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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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Wed Aug 18, 2021 10:33 am
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Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:42 am
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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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Last post by pettsy
Sat Oct 02, 2004 6:30 pm
cheap g40 on autotrader
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metz »
Thu May 13, 2004 7:06 am
check this out guys.....
only £895.. will make a good project or donor car for one of you guys :D
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Last post by Krupa
Sun May 16, 2004 4:41 pm
Whatever happened to....
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pettsy »
Sat Feb 28, 2004 5:16 pm
all the g40 cup cars? surely there are still some of these out and about?
anyone know the whereabouts of any of them?
Matt
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Last post by amstrange1
Sat May 15, 2004 10:28 pm
Venom Suspension Kits
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pettsy »
Thu May 13, 2004 12:29 pm
thinking of buying one of venom's onw make lowering kits (shocks and springs)
just wondered if anyone has had an experiences of them?
Matt
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Last post by pettsy
Sat May 15, 2004 5:15 pm
Suspension?????
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concept-e »
Thu May 13, 2004 11:38 am
Right, need to lower my car. Did my bro's Fiesta in 2 hours. The Polo however, is a different story!! What is this about a strut tool? Haynes seem to...
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Last post by SpikeyG40
Sat May 15, 2004 3:37 pm
Wierd running problems... help!
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Krupa »
Wed May 12, 2004 2:19 pm
Hi all,
Please read this, especially if you know your GTs! I can't figure this out!
For a couple of weeks now, despite really smooth acceleration...
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Last post by hardhitter
Fri May 14, 2004 6:47 pm
Tyres For My Gt
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pettsy »
Tue May 11, 2004 7:45 pm
For some reason, my gt has eaten a tyre on one side and not on the other: wierd eh!
Anyways, What have you folks with 165/65/13 sized tyres got on?...
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Last post by amstrange1
Fri May 14, 2004 11:37 am
Engine Query?
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concept-e »
Mon Apr 26, 2004 1:57 pm
About 3 months ago, I changed my MK3 Polo Coupe headgasket after it went during a major overheat when the fan switch broke. Anyway it has been fine...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Fri May 14, 2004 1:03 am
MY car
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polo_GT »
Wed May 12, 2004 11:03 pm
For sale
On performance vw
www.performancevwmag.com
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Last post by polo_GT
Thu May 13, 2004 12:44 pm
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Last post by polo_GT
Wed May 12, 2004 10:05 pm
gt engine tunning tricks
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wanstall »
Tue May 11, 2004 6:24 pm
hi guy
i was just woundering if any of you know how to get the most out of the 1.3 gt engine. other that the usual filter, and exhaust.
i have...
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Last post by amstrange1
Wed May 12, 2004 8:04 pm
My car
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by
dowdie-mk3 »
Mon May 10, 2004 12:29 pm
Follow link above for pics
SPEC
Engine
1.3 cl coupe
golf induction with k&n uni cone filter
painted rocker cover
de-cat pipe
full stainless...
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Last post by pettsy
Tue May 11, 2004 7:47 pm
G40 Conversion?
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metz »
Mon May 10, 2004 7:09 pm
hiya guys, just wondering how much a g40 engine conversion would cost (not including the engine) as there seems to be some 1.3cl's in very good nick...
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Last post by metz
Mon May 10, 2004 8:18 pm
corrado seats
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Skooty »
Mon May 10, 2004 3:48 pm
Hello folks,
Got a question: is it possible to fit a Corrado interior (front and rear seats) in a Mk3 Polo Coupé? I know anything is possible, if I...
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Last post by Skooty
Mon May 10, 2004 7:35 pm
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Last post by mk3_beast
Mon May 10, 2004 7:29 pm
Anyone near Sheffield...
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Krupa »
Mon May 10, 2004 3:30 pm
... fancy a free Polo GT Catalytic converter?
I'm in Sheffield from tomorrow through to about the 24th, and I'll bring it with me if anyone wants...
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Last post by Krupa
Mon May 10, 2004 3:30 pm
It went BEEEEEP at me..
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Tahrey1043 »
Sat May 01, 2004 8:04 pm
OK. Hammered up from the south coast into Brum, well as much as the traffic and then the jams A34-M4 and M40-M42 would allow it. Went at it quite...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Mon May 10, 2004 2:43 pm
anyone lookin for a...
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DanW »
Sun May 09, 2004 5:35 pm
GT close ratio gearbox or tacho/rev counter?
Need to shift em asap due to space and stuff :roll:
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Mon May 10, 2004 2:37 pm
My MK3 Coupe Photos
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concept-e »
Sat Mar 20, 2004 2:26 pm
Hi,
These are some photos of my car. Just testing to see if I have actually got the hang of this posting image thing!
Its only a CL but Im 17 and...
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Last post by concept-e
Mon May 10, 2004 1:46 pm
boost gadge
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mchugh »
Fri Apr 30, 2004 11:19 am
could someone tell me where i fit a boost gadge?!?!?!?
a pic would help :)
cheers
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Last post by polog40racer
Mon May 10, 2004 8:05 am
Hi to all
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HytestA »
Wed May 05, 2004 2:47 pm
First off being new here i think i should say Hi to all
secondly I have a question or two for any G40 experts out there. I'd like to know if anyone...
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Last post by polog40racer
Sun May 09, 2004 9:17 pm
I think I'm ready...
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by
dub envy »
Thu May 06, 2004 10:42 pm
for Inters that is..
Last weekend the suspension went on. Venom Edition shocks with Spax -60mm springs. The wheels went on. 5.5x15 w/ 165/45x15...
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Last post by pettsy
Sat May 08, 2004 1:16 pm
Just wanted your oppinions...
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Karl_CLCoupe »
Thu May 06, 2004 11:00 pm
How does the engine detailing look with the braided hoses? I got bored and did this of an evening.
Your feedback greatly appreciated.
Karl
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Fri May 07, 2004 4:18 am
Picking my G40 up tonight...
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Dave-G4o-1.8T »
Thu May 06, 2004 12:52 pm
Hey guys I'm new by the way...anyhoo! :)
I was just looking through the autotrader when I seen the G40 and I thought I'd love one, £2,500,...
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Last post by hayesey
Thu May 06, 2004 7:11 pm
problem alloys!
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SpikeyG40 »
Sat Jun 14, 2003 7:05 pm
i wonder if anyone can help me! i've got a mk3 polo and i have recently put alloys on it. the alloys are 15 team dynamics monza and they are 6.5 wide...
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Last post by SpikeyG40
Thu May 06, 2004 6:31 pm
Final bit of accident damage repaired
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Krupa »
Wed May 05, 2004 4:10 pm
I was amazed, went to a scrap yard today which had not one but THREE Coupe rear bumpers!!! So I invested in a nice undamaged one for mine, the only...
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Last post by pettsy
Wed May 05, 2004 9:57 pm
Clocks Ver2
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DanW »
Wed May 05, 2004 7:01 pm
OK, so I've got some decent ideas now. And seeing as LogIK didn't really wana do his clocks himself I'm doing his.
If anyone else wants me to do them...
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Last post by LogIK
Wed May 05, 2004 8:57 pm
My Car Has Just Gone 'POP'
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LogIK »
Fri Apr 30, 2004 4:32 pm
Okay, this morning, I was driving as normal and pulled out of a junction when a moderatly loud thudding sound was emmitted from the engine bay. I...
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Last post by LogIK
Wed May 05, 2004 1:48 pm
new lights
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by
mk3_beast »
Sun May 02, 2004 6:39 pm
i bought some new lights today of james_uk and they look cool 8)
cheers mate.
this is before,
and now for after :D
see ya soon mate, cheers
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Last post by mk3_beast
Tue May 04, 2004 6:50 pm
busy weekend
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hayesey »
Sun May 02, 2004 10:25 pm
this weekend I've got loads done to my car,
- fitted 2 new front wheel bearings,
- 2 new front suspension top mounts,
- fitted new bonnet,
- rebuilt...
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Last post by hayesey
Mon May 03, 2004 4:04 pm
which do i buy?
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by
robz »
Sun May 02, 2004 11:42 pm
a bit stuck on wot to spend ma £££ on?
any suggestions r welcum
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Last post by robz
Mon May 03, 2004 10:49 am
exaust blowing
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DanW »
Sat May 01, 2004 12:29 am
or at least when the engine's cold it sounds a lot deeper. Do you think this is anything to worry about?
:roll:
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sun May 02, 2004 5:23 pm
getting off body panels
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by
D4V1D »
Mon Apr 26, 2004 11:21 am
its harder than it looks getting the front end off a polo. theres a load of sealer to fight with. it seems to have welded some of the panels...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sat May 01, 2004 7:58 pm
Digifant Fault code reader
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by
Gareth_GT_Hatch »
Sat Apr 24, 2004 12:58 am
Ok so Ive made one of these as per the instructions on the polo-gt website. And (like everyone said) it doesnt work. I decided to put in an extra...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sat May 01, 2004 7:52 pm
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Thu Apr 29, 2004 10:33 pm
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Last post by pettsy
Thu Apr 29, 2004 10:01 pm
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Last post by hardhitter
Thu Apr 29, 2004 6:27 pm
Early CL wheel Arch Trims
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James_uk »
Thu Apr 29, 2004 12:53 pm
Has anyone got any early CL/C wheel arch trims off a really old MK2 these are the type that do not have a notch which joins onto the rubbing strip,...
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Last post by James_uk
Thu Apr 29, 2004 12:53 pm
GT Squareback in autotrader
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Gareth_GT_Hatch »
Wed Apr 28, 2004 10:59 pm
Bloody hell, there like buses. None for ages and then they all come at once. Except theyre not like buses as buses are s**t.
Its the third one...
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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Thu Apr 29, 2004 12:32 pm
What Front Brakes Are You Running>
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by
pettsy »
Wed Apr 28, 2004 2:53 pm
Right, im looking to change the front disk/pad setup on my gt (with g40 spec system)
im currently running greenstuff pads and brembo disks.
just...
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Last post by Krupa
Thu Apr 29, 2004 12:22 am
gear box oil
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mchugh »
Wed Apr 28, 2004 12:59 pm
i havent had this problem befor but i moved my car this morning to find a little pool of gearbox oil! is this going to be a big problem or will it be...
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Last post by optima21
Wed Apr 28, 2004 1:25 pm
A crazy thought
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Tahrey1043 »
Sat Apr 24, 2004 6:46 am
Saloon base
+ rear top quarter of hatch
+ some custom glass cutting & sealing
+ a whole lot of welding, smoothing and repainting
= Mk3 Estate?...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Tue Apr 27, 2004 11:01 pm
new mods coming!
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by
SpikeyG40 »
Wed Aug 06, 2003 12:35 am
just thought i would let you guys no that i have some mods on the way.
just bought some clear indicators off of ebay and they should be with me in...
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Last post by SpikeyG40
Tue Apr 27, 2004 8:54 pm
Just taxed the car today......
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pettsy »
Tue Apr 27, 2004 1:55 pm
been stung for £110 :shock:
so im not allowed to use the s**t crappy roads, potholes and all for a whole year :?
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Last post by robert.cheetham
Tue Apr 27, 2004 7:44 pm
mk3 and g40
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mchugh »
Tue Apr 27, 2004 1:40 pm
would parts from a normal MK3 fit into a g40 like gearbox and other parts?
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Last post by amstrange1
Tue Apr 27, 2004 3:06 pm
Polo Match 1994
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by
Stephen123 »
Mon Apr 19, 2004 9:26 pm
How much is this worth ? Polo Mark 3 Match 1994 , 6 months mot , 70,ooo miles , alloys , overall condition 8/10 . Just looking for a rough guide ....
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Tue Apr 27, 2004 12:48 pm
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Last post by LOW PHAT SPREAD
Tue Apr 27, 2004 10:10 am
Manual, wrong? agian ?
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by
DanW »
Mon Apr 26, 2004 10:04 pm
OK, so I'm bored so I'm looking through the Haynes' manual...
I've come accross the words power steering twice now :roll: . It is just a load of BS,...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Tue Apr 27, 2004 6:12 am
Dump valves
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by
ereeiz »
Tue Feb 17, 2004 10:48 pm
I don't wana sound like a Kevver here (and it's a shame they've ruined the idea of having one). But I'd like a dump valve. Not a long drawn out one,...
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Last post by hayesey
Mon Apr 26, 2004 9:11 pm
The GT returns...
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Krupa »
Sat Apr 24, 2004 3:26 pm
Smoother, shinier and minter than ever and sporting it's first (minor) custom bodywork. :D
People let me out wherever I go, and it's blinding when...
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Last post by Krupa
Mon Apr 26, 2004 7:46 pm
gearbox oil
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by
hobs »
Fri Apr 23, 2004 12:07 pm
Can anyone tell me how to check the gearbox oil level in a Genesis coupe? It has a 1043cc aau engine and a four speed 'box.
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Last post by LogIK
Mon Apr 26, 2004 3:10 pm
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