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by DC_BS
Sun Feb 26, 2017 8:24 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Battery light on dashboard
Replies: 18
Views: 8728

Battery light on dashboard

For about a week I've noticed a squeaking/rubbing noise coming from under the bonnet, and I'm pretty sure its one of the belts. Only makes a loud squeak when I've stopped, not really when I'm moving. Today after giving it a good rev some dust came out and it stopped for a bit but I think one of the ...
by DC_BS
Sat Aug 27, 2016 8:43 pm
Forum: Detailing / Bodywork
Topic: Scratch marks
Replies: 4
Views: 5098

Re: Scratch marks

There were black marks all over the chamois cloth so I didn't give it enough of a deep clean! Its not been washed in a long time so some of the dirt is more stubborn than most, guess I have to put in more elbow grease! I know people who wash their cars every week but I think that's a bit excessive? ...
by DC_BS
Sat Aug 27, 2016 8:12 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Wishbone bushes
Replies: 8
Views: 10890

Re: Wishbone bushes

I even had the mechanic check the vehicle before the MOT and he said its fine, both wishbone's solid so he doesn't know what the Bosch garage was on about them being worn. Probably trying to fleece me for a few hundred!
by DC_BS
Sat Aug 27, 2016 8:09 pm
Forum: Detailing / Bodywork
Topic: Scratch marks
Replies: 4
Views: 5098

Re: Scratch marks

Ok cool, will have a look for it. Should have known better than to scrape the body with a dry chamois cloth, such a dumbass!

I'm guessing I'll have to use it only after I've washed it again? i.e so don't apply it straight on
by DC_BS
Sat Aug 27, 2016 5:54 pm
Forum: Detailing / Bodywork
Topic: Scratch marks
Replies: 4
Views: 5098

Scratch marks

I had a go washing the motor yesterday, first was splashing it with buckets of clean water to loosen the grime and stuff, then mixed up some car shampoo and started to wash. Rinsed with more cold clean water to finish. As I went to use the chamois cloth to dry however I didn't soak it first, and now...
by DC_BS
Sat Aug 27, 2016 5:50 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Wishbone bushes
Replies: 8
Views: 10890

Re: Wishbone bushes

I know this was like 5 months ago but just to notify everyone the motor passed the MOT with no advisories! And I still have the motor now! Driving very well as always, esp on motorways!
by DC_BS
Tue Mar 08, 2016 2:15 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Wishbone bushes
Replies: 8
Views: 10890

Re: Wishbone bushes

They said the wrong screw has been used on the end as well. I remember they had an issue getting hold of the clutch cable back in August. Hard to know who to believe these days cos I've read bad reviews on chain places who only want to make money so sometimes they'll make work up. Surprised the guys...
by DC_BS
Tue Mar 08, 2016 1:46 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Wishbone bushes
Replies: 8
Views: 10890

Re: Wishbone bushes

Right, back from ATS (was sceptical about using them cos read alot of bad reviews). Anyways they said they can't hear and sounds when turning full lock to the left, so its not related to the wishbone bushes. Suspension is a bit weak so 50/50 whether it'll pass the MOT, if it doesn't I hope I just ne...
by DC_BS
Mon Mar 07, 2016 9:02 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Wishbone bushes
Replies: 8
Views: 10890

Re: Wishbone bushes

Ah, well tomorrow I'm having it looked at by ATS, they're doing a free check so I wanna know for sure before I put any money in it. It just said on the invoice sheet both front wishbone rear bushes are worn, which might be why it makes a grinding sound when I turn full lock to the left (doesn't happ...
by DC_BS
Mon Mar 07, 2016 3:11 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Wishbone bushes
Replies: 8
Views: 10890

Wishbone bushes

Car's MOT is due next month, when I had it serviced last year the garage mentioned both front wishbone rear bushes have worn, which was a few weeks after the MOT. Is this tested as part of it? And can it count as a fail? When I turn full lock to the left there's a small grinding noise so I think its...
by DC_BS
Wed Jan 13, 2016 2:22 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Slow puncture
Replies: 4
Views: 5011

Re: Slow puncture

I know, is it just coincide that these wheel and tyre issues started occurring after Halfords Autocentre fitted those new tyres lol.
by DC_BS
Wed Jan 13, 2016 2:13 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Slow puncture
Replies: 4
Views: 5011

Re: Slow puncture

Whatever they did it worked lol. I inflated it 34.5 psi the day before doing a 140 mile trip to see family over Christmas. Checked the next day and the pressure was still the same! Last week on the passenger side front wheel I discovered a puncture though. Found out initially the tyre was completely...
by DC_BS
Sun Dec 13, 2015 10:48 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Temperature gauge not in the middle
Replies: 56
Views: 23931

Re: Temperature gauge not in the middle

So what needs replacing/changing?

Its been like this for a few months now so how urgently do I need to look at it?
by DC_BS
Sun Dec 13, 2015 9:31 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Temperature gauge not in the middle
Replies: 56
Views: 23931

Re: Temperature gauge not in the middle

Yeah it only ever goes bang in the middle when I'm in traffic and the car has been driven for over 30 minutes. If on the motorway for 10 minutes or so it'll drop below that, but never below 70 though. I'm thinking I may have the same problem but I'm not sure. This is how it shows after about 8 miles...
by DC_BS
Mon Nov 02, 2015 2:28 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Slow puncture
Replies: 4
Views: 5011

Slow puncture

(Or fast puncture rather!) 2 and a half weeks ago I inflated all my tyres to 34.5 psi. Checked front driver's side this morning and it had gone down to 12psi! Couldn't see any immediate signs of a puncture or anything so I took it straight to my local tyre specialist, who identified a small nail in ...