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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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Wed Aug 18, 2021 10:33 am
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Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:42 am
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Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:01 am
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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Jun 06, 2018 12:06 am
Polo Blue GT Rev limiter
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MikeBbluegt »
Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:35 am
Hi I’m new to the blue gt I’ve noticed just sitting on idle that if you rev, it only allows to 4K revs and hits some sort of limiter? Is this normal?...
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Last post by MikeBbluegt
Tue May 08, 2018 8:09 pm
2006 1.2 oil in spark plug holes
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Daughterpolo01 »
Sun Apr 08, 2018 10:15 pm
Hi, 6V BMD engine.
I changed the sparkplugs and found all three plugholes had oil in them before I removed the plugs. I have recently smelt oil when...
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Last post by Daughterpolo01
Wed Apr 11, 2018 8:46 pm
Polo 6n2 gearbox issues
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Nathancoops »
Thu Jan 25, 2018 7:22 pm
First post hope iv posted in the right section so here goes been hearing a slight whine coming from what I think was the release bearing on the...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Jan 28, 2018 10:55 am
High tick over issue.
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Mark-k »
Wed Nov 29, 2017 6:57 pm
Hey guys, my 2012 1.2tdi has developed a little problem. When stopping at lights or a junction the revs pick up slightly after a second. If I blip...
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Last post by Mark-k
Wed Nov 29, 2017 6:57 pm
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Mon Nov 27, 2017 5:30 pm
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Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:16 pm
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Last post by ThomasJ
Wed Sep 06, 2017 4:52 pm
Check engine and oily spark plugs
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Screenwash »
Thu Aug 31, 2017 12:05 am
Hi there i need some help. Spark plugs in my polo (1.2 petrol) are covered in oil + i get check engine light code no. 16556/P0172 - System Too Rich,...
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Last post by Screenwash
Thu Aug 31, 2017 12:05 am
1.2 6R engine problems
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Daz36 »
Wed Aug 24, 2016 8:12 pm
Hi Everyone
I have been a member for a while now, but this is my first post.
I have a problem with my 1.2 6R
The other day the girlfriend was coming...
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Last post by gernster
Wed Aug 30, 2017 10:30 pm
Help a newbie - engine removal
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LucyW »
Wed May 31, 2017 5:54 pm
So my son has a 2001 polo and is attempting to remove the engine. (he's 15 and this is a project to learn on).
However being total newbies it's like...
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Last post by gernster
Wed Aug 30, 2017 10:28 pm
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Last post by gernster
Wed Aug 30, 2017 10:26 pm
Busted gear box VW Polo 1.9 SDI
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DC_BS »
Thu Aug 10, 2017 11:54 am
Driving from London to Brighton last night and the gearbox went, couldn't shift into first or any gears, and at one point the gear stick actually...
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Last post by DC_BS
Sun Aug 13, 2017 9:56 pm
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Last post by PoloMint73
Thu Jul 20, 2017 10:47 pm
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Last post by Aditza579
Tue Jul 18, 2017 5:54 pm
Fuel Filter Polo 2012 1.2 TDI
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Oneilly »
Fri Jul 14, 2017 4:35 pm
hi All,
Looking to replace my fuel filter, I have located the old one and purchased a new one from Europarts.
My filter is the sealed 1 inlet and...
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Last post by Oneilly
Sat Jul 15, 2017 12:43 pm
Chain or Belt
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Oneilly »
Thu Jul 13, 2017 6:39 pm
Hi Guys,
Just looking a little help, I have a 1.2TDI 2011/12
Can anybody tell me if my car is chain or belt?
Thank you
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Last post by Oneilly
Thu Jul 13, 2017 10:03 pm
1.4 16v Exhaust Manifold
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Levaz »
Wed Jul 05, 2017 7:35 am
Hi Guys,
Been trying to squeeze every last drop of extra power from my 1.4 16v.
Been looking at exhaust manifolds and these 2 keep coming up....
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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Jul 05, 2017 1:04 pm
Engine oil analysis
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littlepolo »
Tue May 23, 2017 2:40 pm
Just wondering if anyone has used an engine oil analysis service or an engine oil tester and how have you found it?
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Last post by littlepolo
Tue May 23, 2017 2:40 pm
Exhaust pipe diameter?
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nic_ole »
Mon May 22, 2017 5:58 pm
Could someone please tell me the diameter of my exhaust pipe? I have a hole and need to replace a section in the middle. I'm thinking 50mm but need...
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Last post by nic_ole
Mon May 22, 2017 5:58 pm
Engine weight - 1.4 16V
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littlepolo »
Wed May 10, 2017 3:34 pm
Does anyone have an idea of the approximate weight of a 1.4 16V (petrol) engine (without ancillaries)?
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Last post by alexperkins
Fri May 12, 2017 11:53 am
Jumping Out of third gear
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matt.hoare »
Wed Mar 15, 2017 10:06 pm
Hi guys I've got a 2001 1.4 mpi polo and since I've bought it it's jumping out of third gear. It stays in if I hold it there but not if I engage...
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Last post by alexperkins
Thu Mar 16, 2017 12:47 pm
Spark plugs
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harleyquinn83 »
Sat Mar 04, 2017 2:40 pm
Hi I've recently brought a 1997 1.4CL Polo, which could do with a service which are the best spark plugs to get for when I do this? It is mainly used...
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Last post by danjsimmo23
Mon Mar 06, 2017 3:54 pm
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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Feb 05, 2017 3:33 pm
Engine juddering at approx 2000rpm
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KVMan »
Mon Oct 26, 2015 12:20 pm
Hi guys
I'm new to these forums and lacking in anything other than basic car knowledge, so hoping you guys could help me out.
I have a 2002 Polo...
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Last post by erin.shorrock
Sun Feb 05, 2017 11:54 am
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Last post by asafzabari
Wed Dec 14, 2016 6:06 am
1998 1.4 erratic idle
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johnnybaby »
Sat Oct 15, 2016 9:42 am
Hi. My 1998 1.4 has done 12000. It has a very erratic idle, sometimes almost stalling. The revs can go from normal idle down to 2 or3 hundred and...
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Last post by alexperkins
Thu Oct 27, 2016 8:59 pm
Engine not running right
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Gibson9n »
Sat Jun 25, 2016 1:05 pm
I bought my car a little while ago with around 90k on the clock, 2 days after I bought it, I noticed this problem.
Driving along as normal,...
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Last post by gti-joe
Sat Jul 09, 2016 11:32 pm
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Thu Jul 07, 2016 8:57 am
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Last post by alexperkins
Fri May 13, 2016 6:22 pm
6C GTI Decat
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WULLIE »
Sat May 07, 2016 9:25 pm
Is anyone running a 6C GTI with a decat? Looking to see if there will be any issues from the lambda sensors?
Ive been told there is an item that...
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Last post by WULLIE
Sat May 07, 2016 9:25 pm
6r gti exhaust fit tdi??
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greypolo9n3 »
Thu Mar 03, 2016 8:27 pm
Will the exhaust of a 6r gti fit onto a 1.6 tdi?
i know catback will for sure but what about a full system?
hard to find upgrade systems for the...
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Last post by eddyfr
Tue Apr 19, 2016 1:04 pm
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Thu Apr 07, 2016 12:46 pm
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Last post by Me9141
Mon Mar 21, 2016 11:16 am
6N1 AFH problem
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smj »
Tue Dec 03, 2013 2:07 pm
Hi i have problem in my 6N1 AFH 1.4 16v polo 1998, when it is cold it run fine, but when it get warmer the problem begin, litle power, much fuel...
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Last post by smj
Sun Mar 20, 2016 11:26 pm
Gearbox oil change
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Me9141 »
Fri Mar 18, 2016 2:30 pm
Going to do a full service this weekend on the 2003 1.4 tdi.
Looking to do the gearbox oil. Is there anything I should look for beyond the normal?
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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Mar 20, 2016 10:13 am
Best turbo upgrade for PD100?
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hartge »
Sun Feb 08, 2015 7:31 pm
Hi guys,
looking to get more power from the 1.9TDI PD100 so may need to change the turbo soon as the standard one is pretty pants, which is the one...
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Last post by hartge
Sun Feb 14, 2016 7:50 pm
BSR Tuning for VW Polo GTi
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CJO »
Fri Jan 15, 2016 2:56 pm
*Road trip to Sweden - some expenses paid*
Now I possibly have your attention :)
Long story short. I reached out to Steve Crook at BSR as I like...
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Last post by CJO
Fri Jan 15, 2016 2:56 pm
P0172 rich mixture 2005 Polo
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shuish »
Sun Dec 13, 2015 5:00 pm
My son has a 2005 VW Polo 1.2 engine code BMD.
It brings up P0172 rich mixture fault code after a few days and puts the engine light on.
It still...
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Last post by shuish
Sun Dec 13, 2015 5:00 pm
Rough/hard idle when cold
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DKPOLOGT »
Sat Oct 31, 2015 8:12 pm
Just curious, if anyone can enlighten me,
Is the 1.4 tsi 140/150hp (ea211), having the same cold start sound as the earlier 1.4tsi for example the...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Nov 01, 2015 3:56 pm
P0302 again
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by
arrrggghhh »
Mon Sep 28, 2015 10:02 am
Hello
About a year ago my wife ran her car out of oil. This then made the coil packs and cat die.
Ive managed to get her driving again and when...
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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Sep 28, 2015 3:09 pm
2002 1.2 "temp warning light"
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mlb »
Tue Jul 14, 2015 9:21 am
Newbie so sorry if this is answered elsewhere.
My car has been sat for a few months and yesterday the RAC replaced the battery. As part of their...
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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Jul 14, 2015 12:20 pm
EGR VALVE X REG POLO
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KimTeasdale »
Thu Jul 09, 2015 3:01 pm
Hi all...am new to the forum. I am looking for a reconditioned or working EGR valve to replace mine. I have been scouting the Internet and have...
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Last post by KimTeasdale
Thu Jul 09, 2015 6:39 pm
Help needed on Volkswagen polo 1991
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Greekkittens »
Mon May 11, 2015 2:23 pm
Hi
I have a Volkswagen polo 1991 which requires a single point injector does anyone know where I can find this or does anyone have one I can buy....
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Last post by alexperkins
Mon May 11, 2015 3:17 pm
Clutch Leakage
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numptys »
Mon Mar 09, 2015 3:57 pm
Hi,
I wonder if anyone can help.
I have a 2003 1.9 litre polo sdi and have recently had the clutch changed but since then i've found that the clutch...
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Last post by numptys
Mon Mar 09, 2015 3:57 pm
Polo BlueGt
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Jamesbluegt »
Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:32 pm
Getting a blue gt soon searching for mods ie remap boxes, cat back exhausts, induction kits or best air filter for the price anything like this...
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Last post by dillo161
Wed Feb 25, 2015 1:50 am
1.4 tdi intake pipe leak whistle
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Poolo »
Sun Jan 04, 2015 10:02 pm
My 2008 1.4Tdi has been in bits a few times over the last few months and I've had to remove the intake pipe between the intercooler and the engine. I...
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Last post by Poolo
Sun Jan 04, 2015 10:02 pm
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Last post by jjwhay
Fri Jan 02, 2015 12:08 am
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Last post by alexperkins
Thu Nov 13, 2014 9:08 pm
FUEL CONSUPTION
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by
mwendamseke »
Wed Nov 05, 2014 7:45 am
Hello I am driving Polo 1380cc, MA2005, i wounder for its fuel consuption as it consumes almost 5.5kms/l on towm roads but 11kms/l on highway. please...
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Fri Nov 07, 2014 7:23 am
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