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Engine Bay Stuff

Last post by mkoprulu « Wed Apr 27, 2005 9:39 am
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by polock » Tue Apr 26, 2005 12:26 pm

Groovycarrot, Im after cleaning up the appearance of my engine bay and have noticed on your photos that yours is immaculate 8)

So....

Did you...

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Last post by mkoprulu
Wed Apr 27, 2005 9:39 am
Door glass

Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch « Tue Apr 26, 2005 6:44 pm
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by dpm » Tue Apr 26, 2005 10:45 am

My young sons Mk2 polo drivers door glass was smashed last night, does anyone know if the glass from a later model will fit ? before i do a tour of...

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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Tue Apr 26, 2005 6:44 pm
Rear axle alignment

Last post by GroovyCarrot « Tue Apr 26, 2005 3:53 pm
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by GroovyCarrot » Fri Apr 22, 2005 8:10 pm

Is it possible for the rear axle to be misaligned? Just, I noticed today when I was checking over my new tyres that the nearside rear wheel has acres...

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Tue Apr 26, 2005 3:53 pm
5 speed conversion..how muchÂ£Â£Â£Â£

Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch « Tue Apr 26, 2005 11:36 am
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by steveo3002 » Sun Apr 24, 2005 7:12 pm

my 88 1300 polo doesnt have the 5 speed option, im intrested in collecting the parts to convert it

what do i need..whats the going rate for good...

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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Tue Apr 26, 2005 11:36 am
Any experiences with power inverters?

Last post by mkoprulu « Tue Apr 26, 2005 10:01 am
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by mkoprulu » Mon Apr 18, 2005 11:38 am
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This one is an odd question really... Has any of you tried to stick a power inverter to the ciggie lighter socket to plug in any electrical device...
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Last post by mkoprulu
Tue Apr 26, 2005 10:01 am
Parts need to finish...

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by NornIron » Tue Apr 26, 2005 9:35 am

I need the following to finish restoring my 1981 Polo L:

Chrome Sill Trim Strips (both LH and RH)
Rear Wheel Arch Plastic Stone Guards (both LH and...

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Last post by NornIron
Tue Apr 26, 2005 9:35 am
Will these seats fit?

Last post by Gizmo « Mon Apr 25, 2005 8:39 pm
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by Gizmo » Mon Apr 25, 2005 12:37 pm

Hi

Does anybody know if Mk2 Golf GTI seats will fit my Mk2 Polo squareback? If they do will they need any modifications? :?

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Last post by Gizmo
Mon Apr 25, 2005 8:39 pm
stinks of petrol

Last post by polokris « Mon Apr 25, 2005 8:31 am
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by steveo3002 » Sun Apr 24, 2005 3:30 pm

our mk2 had a leaky tank a while back and obviously stank of petrol, i fitted a new tank and all looks fine with no leaks

thing is i still get a...

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Last post by polokris
Mon Apr 25, 2005 8:31 am
Speaker Wiring in a Mk2

Last post by k4lps « Sat Apr 23, 2005 5:02 pm
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by GingerNik » Thu Apr 21, 2005 7:43 pm

Hello all,

I've posted something similar in the ICE section, but I'm looking for a more mk2 specific response.

I've just recently fitted my new...

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Last post by k4lps
Sat Apr 23, 2005 5:02 pm
HT leads sparking?

Last post by GroovyCarrot « Sat Apr 23, 2005 12:12 am
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by GroovyCarrot » Fri Apr 22, 2005 11:54 am

I had a look under my bonnet last night (car was overheating because I'd forgotten to clip the new temp sensor in place and my coolant had been...

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Sat Apr 23, 2005 12:12 am
Removing wing

Last post by GroovyCarrot « Sat Apr 23, 2005 12:11 am
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by GroovyCarrot » Thu Apr 21, 2005 8:08 pm

I tried to removing the O/S wing today in order to respray it, but failed.. I removed all the bolts along the top of the wing, the one down the...

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Sat Apr 23, 2005 12:11 am
NEW PICS!!

Last post by Maker Boy « Wed Apr 20, 2005 12:56 am
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by polokris » Mon Apr 18, 2005 9:14 pm

here are a few piccys of my Dub! :P

comments peeps! :D

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Last post by Maker Boy
Wed Apr 20, 2005 12:56 am
mk1 polo may be for sale if there's enough interest

Last post by russ.turner « Sun Apr 17, 2005 8:51 pm
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by russ.turner » Tue Apr 12, 2005 10:52 pm

mk1 '81 polo, mars red genuine 62000 miles
mk1 golf gti alloys with new tyres
working on getting some pics online
for sale due to the need for a work...

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Last post by russ.turner
Sun Apr 17, 2005 8:51 pm
finally lowered

Last post by polokris « Sun Apr 17, 2005 10:27 am
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by polokris » Thu Apr 14, 2005 8:33 pm

just a few pics.... had it lowered last weekend, happy with the stance! wot u all think?

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Last post by polokris
Sun Apr 17, 2005 10:27 am
Coupe S upgrades

Last post by ZOMBIE « Sat Apr 16, 2005 8:43 pm
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by cappuccinocruiser » Tue Apr 12, 2005 2:25 pm

Ok people.

First off Hi, I'm currently using a 1988 Polo coupe S as a daily hack, it's a great little car, brilliant on fuel and drives really well,...

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Last post by ZOMBIE
Sat Apr 16, 2005 8:43 pm
mk1 polo............somone's gotta buy this car!!!!

Last post by SteB « Sat Apr 16, 2005 3:00 pm
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by dubbydrummer » Thu Apr 14, 2005 4:15 pm

the guy wants 200 quid for it but will let it go for any sensible offer as don't wanna see the car scrapped after he's part exchanged it.

It's a LX...

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Last post by SteB
Sat Apr 16, 2005 3:00 pm
where to spray oil on the accelerator?

Last post by GroovyCarrot « Thu Apr 14, 2005 9:46 am
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by mkoprulu » Wed Apr 13, 2005 9:54 am

Hi all, my polo has developed a slightly annoying sound lately. It's coming from the accelerator pedal when depressed about 0.5-1cm, which is the...

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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Thu Apr 14, 2005 9:46 am
Hello! A few questions about my car.

Last post by GroovyCarrot « Tue Apr 12, 2005 7:59 pm
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by GingerNik » Mon Apr 11, 2005 5:26 pm

Hey guys.

I've said a general hello in the Clubhouse but I thought I'd introduce myself in here too.

I've got a 1988 Coupe 1.3 - it's a Boulevard...

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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Tue Apr 12, 2005 7:59 pm
coupe S numbers?

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Mon Apr 11, 2005 9:12 pm
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by cappuccinocruiser » Mon Apr 11, 2005 4:23 pm

So how rare are thos Coupe S's then?, I never see many about these days....

Guessing it was the top o the line one?

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Last post by Tahrey1043
Mon Apr 11, 2005 9:12 pm
F****** welding

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Mon Apr 11, 2005 9:08 pm
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by polo-vixen » Fri Apr 08, 2005 7:16 pm
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I have me coupe, and needs some welding on the drivers wheel arch, just in front of the suspension,

But the polo being the polo, had to have the...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Mon Apr 11, 2005 9:08 pm
bits

Last post by heartagram « Sat Apr 09, 2005 3:04 pm
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by russ.turner » Fri Apr 08, 2005 10:38 pm

Hi there, im after some bits for my '81 polo l. Stuff like an early grill and a new front bumper, if anyone out there can help then please drop me a...

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Last post by heartagram
Sat Apr 09, 2005 3:04 pm
project polo stage 3 56k'ers beware

Last post by polokris « Wed Apr 06, 2005 7:25 pm
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by mk2keel » Wed Mar 30, 2005 7:40 pm

Right, had the polo in a barn for a lil while now, meaning i could work on her easily and i had electricity and water at hand. I decided it would be...

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Last post by polokris
Wed Apr 06, 2005 7:25 pm
INLET

Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch « Wed Apr 06, 2005 3:44 pm
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by ZOMBIE » Tue Apr 05, 2005 11:22 pm

My inlet manifold does not have a pipe coming off the exhaust onto the inlet mainfold to warm it? should it have it on a 1.3 2g engine? Its just...

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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Wed Apr 06, 2005 3:44 pm
Fitting a MK3 front end to a MK2

Last post by SpikeyG40 « Tue Apr 05, 2005 9:29 pm
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by Petrified » Sat Apr 02, 2005 5:09 pm
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Quite a broad question I know,

but is this a simple job? is it just a case of removing panels and fitting the new ones? also with the front and...
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Last post by SpikeyG40
Tue Apr 05, 2005 9:29 pm
Chipping a mk2 coupe s

Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch « Tue Apr 05, 2005 5:20 pm
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by polo-vixen » Fri Mar 25, 2005 8:38 pm
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Hi im a little stuck at the moment, and i was wondering how i could chip me coupe?

I know that u need to have an injection system, which i can do...
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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Tue Apr 05, 2005 5:20 pm
crank oil seal....easy job??

Last post by GroovyCarrot « Mon Apr 04, 2005 9:48 pm
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by steveo3002 » Wed Mar 30, 2005 7:11 pm

my 1300 polo is still leaking oil , so i figured id change the sump gasket and front crank oil seal cus they both look suspect

is there any special...

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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Mon Apr 04, 2005 9:48 pm
'81 LX Polo 86k 12months MOT 6months TAX

Last post by wstwd « Mon Apr 04, 2005 8:37 am
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by wstwd » Mon Mar 14, 2005 12:10 pm

See cars for sale on porka.net for more pics plus spec, it's been fully serviced with genuine VAG parts were possible. I have full service history...

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Last post by wstwd
Mon Apr 04, 2005 8:37 am
cylinder head swap(help)

Last post by ste mk1lx « Sun Apr 03, 2005 10:53 pm
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by ste mk1lx » Sat Apr 02, 2005 3:00 pm

i've just removed my mh engines head and its rotten in the ports can I use a 1043 head if I change the cam over TIA

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Last post by ste mk1lx
Sun Apr 03, 2005 10:53 pm
HAVE YOU SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS???????

Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch « Sat Apr 02, 2005 10:56 pm
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by ZOMBIE » Sun Jan 23, 2005 1:42 pm
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Picture of a polo off club rheinland, look at the airbox on the carb- what the hell?? where can I get one from??
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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Sat Apr 02, 2005 10:56 pm
Inlet manifold

Last post by GroovyCarrot « Tue Mar 29, 2005 11:08 pm
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by GroovyCarrot » Tue Mar 29, 2005 7:58 pm

Went to the scrappy today and found they have a near complete mk2 ranger in. I noticed that the inlet manifold had what looked like a mounting block...

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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Tue Mar 29, 2005 11:08 pm
Polishing heads!!!!

Last post by k4lps « Tue Mar 29, 2005 3:02 pm
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by ZOMBIE » Thu Dec 30, 2004 9:58 pm

My next stage of modifying!
Basically so far I have done the usual mods however I am still after more power even though the 1300 has more than enough...

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Last post by k4lps
Tue Mar 29, 2005 3:02 pm
How safe is it to cut the springs on a mk2

Last post by polo-vixen « Tue Mar 29, 2005 2:56 pm
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by polo-vixen » Tue Feb 15, 2005 11:54 am
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How safe is it to cut the springs on a mk2 coupe, as ive done mine by one and half coils, and i was told that wasnt a wise idea?

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Last post by polo-vixen
Tue Mar 29, 2005 2:56 pm
Rocker cover heat??

Last post by polokris « Tue Mar 29, 2005 12:09 pm
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by polokris » Tue Mar 29, 2005 11:53 am

how hot would a MK2 1.0 rocker cover get??? average,

oC pref!?!

thanx Kris

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Last post by polokris
Tue Mar 29, 2005 12:09 pm
recent pics

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by polokris » Tue Mar 29, 2005 11:58 am

here are a few recent pics.....

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Last post by polokris
Tue Mar 29, 2005 11:58 am
gt cam

Last post by polokris « Tue Mar 29, 2005 11:53 am
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by ZOMBIE » Sun Mar 27, 2005 6:50 pm

Has anyone fitted a mark 3 gt cam to a mk2 coupe s mh engine? Good results?

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Last post by polokris
Tue Mar 29, 2005 11:53 am
can i fot mk2 golf brakes on to me coupe s

Last post by polo-vixen « Tue Mar 29, 2005 8:33 am
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by polo-vixen » Sun Mar 27, 2005 5:25 am

I want more power in me coupe s mk2 expect i know that the brakes wont be able to handle it, and will get to hot

I know i can have groved and...

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Last post by polo-vixen
Tue Mar 29, 2005 8:33 am
1300 still leaking oil

Last post by steveo3002 « Mon Mar 28, 2005 10:02 pm
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by steveo3002 » Mon Mar 28, 2005 4:13 pm

my 1300 is still leaking oil...the area around the alterantor braket gets wet with oil and drips

what i wanted to ask..do the oil pumps leak? and if...

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Last post by steveo3002
Mon Mar 28, 2005 10:02 pm
Can i fit a brake servo on to my coupe s

Last post by GroovyCarrot « Sun Mar 27, 2005 11:28 pm
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by polo-vixen » Sun Mar 27, 2005 10:00 pm

K im off out hunting for loads of stuff in a few days and i was wondering if i could fit a brake servo on to me coupe s?

If so what car would i need...

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Sun Mar 27, 2005 11:28 pm
leaded/unleaded petrol dilemma

Last post by 86C « Sun Mar 27, 2005 10:51 am
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by ribs105 » Fri Mar 25, 2005 5:39 pm

Hello everybody, being new to this whole car thing I have a dilemma about what fuel to use in my 87 polo - unleaded petrol with or withoud addtives?...

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Last post by 86C
Sun Mar 27, 2005 10:51 am
brake dilema

Last post by optima21 « Sun Mar 27, 2005 6:35 am
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by ZOMBIE » Sat Mar 26, 2005 1:13 am

Hi guys, Ive been wondering is there a set of brakes that you can fit off another vw-dirrectly without modifications to the mk2 coupe s that are...

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Last post by optima21
Sun Mar 27, 2005 6:35 am
Firing order

Last post by ste mk1lx « Sat Mar 26, 2005 9:53 am
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by oldoaktree » Sat Mar 26, 2005 9:39 am

My son has been tinkering with his plug leads and the car will not start.
Can anyone inform me of the firing order and which cylinder is No.1 looking...

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Last post by ste mk1lx
Sat Mar 26, 2005 9:53 am
what vw steering wheels fit mk2 polos

Last post by polokris « Thu Mar 24, 2005 11:52 pm
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by steveo3002 » Thu Mar 24, 2005 8:39 pm

just wondered if any other vw steering wheels fit the mk2 polo??

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Last post by polokris
Thu Mar 24, 2005 11:52 pm
Knocking noise from engine ( I think) help

Last post by GroovyCarrot « Wed Mar 23, 2005 3:55 pm
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by Maker Boy » Tue Mar 15, 2005 8:33 pm

hi all im new to this forum so first of all hi to everyone.

I have a Mk2 polo 1.3 cl i have had it bout 2 months now and its a good car but as off...

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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Wed Mar 23, 2005 3:55 pm
DOES ANY ONE HAVE...........

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by ZOMBIE » Sat Jan 15, 2005 12:02 am

After reading a few recent topics i have decided to mod my car further, I dont know really where to start but any help would be greatly appreciated....

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Last post by Aphex
Wed Mar 23, 2005 11:41 am
Zee polo!! (pics) :D

Last post by polokris « Mon Mar 21, 2005 11:46 am
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by polokris » Mon Jan 03, 2005 11:44 am
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EXTERIOR

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BOOT
(129.6db! TESTED!)
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Last post by polokris
Mon Mar 21, 2005 11:46 am
headgasket quicky question

Last post by steveo3002 « Sun Mar 20, 2005 10:29 pm
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by steveo3002 » Fri Mar 18, 2005 6:34 pm

ive just brought my new head gasket for the 1300 breadvan from ecp..other gaskets ive replaced have TOP printed on one side, the new one has no...

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Last post by steveo3002
Sun Mar 20, 2005 10:29 pm
Removing fuel tank

Last post by heartagram « Sun Mar 20, 2005 7:26 pm
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by Paul C » Sat Mar 19, 2005 10:11 am

The fuel tank on my Mk1 3dr has a leak where the filler pipe joins the tank. I've been told replacing the tank is very fiddly. Anyone got an idiots...

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Last post by heartagram
Sun Mar 20, 2005 7:26 pm
Anyone done boot lighting?

Last post by mkoprulu « Fri Mar 18, 2005 9:07 am
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by mkoprulu » Thu Mar 17, 2005 10:18 am

Is there anyone that's installed a light to the boot? Is it an easy job to do? Is there electricy supply which is suitable for it? What type of...

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Last post by mkoprulu
Fri Mar 18, 2005 9:07 am
Conversion for old type headlight bulbs

Last post by k4lps « Wed Mar 16, 2005 6:45 am
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by mkoprulu » Sat Mar 12, 2005 5:32 pm

Hi all,

I've gone to halfords to change my headlight bulbs but they said they don't do the conversion bulbs anymore. They called them H12's but i...

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Last post by k4lps
Wed Mar 16, 2005 6:45 am
see my for sale ad! Last chance saloon!

Last post by VF_Marshall « Sat Mar 12, 2005 12:07 pm
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by The Autoad » Wed Mar 09, 2005 6:50 pm

hi guys, have something that will be of interest to you. I'm selling my mk1 Polo non-runner. she needs work, but if I can't shift it its going to...

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Sat Mar 12, 2005 12:07 pm

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