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Chat about your MKIII (86C) inc GT/G40 Polo
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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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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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Sat Oct 02, 2004 6:30 pm
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Last post by polog40racer
Fri Jul 16, 2004 9:44 am
What do you guys think?
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by
Karl_CLCoupe »
Wed Jul 14, 2004 12:46 pm
Just thought I would see what you thought of my little project so far?
Any feedback?
Thanks.
Karl.
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Last post by Karl_CLCoupe
Wed Jul 14, 2004 4:25 pm
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Last post by Karl_CLCoupe
Tue Jul 13, 2004 9:57 pm
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Tue Jul 13, 2004 8:20 pm
What to pay?
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Ross »
Wed Jun 30, 2004 10:00 pm
What sort of price is good for a MK3 Coupe? I'm looking at getting something tidy, 1300cc, 5 speed, but I've seen them priced from everywhere between...
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Last post by Aphex
Tue Jul 13, 2004 1:31 pm
Mk 3 polo's in scrap yards
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polonuts »
Mon Jul 12, 2004 1:11 pm
hi all
just thought that I would vent my frustrations about my local scrap yards (south wales).
I have spent the last week trying to track down a...
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Last post by polonuts
Tue Jul 13, 2004 9:02 am
Help guess my paint code...
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retro »
Thu Jul 08, 2004 6:51 pm
Can anyone make an educated guess as to what shade of red my car is?Unfortunately there doesnt seem to be a sticker in the boot with the code on.
I...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Mon Jul 12, 2004 3:12 pm
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sat Jul 10, 2004 5:05 am
Wierd and annoying fuel pump problem.
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retro »
Thu Jul 08, 2004 6:59 pm
My car cas developed a strange fault. Normally when you turn the ignition on, you hear the 'whirr' noise of the fuel pump priming. Lately, this...
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Last post by retro
Fri Jul 09, 2004 8:18 pm
not idling
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deadcat »
Thu Jul 01, 2004 9:57 am
mmm.
been fine for 2 weeks and then she has decided to not idle when cold. Just keeps cutting out. But after about 2 or 3 mins of driving, she's all...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Fri Jul 09, 2004 3:42 pm
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Last post by Karl_CLCoupe
Thu Jul 08, 2004 9:57 pm
Silver polo reg. no SSR 12S
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jimbob »
Wed Jul 07, 2004 7:03 pm
I seen a picture of your car on this site and you have removed your bump strips but what have you done with the bit which is attached to the front...
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Last post by toXXin
Thu Jul 08, 2004 3:17 pm
Rear speaker wiring
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JoeG »
Wed Jul 07, 2004 5:10 pm
I have a very early (1990 built) Mk3 CL Coupe, I'm assuming rear speakers were an optional fit when new as there are mounting points in my car but...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Thu Jul 08, 2004 2:55 am
polishing rocker cover
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jimbob »
Wed Jul 07, 2004 8:11 pm
can any 1 help me i was looking to polish my rocker cover but i havent much knowledge in this area :D
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Last post by Speedlaw
Wed Jul 07, 2004 9:42 pm
tyre sizes?
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metz »
Wed Jun 30, 2004 10:41 am
hey guys!
what tyre size should i fit to 6x14 alloy wheels for a mk3 (2f) polo?
thanx
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sun Jul 04, 2004 9:15 pm
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Last post by Ross
Sun Jul 04, 2004 7:09 pm
exaust worries
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deadcat »
Thu Jul 01, 2004 3:30 pm
The back of my exaust dropped off the hangers the other day, Is it right that they are just held on two tiny hangers at the back where the rubbers...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Fri Jul 02, 2004 2:36 pm
Earthing Kits
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hardhitter »
Wed Jun 30, 2004 9:52 pm
See here for details on uprated earth kits:
Very useful, as good earths are essential.
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Last post by hardhitter
Thu Jul 01, 2004 10:11 pm
FAO Mk3_Beast
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Krupa »
Tue Jun 29, 2004 3:17 pm
Is that your car in the concourse line up at last year's BVF?
(Pic taken from the BVF website)
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Last post by mk3_beast
Wed Jun 30, 2004 12:10 am
error log
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deadcat »
Fri Jun 25, 2004 12:21 pm
What's this error log thingy in the ecu and what kind of problems can it cause?
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Last post by hayesey
Tue Jun 29, 2004 3:57 pm
Subaru Impreza WRX Fun!!!!
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concept-e »
Sat Jun 26, 2004 1:46 am
Ive just got in from my college ball. (yeh check the post time, i not joking!!!!)
Anyway, I managed to get a lift in my mates Subaru Impreza WRX...
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Last post by GTIR 350
Tue Jun 29, 2004 1:40 pm
Debadging?
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Karl_CLCoupe »
Mon May 24, 2004 8:27 pm
I want to remove the tired looking Coupe badge from my car, and delete the CL off the Polo_CL badge.
Am I right to think that the Coupe badge is...
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Last post by Karl_CLCoupe
Fri Jun 25, 2004 11:17 pm
factory tinted windows...
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retro »
Wed Jun 23, 2004 12:34 am
Does anybody know if there are different types of factory tinted glass, or are they all the same? I know the Genesis had tints, but were there...
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Last post by retro
Fri Jun 25, 2004 10:52 pm
Wheels and tyre question.
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Karl_CLCoupe »
Fri Jun 25, 2004 6:28 pm
Right as you can tell from my sig, I've got a set of BBS RAs lined up. These are however half an inch wider than the standard fitment to the G40. If...
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Last post by polog40racer
Fri Jun 25, 2004 7:04 pm
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Last post by LogIK
Fri Jun 25, 2004 10:13 am
soundproof
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deadcat »
Wed Jun 23, 2004 9:43 am
is there any soundproofing available for the mk3?
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Last post by DanW
Fri Jun 25, 2004 10:13 am
Mk III interiors?
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by
polonuts »
Wed Jun 16, 2004 10:30 am
Hi All
I am lokking for a new interior for my car. At the moment I have a really sad boulevard interior. I Know what the G40 one looks like, but...
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Last post by hardhitter
Thu Jun 24, 2004 6:19 pm
Installing GT/G40 Arches.
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Karl_CLCoupe »
Fri Jun 18, 2004 11:18 am
First off, here's the diagram:
Now Martyn reckons some riveting is required, with holes needing to be drilled into the car. Is this so, or are...
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Last post by Karl_CLCoupe
Thu Jun 24, 2004 4:49 pm
I DON'T BELEIVE IT!!!!!
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polonuts »
Tue Jun 22, 2004 9:31 am
I was shocked today to find RUST on my MK3. Rust on a mark 3, Impossible!!! I hear you say. As unbeleivable as it sounds, I have found rust on my...
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Last post by Karl_CLCoupe
Thu Jun 24, 2004 4:46 pm
fuel Pump noisyness
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by
deadcat »
Wed Jun 16, 2004 3:50 pm
Being as I have yet to get a manual, i can only assume the fuel pump is in the back somwhere?
Anyway, when i turn the key to ignition i hear this...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Wed Jun 23, 2004 3:03 pm
clutch cable?
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by
metz »
Mon Jun 21, 2004 10:27 pm
my clutch usually feels great but i noticed after the rain we've had 2day it feels a bit notchy when i press it.
was wondering if it will need...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Wed Jun 23, 2004 3:00 pm
Oil cooler
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by
polo_GT »
Tue Jun 22, 2004 6:57 pm
Where abouts would i mount an oil cooler on the g40, and would any old oil cooler fit with the right hoses.
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Last post by hardhitter
Tue Jun 22, 2004 9:49 pm
Just to let you know (and be cheeky!)
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concept-e »
Tue Jun 22, 2004 1:30 am
My car is for sale (mk3 CL coupe), check out my post in the for sale section.
Thanks, (Don't let my chariot go to an autotrader nova boy, give...
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Last post by concept-e
Tue Jun 22, 2004 8:05 pm
All the spares you will ever need
by
crezzee »
Tue Jun 22, 2004 9:59 am
Just put my beloved g40 on ebay (£100 no reserve). For all you G40 owners, how about a spare G for daily use whilst you keep your pride and joy in...
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Last post by crezzee
Tue Jun 22, 2004 9:59 am
What bushes?
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by
ereeiz »
Mon May 31, 2004 12:36 am
Does anyone reccomend or have any advice for bushes on a G40? mine are shagged. the passenger wheel moves backward a little when you tighten the...
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Last post by Karl_CLCoupe
Mon Jun 21, 2004 9:00 pm
golf steels?
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by
metz »
Sat Jun 19, 2004 10:21 am
just wondering if i would have any probs fitting 15 golf steel wheels with an offset of 43 to my 2f saloon?
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Last post by metz
Sun Jun 20, 2004 12:00 am
Common faults
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KarlM »
Fri Jun 18, 2004 5:10 pm
Hi all,
just about to (hopfully!) swap my 6n for an Indian Red Polo GT.
The guys just in the process of replacing the head gasket and exhaust but I...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sat Jun 19, 2004 3:51 pm
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Last post by polomk3coupe
Fri Jun 18, 2004 7:51 pm
MK 3 advice
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by
polonuts »
Mon May 24, 2004 7:20 pm
Hi dubbers
I have decided that its about time I cleaned my engine bay. Its covered in wax-oil. Can anyone tell me the best way (and quikest) of...
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Last post by deadcat
Thu Jun 17, 2004 3:15 pm
Dub Envy Mentioned in PVW?
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by
pettsy »
Sat Jun 12, 2004 10:07 pm
Anyone noticed that dub Envy's Polo/15 p-slots get a mention in the Inters 2004 show report in pvw?
Matt
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Last post by SpikeyG40
Wed Jun 16, 2004 9:26 pm
Insurance Advice!
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concept-e »
Wed Jun 09, 2004 9:54 pm
Hi,
Thought you guys could help. I have a mk3 cl coupe, and have been driving since last october. Im 18 and obviously insurance is a problem....
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Last post by concept-e
Wed Jun 16, 2004 3:59 pm
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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Tue Jun 15, 2004 8:42 pm
Please HEEEEEELP!!!
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by
polonuts »
Wed Jun 09, 2004 3:25 pm
Hi All,
I am desperately trying to get hold of the Ashtray/Lighter section of a MK3 polo dashboard. There is a distinct lack of polo's in my local...
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Last post by polonuts
Tue Jun 15, 2004 4:40 pm
GT Rev counter into 1.3CL dashboard?
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by
Karl_CLCoupe »
Tue May 18, 2004 11:35 am
Can you fit a GT rev counter into the CL dash? Or do you need to change the whole instrument binnacle and swap the tacho? The DIY guide mentions...
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Last post by D4V1D
Tue Jun 15, 2004 12:14 pm
new polo owner problems
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by
deadcat »
Mon Jun 14, 2004 4:44 pm
Hello,
Just bought myself a '91 polo cl coupe. Excellent car. Previously I had a '88 1.3 Golf which i loved but badly overheated and made it not run...
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Last post by deadcat
Tue Jun 15, 2004 10:06 am
My temp gauge isn't working.
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by
Karl_CLCoupe »
Tue Jun 08, 2004 10:03 pm
My temperature gauge has stopped working for some unknown reason. Any ideas? The thermostat and everything are ok, as the fan kicks in at around 90...
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Last post by retro
Tue Jun 15, 2004 2:38 am
steering wheel vibrates
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by
metz »
Thu Jun 10, 2004 6:52 pm
hiya guys wondered if anyone could help.
basically the car steers to the left slightly when i let go of wheel..i suppose thats just the tracking...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Mon Jun 14, 2004 2:18 pm
Strange running problems.
Replies: 18
by
Karl_CLCoupe »
Fri Jun 11, 2004 12:16 pm
I was trying a GT dash in my car, and started the car up from cold. Revved it to 6000rpm, and the car stalled. Upon starting the car again, the car...
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Last post by Karl_CLCoupe
Mon Jun 14, 2004 1:00 pm
tracking a mk3
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by
metz »
Fri Jun 11, 2004 11:30 am
just took mk3 saloon to have wheels tracked and after 10mins in pit the guy says its out 2 degrees but he can't track it as the polo's only have an...
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Last post by 86C
Sun Jun 13, 2004 2:10 pm
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Fri Jun 11, 2004 9:12 pm
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