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2nd Gear crunch on down change

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by iain1973 » Wed Apr 03, 2019 1:50 pm

I have just bought a Mk2 Polo 1986 after having one for may years in the 90's
When cold the gearbox crunches on the down shift from 3rd to 2nd. When...

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Wed Apr 03, 2019 5:22 pm
Mk2 strut insert retaining nut caps thingys

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by themintwithahole » Wed Mar 13, 2019 8:35 am

Im replacing the front strut inserts on my mk2 breadvan and the new inserts didnt come with the nuts/caps (not sure what you call them) that hold...

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Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:22 pm
Engine wiring help

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by Madmechanic97 » Sun Oct 07, 2018 9:55 am

Hi guys first time posting here I have a vw polo breadvan I brought a while ago stripped it out and left for nearly a year well now it’s all been...

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Wed Nov 14, 2018 11:09 am
The joys of driving a mk1 polo - help needed

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by That_straight_polo » Sun Sep 02, 2018 11:42 am

Hello,

I’m new on here and seeking some advise... so I’ve got a 1979 mk1 polo 20k genuine mileage and there’s a hole in the rear drivers light from...

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Thu Sep 27, 2018 8:44 pm
Drivers seat

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by BreadvanSKC » Wed Aug 01, 2018 4:40 pm

Hi guys , I’m looking for a quick fix or seat replacement ? , my drivers seat the spring release on side is broke and the seat back won’t lock back...

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Fri Sep 21, 2018 5:40 pm
Ashcroft's Mk2 Saloon - New Project

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by Ashcroft » Sun Feb 03, 2013 10:42 pm
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Hi all,
I've been on here for a while but been living in the gti section ;-)
Although I've not been online for quite a while as I've been busy with...
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Thu Aug 02, 2018 3:45 pm
mk2 grill on mk3 polo breadvan project

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by j4k3y0 » Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:25 pm

Started working on getting a mk2 grill onto my mk3 bready today.
Iv had to do mass amounts of modifying to the light holders and what not. Going...

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Thu Aug 02, 2018 11:57 am
1989 Polo fox 86C wiring (horn)

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by sztabo85 » Fri Jun 29, 2018 10:28 am

greetings,
In search of wiring diagram/schematic for above vehicle.
Horn triggers while driving, also when shifting to Reverse(???)

Steering center...

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Mon Jul 02, 2018 10:35 am
nice wheels

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by oldredpolo1990 » Fri Jun 22, 2018 9:48 am

i wanted to get some nice alloys for my 1989 saloon and wondered what the sizes are i need to adhere to

polo saloon.jpg
i fancied some like these

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Sat Jun 23, 2018 12:42 pm
Mk2 polo saloon

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by andy2344red » Sun May 20, 2018 1:28 pm

Hi new to forum after some help I changed the lower track control arms as the old 1s where perished. The car is still being rebuild so never actually...

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Sun May 20, 2018 1:28 pm
Mk2 polo saloon

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by andy2344red » Sun May 20, 2018 1:27 pm

Hi new to forum after some help I changed the lower track control arms as the old 1s where perished. The car is still being rebuild so never actually...

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Sun May 20, 2018 1:27 pm
Sub power cable through firewall

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by TheRealRyno » Sun Apr 29, 2018 1:59 pm
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Hey everyone, I'm wanting to move my sub from my mk3 polo to my mk2 but I don't know where to put the power wire through the firewall or if I need to...
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Sat May 05, 2018 6:42 pm
Desperate leeds mk2

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by Glenwood999 » Sat Apr 21, 2018 8:30 pm

Hi
I have mk 2 and had problem with petrol pump , replaced with one from germany , the car came to a halt and need someone whi knows the fuel system...

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Sun Apr 22, 2018 10:43 pm
wheel arch trim

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by oldredpolo1990 » Sat Apr 07, 2018 4:22 pm

Hi - my 1990 polo saloon has blck plastic wheel arch trims which have separated from the body and have become a bit ditprted in shape. any idea if i...

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Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:50 pm
Handbrake linkage needed

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by jo.thompson » Sun Jan 07, 2018 10:23 am

Would anybody have a handbrake linkage for a 1983 polo breadvan please? Desperate!

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Mk2 Buying Guide

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by Bob5ki » Mon Dec 18, 2017 8:40 pm

Going to look at a mk2 on the weekend.

From 89, with service history & looks solid from the pictures but I was wondering what are the key points to...

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Wed Dec 20, 2017 8:25 pm
1987 Bread van - van no windows

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by Fredamens » Mon Dec 04, 2017 9:58 pm

Hi all, I am new and my name is Fred so hello and thank you for any advice you may be able to give.

It’s in respect of a proper polo breadvan, van...

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Mon Dec 04, 2017 9:58 pm
Alloys wheels

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by Dadswallet » Sat Aug 19, 2017 10:06 am

Hi
I'm after some Alloys Wheells fir my daughters mo 2
She would like someone with a polished dish and black centres or any thing similar any body...

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Sat Aug 19, 2017 10:06 am
86 front bumper

Last post by midwalespolo « Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:34 pm

by midwalespolo » Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:34 pm

Okay, so we were changing the wings on our 86 Polo and left the front bumper outside for a few days whilst the wings were being removed, painted etc...

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Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:34 pm
GTI International 2017 Club Display

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by Wolfi » Mon May 08, 2017 10:14 am

Hi all,

If you would fancy a meet up with our Polos at the GTI International show in June (3rd-4th), then why not sign up for the UK-POLOS.NET club...

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Mon May 08, 2017 10:14 am
1984 MKII Polo Breadvan cutting out, refusing to start.

Last post by Aironeuk « Sat May 06, 2017 5:08 pm
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by AidanC98 » Tue Oct 11, 2016 2:29 pm

Hi,

My car started playing up a couple of weeks ago, stalling constantly. We traced the problem to, what seems to be a fairly notorious issue, the...

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Sat May 06, 2017 5:08 pm
Mk2F Project

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by karl.ciarlo' » Wed Sep 14, 2016 3:07 pm

I won a 93 Mk 2 F and recently rebuilt it as a GT, using all the parts from a 91 donor GT. To keep things simple, I used the induction and exhaust...

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Sat May 06, 2017 5:06 pm
Mk2 polo breadvan seats HELP

Last post by alexperkins « Sat May 06, 2017 12:30 am
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by Disrobing bean » Mon May 01, 2017 1:56 am

I am the proud owner of an 80's polo that suffers from many problems, the biggest of which is my sister who stole and accidentally scrapped (i don't...

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Sat May 06, 2017 12:30 am
MkII owner needed for CCW feature

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by VickyD » Thu May 04, 2017 11:11 am

Hi Folks

Apologies if this breaks any rules, but due to various reasons I am trying to find a MkII Polo owner who is happy to speak to Classic Car...

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Sat May 06, 2017 12:29 am
MK2 breadvan Polo small grill lights??

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by cwiltpolo » Sun Oct 09, 2016 5:55 pm

Hi, the small grill lamps that look like spot lights (not headlights) on my polo mk2 breadvan don't work. Does anyone know if these lamps are...

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Mon Oct 10, 2016 11:19 am
Sup guys

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by MK2HAZE » Fri Jul 15, 2016 6:21 pm

Hey Guys,
Totally new here, i have just been given a 1989 Polo breadvan as a gift from my partner as a project, it was all going so well until we...

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Sat Jul 16, 2016 1:05 pm
mk11 polo

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by pologenisis » Sat May 07, 2016 9:20 am

Just joined the forum , ive owned my mk11for eleven years , its original paintwork and no corrosion with 120.000 miles under its tyres .they made...

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Sat May 07, 2016 11:48 am
Red Mk1 Polo

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by myleswarwood » Tue Apr 05, 2016 12:56 pm

Hello,

My name is Myles - I'm an Assistant Producer on a brand new car show as part of ITV - I'm on the hunt for an original as possible Red Mk1...

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Tue Apr 05, 2016 12:56 pm
12" wheels

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by reecetoft » Tue Apr 05, 2016 12:47 am

I've been offered some cheep 12 minilights in mini fitment and I was wondering has anyone ever ran 12s if so how was it? Also will the wheels fit...

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Tue Apr 05, 2016 11:01 am
Lowering mk2 Breadvan help needed

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by reecetoft » Sat Mar 26, 2016 11:56 pm

I'm looking at replacing my front springs on my mk2 Breadvan ive got the springs on my mk2f which is no longer in use but I'm just wondering do I...

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Sun Mar 27, 2016 10:51 pm
Top Hose for 1981 Polo 052-121-055B

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by Pete+Partfinder » Thu Feb 25, 2016 3:09 pm

Can anyone help me to locate the above or something that will do the job. Already contacted VW Heritage, who confirm the part number,but say it is no...

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Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:04 pm
Newbie

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by aaron1796 » Sun Dec 06, 2015 7:51 pm

I Purchased my first car yesterday a MK2 BREADVAN!! shes clean and rot free!, already spent some money on a couple parts that need to be changed cant...

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Sun Dec 06, 2015 9:20 pm
who's on the facebook page. i'm waiting to be added

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by breadvansteve » Fri Sep 18, 2015 8:12 pm

hi. thanks for reading. I've been waiting over a week to be added to the facebok page. is there anyone on here that could message admin on there and...

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Thu Oct 01, 2015 5:02 pm
High MOT emissions

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by Philbee » Sat Sep 26, 2015 3:14 pm

Hi Guys

My son has just brought a MK2 2 door 1.0 Polo as his first car. He got the car cheap because had the head gasket had gone but that has now...

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Wed Sep 30, 2015 12:51 pm
PLEASE HELP. my polo won't run.

Last post by breadvansteve « Fri Sep 18, 2015 9:19 pm
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by breadvansteve » Sun Sep 13, 2015 12:00 pm

hi. can anyone help. my 92 polo breadvan 1l won't run. I was driving home from work on Friday and the car just cut out on my. luckily I was next to a...

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Fri Sep 18, 2015 9:19 pm
bready needs to be slammed

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by mk2olop86c » Wed Nov 20, 2013 8:00 pm

iv got a mk2 1989 86c 1043cc polo she is riding far to high needs to be slammed ! iv no idea on what would be best as i dont want to cut the springs...

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Mon Aug 17, 2015 9:42 pm
Spluttering help needed

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by Turbodan1 » Mon Dec 09, 2013 1:03 pm

Woke up to a non starting polo called aa out he got it running by cleaning the distributar cap now mis firing hard on drive but ok on idle, So I...

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Sat Jul 11, 2015 2:10 pm
1989 polo ranger green dash light trouble!!!

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by Cjmartin91 » Mon Feb 10, 2014 10:38 pm

The green back light on my bread can dash has stopped working, just wondering how I will know whether it is the bulb, the fuse or the switch that's...

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Sun Dec 28, 2014 2:57 pm
VW meet North-East

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by PJH » Thu May 03, 2012 12:14 am

Alright guys! I posted the other day wondering if there were any VW meets going on in the North-East. No one got back to me so Im just presuming...

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Sun Dec 28, 2014 2:55 pm
buying a mk2

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by kob » Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:31 pm

Hi all,
Following on from a previous thread on here.. I'm currently viewing 1043 MK2's and am unfamiliar with problems on Pierburg carbs and the...

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Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:31 pm
Mk 2 Coupe S parts needed!

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by slarner » Tue May 13, 2014 9:18 pm

Hi

Has anyone got a Sunroof knocking around for a mk2 coupe? Struggling to come across one!

Hope someone can help!

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Tue May 13, 2014 9:18 pm
engine conversion

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by mk2olop86c » Wed Nov 27, 2013 1:27 pm

hi im new to this so be kind iv got a mk2 bready 1ltr she is an on going project just after some advice ideas. how easy is it to do an engine...

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Sun Dec 01, 2013 10:50 pm
Choke advice

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by Everlasting Vehicle » Sun May 19, 2013 8:33 pm

Hello! My dear old 1991 Polo is struggling and I think it's the choke. Starts cold but needs LOADS of revs to keep going until engine is warm. Often...

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Sun Nov 10, 2013 10:16 am
v w polo r reg 1.4 automatic

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by brianpaul » Sun Nov 03, 2013 10:43 pm

i have a petrol r reg v w polo i have been told i need a nnew gearbox it has started jumping when i put it in drive and when you slow down it jerks...

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Sun Nov 03, 2013 10:43 pm
VW POLO '77 FOR SALE

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by adventum » Wed Aug 28, 2013 7:00 pm

Hi guys. I am new to the forum, but I really love this cars. I've had this beauty for 10 years now, but I have to sell it. You can check my VW POLO...

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Wed Aug 28, 2013 7:00 pm
Newbee with Bready pickup

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by TONYMCCAGH » Tue Nov 06, 2012 7:21 pm

Hi everyone the name's Tony....Tony McCagh (James Bond theme tune play's in the background lol)
I am a big VW fan and have owned a good few in my...

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Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:57 pm
Dan Higgins' old Polo GLS

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by polodriver » Mon Aug 12, 2013 4:40 pm

Hi all

Does anyone know who bought Dan Higgins' old Polo GLS? Dan – if you read this, can you let me know, I have had a request...

I can be...

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Mon Aug 12, 2013 4:40 pm
what to look for when buying a vw polo mk2 breadvan?

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by Salty_95 » Tue Jul 02, 2013 8:08 pm

hiya,
i'm new to the site and kind of a Noob to cars in general, when i decided that i needed my first car (to get to my mechanics apprenticeship) i...

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Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:26 pm
looking for polo mk2/mk2f, small engined golf

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by Salty_95 » Mon Jul 22, 2013 8:53 pm

i am 18 years old and all i want for a first car is an old polo...i am looking for something around 700, and not a million miles away from dorset....

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Last post by Salty_95
Mon Jul 22, 2013 8:53 pm
Information needed ! Lovely car

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by 1984van man » Sun Jul 21, 2013 4:10 pm

I have a mk2 polo , it's a lovely car to drive and to own , but unfortunately ... I know absolutely nothing about it.
I have seen plenty of mk2's...

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Sun Jul 21, 2013 4:10 pm

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