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by 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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Newbie

Last post by carmadaaron « Thu May 26, 2005 5:43 pm
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by PhilGTi » Wed May 25, 2005 10:55 pm

Hey, i totally didnt realise how fast these g40's are. I watched a few drag racing clips of them slaughtering VR6's and a 04 S3???

Exactly how fast...

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Thu May 26, 2005 5:43 pm
wheel welding and polishing ??

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by Revis » Wed May 25, 2005 11:31 pm

Right, well basically im refurbing these wheels myself.

I was going to have a polished outer lip, innner lip and dish and then paint the spokes...

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Thu May 26, 2005 1:47 am
tyres please help

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by Dubs G40 » Sat May 21, 2005 12:38 pm

g40 and gt tyres

what size should they be and are they different on the 2 models

my g40 wheels had 175/60/13's
my gt had 175/65/13's

so i have...

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Tue May 24, 2005 10:53 pm
Master Cylinder

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by mickb » Fri May 20, 2005 8:55 pm

Hia,

What master cylinder do I need to upgrade a 91 GT brake set up?

Is it the late MK16v Golf one?

cheers

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Mon May 23, 2005 4:46 pm
Buying a G40

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by dreadly » Tue Apr 05, 2005 11:00 am
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I have just been offered a G40 for sale.

One owner from new, 70K - Mk3 G40
FVWSH - Fulll MOT + Tax - Owner wants Â£1500

She is an oldish lady.

Is...
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Sat May 21, 2005 6:09 pm
side exit exhaust

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by deeppolo » Sun May 08, 2005 11:10 pm

any body actually know for fact if a side exit exhaust is legal or not.
really want one but dont know whether they are legal.

could someone also...

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Sat May 21, 2005 3:38 pm
Pics of Silver mk3's

Last post by LogIK « Wed May 18, 2005 10:13 pm
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by Petrified » Sun May 15, 2005 3:29 pm

Could anyone post up pics of their silver mk3's coupe/hatch/saloon it's all good.

I wanted to do a bit of photoshopping for myself to see what...

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Last post by LogIK
Wed May 18, 2005 10:13 pm
Faded arches n bumpers

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by Pauli » Sat May 14, 2005 12:44 am
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What do all you guys use for that nice new black effect? Any 1 tried respraying them black?
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Wed May 18, 2005 7:42 pm
g40 to a gt

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by Dubs G40 » Tue May 10, 2005 11:10 pm
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i got a g40 3 weeks ago and decided i did not want to run it every day to work so i just brought a gt off ebay for 300 quid

bargin on go the my g40...
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Tue May 17, 2005 12:33 am
Anyone breaking a Mk3?

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by JWC » Thu May 12, 2005 10:26 am

Need a petrol tank.

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Tue May 17, 2005 12:30 am
My G at inters

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by LregG » Mon May 09, 2005 6:53 am

At last, proper pics of my baby G!! Broke up the red a bit with black chrome rims, mirrors, grill and rear spoiler. It's got roughly 165bhp at the...

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Mon May 16, 2005 3:32 pm
my polo's pics inside

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by Dubs G40 » Sun May 15, 2005 10:30 pm

my green 300 quid gt and my white g40

opinions please

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Mon May 16, 2005 7:39 am
sport rader wheels

Last post by Dubs G40 « Sun May 15, 2005 10:34 pm
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by Dubs G40 » Sun May 15, 2005 5:51 pm

what are they i have 3 fitted to my polo mk3 gt coupe i am gonna get rid of them but i think i remember these being a showroom opition is this...

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Last post by Dubs G40
Sun May 15, 2005 10:34 pm
Chargecooler

Last post by adeg40 « Sun May 15, 2005 7:45 pm
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by adeg40 » Sun Apr 24, 2005 10:41 pm

well i got no advise so i just did it, fitted the chargecooler the other day and looks good under the bonnet. as i got no help i didnt know whether...

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Sun May 15, 2005 7:45 pm
pulling to the left... alot

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by Pauli » Sat May 14, 2005 12:41 am

Had my GT lowered 40mm, and cut 20mm from bushes (as instructed), now the steering wheel is offline, and its pulling to the left alt. Is there...

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Advancing the timing?

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by DanW » Wed May 11, 2005 9:28 pm
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I've heard this been said a lot, and will probably do it next time I get the chance to. Only problem is... How do you advance the timing? Which bit's...
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Sat May 14, 2005 10:27 am
Help with alloys please

Last post by Dubs G40 « Wed May 11, 2005 10:51 pm
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by polonuts » Wed Apr 27, 2005 11:34 am

Hi
I have managed to get a set of 14 teardrop alloys that are in really shabby condition. I know that I have two options to refurbish them:

Polish...

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Wed May 11, 2005 10:51 pm
NZ engine "enhancements"

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by DanW » Sun Mar 20, 2005 8:55 pm

:lol:
I've got three weeks spare so the car's getting some much needed attention.

Without spending too much money on thing, what would be a good...

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Mon May 09, 2005 10:20 pm
oil

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by lord_sharpy » Wed May 04, 2005 6:21 pm

just about to change my oil this weekend. i was gunna put in gtx magnatec 10/40, what do you guys recommend, bearing in mind my gt has done 137.000...

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Sat May 07, 2005 6:37 pm
shocks

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by Gray6634 » Sat May 07, 2005 1:43 pm

my cl is in desperate need of shocks its like riding a jelly. prob is i dont wanna spend a mint on a car that is 15 years old. how much am i looking...

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Sat May 07, 2005 2:38 pm
Getting the BLING ready for inters

Last post by Krupa « Fri May 06, 2005 11:44 pm
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by LregG » Thu May 05, 2005 11:05 pm

My mattigs will be ready tomorrow 8)

I had to get some motorbike tyre valves as the normal type looked way too long

This was when they were...

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Last post by Krupa
Fri May 06, 2005 11:44 pm
hi newbie here

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Fri May 06, 2005 7:45 pm
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by lil_zee » Thu Apr 21, 2005 5:09 pm
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hi guys, :)

could'nt find anywhere to introduce self so thought as i have mk111 why not here.

right really i am a caddy lover, i bought the polo...
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Fri May 06, 2005 7:45 pm
Leaking Cat - De Cat?

Last post by DanW « Wed May 04, 2005 12:36 pm
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by JWC » Wed May 04, 2005 9:16 am

Hi,
My mom still has her mk3 saloon polo. She just put a new clutch in it and it runs sweet as a nut. However, the exhaust system is feeling a bit in...

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Wed May 04, 2005 12:36 pm
Golf Engine into a polo

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by PHATBOYDAVE » Wed May 04, 2005 11:05 am

I have just bought a 1.4 mk3 golf engine from a 93 model, Im sure these engines are the same as mk3 polo's and will fit easily by swapping the...

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Wed May 04, 2005 11:05 am
G40. how much are these worth?

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by Blue MK2 » Tue May 03, 2005 10:14 am

G40 with 77k on the clock.

How much are these worth or how much is the engine worth?

chers

Blue

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Tue May 03, 2005 11:40 pm
help needed!!

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by jermaine_mayn_wants_polo » Mon May 02, 2005 10:54 pm
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hi evryone im kinda new here, just got my licence n i got my eyes on a '96 polo.. only a 1litre, but im pretty sure thats all insurance is gna let me...
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Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am
Side Exit Exhausts

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by deeppolo » Mon May 02, 2005 10:31 pm

Hiya ive got a mk3 and was just wondering whether side exit exhaust were legal and if so what are the advantages/disadvantages of having one.

cheers...

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Last post by gtjoe
Tue May 03, 2005 12:38 pm
G40 is progressing....

Last post by Low- Phat- Spread « Mon May 02, 2005 8:25 pm

by Low- Phat- Spread » Mon May 02, 2005 8:25 pm

We been busy with G40 this bank hol weekend.
Started Friday night putting BBS E30's together, went Saturday to get tyres put on the 2 we managed to...

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Mon May 02, 2005 8:25 pm
my first car!!

Last post by robz « Mon May 02, 2005 6:01 pm
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by Toopay » Mon May 02, 2005 1:54 pm

hey all, ive just got my first ever car and its a black Polo GT Coupe which im chuffed to bits with! :lol: the insurace is killing me a wee bit being...

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Last post by robz
Mon May 02, 2005 6:01 pm
Advice g40 conversion

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by apexsyle » Sat Apr 30, 2005 12:50 am

Hiya,

As a prevoius owner of numerous vauxhalls I am indeed new to VW. I was wondering if anyone can help? I have an M reg 1 litre Polo...

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Sun May 01, 2005 12:01 am
Teeth

Last post by Low- Phat- Spread « Sat Apr 30, 2005 9:47 pm
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by dub envy » Sun Apr 24, 2005 12:44 pm

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Maybe if I can be arsed I'll fit these today with my rebuilt charger... Maybe.

Oh, I got a little arty.....

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Last post by Low- Phat- Spread
Sat Apr 30, 2005 9:47 pm
getting the battery out

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Sat Apr 30, 2005 2:08 pm
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by Tahrey1043 » Fri Apr 29, 2005 10:14 pm

I've had it with having to continually jump start the nail because the batterys so low - there's a mains charger in the garage (only a trickler, but...

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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sat Apr 30, 2005 2:08 pm
my g40

Last post by Dubs G40 « Wed Apr 27, 2005 10:28 pm
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by Dubs G40 » Wed Apr 27, 2005 8:54 pm

its got a very good spec, including the 14inch bbs wheels, Very recent Jabbasport R1 charger build & major service, de-wedged throttle body,...

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Last post by Dubs G40
Wed Apr 27, 2005 10:28 pm
Grinning like the Cheshire Cat right now!

Last post by SpikeyG40 « Wed Apr 27, 2005 8:11 pm
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by Krupa » Thu Apr 21, 2005 8:59 pm
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I'll let the pics do the talking I think. 8)

470 miles, 2 days and one happy Polo GT owner. 8)

Thanks due to Pete, Dan K and Dan B. Roll...
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Wed Apr 27, 2005 8:11 pm
Dashboard help

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by deeppolo » Wed Apr 27, 2005 1:30 pm

hiya guys

just wondering if anyone can email me with a picture of there dash but with a description of how to take it out.

if you wouldnt mind you...

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Last post by SpikeyG40
Wed Apr 27, 2005 8:08 pm
Lowering springs

Last post by hardhitter « Tue Apr 26, 2005 8:49 pm
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by Revis » Tue Apr 26, 2005 5:06 pm

Basically i have in my posession some 40mm springs and some other springs and shocks bought here:

But as u can see they wrote:
LOWERS CARS...

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Tue Apr 26, 2005 8:49 pm
dash board

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by deeppolo » Tue Apr 26, 2005 1:46 pm

Just wondering if anyone could help me remove my dash ( just the plastics) because the person who had it b4 me wrecked the dash by spraying it so i...

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Tue Apr 26, 2005 2:04 pm
Tyre Treads

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by Revis » Sun Apr 24, 2005 6:09 pm

if i had 3 tyres with the same tread pattern and 1 with a different pattern (thinks its a directional one also) and two had a bit more wear than the...

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Mon Apr 25, 2005 12:02 pm
Golf Gti steels on a Mk3 Polo??

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by JSCmk3 » Sat Apr 23, 2005 6:40 pm

New to this site... anyone put standard Golf Gti Mk2 14 steel wheels on a Mk3? Do they fit ok, offset etc? Anyone got any pics of one with them on?...

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Sun Apr 24, 2005 10:20 pm
MK3 POLO GENESIS JE STYLE GRILL, SPOILER, EYELIDS... PAINT ?

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by lloydon1 » Mon Mar 28, 2005 9:26 pm
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Hi Everyone. New To The Forums, Just Registered.

Can anyone help me - I've just snagged a bargain JE Style kit on eBay for Â£90.00, should be...
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Sun Apr 24, 2005 9:35 pm
Squeakiness

Last post by LogIK « Sun Apr 24, 2005 2:59 pm
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by beeblebrox5000 » Sat Apr 23, 2005 12:25 am

Sorry for the vagueness here, but has anyone else experienced squeaks or rattles in the boot area when going over bumps? I'm pretty sure it ain't the...

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Last post by LogIK
Sun Apr 24, 2005 2:59 pm
I got my charger back.

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by dub envy » Fri Apr 22, 2005 7:47 pm

Just been down and picked up my charger from Pitstop! They replaced some seals and bearings.. The Jabbasport items were apparently pretty crap....

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Sat Apr 23, 2005 9:41 am
40 mm Drop

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by Pauli » Sat Apr 16, 2005 2:39 pm

I have a Polo GT, I want to lower it 40 mm what are the best springs to get? and prices please, any 1 have a good link?

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Last post by robz
Fri Apr 22, 2005 6:50 pm
passed! (and Polo for sale! :-()

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by minis84 » Tue Mar 29, 2005 3:35 pm

Hello!

My squareback passed its MOT this morning after I replaced the rear brake hoses on sunday. I'm well pleased now, I've given it a good wash,...

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Thu Apr 21, 2005 10:52 pm
cheap ignition leads

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by lord_sharpy » Wed Apr 20, 2005 9:04 pm

just been to my local motorworld in hinckley, needed some new leads. he rang his supplier and i got a set of champion triple silicone leads for...

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Last post by hayesey
Thu Apr 21, 2005 9:20 am
Mk3 Gt Engine Problems

Last post by GroovyCarrot « Thu Apr 21, 2005 1:37 am
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by Baredd » Fri Apr 15, 2005 11:04 pm

Mk3 Polo Gt Coupe Sat in the car engine running fine. Revs drop so I rev it happens sometimes fine. Pours down and I mean pours with rain and I turn...

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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Thu Apr 21, 2005 1:37 am
Decent Brake setup.

Last post by Incubus « Tue Apr 19, 2005 6:39 pm
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by Petrified » Thu Dec 30, 2004 1:04 am

I've been thinking about upgrading the brakes on my G40 and reading about audi brakes and rear disc conversions.

They don't have to be amazing, but...

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Tue Apr 19, 2005 6:39 pm
Cheap back box

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by Gray6634 » Thu Mar 31, 2005 10:28 pm

hey men ( and poss some women in here?? ) anyways where can i get a cheap performance back box form my cl coupe, not bothered about power gains just...

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Last post by heartagram
Mon Apr 18, 2005 7:54 pm
1.01Bar

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by LregG » Mon Apr 18, 2005 8:18 am

Last weekend i took my G out for a spin with the works pressure/vacuum transducer plugged up to the diagnostic equipment (Â£3500 worth!) It self...

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Last post by LregG
Mon Apr 18, 2005 8:18 am
Worn steering column?

Last post by peteg40 « Fri Apr 15, 2005 10:46 pm
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by metz » Wed Apr 13, 2005 7:49 pm

Hi guys / girls...Has anyone had any experience of a worn steering column on a mk3 polo?

The clamp at the bottom of my steering column (near the...

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Fri Apr 15, 2005 10:46 pm

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