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Gumball rally

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Sun Nov 05, 2006 1:24 am
MK2 BADGELESS GRILLE?

Last post by polokris « Fri Nov 03, 2006 2:22 pm
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by djleeboi » Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:39 pm

hi

recently bought a polo coupe mk2 'S' its not on road yet, still doin a few bits n bats here n there, the thing is ive tried getting hold of a...

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Fri Nov 03, 2006 2:22 pm
i need pics of mk 2 round back

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by No Car Yet » Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:37 am

cumon people i need pic asap :!:

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Thu Nov 02, 2006 12:07 pm
mk2 polo 1.3cl 1986, help needed

Last post by Jim1500 « Thu Nov 02, 2006 11:12 am
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by licence2ki » Wed Nov 01, 2006 11:57 am

i have a '89 1.3 (40kw) cl polo, bought with 4 months mot an tax for Â£45. not a bad runner but i do have some problems, i hope someone out there can...

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Last post by Jim1500
Thu Nov 02, 2006 11:12 am
have any 1 got a mk 2 round back

Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch « Wed Nov 01, 2006 5:41 pm
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by No Car Yet » Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:47 am

hi has any one got a mk2 round back if u do coud you post some pics

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Wed Nov 01, 2006 5:41 pm
Wheel Bearings

Last post by steveo3002 « Fri Oct 27, 2006 10:17 am
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by PoloRick » Thu Oct 26, 2006 9:00 pm

Hi all,

My polo failed the MOT y-day on the front wheel bearings and cv boot.

so 2 day i gat all the parts and stripped the struts out, problem is...

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Fri Oct 27, 2006 10:17 am
sorry guys

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by Mk2Adam » Tue Oct 17, 2006 10:50 pm

i know i havn't been around for a bit as my pc has been on the fritz for a while and now i'm back i've bought a G40 now so i probably won't be in the...

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Sun Oct 22, 2006 1:46 pm
spacers

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by willriseley » Sun Oct 15, 2006 5:15 pm

i need some hubcentric spacers for a mk2 olop.around 10mm and 20mm anyone got any ideas????

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Thu Oct 19, 2006 2:58 pm
pic request....breadvan on -40mm kit

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by steveo3002 » Mon Oct 09, 2006 6:33 pm

anyone got a pic of a breadvan on -40mm ??

my front is way high, but im concerend -40 may be too low on the back

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Fri Oct 13, 2006 12:29 pm
introduction to my car..........

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by BashaBen » Tue Oct 03, 2006 11:24 pm

i've been on here a little while now and only just got round to posting some pics and info about it.......

>so its a '89 squareback
>ive had it over...

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Fri Oct 13, 2006 11:42 am
My Winter Project: Mk2 Polo

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by abe.tdi » Fri Sep 29, 2006 5:13 pm

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Thu Oct 12, 2006 4:30 am
polo petrol tanks -will a 85 hatch/est fit a 91 sallon?

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by bluecab » Mon Oct 02, 2006 8:19 pm

got a polo with a poorly tank its a 91 with a boot will the tank of the 85 estate fit,it looks the same ?
thanks

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Mon Oct 09, 2006 6:57 pm
halogens for old style lamps?

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by steveo3002 » Mon Oct 02, 2006 5:41 pm

what is the model number for those halogen bulbs that replace the old poop style ones?

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Mon Oct 09, 2006 6:56 pm
Mk2 Bonnet problem Help please!!

Last post by Gizmo « Sat Oct 07, 2006 9:07 pm
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by Gizmo » Sat Oct 07, 2006 4:19 pm

Had a small problem involving my bonnet bursting open at 40mph. :shock:

Anyway now it wont shut. I think the hinges may be bent. I removed the...

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Last post by Gizmo
Sat Oct 07, 2006 9:07 pm
in need of help!!!!!

Last post by pring « Sat Oct 07, 2006 8:41 pm
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by pring » Mon Oct 02, 2006 8:53 pm

ive just turned 20 an past my driving test, brought a squareback on an f-reg, but thats where i get lost! i dont know where to start, where can i buy...

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Sat Oct 07, 2006 8:41 pm
Need motivation getting bored!

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by Jim1500 » Fri Sep 22, 2006 7:35 pm
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have been driving my 1990 Mk2 since I passed my test in 1996!!!!. It now has 107K on the clock never gives any bother......ever I did 12k last year...
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Mon Oct 02, 2006 8:56 pm
Cold Start Problems

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by marktwo » Mon Oct 02, 2006 11:37 am

Hi, I've an '89 mark two that I converted to manual choke last year. It starts fine but from cold but I cannot drive off straight away because it wil...

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Mon Oct 02, 2006 11:37 am
Mk1 Golf Gearbox in Mk2 Polo?

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by abe.tdi » Tue Sep 26, 2006 12:47 am

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Mon Oct 02, 2006 7:22 am
Fans Of The Oldskool...

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by mk1jones » Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:11 pm
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I brought this car in November 2005, because of my ridiculas insurance quotes and the fact I hadnt passed my test (have now), it hasnt been driven...
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Sun Oct 01, 2006 11:34 am
Scrapyard Bargain!

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by hypojam » Mon Sep 25, 2006 11:48 am

Full Weber conversion which was bolted to a 1.3 mk2 which i found in my local scrapyard :shock: :-D
Cost Â£30 :-o 8-) :-D

Inlet Manifold...

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Last post by Jim1500
Fri Sep 29, 2006 3:09 pm
Inlet manifold

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by poloscunny » Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:33 pm

Hi....
I have a 1990 mk2 polo 1.05ltr. I am suspecting a hairline crack in my inlet manifold, which is creating running problems. Are mk2/mk3 inlets...

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Last post by poloscunny
Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:33 pm
Where sells std mk1 polo exhausts????

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by s1oww » Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:43 pm

I've tried gsf and caf, but no luck. I can get a back box, but i need the centre section aswell. I ripped mine clean off over a cattle grid yeaterday...

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Last post by NornIron
Wed Sep 27, 2006 10:28 am
What's the best engine upgrade for MK1 Polo?

Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch « Sun Sep 24, 2006 5:24 pm
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by All Types » Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:11 pm

Hi

I have a 1980 MK1 Polo, which I want to change the engine on.

What is the easiest & best engine to go for?

G40 ?

Thanks
Dean...

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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Sun Sep 24, 2006 5:24 pm
Anti-Freeze & Coolant Tester

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Fri Sep 22, 2006 6:42 pm
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by pitman » Thu Sep 21, 2006 12:54 pm

Does anyone know how reliable is this Clarke CHT433 Anti-Freeze & Coolant Tester that Machine Mart (machinemart.co.uk) sells for Â£ 3.51?

I drained...

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Fri Sep 22, 2006 6:42 pm
HELP

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by poloscunny » Sat Sep 16, 2006 10:10 pm

HI....
I was in nottingham earlier today and a problem occured with my 1043cc mk2 squareback. I ended up in the Radford area of Nottm, and unbeknown...

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Fri Sep 22, 2006 6:35 pm
when u buy a damper/suspension kit?

Last post by steveo3002 « Fri Sep 22, 2006 6:24 pm
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by steveo3002 » Fri Sep 22, 2006 11:38 am

is the front damper a insert that fits into your old suspension leg?

i was looking on ebay.de at

and those front dampers dont like right for my...

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Last post by steveo3002
Fri Sep 22, 2006 6:24 pm
downpipe bracket rattles???

Last post by steveo3002 « Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:47 am
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by steveo3002 » Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:38 pm

my polo has always had a rattle from the bracket on the rear of the engine that supports the downpipe....i managed to cure it a while back buts sinse...

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Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:47 am
Polo motorsport edition?

Last post by Polo Paul « Fri Sep 22, 2006 12:01 am
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by PeteJ » Tue Sep 19, 2006 6:32 pm

the red beastie that was at VW NW and up for sale on ebay a while back.. what happend to it?
quality motor, wondered if it went to a good home or not!

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Fri Sep 22, 2006 12:01 am
Just Joined

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by Fatpolo » Mon Mar 20, 2006 12:12 pm
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Hi folks just signed up thought id say hi

Been on Club polos forum for a while, thought it was time to strech my legs :D

Currently driving a MK2...
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Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:43 pm
Ultimate Dubs 2007 - Wanted Mint MK1

Last post by mk2golf16v « Thu Sep 21, 2006 5:56 pm
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by All Types » Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:58 pm

Hi UK-Polos

I'm looking for a mint & original MK1 Polo (earlier the better) to be part of a Special Display at Ultimate Dubs 2007 (11th March.

If...

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Last post by mk2golf16v
Thu Sep 21, 2006 5:56 pm
fotochop

Last post by tupac2makaveli71 « Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:47 pm
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by willriseley » Sat Sep 16, 2006 1:46 pm

could someone please photochop me a mk2 saloon in blue, dropped 100mm on minilites any help would be great thanks guys

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Last post by tupac2makaveli71
Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:47 pm
need a rad?? who's cheap?

Last post by omicron « Wed Sep 20, 2006 5:23 pm
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by steveo3002 » Sat Sep 16, 2006 8:23 pm

my rad just busrt....ecp wants Â£107 which is a tad steep to say the least

any ideas on where i can get one

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Wed Sep 20, 2006 5:23 pm
I Have No Car!!

Last post by GroovyCarrot « Fri Sep 15, 2006 6:26 pm
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by WildChild » Sat Sep 02, 2006 10:58 pm
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I got rid of my MK1 as i did not want to ruin the mileage or the car itself with my boring commutes which were soon to become more boring and long,...
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Fri Sep 15, 2006 6:26 pm
Mk1 suspension, same as mk2?????

Last post by SteB « Fri Sep 15, 2006 5:28 pm
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by s1oww » Fri Sep 15, 2006 1:13 pm

Are mk1 front and rear shocks the same as mk2?
As everywhere lists 75-94 for suspension?

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Last post by SteB
Fri Sep 15, 2006 5:28 pm
mk2 gearbox removal?

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Fri Sep 15, 2006 4:43 pm
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by steveo3002 » Fri Aug 25, 2006 12:24 pm

i was speaking with another polo owner and he thought that its not possible to remove the gearbox with the engine still in??

can i leave the engine...

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Last post by Tahrey1043
Fri Sep 15, 2006 4:43 pm
Whats that a Mk2 Pick-up

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Thu Sep 14, 2006 3:37 pm
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by dayve » Tue Sep 12, 2006 7:25 pm

That's right guys, i am half-way through making the first ever Mk2 polo squarback!!!

We Stripped it down, cut it up and we are half-way through...

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Last post by Tahrey1043
Thu Sep 14, 2006 3:37 pm
Stupid alarm off eBay....

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by The G Man » Tue Jun 20, 2006 10:52 am

Further to my earlier posting, does anyone know what them blue connecting blocks are called (that allow you to join wires without cutting them -...

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Thu Sep 14, 2006 3:23 pm
Check out this german beast of a mk1 on ebay

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by Dirty Engineer » Thu Aug 24, 2006 5:29 pm

Check out what i found on german ebay

looks the bizness!! :twisted:

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Thu Sep 14, 2006 3:19 pm
what oem wheels fit breadvans..no arch mods

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by steveo3002 » Wed Sep 13, 2006 9:58 am

id like some better/bigger wheels on the breadvan, im not intrested in arch mods at all

so what wheels will bolt right on...might even be intrested...

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Thu Sep 14, 2006 11:24 am
Please Help Me find My Polo coupe S

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by Qwerty » Wed Sep 13, 2006 2:59 pm

Back in the day(early last year) I smoked around in a Mk2 Polo Coupe S.

My parents bought me a Polo GT so I sold it to Robin one of the founders of...

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Wed Sep 13, 2006 2:59 pm
my Pslots

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by BashaBen » Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:40 pm

after many many hours in the garage with sandpaper, a polishing kit and a dream they look like this.....

from this....

to this.........

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Tue Sep 12, 2006 4:00 pm
Mk2 headlight upgrade

Last post by quinny « Tue Sep 12, 2006 2:04 pm
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by poloscunny » Sun Sep 10, 2006 11:55 pm

Hi guys....
I have a mk2 squareback (round headlight model) was just wondering, can mk3 square headlights and grill fit in place of my round ones? I...

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Tue Sep 12, 2006 2:04 pm
The dangers of tinting?

Last post by tupac2makaveli71 « Sun Sep 10, 2006 9:58 pm
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by Polo NI » Mon Sep 04, 2006 3:45 pm

I'm thinking of tinting my windows but first I'd like to know afew things, also note that Im not willing to pay someone Â£130 to do it just to pay...

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Last post by tupac2makaveli71
Sun Sep 10, 2006 9:58 pm
Subs rattling the plastic rear window surround

Last post by poloscunny « Sun Sep 10, 2006 8:21 pm
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by poloscunny » Mon Sep 04, 2006 7:27 pm

Hi guys....
i have 2 rockford fosgate subs in boot of my mk2 polo squareback. They sound awsum, however, the black plastic rear window surround...

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Last post by poloscunny
Sun Sep 10, 2006 8:21 pm
What Wheels For My Mk2??

Last post by quinny « Sun Sep 10, 2006 7:58 pm
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by dayve » Tue Aug 29, 2006 6:38 pm

Hiya i own a 1989 Mk2 Polo Squarback!

I want to get some wheels for it!!

Can someone give me an idea of what price and what sort of wheels will...

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Last post by quinny
Sun Sep 10, 2006 7:58 pm
Icing a Mk2 Cake - Picture Thread

Last post by polokris « Sun Sep 10, 2006 1:30 am
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by dayve » Wed Sep 06, 2006 10:30 am

Okay guys let's see your ice installs on your mk1 and mk2's.....you see all these mk4' and mk5's with nice tidy installs....But not enough mk1 and...

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Last post by polokris
Sun Sep 10, 2006 1:30 am
LHD Mk1 Dashboards...

Last post by SteB « Fri Sep 08, 2006 9:46 pm
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by SteB » Sun Aug 27, 2006 11:38 pm

Possibly one for the mighty knowledge of NornIron -

Did the late style dash (like the one below), ever come in LHD?

If so, where would I be...

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Last post by SteB
Fri Sep 08, 2006 9:46 pm
Hand brake adjustment

Last post by steveo3002 « Fri Sep 08, 2006 5:16 pm
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by pitman » Wed Sep 06, 2006 10:51 pm

Hi all,

Does someone know how the MOT garages judge the hand brake with 5 notches on a Polo?

On a road with strong upward gradient, maybe 10%, the...

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Last post by steveo3002
Fri Sep 08, 2006 5:16 pm
Water pump on MK1, is it a pain to do?

Last post by s1oww « Wed Sep 06, 2006 10:15 pm
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by s1oww » Wed Sep 06, 2006 3:56 pm

My water pump has just gone on my 79 895cc MK1 polo. I brought a new one from GSF, does anyone know if it is an easy job to do?

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Last post by s1oww
Wed Sep 06, 2006 10:15 pm
I'm looking for some mk1 bits

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by s1oww » Wed Sep 06, 2006 3:55 pm

I have posted the list in the wanted section,

Cheers :)

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Wed Sep 06, 2006 3:55 pm

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