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Chat about your MKIII (86C) inc GT/G40 Polo
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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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Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:42 am
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Last post by MiikeGX
Fri Jan 23, 2026 12:31 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 SlowPolo
Mon Jan 10, 2005 7:19 pm
G40 engine value
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genesisGT »
Sat Jan 08, 2005 9:04 pm
Since everyone seems to be asking what things are worth a thought a would join in!
I have been offered a g40 engine (no gearbox) the chap wants...
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Last post by amstrange1
Sat Jan 08, 2005 9:48 pm
downpipe
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lord_sharpy »
Thu Jan 06, 2005 8:51 pm
ive spotted a nearly new downpipe on a mk3 cl in my local scrappy, will the downpipe of this fit my gt?
cheers
james
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Last post by Steve_O
Sat Jan 08, 2005 4:41 pm
G40 engine parts....
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pete69zx »
Fri Jan 07, 2005 5:48 pm
I have the chance of some possible G40 goodies tomorrow & was wondering if...
The inlet manifold, throttle body, radiator would prove a usefull...
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Last post by pete69zx
Sat Jan 08, 2005 3:14 pm
Picked G40 up last nite!
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Low- Phat- Spread »
Sat Jan 08, 2005 8:17 am
but cant drive it till March! :( cant get insured until I have been driving a year (unless anybody knows of an insurance company who will insure...
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Last post by Low- Phat- Spread
Sat Jan 08, 2005 10:48 am
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Last post by nuttinnew
Sat Jan 08, 2005 2:47 am
There can be 'only 1' real Colin McRae!!
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pete69zx »
Thu Dec 16, 2004 8:27 pm
Well, i'll just jump straight in with it...
Last Saturday night i wanted to put 'good use' to the recent upgrades i have had done to 'Don Polio' &...
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Last post by pete69zx
Fri Jan 07, 2005 6:11 pm
...anyone need stuff for their Polio?
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pete69zx »
Sat Dec 25, 2004 5:24 pm
Just putting the feelers out here ladies & gents...
I'm very tempted to break the 2 cars i have & sell up from VW's (minds in turmoil!)
Just...
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Last post by pete69zx
Fri Jan 07, 2005 6:08 pm
vw sill kick/scuff plates.
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genesisGT »
Thu Dec 30, 2004 9:12 pm
I discovered on etka that vw did kick plates for our cars (shiny strip on sill when you open the door - saying polo ), does any one have a set fitted...
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Last post by Karl_CLCoupe
Fri Jan 07, 2005 1:51 pm
Need A New fuel Tank
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TheWhiteBeast »
Thu Jan 06, 2005 1:11 pm
I need a new fuel tank but i dont know wot i need i hav got 1994 1043 mk3 coupe. On the website wot iam getin 1 from there to different tank once a...
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Last post by TheWhiteBeast
Thu Jan 06, 2005 4:15 pm
The Black G40!!!!.......
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Low- Phat- Spread »
Tue Jan 04, 2005 9:31 am
Have been talking last night, and I think I am going to keep the black G40, swap my bits onto it. I have managed to get used to the idea of a change...
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Last post by Low- Phat- Spread
Thu Jan 06, 2005 2:55 pm
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Last post by Aphex
Thu Jan 06, 2005 1:23 am
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Last post by nuttinnew
Wed Jan 05, 2005 10:13 pm
jus found this on ebay
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lord_sharpy »
Tue Jan 04, 2005 4:29 pm
front fogs and wiring loom for a mk3 polo
Item number: 4516678405
and
Item number: 4516679692
also just out of interest at work the other day i...
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Last post by SpikeyG40
Wed Jan 05, 2005 9:53 pm
engine swaps...
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pete69zx »
Fri Dec 31, 2004 6:53 pm
Anyone out there got and advice for an engine swap?
Let me try & be more specific now...
Wanna remove an AAV engine & replace with a 3F engine....
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Last post by amstrange1
Wed Jan 05, 2005 5:38 pm
heater and overheating problems
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polonuts »
Tue Jan 04, 2005 11:36 pm
Hi all and new year best wishes :lol:
I have got a slight problem with my MK3 1.0 squareback. The fan doesn't seem to cut in at all and the engine...
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Last post by LogIK
Wed Jan 05, 2005 4:41 pm
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Last post by DelG40
Wed Jan 05, 2005 2:18 pm
Mk5 Polo GTi - Alloy wheels
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DelG40 »
Wed Jan 05, 2005 12:47 am
These wheels are 4x100pcd aren't they? They look it - I'm only enquiring because I wouldn't mind getting a second hand set at the scrappies or else...
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Last post by DelG40
Wed Jan 05, 2005 1:46 am
What mods have you done to your GT's ?
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hardhitter »
Wed Dec 29, 2004 6:40 pm
We are talking about engine mods here, no bodykits or barry crap just serious stuff. Just interested in what you lot have done and the current trends...
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Last post by poloace
Tue Jan 04, 2005 1:47 am
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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Mon Jan 03, 2005 3:55 pm
GT engine in bits. What's it worth?
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nuttinnew »
Sun Jan 02, 2005 6:29 pm
I've got a GT engine in parts that's been lightened/balanced etc for summat I had planned but I've now got a G for it. Thinking I might as well sell...
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Last post by metz
Mon Jan 03, 2005 2:32 am
my clutch is dead!
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mk3dave »
Fri Dec 31, 2004 6:13 pm
the car is still drivable, but the bite has gone really low as if the clutch plate is sticking. but it'l go back to nomarmal when it wants to :?...
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Last post by mk3dave
Sun Jan 02, 2005 6:17 pm
Wheel dilema.....
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robz »
Wed Dec 29, 2004 8:17 pm
Jst looking for some advice.... :roll:
I had my pslots polished during the summer & i thought they looked great (tho i like how they looked in...
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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Sun Jan 02, 2005 5:25 pm
Timing belt noise?
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metz »
Mon Dec 27, 2004 11:12 pm
a rather large screeching sound is coming from inside the plastic cover that houses the timing belt, Gareth (gt hatch) has changed the belt and water...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sat Jan 01, 2005 7:01 pm
photoshop
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m193twa »
Sat Jan 01, 2005 12:31 pm
wots every1 reckon 2 this?
i think it looks sweet :lol:
before
Edited - Huge Picture :wink:
after
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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Sat Jan 01, 2005 4:03 pm
drivers sun visor
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by
minis84 »
Thu Dec 30, 2004 12:52 pm
after some stupid twerp (me) decided to try to re-position the drivers sun visor through 90deg whilst driving at 70 with the window open, I am now...
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Last post by minis84
Fri Dec 31, 2004 6:17 pm
brake upgrades
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tarquin bevilastard »
Fri Dec 31, 2004 10:38 am
going to put vented discs on and i'm
looking for calipers and carriers so far i've got
brembo discs
goodridge hoses
passat master cylinder
just...
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Last post by optima21
Fri Dec 31, 2004 5:34 pm
Weller Wheels
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DelG40 »
Thu Dec 30, 2004 3:54 pm
What width of wheel do you recommend for my '91 Polo GT from Weller Wheels?
5.5 or 7 ?
Keeping in mind, I don't want to have to do any modifying...
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Last post by tainmrk3polo
Fri Dec 31, 2004 5:07 pm
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Last post by SpikeyG40
Fri Dec 31, 2004 5:06 pm
arghhh, bloody battery
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DanW »
Wed Dec 22, 2004 3:50 pm
:evil:
what a friggin day, wish I never got up this morning, first couldn't find my ISA book to get some money out, then I couldn't find my house...
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Last post by DanW
Fri Dec 31, 2004 4:32 pm
Electric Windows?
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Petrified »
Sun Nov 28, 2004 12:59 am
Sorry, dont know much about this, and I have tried searching!
Did the mk3 polo come with electric windows as an option? or did a particular model...
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Last post by Karl_CLCoupe
Thu Dec 30, 2004 3:28 pm
lost me haynes
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Tahrey1043 »
Wed Dec 29, 2004 2:54 am
its missing somewhere in the house in birmingham, or maybe at the bottom of my (pretty much shredded) tool bag in the boot... and im stuck in a flat...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Thu Dec 30, 2004 2:49 pm
The heater fan's travels
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DelG40 »
Wed Dec 29, 2004 11:26 am
I can't get any heat from the fan inside the car to come out of the big exits on the dash. You know the ones, adjustable for your hands and face? I...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Wed Dec 29, 2004 9:29 pm
white dails for a gt
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tarquin bevilastard »
Sun Dec 26, 2004 3:42 pm
just changed my illumination in the dash pod to red,tryin to find some white dails now not having much luck .anyone know where i can get some from
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Last post by DanW
Tue Dec 28, 2004 6:19 pm
Getting a G40
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robert.cheetham »
Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:14 pm
I have wanted a g40 for a long time but the insurance companies were having a laugh. Im getting a G in march. I will be 20 with 1 years n.c.b....
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Last post by polog40racer
Tue Dec 21, 2004 10:32 pm
G40 suspension bushes
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mk2keel »
Mon Nov 29, 2004 4:04 pm
Will G40 powerflex bushes fit my mk2 Coupe S with no troubles?
according to a guy at awesome GTI they will but i was under the impression G40's had...
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Last post by polog40racer
Tue Dec 21, 2004 10:31 pm
track day
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dubpolo »
Mon Nov 22, 2004 7:52 pm
hey guys! im looking at getting a G40 for track day use, do they go well?
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Last post by polog40racer
Tue Dec 21, 2004 10:27 pm
polo gt
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louise_gt »
Thu Dec 02, 2004 10:04 pm
Hi im looking to rebild my 1.3 gt engine but thinking of increasing it to a 1.4 just wanting to know if anybody can tell me what problems this will...
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Last post by tainmrk3polo
Tue Dec 21, 2004 6:19 pm
Hello all (with pics)
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DelG40 »
Wed Dec 08, 2004 2:14 pm
Hi everyone, I've just joined UK-Polos. I currently have a black '91 Polo GT
Been reading this forum the past little while, seems very...
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Last post by nick euro
Mon Dec 20, 2004 11:41 am
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Last post by Low- Phat- Spread
Sun Dec 19, 2004 6:45 pm
100/80W bulbs...
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pete69zx »
Sat Dec 11, 2004 6:25 pm
Ok, so i just got some cheapies by RING (none of this fancy packaging malarky!) & am gonna slap em in a bit later. Then attempt another video clip...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sat Dec 18, 2004 8:23 pm
Wheel help please
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metz »
Wed Dec 15, 2004 7:53 pm
I was wondering if i would be able to run 8x13 7x13 on a mk3 saloon lowered 40mm?
I was wanting 8 on the rear if possible.
Does anyone know if...
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Last post by metz
Sat Dec 18, 2004 8:15 pm
ETKA access
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genesisGT »
Tue Dec 14, 2004 4:27 pm
Hi, is there any other way to access the ETKA database apart from going into the nearest VW dealer? As a have to make a 20mile trip everytime a want...
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Last post by pettsy
Sat Dec 18, 2004 5:13 pm
Help with exhausts
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Karl_CLCoupe »
Fri Dec 17, 2004 1:21 pm
I'm just curious as to my options really. I have a blowing standard exhaust at the moment, and am considering going for something better with a bit...
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Last post by wul3er
Fri Dec 17, 2004 5:05 pm
gt downpipe
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lord_sharpy »
Thu Dec 16, 2004 3:51 pm
am i right that the cat on a gt is in the downpipe section of the exhaust? ive just been reading the euro car parts catalogue and they sell downpipes...
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Last post by Steve_O
Fri Dec 17, 2004 1:27 pm
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Last post by Karl_CLCoupe
Fri Dec 17, 2004 1:04 pm
Fuel tank leak
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by
TheWhiteBeast »
Thu Dec 16, 2004 4:52 pm
I have got a bad fuel leak from the bottem of my tank where the filler pipe joins the bottom of the tank. It looks like the weld has gone :cry: Do...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Fri Dec 17, 2004 1:54 am
Vented wings?....
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Low- Phat- Spread »
Thu Dec 16, 2004 8:33 pm
Anyone know where is best place to get them from?
Just been having a look, cant seem to find any?!
:?
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Last post by SpikeyG40
Thu Dec 16, 2004 10:04 pm
G40 ECU Chip
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Petrified »
Tue Dec 14, 2004 8:41 pm
Hi!
I want to find out if my G40 has a standard chip. When I open up the ECU anyone know what I'm looking for on the chip itself?
or any pics??...
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Last post by Petrified
Wed Dec 15, 2004 6:24 pm
my zorst sounds boggo.
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mk3dave »
Wed Dec 15, 2004 10:57 am
i recently fitted my new jetex exhaust. its only half the system from the middle box back, but i was hoping for a bit of a mild growl at least but it...
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Last post by hardhitter
Wed Dec 15, 2004 1:48 pm
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