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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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Last post by SelmaAdam
Wed Aug 18, 2021 10:33 am
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Last post by Minty72
Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:42 am
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Last post by gourtz
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
Mk3 Polo picture post
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by
dub envy »
Mon Feb 23, 2004 7:15 pm
This thread is for any mk3 Polo picture you want to put in it. Be it your own car, or someone elses...
No chat. Posts will be deleted and/or edited....
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Last post by 86cTom
Wed Sep 21, 2022 7:41 pm
Headlight upgrade
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by
hardhitter »
Sun Feb 06, 2005 2:29 pm
For all you Mk 3 owners suffering with poor headlights (thats pretty much everyone) heres how to improve them.
First off make sure you headlight...
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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:59 pm
Is the forum dead?
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Bengunn »
Tue Jan 02, 2024 10:38 am
Hi everyone,
Just joined having finally got myself a breadvan project but looking at post dates, the forum looks to have died?
Is this true?
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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Jan 02, 2024 4:07 pm
WANTED DASHBOARD CENTRE CONSOLE
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by
Caddyman26 »
Sun Jun 11, 2023 5:51 pm
Hi all new to the site and after a few parts if anyone can help firstly iam currently restoring a mk2 caddy van same design as a mk3 polo on the hunt...
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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Jun 26, 2023 9:53 am
Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap
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by
benmachin95 »
Sun Mar 05, 2023 5:39 pm
Hi all,
My brake fluid reservoir cap has split and I’m struggling to find a replacement. I got in contact with the heritage parts centre but the OEM...
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Last post by JUUL
Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:37 am
Brake Calipers
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benmachin95 »
Wed Jan 04, 2023 6:40 am
Anyone know where I can purchase VW2 brake callipers? I bought the G40 discs and pads and obviously realised they’re too wide for the standard ones....
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Last post by benmachin95
Wed Jan 04, 2023 6:40 am
Intake
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Lonny »
Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:29 am
Should I remove these parts during summer? I have seen them removed in some builds.
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Last post by 86cTom
Wed Sep 21, 2022 7:50 pm
MK2F 1993 Not Starting - Help
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by
Musky »
Thu Jan 20, 2022 7:02 pm
For some reason my Polo randomly cut out the other day.
It was driving fine but then all of sudden i got no power when i was pressing the...
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Last post by 86cTom
Wed Sep 21, 2022 7:18 pm
1994 mk2 breadvan starter issue
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by
Dragon10000 »
Wed Feb 23, 2022 12:50 pm
Hi, I've a new battery and it's being drained from full to flat in under 2 hours. After investigation I think it's the starter solenoid sticking...
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Last post by 86cTom
Wed Sep 21, 2022 7:14 pm
Dash Speakers
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benmachin95 »
Wed Feb 23, 2022 3:08 pm
Anyone got any suggestions of decent dash speakers that'll slot straight in and are relatively cheap? I can tolerate the originals no longer.
Cheers...
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Last post by 86cTom
Wed Sep 21, 2022 7:04 pm
Intake
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Lonny »
Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:29 am
Should I remove these parts during summer? I have seen them removed in some builds.
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Last post by Lonny
Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:29 am
Polo Coupe Genesis 1993 Service
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Musky »
Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:02 pm
Hi there,
I have just got a VW Polo Mk2f Coupe Genesis 1993, to tinker about with on my days off from work.
I have purchased some items to give it...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Jan 16, 2022 6:18 pm
Panel Replacement
by
crusty »
Tue Dec 07, 2021 11:52 pm
I recently had an accident with my wee car, pretty sure it will be written off, just wondering if anyone on here has had any experience of replacing...
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Last post by crusty
Tue Dec 07, 2021 11:52 pm
G40 Stripe
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benmachin95 »
Tue Nov 30, 2021 7:54 am
Morning all,
Sorry to be a pain, just looking for a bit of advice.
I'm looking to put a G40 style stripe in the groove in the bumper but want to...
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Last post by benmachin95
Tue Nov 30, 2021 9:23 am
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Last post by Polo2000
Sun Sep 19, 2021 5:16 pm
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Last post by CharlieMK2
Tue Jul 06, 2021 6:42 pm
Sun Roof Seal
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by
davejdee »
Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:42 am
Has anyone replaced a1993 genesis o.e. sliding sun roof seal ? If so a supplier and part no. would be great.Looks like a bit of a mission!
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Last post by Preston-m3
Sat Feb 27, 2021 9:00 pm
Spark plug fuse problem
by
Karlis94 »
Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:59 am
Hey all.
I have problem with fuses. When I tried to start the engine the spark plug fuse just burned in half. I turnet the car key to half and in...
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Last post by Karlis94
Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:59 am
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Last post by Down_under_23582
Sat Dec 19, 2020 9:17 am
Starting probs
by
Redders33 »
Thu Nov 26, 2020 9:15 am
I have a 93 1 litre polo exodus, the engine runs and drives very well but doesn’t always start so well.
If it doesn’t start first turn you can sit...
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Last post by Redders33
Thu Nov 26, 2020 9:15 am
Hello
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Redders33 »
Mon Nov 23, 2020 8:11 pm
Hello everyone thanks for letting me in :D
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Last post by Redders33
Mon Nov 23, 2020 8:11 pm
G40 induction kit
by
Rikvdub »
Fri Oct 30, 2020 11:58 pm
Hello, can anyone tell me please if a 1.3 G40 induction kit would fit a 1.3 NZ engine. Thanks for your help Rick
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Last post by Rikvdub
Fri Oct 30, 2020 11:58 pm
Radiator leak twice in 45000 miles
by
Riconico »
Fri Oct 23, 2020 10:17 pm
I bought my polo gti in 2016. 5000 miles later the radiator started to leak and was replaced under the guarantee. The radiator is leaking again. The...
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Last post by Riconico
Fri Oct 23, 2020 10:17 pm
1.3 NZ help
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Rikvdub »
Thu Oct 22, 2020 9:29 am
Hello guys. I’m looking for some advice and been told that this is the place to come!
I have recently imported a Golf MK2 1.3 with the NZ engine....
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Last post by Rikvdub
Thu Oct 22, 2020 9:29 am
5W 30 Oil in a 94 1.0 Bready
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by
Richiecole »
Sat Sep 26, 2020 12:25 pm
Hello, just a very quick question, I’ve just had the bready services and been informed that they’ve filled it with 5W 30 oil! My question is will...
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Last post by Richiecole
Tue Oct 06, 2020 7:03 am
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Last post by Richiecole
Thu Aug 27, 2020 1:38 pm
Thermostat Housing
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by
Docbooze »
Sun Jun 15, 2008 6:53 pm
Got a leak coming form the top bolt (head seal part) on my mk3 1050 genesis. Took the unit apart yesterday and the o - ring and housing seems in good...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Jul 05, 2020 9:01 am
Towbar
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Mtbconor1 »
Sat Jul 04, 2020 12:23 pm
Hi I'm looking for a towbar for a 86cf breadvan '93. Does anyone know where I can get one in the UK ASAP! Thanks
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Last post by Mtbconor1
Sat Jul 04, 2020 12:23 pm
Mk2 fuel sender
by
Red mk2 1991 »
Sun Apr 12, 2020 8:49 am
Fuel gauge not working any ideas why is wouldn’t work.
Fuel sender ?
Relay?
Bad earth?
Any help welcome Thanks
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Last post by Red mk2 1991
Sun Apr 12, 2020 8:49 am
Throttle body mount
by
TGomerz »
Thu Apr 09, 2020 3:41 pm
Hi I have a 91 h reg polo breadvan 1 litre, it has been stalling and not idling ect at junctions, upon inspection i have found the throttle body to...
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Last post by TGomerz
Thu Apr 09, 2020 3:41 pm
Need help with a no spark issue
by
PeppinthePolo »
Sat Apr 04, 2020 4:06 pm
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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Last post by PeppinthePolo
Sat Apr 04, 2020 4:06 pm
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Last post by Co2-UK
Mon Mar 09, 2020 8:42 pm
Cigarette lighter power supply
by
Bennmark0 »
Tue Nov 12, 2019 2:57 pm
Hi folks,first time on here,need some advise,the power supply to the cigarette lighter/accessories power is always live,is there a simple way to...
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Last post by Bennmark0
Tue Nov 12, 2019 2:57 pm
Polo mk2f gt
by
Mdt3001 »
Sun Nov 03, 2019 1:47 pm
Does anyone know of any engine conversions I can do on the polo mk2f gt, recently brought one and the engine has almost had it, want something which...
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Last post by Mdt3001
Sun Nov 03, 2019 1:47 pm
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Last post by john.warburton
Tue Oct 29, 2019 5:49 pm
Rear bumper clips
by
Dan Ayling »
Sun Sep 22, 2019 5:03 pm
I'm trying to re-fit the reap bumper on my 1994 Breadvan but the clips on either side have snapped off. Any ideas how I can remove the clips and...
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Last post by Dan Ayling
Sun Sep 22, 2019 5:03 pm
1991 breadvan fuel pump
Replies: 1
by
Will66 »
Mon Jul 22, 2019 3:54 pm
Hi,
Just got a 91 breadvan, it has an electric fuel pump that then goes to the fuel pump on the back of the head. Is that standard or aftermarket ?...
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Last post by alexperkins
Fri Jul 26, 2019 11:32 am
Lost Keys Help
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by
apdevelopments »
Sun May 26, 2019 9:50 am
Hi Everybody.
We’ve got a 1992 L reg polo and have had the car in the family for nearly 15 years.
Somehow we have lost the keys to the car and don’t...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sun May 26, 2019 11:07 am
Gt cylinder head help
by
Tr3v-G »
Wed May 15, 2019 8:40 pm
Hi,I have a 1990 gt engine with a cracked cylinder head,i took it to the shop to be tested and skimmed,the guy said it passed a pressure test but...
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Last post by Tr3v-G
Wed May 15, 2019 8:40 pm
92 polo coupe dash cluster removal
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by
mk2zetec »
Wed Oct 24, 2018 2:23 pm
Hi
Can anyone tell me how to get the dash cluster out?
I’ve tried radio pins that seem the right size for the holes in the side of the dash but won’t...
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Last post by Telstar333+
Mon May 06, 2019 2:10 pm
Tuning
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by
Zcb »
Sat Sep 08, 2018 8:45 am
Hi, I have a 1991 polo gt and was wandering where is the best place to get it tuned ? And what are the best engine upgrades? Cheers !
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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Oct 16, 2018 2:38 pm
Left speaker doesn't work.
Replies: 1
by
lefenouil »
Tue Oct 09, 2018 7:54 pm
Hello !
I'm absolutely new ! I just bought my Polo II coupé (1994) three weeks ago, and I'm very happy of it. I love this car !
But, the left...
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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Oct 16, 2018 2:36 pm
Polo 86c 1.9 TDI PD engine swap
by
DCautosport »
Tue Oct 09, 2018 3:05 am
Good night, and hello to everyone. I am new here, and I am going to start a new project and I would like to know your ideas and advice.
I have a vw...
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Last post by DCautosport
Tue Oct 09, 2018 3:05 am
Petrol tank sender/ tank hole
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by
oldgit70 »
Wed Aug 29, 2018 3:53 pm
Hello, just joined. Hope this post is in the right place.
My daughter has a 1990 Polo Breadvan Country. We have struggled to fit a new petrol tank...
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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Sep 03, 2018 4:35 pm
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Tue Jun 05, 2018 5:29 pm
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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Jan 08, 2018 2:19 pm
In Tank Lift Pump
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by
omega »
Wed Jun 28, 2017 11:32 am
Hi all, new here. I'm fitting a 1.3 gt engine and 5 speed box into my Mk2 Breadvan and have the later Mk3 fuel tank brand new and epoxy painted at...
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Last post by alexperkins
Fri Jun 30, 2017 12:37 pm
GTI International 2017 Club Display
by
Wolfi »
Mon May 08, 2017 10:12 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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Last post by Wolfi
Mon May 08, 2017 10:12 am
breadvan banded dilemmas
Replies: 1
by
Frigid hippy »
Sun Apr 23, 2017 1:16 pm
ive got a set of banded vw baby g60 wheels for the rear of my 1991polo bready.
They are wearing 9-9.5j rubber.
The question is, they are rubbing on...
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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:36 pm
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Last post by bvs
Tue Apr 11, 2017 10:11 am
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