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Please Help! (I'm new!)

Last post by SpikeyG40 « Thu Dec 15, 2005 5:42 pm
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by Spritzy » Mon Dec 12, 2005 9:31 am

Hi I have a 1984 Polo Formel E which I love to bits but its giving me a bit of a headache at the moment!! :?

I had a problem with the points...

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Thu Dec 15, 2005 5:42 pm
Newbie

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by peetee » Wed Nov 30, 2005 10:40 am

I'm new here people. Hello to all the modded babydubs out there. Thought I'd tell you about the good times. Used to own a MkII Coupe S. Modded it...

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Tue Dec 06, 2005 12:30 pm
Mk1 Madness

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by Porky » Sun Dec 04, 2005 4:19 pm

Hi everyone i'm new to this site but i've been viewing for a while.
I'm getting an insurance payout soon and i wanna go mad on a mk 1.
I'm thinkng of...

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Last post by Porky
Mon Dec 05, 2005 5:54 pm
HK HEADS

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by ZOMBIE » Sun Dec 04, 2005 2:50 pm

Has any one got one of these knocking about- or a whole engine?? cheers, let me know :wink:

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Sun Dec 04, 2005 2:50 pm
D202WPH

Last post by ste mk1lx « Sat Dec 03, 2005 7:24 pm
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by peetee » Tue Nov 29, 2005 5:38 pm

Anyone know of the whereabouts of this car? Mars red Polo Coupe S?
I would love to catch up with it.

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Sat Dec 03, 2005 7:24 pm
rear end crash

Last post by 1litreheater « Sun Nov 27, 2005 10:17 pm
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by 1litreheater » Sun Nov 27, 2005 9:01 pm

alryte guys im from thew mk 4 section but unfortunately today i was driving along came to a set of traffic lights they turned red i started to break...

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Sun Nov 27, 2005 10:17 pm
Wheel Hub? (Part 2)

Last post by SpikeyG40 « Fri Nov 25, 2005 12:42 pm
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by Mk2Adam » Mon Nov 21, 2005 10:54 pm

everyones probably getting bored of me and my wheel hubs but i've just got my hub in the post and now i'm doubting if i ordered the right one, i got...

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Fri Nov 25, 2005 12:42 pm
Exhausted

Last post by ZOMBIE « Mon Nov 21, 2005 11:30 pm
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by Saint Jimi » Mon Nov 07, 2005 5:35 pm

Can somebody offer me a bit of friendly insight. I have bought myself an ashley exhaust system aka this one

AVWS2
( Polo Mk2 (84>90) 1.1/1.3L -...

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Mon Nov 21, 2005 11:30 pm
Wheel Hub?

Last post by Mk2Adam « Sun Nov 20, 2005 12:40 pm
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by Mk2Adam » Tue Nov 15, 2005 9:03 pm

Does anyone know if the front wheel hub from a Mk3 is a straight swap for a Mk2 hub, just i need a new hub for my mk2 hatch and mr pettsy is breaking...

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Sun Nov 20, 2005 12:40 pm
MOT Emissions Test

Last post by Mk2Adam « Wed Nov 16, 2005 10:12 pm
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by Mk2Adam » Tue Nov 15, 2005 11:31 pm

Does anyone else have problems passing their MOT Emissions test, my polo failed last year, and now it's just failed it again this year, says i got...

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Wed Nov 16, 2005 10:12 pm
Split rear seats?

Last post by Gizmo « Sat Nov 05, 2005 8:41 am
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by Gizmo » Thu Nov 03, 2005 11:50 am

Has anyone fitted mk3 split rear seats to a mk2 squareback?

How easy is it to do? Straight swap or some work involved?

:D

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Sat Nov 05, 2005 8:41 am
rear wiper fault

Last post by polock « Fri Nov 04, 2005 10:10 am
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by Neil » Thu Nov 03, 2005 6:24 pm

My rear wiper on my 1989 polo c has just died a slow death, ie. it actually slowed down to a very slow wipe and then a couple of days later just...

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Fri Nov 04, 2005 10:10 am
coupe s cutting out at speed (again)

Last post by GroovyCarrot « Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:51 am
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by dave432 » Mon Oct 10, 2005 6:45 pm

was driving it normally and the engine cut out, slowed down pulled in and tried to start it. didnt start, waited a couple of minutes and tried again...

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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:51 am
pic,s

Last post by bstardchild « Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:29 pm
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by tiny taz » Mon Oct 31, 2005 6:57 pm

I have pic,s of me moter but can,t find out how to upload them to show uz guys , Iz prob me being a dive but can any 1 help plz. :roll: TT

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Last post by bstardchild
Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:29 pm
clear indicators

Last post by mk2keel « Sun Oct 30, 2005 7:21 pm
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by meeky » Sat Oct 29, 2005 4:00 pm

the clear inidicators have come and are on the car already

will get some pics of the car up soon

cheers to mk2keel for givin that address to host...

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Sun Oct 30, 2005 7:21 pm
Hello from a newbie.

Last post by DanDiesel « Sat Oct 29, 2005 6:51 pm
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by Rotorboy65 » Mon Oct 24, 2005 7:18 pm

Hello everyone hope I'm posting in the correct place. Thought I would say hello, I have just bought a Polo on an H plate. Am I correct in thinking...

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Sat Oct 29, 2005 6:51 pm
My Polo

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Sat Oct 29, 2005 11:39 am
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by polokris » Wed Oct 26, 2005 7:20 pm

jus a few shots.... thought id keep u all entertained!! hehe

comments guys and galls! :D

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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sat Oct 29, 2005 11:39 am
pics of polo (attempt)

Last post by mk2keel « Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:33 pm
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by meeky » Thu Oct 27, 2005 1:32 pm

heres some pics of the polo fairly old 1s coz ive put new plates on and chrome surround just lil things

got new exhaust now so its nice n...

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Last post by mk2keel
Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:33 pm
help please...helicoil in sparkplug??

Last post by bstardchild « Thu Oct 27, 2005 12:08 am
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by steveo3002 » Wed Oct 26, 2005 2:30 pm

okay my g/f has just rang up from her sisters house, our mk2 polo has spat out number 1 plug and theres no threads left on the head

im hoping to...

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Last post by bstardchild
Thu Oct 27, 2005 12:08 am
budget lowering kit for breadvan???

Last post by polokris « Wed Oct 26, 2005 7:13 pm
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by steveo3002 » Wed Oct 26, 2005 1:17 pm

im considering a budget lowering kit for my mk2 breadvan

whats avail and from where??? ive seen some cheap kits on ebay.de

id like 4 shocks n...

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Last post by polokris
Wed Oct 26, 2005 7:13 pm
changing parts

Last post by polokris « Wed Oct 26, 2005 7:09 pm
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by meeky » Mon Oct 24, 2005 1:10 pm

hey im changing the old orange front and side indicators for some nice clear ones should set the car off.

They come with chrome bulb but flash...

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Last post by polokris
Wed Oct 26, 2005 7:09 pm
coupe s cooling problems

Last post by mk2matt « Wed Oct 26, 2005 7:03 pm
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by dave432 » Mon Oct 24, 2005 7:40 pm

was driving today, in traffic and steam started coming out of bonet, i pulled in where i could and there was no coolant in the tank and lots all over...

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Last post by mk2matt
Wed Oct 26, 2005 7:03 pm
coupe s coolant temp gauge

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by dave432 » Wed Oct 26, 2005 6:16 pm

my gauge was reading low, so i replaced the temp sender (black) and it was going up, was around the middle, the it just dropped, as if it wasnt even...

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Last post by dave432
Wed Oct 26, 2005 6:16 pm
changing carb to fuel injection: how hard???

Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch « Sun Oct 23, 2005 8:16 pm
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by Polo_joe » Sun Oct 23, 2005 12:11 pm

Gareth_GT i no u did this conversion on that ranger you had didnt you???

is this a hard conversion??

what are the pros and cons??

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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Sun Oct 23, 2005 8:16 pm
Starnge noise...

Last post by charlie-says « Sat Oct 22, 2005 11:25 pm
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by gofaster100 » Sat Oct 22, 2005 9:46 pm

On my '85 Coupe S I have a noise coming from the right of the car at the fron.
Hard to describe, sounds almost like a belt slipping but varies with...

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Last post by charlie-says
Sat Oct 22, 2005 11:25 pm
make yer mind up time: seriously!!

Last post by mk2matt « Sat Oct 22, 2005 7:49 pm
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by Polo_joe » Tue Oct 18, 2005 7:45 pm

wot everyone reckon, shall i keep the mk2 or go for summit newer??

if i keep it im gona replace most panels and spray em a mat colour (easy...

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Last post by mk2matt
Sat Oct 22, 2005 7:49 pm
bargin polo mk2.

Last post by mk2matt « Thu Oct 20, 2005 12:00 pm
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by bernard » Sun Oct 16, 2005 5:26 pm

alrite people I gt a polo mk2 coupes s the other day for a hundred pounds its done only 53,000 all the body an everythin is in gd condition. i ve...

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Last post by mk2matt
Thu Oct 20, 2005 12:00 pm
Oil filter question?

Last post by Gizmo « Wed Oct 19, 2005 6:17 pm
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by Gizmo » Tue Oct 18, 2005 3:39 pm

Hello

Does anybody know why Halfords are telling me to buy a Champion C160 oil filter? Will this fit my Mk2 Squareback? In my Haynes it says I need...

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Last post by Gizmo
Wed Oct 19, 2005 6:17 pm
Do i make another 1 like this or not?

Last post by mk2matt « Mon Oct 17, 2005 7:43 pm
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by mk2matt » Mon Oct 17, 2005 11:16 am

here are some pics of my polo i owned

DO I MAKE ANOTHER BUT BETTER?

LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS HERE

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Mon Oct 17, 2005 7:43 pm
1st gear grinding

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Sun Oct 16, 2005 12:22 pm
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by dave432 » Wed Oct 12, 2005 11:57 pm

sometimes when i go into first gear it grinds with the clutch down, other times its fine. any ideas what this is?

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Sun Oct 16, 2005 12:22 pm
Mk2/3 Headlight Wiring Upgrade Kits - Anyone??

Last post by polokris « Sat Oct 15, 2005 2:02 pm
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by Steve_O » Fri Oct 14, 2005 11:33 pm

I've sold a few of these kits now - well 30 to be precise.

I'm just wondering if there's enough people who want them for me to make another batch....

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Last post by polokris
Sat Oct 15, 2005 2:02 pm
Indicators - HELP NEEDED

Last post by polock « Fri Oct 14, 2005 9:28 am
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by andyhayes77 » Fri Aug 19, 2005 1:05 pm

I broke my Hazard Warning Switch replaced it when I switch it on the indicators work but when i turn it off and switch indicators on using indicator...

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Last post by polock
Fri Oct 14, 2005 9:28 am
little wine???

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Thu Oct 13, 2005 10:45 pm
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by polokris » Wed Oct 12, 2005 5:57 pm

got a little wine coming from my gearbox..... AGAIN!!!

but its only in 1st.....

not wen i pull off slowly, but wen i get a fast launch (cant be...

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Last post by Tahrey1043
Thu Oct 13, 2005 10:45 pm
new mk2 aerial??

Last post by polokris « Thu Oct 13, 2005 7:13 pm
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by dave432 » Wed Oct 12, 2005 12:24 am

where would i get an aerial for a mk2 that is good fitting against wing?

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Last post by polokris
Thu Oct 13, 2005 7:13 pm
urgent new home wanted for mk2

Last post by troll « Thu Oct 13, 2005 5:51 pm
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by troll » Tue Oct 11, 2005 9:43 pm

I have a mk2 1987 polo coupe s with manufacturers sun roof. Not only that-she`s red and shiny! Smeagle has just failed her mot and putting her right...

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Thu Oct 13, 2005 5:51 pm
13's

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by ZOMBIE » Mon May 09, 2005 12:03 am
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Does anyone know if you can get a tyre that is 175/65 r13 or 185/65 r13?
its just I want my wheels to look phat!! without looking like a monsta...
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Last post by polo-vixen
Tue Oct 11, 2005 10:11 pm
replacing Mk2 aerial

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Tue Oct 11, 2005 7:58 pm
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by alexjstew » Mon Oct 10, 2005 4:34 pm

having a few probs removing teh old aerial from my Mk2 - ive taken the plastic wheel arch covers off and can see the aerial inside teh wing but as...

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Tue Oct 11, 2005 7:58 pm
Top Speed

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by polokris » Mon Jun 27, 2005 5:50 pm
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went to Tenby Sunday.... and on a quiet road.... got 110MPH

in my 1.0, 4 speed, with my new 4-2-1 and full system.... has made HELL of a difference,...
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Tue Oct 11, 2005 7:55 pm
New engine for the polo maybee...

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by polokris » Wed Oct 05, 2005 7:11 pm

rite, i have been offered a nifty little 1.3 engine.... box, drive shafts, the lot basically.....

there is only ONE problem that mite stop me......

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Sun Oct 09, 2005 3:11 pm
my good experience of the day......Mk1 near Derby

Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch « Sat Oct 08, 2005 7:55 pm
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by minis84 » Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:27 pm
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Had a good experience today!

Driving down the A50 between the M1 J24 and the Alvaston turn off, I came up behind a smart looking blue 1979 'T' Mk 1...
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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Sat Oct 08, 2005 7:55 pm
Mystery Oil Leak

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Thu Oct 06, 2005 10:42 pm
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by justin » Fri Sep 30, 2005 10:31 pm

Alrite people! More problems i'm afraid!

The other day I was driving along happily and all of a sudden the, buzzer and oil light came on! I...

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Last post by Tahrey1043
Thu Oct 06, 2005 10:42 pm
mk2 brakes

Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch « Thu Oct 06, 2005 2:46 am
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by dave432 » Mon Oct 03, 2005 11:25 pm

what is needed to upgrade the front brakes to vented on a coupe s?

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Thu Oct 06, 2005 2:46 am
Its Started!

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Wed Oct 05, 2005 11:58 pm
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by Polo_joe » Mon Oct 03, 2005 10:36 pm

The Carb-icing a mean! war drivin work last week n car cut out. thought it war summit else bt no i think its the carb. pissed off lol. altho i think...

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Wed Oct 05, 2005 11:58 pm
Wine'n gearbox....

Last post by ZOMBIE « Tue Oct 04, 2005 1:45 am
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by polokris » Mon Sep 19, 2005 11:24 am

rite, long last got my hands on a box... fitted it, loverly, worked great, but then i went to the petrol station, and on the way back, after a quick...

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Tue Oct 04, 2005 1:45 am
Air filter

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Sun Oct 02, 2005 7:19 pm
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by meeky » Thu Sep 29, 2005 6:26 pm

Another Question is i know some hav k&n air filters on i wanna put 1 on but i wanna hide it from grandfather so it'll b a panel filter

ive found 1...

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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sun Oct 02, 2005 7:19 pm
Square lights?

Last post by scott b « Sun Oct 02, 2005 2:41 pm
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by scott b » Tue Sep 27, 2005 11:20 am

Right. I 've managed to find a grill off a derby and a set of square headlights. How hard is it gonna be to get these to fit my polo. Or is it...

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Sun Oct 02, 2005 2:41 pm
DRONING NOISE

Last post by mk2keel « Fri Sep 30, 2005 9:18 pm
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by timmo » Thu Sep 29, 2005 8:15 pm

Im getting a constant drone on motorway, got louder over the last month, and a slight knock on left handers, any ideas?

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Last post by mk2keel
Fri Sep 30, 2005 9:18 pm
Where is the best place to get new sills for a saloon

Last post by omicron « Fri Sep 30, 2005 4:46 pm
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by Turbo » Fri Sep 30, 2005 3:44 pm

i've just took the girlfriends mk2 saloon in to a mates for some welding work and while it was up on the ramp we noticed the sills were basicly...

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Last post by omicron
Fri Sep 30, 2005 4:46 pm
CAT

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by meeky » Tue Sep 27, 2005 8:38 pm

hello need help got a mk 2 polo H reg need a new back box but garage seems 2think i hav a cat on it but they didnt come on till K regs

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Last post by meeky
Thu Sep 29, 2005 6:23 pm
Its time to part company!!!

Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch « Thu Sep 29, 2005 3:43 pm
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by andyhayes77 » Wed Sep 21, 2005 3:13 pm

Its been a lovely ride im gonna keep on the site ur all a great bunch but ive bought a BMW 518i so its going take a look:

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Thu Sep 29, 2005 3:43 pm

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