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Rear wiper and front wiper jets not working

Last post by Bjohn2544 « Mon Apr 03, 2023 11:00 am

by Bjohn2544 » Mon Apr 03, 2023 11:00 am

Hi all, I've just bought my first breadvan. Trying to get the rear wipers to work aswell as the front wiper jets. I can get the front wipers to work...

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Mon Apr 03, 2023 11:00 am
1988 1.4cl auto keeps cutting out while driving

Last post by MisterBoo « Sun Oct 16, 2022 3:25 pm
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by Lofty George » Thu Jan 27, 2022 6:38 pm

Hi. I have searched the net and not really found a straight answer. There seems to be lots of posts about this issue. I have replaced the throttle...

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Sun Oct 16, 2022 3:25 pm
window glass

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by MisterBoo » Fri Oct 14, 2022 11:49 am

Does anyone know where I can buy a driver's window glass for 1987 Polo 1.3 coupe? Broken during an attempted theft.

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Fri Oct 14, 2022 11:49 am
venturi booster overfueling / irratic idle

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by bennpari » Fri Sep 02, 2022 7:13 pm

Hi all. Recently bought myself a little 1043cc mk 2 breadvan as a little run about and I'm totally stupmed by it. It turned up as a non runner and I...

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Thu Sep 15, 2022 5:03 pm
Fuel pump

Last post by Henry100 « Wed Feb 09, 2022 8:04 pm

by Henry100 » Wed Feb 09, 2022 8:04 pm

HELP please, replacing head gasket on a mk 2 polo could someone shed some light on where I'm going wrong or what I'm missing.
The fuel pump push rod...

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1988 1.4cl auto keeps cutting out while driving

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by Lofty George » Thu Jan 27, 2022 6:38 pm

Hi. I have searched the net and not really found a straight answer. There seems to be lots of posts about this issue. I have replaced the throttle...

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Thu Jan 27, 2022 6:38 pm
Having trouble.after replacing the head gasket.

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by Harley95 » Tue Nov 09, 2021 10:34 pm

Hi Guys
I have replaced the head gasket on my mk one polo timed the cam as shown in the manual but the engine will not start, it seems to fire on...

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Thu Dec 16, 2021 8:44 pm
Flooding on startuo

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by Hopkinator » Tue Oct 26, 2021 6:08 pm

Hi. I have a MK2 88 Breadvan. I haven't started in a while and when I tried to today it's flooding on startup. It starts them dies due to flooding....

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Tue Oct 26, 2021 6:08 pm
Wheels for a mk2 polo breadvan

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by Lukey87g » Tue Jan 21, 2020 7:47 pm

Can anyone recommend and wheels for the breadvan other than steels. I am looking for something like a bbs style. The only issue I have is that the...

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Mon Jun 28, 2021 12:01 pm
Queries Re selling my Polo

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by Ewalmsley89844 » Sat Mar 13, 2021 11:01 am

Hello,

First time I've ever used a forum.

I have a D reg Mk1 Polo Breadvan. The car runs fine just under 90k miles. I am the second registered...

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Sat Mar 13, 2021 11:01 am
Wing mirrors needed

Last post by Preston-m3 « Sat Feb 27, 2021 7:58 pm

by Preston-m3 » Sat Feb 27, 2021 7:58 pm

Hi all, parts collection begins for the new to me breadvan.
So, I need a set of mint wing mirrors or if it’s possible to split them I would just...

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Sat Feb 27, 2021 7:58 pm
MK2F Breadvan Genesis - Alpine white - Any others out there?

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by Preston-m3 » Fri Feb 26, 2021 3:14 pm

Hi, Picking up a new to me Breadvan on Sunday.
I am interested to know if there are any others like it on the forum?
Its a 1992 mk2F Genesis edition...

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Fri Feb 26, 2021 3:14 pm
Missing Glove Box

Last post by drew99 « Tue Dec 08, 2020 2:51 pm

by drew99 » Tue Dec 08, 2020 2:51 pm

Hi all, got a polo 86c fox coupe 1989 (pre-facelift) with a missing glove box lid, has anyone got the part no. for it as I cant seem to find an...

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Tue Dec 08, 2020 2:51 pm
where do you people get all your parts from

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by s4mcurnow » Thu Nov 05, 2020 7:14 pm

ive seen some really nice parts on some polos that people have done up. be it bumpers or arches, ive seen things like custom speedo clusters. im...

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Thu Nov 05, 2020 7:14 pm
Mk2 Polo Paint code!

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by HarryCoupar » Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:47 pm

Hello I have a Mk2 polo Breadvan with a missing paint code sticker!

Its H reg

The colour is a dark blue and from what i see non metallic if anyone...

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Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:08 am
Mk2 Polo Paint code!

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by HarryCoupar » Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:47 pm

Hello I have a Mk2 polo Breadvan with a missing paint code sticker!

Its H reg

The colour is a dark blue and from what i see non metallic if anyone...

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Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:47 pm
Mk2 square headlight swap

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by Vittukubobo » Thu Apr 16, 2020 12:13 am

Hi, I have a 1983 polo c classic, and I was wondering if I can swap the grill so I can get the round headlights instead of the square ones. And if it...

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Thu Apr 16, 2020 12:13 am
Need help! Running issue

Last post by PeppinthePolo « Fri Apr 03, 2020 9:41 am

by PeppinthePolo » Fri Apr 03, 2020 9:41 am

Hi guys and gals :) got a 1993 mk2f 1.3 single point injection genisis, that I have just done a full re shell on and come across a serious problem,...

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Fri Apr 03, 2020 9:41 am
89 saloon wheel trims

Last post by oldredpolo1990 « Thu Feb 20, 2020 9:24 pm

by oldredpolo1990 » Thu Feb 20, 2020 9:24 pm

i have an 89 saloon and dont much care for the wheel trims. i quite like the steel wheels but need a centre cover for them..similar to the ones that...

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Thu Feb 20, 2020 9:24 pm
Polo mk.1 fog lights

Last post by MisterBoo « Mon Jan 13, 2020 12:47 pm

by MisterBoo » Mon Jan 13, 2020 12:47 pm

My 1987 Polo failed its MoT on rear fog light not working (among other things). The bulb is o.k. and there is no voltage at the bulb holder. I pulled...

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Mon Jan 13, 2020 12:47 pm
1987 mk2 polo underseal?

Last post by Dominicjw1993 « Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:58 pm

by Dominicjw1993 » Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:58 pm

Hi everyone

It's my first post on the forum

I have started to restore my polo coupé ordered the repair panels and got stuck in cut off the sill...

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Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:58 pm
mk2 polo s clocks wanted

Last post by Bluebob « Mon Nov 18, 2019 9:45 pm
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by aaronblake123 » Sat Aug 10, 2019 8:57 pm

hi i have 1983 polo s and the clocks are faulty fuel gauge and temp gauge inop does anybody know of any for sale ? thanks

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Mon Nov 18, 2019 9:45 pm
Polo mk2 86c sedan side draft conversion

Last post by melvinjoseph « Mon Oct 28, 2019 5:44 pm

by melvinjoseph » Mon Oct 28, 2019 5:44 pm

Hi guys

I am from South Africa, i recently bought a 93 vw polo mk2 86c sedan. It has a 1100 motor. Would love to convert to side drafts (which i...

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Mon Oct 28, 2019 5:44 pm
DESPERATE NEED OF A BOOTLOCK FOR A MK2f BREADVAN

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by Owen123 » Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:38 pm

Hi guys!! In desperate need of bootlock system for breadvan. Im willing to pay good money!

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Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:38 pm
1983 polo lowering springs and wheels

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by aaronblake123 » Fri Jul 26, 2019 12:44 am

hi i have a 1983 polo coupe any ideas on what size springs id need to lower my car ? and also i want g60 style wheels what would be the best option...

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Fri Jul 26, 2019 6:07 pm
mk2 polo 1983 oil pressure switches

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by aaronblake123 » Sat Jul 20, 2019 2:36 pm

hi ive recently just purchased a 1983 mk2 polo with engine code hk and my oil light flickers so was looking to buy the high and low pressure switches...

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Sat Jul 20, 2019 10:53 pm
2nd Gear crunch on down change

Last post by alexperkins « Mon May 13, 2019 11:43 am
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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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Mon May 13, 2019 11:43 am
Mk2 strut insert retaining nut caps thingys

Last post by themintwithahole « Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:22 pm
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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

Last post by Madmechanic97 « Wed Nov 14, 2018 11:09 am
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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)

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Jul 02, 2018 10:35 am
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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

Last post by oldredpolo1990 « Sat Jun 23, 2018 12:42 pm
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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

Last post by andy2344red « Sun May 20, 2018 1:27 pm

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

Last post by alexperkins « Sun Jan 07, 2018 11:38 am
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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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Sun Jan 07, 2018 11:38 am
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

Last post by Wolfi « Mon May 08, 2017 10:14 am

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.

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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

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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

Last post by alexperkins « Sat May 06, 2017 12:29 am
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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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