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Chat about your MKIII (86C) inc GT/G40 Polo
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Last post by jsybrian
Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:56 am
Photo Hosting is now enabled
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Hi All
We've taken the decision to allow users to upload images to the site to save you having to host them externally
In order to do this, when...
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Wed Aug 18, 2021 10:33 am
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Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:42 am
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Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:01 am
Mk3 Buying Guide
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pettsy »
Sat Oct 02, 2004 6:30 pm
Along with other models, though it would be a good idea to have a Mk3 Buying Guide. The following points are only what i've been told myself, feel...
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Last post by pettsy
Sat Oct 02, 2004 6:30 pm
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Last post by bvs
Tue Apr 11, 2017 10:11 am
Alpine White G40 170BHP
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Verity »
Sat Jan 15, 2011 11:03 am
Thought I'd post a few photos of my Boyfriends G40
I love this car to bits. it's so much fun!
170 BHP
Spins in 1st and 2nd, and third when its wet...
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Last post by Ray-d1
Sun Apr 09, 2017 1:27 pm
Mk2f engine swap HELP!
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Kizerfluid »
Sun Mar 09, 2014 9:11 pm
Basicly i have a Mk2f polo 1992.
It had the AAV engine untill it drematicly killed its self by leaking all its fluids out of the head / rocker....
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Last post by Ray-d1
Sun Apr 09, 2017 1:20 pm
Throttle body service kit
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Mark63 »
Fri Mar 10, 2017 3:42 pm
I have a 1993 1.0l Polo and am trying tofind a service kit for the throttle body. I can find loads of replacements bodies but no service kit. Any...
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Last post by Mark63
Fri Mar 10, 2017 11:06 pm
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Last post by jtn678wjm
Mon Feb 20, 2017 2:48 pm
I'm making cheap brake upgrades for G40's
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LregG »
Thu Jan 18, 2007 10:15 pm
My housemate is a metal fabricator and i've been working closely with him to make brackets to allow the use of your standard G40 calipers (or Mk2...
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Last post by jtn678wjm
Mon Feb 20, 2017 2:43 pm
New front brake upgrade or swap
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jtn678wjm »
Mon Feb 20, 2017 1:59 pm
Hi I'm John
Does anyone know if a later polo brake calipers will fit and what wheels they go under. I was thinking I might be able to find something...
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Last post by jtn678wjm
Mon Feb 20, 2017 1:59 pm
Issues with start and idle
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courior »
Sun Feb 12, 2017 7:55 am
Hi,
New member here from Malta :D .. Got a 1992 Coupe 1.05l and ive just rebuilt the head as it was worn away and leaking water into the cylinder....
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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Feb 13, 2017 11:16 am
car won't turn over when hot!!!!
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mk1crazy »
Tue Jan 17, 2017 9:51 pm
Hi guys new to the forum and just bought this 1991 polo coupe 1.0 , test drove before I bought it and everything seemed fine, got it home and turned...
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Last post by alexperkins
Thu Jan 26, 2017 12:14 am
Broken suspension
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owenjames »
Mon Aug 15, 2016 7:37 pm
So I own a mk2f polo 86c GT, and my suspensions failed, very amuture at DIY diagnostics but I'm sure I have a problem with my drivers side front...
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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Aug 15, 2016 10:16 pm
What Have I Got Here?
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Goose42 »
Fri Apr 08, 2016 11:34 am
Hi All,
I have recently purchased a 1992 Polo GT Coupe....or at least that''s what im told it is....its not the tidiest of cars but it will be a...
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Last post by NickGt
Wed Jun 15, 2016 1:23 pm
Is it worth repairing?
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Kayipu »
Tue Jun 14, 2016 4:21 pm
Hi all,
I've recently been offered a May 1994 Mk 3 Polo (bread van) for £200 and wondered if it's worth repairing? It failed on the following things...
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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Jun 15, 2016 12:05 am
Nick Euro is back!
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NickGt »
Mon Feb 29, 2016 7:23 am
Hi, so I've had the polo off the road for 11 years due to other things going on and funds elsewhere!
She use to have a flushed boot lid and RH...
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Last post by NickGt
Sat Jun 11, 2016 7:47 am
Clutch cable bought in error
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piglet14 »
Mon Oct 19, 2015 11:42 am
New(other) Motaquip VVC132, also has FKC1133 handwritten on the bag, along with Derby/Polo/Polo van
It's still in it's Motaquip bag and has obviously...
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Last post by piglet14
Mon Oct 19, 2015 11:42 am
Urgent buying advice VW polo mk3 (1.0)
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woodbpete »
Tue Jul 21, 2015 7:30 pm
Evening all,
Can anyone please assist in giving some buying advice for a Polo mk3 1.0?
I haven't yet got a driving license but when I get one and...
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Last post by woodbpete
Fri Jul 24, 2015 3:35 pm
1.4 16v injection system on a 1.3
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Barrett-CoupeGT »
Sun May 17, 2015 1:46 am
I was told there was already a thread on this but I cant find it anywhere.
Has anyone got an idea on everything I will need to be able to do this and...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sun May 17, 2015 5:55 pm
my Old Polo G40 J340 YWX
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tjsmudger »
Mon Sep 11, 2006 11:52 am
Does anyone know the whereabouts of my old G40, just want to know if it went to a good home and the general outcome, many thanks
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Last post by BreninStu
Sun Oct 26, 2014 3:33 pm
Price guide???
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Goatboy16v »
Mon Jul 07, 2014 8:42 pm
Hi, new to the forum as I'm after a bit of info if anybody can help me?
I've owned a couple mk2 golf 16v's but the reason I'm here is I'm looking to...
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Last post by Goatboy16v
Mon Jul 07, 2014 8:42 pm
Gear linkage bushes
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JungleBug »
Sun Jun 08, 2014 5:37 pm
Hey guys and girls
I have '93 1L 4 speed box. Unforantly the bushes on the gear linkage have perished. I've been searching for ages to find new ones...
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Last post by JungleBug
Mon Jun 09, 2014 5:00 pm
Catalyst badge
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Clive »
Sat Sep 21, 2013 10:24 pm
I have a Polo coupe gt 1991 and have a missing catalyst badge. Does anyone have one they can spare? Tried a search with no success.
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Last post by Clive
Sat Sep 21, 2013 10:24 pm
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Last post by Salty_95
Mon Jul 22, 2013 8:54 pm
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Last post by danwood76
Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:32 am
Loking for my old GT
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Lilu »
Tue Feb 19, 2013 11:20 pm
I used to own a mk3 GT, black, and she was called Betty.
Everytime I see one I wish I never sold her, so wondering if she's still around.
Reg H926...
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Last post by Lilu
Tue Feb 19, 2013 11:20 pm
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Last post by foxbees
Sun Dec 09, 2012 6:51 pm
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Last post by alexperkins
Fri Aug 31, 2012 3:46 pm
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Last post by punk3000
Mon Aug 27, 2012 7:10 pm
Another head gasket thread
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carpy »
Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:52 pm
Hi. Have got a J reg VW polo which says CATALYST and Polo CL on the back! I think it's a 1.0 and it's petrol too.....
I'm pretty sure the head...
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Last post by iccledude
Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:47 pm
Central Locking
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rich-ramsden »
Fri Aug 03, 2012 9:49 pm
Hi Im a new VW Polo owner and was just wondering that i have a N Reg Polo and it has central locking, is there any way i could add a key fob to it ?...
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Last post by fonzooorooo
Sun Aug 05, 2012 7:56 am
head unit not working!! HELP!!!!!
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RazzM87 »
Sun Jul 15, 2012 10:11 pm
right people i need help, my head unit isnt workin but it worked fine when i installed it.
ive checked the main fuse in the scuttle, was fine....
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Last post by RazzM87
Sun Jul 15, 2012 10:11 pm
Newbie
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snugglebear »
Thu Jun 21, 2012 9:48 pm
Hello troops im jonny from falkirk .scotland . I drive a mk2f coupe . Hope use are more freindly than the last form i joind .cheers
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Last post by fonzooorooo
Tue Jun 26, 2012 10:20 am
High revs
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sags »
Mon May 07, 2012 10:29 pm
Hi folks,
I'm new here so hello but just bought a polo last month which had low revs and would sometimes cut out at junctions so I took it too my...
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Last post by alexperkins
Thu May 31, 2012 1:08 pm
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Last post by SWDUBBER
Sat May 26, 2012 6:57 am
Mk3 facelift gearbox question
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silentnight »
Sun May 06, 2012 1:53 pm
Hey Guys,
Ive just become the new owner of a mk3 face lift polo X reg 1.4L 75bhp (sport? aparently)
im on the hunt for a new gearbox for it coz the...
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Last post by fonzooorooo
Thu May 10, 2012 7:36 am
VW meet North-East
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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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Last post by PJH
Thu May 03, 2012 12:14 am
newbie
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tank1987 »
Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:04 pm
Hi all
Ive had few golf and sierras but now have just bought a 1998 polo saloon for my misses,just wondered if parts from any other vehicles are...
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Last post by tank1987
Mon Apr 30, 2012 12:18 pm
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Last post by fonzooorooo
Mon Mar 26, 2012 7:49 am
Help - car won't start
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ScoobyDooLondon »
Sun Mar 11, 2012 2:08 am
Several weeks ago, I bought my sis a VW Polo as a present for qualifying as a nurse. She was thrilled at her first car.
I bought the car knowing the...
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Last post by ScoobyDooLondon
Sat Mar 17, 2012 12:09 pm
Ace Cafe 28th February 2012
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SWDUBBER »
Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:31 am
Right guys the last Tuesday of every month is a VAG meet at Ace Cafe I'm guessing some of you all know this.. I've been going there the last 2years...
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Last post by SWDUBBER
Tue Feb 21, 2012 8:57 am
help new polo owner door issues!
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phil peak »
Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:11 am
Hi,
I am just about to inherit a 91 breadvan gt and there are a few bits to fettle.
The biggest issue is the quarter light pillar on the drivers door...
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Last post by jonboy
Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:43 am
Polo parts for sale
by
ng65 »
Tue Sep 20, 2011 9:56 pm
Hi I've got a couple of items from my old car which may be of use to someone with a MK3 GT circa 91/92
Firstly I have a Bosch engine ECU which has a...
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Last post by ng65
Tue Sep 20, 2011 9:56 pm
Electric Window not working. Clicking
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by
rodney007 »
Mon Aug 08, 2011 11:02 am
My passenger window stoped working suddenly, it was making a click sound when trying to use the switch on both sides.
4 Euro part dealers said its a...
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Last post by rodney007
Tue Aug 16, 2011 7:08 am
Edition38
by
red6n2 »
Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:47 pm
whose going ?
would be nice to meet up with others see thier cars in the flesh or erm... metal :)
i shall be there for the whole weekend,
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Last post by red6n2
Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:47 pm
Gti international 2012
by
g__humm »
Wed Aug 03, 2011 7:51 pm
See meet section people.
Started organising early as I would love to be one of the biggest stands there.
If we get big enough we can prob sort...
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Last post by g__humm
Wed Aug 03, 2011 7:51 pm
Wiring loom
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by
pologen »
Fri Aug 24, 2007 10:26 pm
Right people im stuck im converting my 1 litre polo to gt do i need to change the whole wiring loom in the engine and inside the car or can i juts...
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Last post by alexperkins
Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:59 pm
vDubLeics's mk3 loon (new to forum)
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by
vDubLeics »
Mon Mar 14, 2011 8:52 pm
Hello ppl
as i am new to the uk-polos forum i thought i should introduce myself. i am Alan and i'm from leicestershire. this is my mk3 polo NZ.
I...
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Last post by Josh_PoloGTi
Mon Mar 14, 2011 11:16 pm
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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Mar 09, 2011 10:40 am
Buying advice
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by
jmattley »
Sun Feb 27, 2011 5:57 pm
Hi guys, basically I'm new to all the VW stuff as I've always had Subaru's and Landy's in the past (I like 4wd it seems!). I'm looking at 1.4L pre...
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Last post by jmattley
Wed Mar 02, 2011 6:57 pm
Daniel's Polo Coupe
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by
DanielWatts »
Sat Feb 05, 2011 9:27 pm
Heres Project number two! a 1993 Polo CL Coupe 1.0 :twisted:
Current spec:
~13x7 ATS Classics - Front
~13x8 ATS Classics - Rear
~Lowered 60mm on...
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Last post by DanielWatts
Sun Feb 20, 2011 12:46 am
Steering Column spline adapter
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pologen »
Mon Feb 14, 2011 4:53 pm
Hi people,
Hopefully it's nice and simple, I belive the spline adapter can be pulled off leaving the small spline so an older wheel or boss can go...
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Last post by DanielWatts
Wed Feb 16, 2011 7:50 pm
+-help
by
the dr »
Sun Feb 13, 2011 7:57 pm
have just bought a polo withj a problem aa man said fuel pump gone replaced that no change it was driving but got slower and slower till only run on...
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Last post by the dr
Sun Feb 13, 2011 7:57 pm
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