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Discuss Engine, Gearbox and Exhaust
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Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:56 am
Photo Hosting is now enabled
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Hi All
We've taken the decision to allow users to upload images to the site to save you having to host them externally
In order to do this, when...
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Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:42 am
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Last post by gourtz
Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:01 am
coughin and spluttering
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simon pope »
Sat Mar 20, 2004 8:11 am
like a t**t drove through a puddle the other day and eva since every so often the car coughs and splutters, when i put the gas pedal down it doesnt...
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Last post by david burton
Sat Mar 20, 2004 10:22 am
back box
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largedenims »
Thu Mar 18, 2004 4:27 pm
hi all can anyone recommend a sporty type back box for my p reg polo?
more for looks then performance and maybe enhance the engine note some what...
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Last post by simon pope
Fri Mar 19, 2004 9:24 am
squealing noise?????
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simon pope »
Fri Feb 20, 2004 1:53 pm
i have an anoying squealing noise it sound like its coming from the cam belt, but i have a new belt and a new water pump, the belt is no loose??? any...
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Last post by simon pope
Thu Mar 18, 2004 7:24 am
DIY Service
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mickeyreay »
Sun Feb 08, 2004 4:46 pm
Hi All, I'm a virgin to this site so please treat me with gentility! :)
I have just purchased a 2000W Mk4 1.0E Polo. 33K on clock and in excellent...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Wed Mar 17, 2004 3:07 am
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Wed Mar 17, 2004 3:01 am
oil in air box!!!!!
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simon pope »
Thu Feb 26, 2004 9:03 am
right its pissing me off now!! i keep getting gunky oil in the air box through the breather ( the bit with the rubber seal) now the oil that comes...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Wed Mar 17, 2004 3:00 am
Service Experience at JBS
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EddyH »
Tue Feb 24, 2004 9:26 pm
I've been planning to have some work done on my Golf for while and decided to give JBS a call for a quote. They took all the details of the work I...
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Last post by harry
Wed Mar 10, 2004 9:43 pm
racing sound
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jazzy »
Mon Feb 09, 2004 10:28 pm
hey guys. im not to clever with technical parts an that, but im after sum racing type sound. how can i get this on my 9n. will an induction kit do...
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Last post by KarlM
Wed Mar 10, 2004 12:24 pm
mark 2 polo wont go
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polo »
Thu Feb 19, 2004 10:23 pm
hi all, i have a problem with my vw polo 1.3S coupe, its a 1985 B. it will start but as soon as you put your foot on the gas, it will stop, it will...
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Last post by polo2k
Sun Feb 29, 2004 10:10 am
Need Engine weights desperatly
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Phoenix »
Wed Feb 25, 2004 12:41 am
right i have a 1272cc 55bhp engine in me polo now
found out kerb weight is 785kg so that makes my bhp/ton ratio
66bhp/ton :?
when i put my...
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Last post by Phoenix
Wed Feb 25, 2004 12:41 am
1.4 FSI Exhaust Emission Warning Lamp!
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FSI Steve »
Wed Feb 04, 2004 3:43 pm
I have recently purchased a 1 year old 1.4 FSI Tough New Polo.
(Pictures coming to the Members Ride Section soon!)
Somewhere between me testdriving...
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Last post by Petrified
Tue Feb 17, 2004 7:01 pm
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Mon Feb 16, 2004 6:05 pm
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Last post by Speedlaw
Sun Feb 08, 2004 11:10 am
MK IV Rough running on warm up
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lotusnobles »
Sat Feb 07, 2004 7:43 pm
anyone help? I have a 1.0 L mkIV polo that part way through warming up keeps running rough a loosing power for a few minutes, then once warmed up...
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Last post by KarlM
Sat Feb 07, 2004 7:46 pm
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Last post by des_pd_ tdi
Sat Feb 07, 2004 9:45 am
Polo SDi/TDi -> PD 130
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aidan »
Wed Feb 04, 2004 12:56 pm
Hi, i've recently got myself a golf 1.9 pd 130 engine, and having seen a very nice looking polo gti yesterday i'm thinking of putting it in a polo....
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Last post by aidan
Wed Feb 04, 2004 7:06 pm
1.9 SDI OIL ?
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nig.xl »
Sun Feb 01, 2004 4:41 pm
These owners manuals are a pain.
What oil should I use, Magnatec diesel ?
Or is there a specific oil for the SDi like there is for the pumpe deuse ?
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Last post by nig.xl
Sun Feb 01, 2004 4:41 pm
Induction Kit
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Mk4_Scotland »
Thu Jan 29, 2004 6:51 pm
Any1 know who sells the inductions pipes that come from the throttle body down to the big gap at the left hand side of the engine? Don't want a...
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Last post by KarlM
Fri Jan 30, 2004 8:53 pm
+20 bhp
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MYpoloGti »
Fri Jul 11, 2003 8:19 pm
Found this as i was lookin though ebay
This cant be true can it ?
P.S- KarlM, I still want those alloys :lol:
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Last post by simon pope
Fri Jan 30, 2004 9:13 am
Polo meets Mike Rothe.
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Speedlaw »
Mon Aug 11, 2003 6:08 pm
Since I feel there's some interest in performance gains by Polo drivers (you and me) I've surfed around a bit and I think I found something...
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Last post by Mikey c
Sun Jan 25, 2004 10:53 pm
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Last post by simon pope
Thu Jan 15, 2004 3:06 pm
stalling!
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B REAL »
Mon Jun 30, 2003 2:20 pm
:? anybody got any hints for me? Problem is that when approaching lights or roundabouts (i dont think that it has anything to do with the reason why...
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Last post by simon pope
Thu Jan 15, 2004 2:27 pm
Polo 16V missing and irratc idle?
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Glen C »
Fri Dec 19, 2003 10:38 pm
This is my first post to this forum which was recomended to me as the best place for Polo info! I own and Audi S2 but have problems with my other...
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Last post by simon pope
Thu Jan 15, 2004 2:25 pm
Exhaust fitting
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Tahrey1043 »
Sun Jan 11, 2004 3:26 pm
Ok probably a question asked a million times... but if I want to decat my pre-92 Mk3... does it have to be a custom job? Or would one from a mk2 fit...
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Last post by amstrange1
Mon Jan 12, 2004 2:22 pm
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sun Jan 11, 2004 3:24 pm
wanted: gearbox knowledge
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Tahrey1043 »
Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:20 am
OK. If a 5 speed box was bolted in place of my 4, what would be the effect:
a/ Bottom 4 speeds the same, with a fairly high 5th
b/ Bottom 4 squished...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Fri Jan 09, 2004 8:31 pm
Head Swap
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jaymz »
Fri Jan 09, 2004 11:09 am
Here is the problem. I have a 1993 (MkIII?) Polo Fox Coupe 1043cc which looks like it may have a cracked head. I also have a 1989 (MkII?) Polo C...
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Last post by mk2matt
Fri Jan 09, 2004 4:19 pm
Mk2 coupe S 3F GT engine conversion
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dub_nutta »
Tue Dec 30, 2003 9:26 am
Hi
I am planning on converting my 88 Mk2 coupe S to MP! and fitting a 3F Mk3 GT engine. Can anyone give me a genral run down on what needs to be...
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Last post by amstrange1
Tue Dec 30, 2003 5:06 pm
Center exit exhaust
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SiDaBa »
Mon Dec 22, 2003 9:47 pm
My apologies it's not a polo i'm talk ing about it's a lupo, i've tried looking on the lupo forum but there is hardly any information on anything....
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Last post by KarlM
Tue Dec 23, 2003 12:40 pm
What are the stock stats for a 16v polo?
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Glen C »
Fri Dec 19, 2003 10:45 pm
Evening all!
This is only my second post on the forum but i was just wondering what the stock stats for a MY97 16V Polo are?
I belive it to be...
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Last post by Speedlaw
Sat Dec 20, 2003 11:32 am
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Last post by Scooby Mark
Thu Dec 18, 2003 10:32 am
stainless exhaust
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harry »
Tue Dec 09, 2003 1:55 pm
Guys which is the best stainless exhaust for the gti and is it best to ditch the cat and go for a straight through or stick to cat back? thanks.
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Last post by harry
Mon Dec 15, 2003 3:04 pm
HELP!!!!!
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Mavrik »
Thu Dec 11, 2003 6:56 pm
Had a new clutch fitted two weeks ago, heres the problem, when engine is warm the car will not go into gear, or pull out of gear, you have to stop...
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Last post by Mavrik
Thu Dec 11, 2003 6:56 pm
Lupo GTI 6 Speed Gear Box
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blackgti »
Fri Oct 10, 2003 5:22 pm
Has anyone though of putting a six speed gear box in there Polo?
I am seriously thinking of doing it but I'm not sure if it would be a direct fit. I...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Thu Dec 11, 2003 12:40 pm
EGR valve
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Nick »
Sat Nov 22, 2003 3:09 pm
When should the Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve operate?
When the engine is hot, cold or as required?
I have a 1.4 16v
Thanks.
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Last post by jakethesnake
Mon Dec 08, 2003 7:45 pm
exhaust gaskets
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dub envy »
Tue Aug 19, 2003 12:25 am
Bought a de-cat downpipe from Dan (hardhitter) on the weekend and am planning to fit it maybe Tuesday evening.
I only replaced the manifold to...
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Last post by hardhitter
Fri Nov 28, 2003 7:26 pm
Induction Kits for the Polo 9N
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andyl »
Tue Nov 04, 2003 12:12 am
Does any1 know if there are any induction kits out for the new polo and does any1 know how to fit them?
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Last post by polomk6
Wed Nov 12, 2003 11:54 pm
Oil
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jakethesnake »
Sun Nov 09, 2003 5:55 pm
What type/grade of oil does everyone run in their Polo's ?.
I have been running 0W/40 synthetic this year but was wondering whether I should be using...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Tue Nov 11, 2003 4:28 am
K&n 57i for polo 9n
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Uk_Polo_GTI »
Mon Nov 10, 2003 2:27 pm
K&n do a 57i kits for all the polo 9n range engines! :P so why you makeing your own they are bout £84
i got some more neons as well for my car, the...
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Last post by Uk_Polo_GTI
Mon Nov 10, 2003 2:27 pm
Exhausts for Polo 9N?
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andyl »
Tue Nov 04, 2003 12:10 am
Does any1 know of any full system exhausts for the new Polo? I didnt really want to cut off my back box so I was lookin for a full system instead.
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Last post by andyl
Tue Nov 04, 2003 11:08 am
16v Polo vacuum dizzy ?
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16vFox »
Fri Oct 17, 2003 7:36 pm
Hey, I'm trying to work out if any UK 16v polos came with the vacuum dizzy ?
I'm putting a 16v GTi engine into my brazilian Fox Polo and am fitting...
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Last post by 16vFox
Fri Oct 17, 2003 7:36 pm
transplant
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pollock »
Sun Oct 12, 2003 1:31 pm
rite then a good one for all u tech heads out there how difficult is it to fit a mk5 gti engine in toa mk4 1.4 8v polo i mean are the engine mounts...
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Last post by pollock
Sun Oct 12, 2003 1:31 pm
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Last post by hardhitter
Thu Oct 09, 2003 10:38 pm
Tuning
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polomk6 »
Tue Oct 07, 2003 5:19 pm
Hello,
i have a 1,4 tdi sport, was wondering how i can make it faster apart from chipping it?
air filter?
where can i buy these ?
steve 8)
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Last post by Speedlaw
Tue Oct 07, 2003 9:00 pm
Gear shift Problems
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funkyfatbeatz »
Mon Sep 15, 2003 11:22 am
Sometimes I struggle to get the car into 5th gear.
It seems to be better when I really shove it into gear
when I am going fast. All other gears are...
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Last post by harry
Fri Sep 26, 2003 8:13 pm
Will changing ecu increase power?
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Nelson_Wilbury »
Sun Jan 19, 2003 7:41 pm
I've read that changing/modifying the ecu will increase bhp. If so, if I changed my ecu to one in a 65 bhp would I see any power gains? Also, could I...
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Last post by Miguel
Wed Sep 24, 2003 3:52 am
1997 R MK IV 8v Engine noise?
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Hayes-polo »
Thu Sep 18, 2003 5:08 pm
My other halfs car has started making a sort of 'chug chug' grinding type noise at a 'one-two' pace. Doesn't seem to go when it heats up & is...
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Last post by KarlM
Sun Sep 21, 2003 3:57 pm
Fitting 1.4 16v head
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KarlM »
Sat Sep 20, 2003 12:37 pm
Does anybody know what would be involved fitting the 1.4 16v head to the 1.3cl block?
Been thinking about this for a while to give me a bit more...
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Last post by KarlM
Sat Sep 20, 2003 12:37 pm
Power Box First Impressions!
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Josh_PoloGTi »
Mon Jan 06, 2003 5:31 pm
Hi All
I fitted my Power Box ( ) on Thursday last week, and after some initial teething problems, it's running fine.
So... I thought I'd better...
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Last post by chubbster
Tue Sep 16, 2003 6:31 pm
Looking for Polo Performance
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Miguel »
Sun Sep 14, 2003 5:32 am
Hello, I'm looking for performance on New Polo 9N I't is new here so we dont have aftermarket products yet nither in U.S. for that car, so if you...
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Last post by KarlM
Sun Sep 14, 2003 4:19 pm
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