Re: How can I fix this?

If you can live without your car maybe bite the bullet as this is spoiling your ownership of what could be a good car - and the VW warranty clock is ticking away, and after that they will not be too interested in helping you out.
by RUM4MO
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:46 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: How can I fix this?
Replies: 8
Views: 825

Re: How can I fix this?

More expense, but this is where VCDS comes into its own, if you had VCDS, you could or should scan the car and save the results - okay VW Group workshops claim that VCDS is complete junk and can't be trusted - taking that false view suits their workshops very well, but at least it lets you see a tre...
by RUM4MO
Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:23 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: How can I fix this?
Replies: 8
Views: 825

Re: How can I fix this?

Yes, you do seem to have been caught in a trap in as much as if you want to risk that the car's warranty covers this repair, then you must suffer your VW dealership's initial costs to diagnose. Going down the VAG Indie route could end up being cheaper - but if something costly is the root cause then...
by RUM4MO
Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:47 am
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Rear Axle beam has snapped
Replies: 5
Views: 690

Re: Rear Axle beam has snapped

Oh thanks. I suppose I could fit a disc brake axle but would probably end up needing new discs and pads, plus a recode for ABS. Yes, I like having rear discs as for me they are easier to service, but, and there is a big "but", VW Group always use aluminium alloy callipers for rear "d...
by RUM4MO
Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:20 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Rear Axle beam has snapped
Replies: 5
Views: 690

Re: Rear Axle beam has snapped

Yes, your probably correct to source a cleaner one, rear brake type version would be easiest. Maybe do a bit of homework across the Skoda Fabia, SEAT Ibiza and VW Polo cars using this online parts cat:- https://ifinterface.com/page/page3.php?langid=2 It is free to use and seems to hand over good par...
by RUM4MO
Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:29 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Rear Axle beam has snapped
Replies: 5
Views: 690

Re: Rear Axle beam has snapped

I would have thought that a proper blacksmith/metal fabricator could sort that out quite easily.
by RUM4MO
Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:26 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: parasitic battery drain
Replies: 6
Views: 852

Re: parasitic battery drain

If you have not needed to chase a drain before, maybe try to be able to dismiss the easy ones first, if time allows, and chasing these sorts of drains can use a lot of time up. Disconnect the battery to make sure that it can retain its charge level when in isolation as it could have a shortish circu...
by RUM4MO
Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:01 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: DAB Radio Issue
Replies: 10
Views: 5084

Re: DAB Radio Issue

I didn't think that there was any implied connection between the AC being short of gas and the DAB+ not working, it was just mentioned in the passing. In your case, maybe just do as I suggested, ie buy a cheap DAB aerial+amplifier and plug that into your "radio" and see if you get DAB+ rec...