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Chat about your MKIV (6N) 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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Last post by MiikeGX
Fri Jan 23, 2026 12:31 am
The official Mk4 FAQ.
by
Speedlaw »
Tue Sep 30, 2003 7:34 pm
WELCOME!
Welcome to UK-Polos, and more specifically, the Mk4 forum section.
This guide was created to answer the most common questions we...
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Last post by Speedlaw
Tue Sep 30, 2003 7:34 pm
Trouble shifting into gear
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mik_rayall »
Tue Mar 06, 2018 4:27 pm
Hi there, newbie to the site so any help is appreciated. I love the polo so what to keep it going.
It's got a 1997 6n 1.6 with 140,000 on the clock....
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Last post by mik_rayall
Tue Mar 06, 2018 10:59 pm
Temperature gauge issue.
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toxiclown »
Thu Feb 08, 2018 7:27 am
Hello,
I'm new recently passed my test and picked up a 98 polo 3 weeks ago.
So when I bought the car the temperatue gauge was fine. Turned the...
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Last post by toxiclown
Mon Feb 12, 2018 6:45 pm
Car jerks when first driving off
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cmcco79 »
Sat Jan 27, 2018 12:30 pm
Hi all, hoping you might be able to give me some advice..
I’ve recently brought a 1999 automatic vw polo as a 2nd car. It’s only done 40,000 miles,...
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Last post by cmcco79
Fri Feb 02, 2018 8:37 am
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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Jan 02, 2018 10:46 am
Clock & Mileage LCD Fade out and In
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Sinus »
Wed Nov 29, 2017 9:59 am
Hi Guys,
I have a 1996 Polo 1.4 L
My clock and mileage LCD ( on the dashboard ) faded out recently during a long days driving. It disappeared for a...
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Last post by Sinus
Thu Nov 30, 2017 1:40 pm
Replacement Headlights
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Sinus »
Fri Nov 03, 2017 1:44 pm
Hi, I'm replacing my headlights on my mk 3 polo 1996. Have got the new lights however the wiring harness has a 7 pin rectangular connector and I...
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Last post by Sinus
Sun Nov 19, 2017 5:35 pm
Losing coolant....on and off
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fangok »
Sun Nov 12, 2017 12:08 pm
Hi
My polo from 99 has been using coolant continually for 2 years now, but recently it started leaving a pool of water (for it doesn't smell or look...
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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Nov 14, 2017 12:07 am
Cable gear changer to rod
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by
qwas789 »
Sun Oct 15, 2017 9:39 am
Hi!
So I am in the middle of changing my gearbox and just discovered that my old gearbox had cable type gear selector but the new one has rod type....
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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Oct 15, 2017 10:28 pm
Need advise on my 6n open air....
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jamoo2123 »
Thu Oct 12, 2017 6:13 pm
I'm looking to put more power into my beloved 6n, but not to sure on how to do this? I've considered the 1.8 20v turbo conversion. Wasn't to sure off...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sat Oct 14, 2017 4:18 pm
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Last post by Tikra6N
Mon Sep 25, 2017 8:54 pm
VCDS reading and oil on sparks
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dgm916 »
Sun Sep 10, 2017 4:05 pm
Afternoon all,
This is the latest to what I have done, checked, researched and looked at.
Starting at the beginning, a couple of weeks ago I...
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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Sep 11, 2017 11:27 am
Gearbox fail 6N 085
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by
damunk99 »
Mon Aug 21, 2017 10:05 pm
Hello guys, I have a gearbox problem. Those little rollers in the bearing were thin like paper and just fall out lol
The gears look in fine condition...
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Last post by alexperkins
Fri Sep 01, 2017 8:03 am
mk4 1.4 cl, acceleration hesitation
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gharbud »
Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:35 pm
hi all i have a 1.4 cl, jst recently brought it and having a few problems with it, when accelratiing the car seems to judder through accelration,...
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Last post by alexperkins
Thu Aug 31, 2017 11:30 pm
Central Locking
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by
tankbuster »
Sun Aug 20, 2017 1:01 pm
Recently bought a 1999 Polo in excellent condition with less than 25,000 miles. One issue that's annoying is that there is a different key for the...
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Last post by tankbuster
Mon Aug 28, 2017 9:46 am
Dashboard intermittent problem.
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GerritMax »
Tue Aug 01, 2017 10:38 pm
Hi all.
I'm new to the forum and I go by the nick name Gerrit Max and I'm from the beautiful south coast (Weymouth, Dorset)
Last year I acquired a...
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Last post by GerritMax
Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:07 pm
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Last post by polodriver
Thu Aug 03, 2017 10:58 am
How to change the blower motor?
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sarvine »
Sat May 27, 2017 5:27 pm
My blower stopped working. It blows only a little airwith full speed and produces very bad burning electric smell.
I can't find any photos or info...
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Last post by sarvine
Sat May 27, 2017 5:53 pm
REVERSE GEAR PROBLEM
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by
daven_mac »
Sat Mar 21, 2009 7:29 pm
the other day my mk3 suddenly decided it didnt want to go into reverse and i havnt been able to engage reverse since. i tried forcing it and it feels...
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Last post by alexperkins
Tue May 23, 2017 11:20 pm
Clutch size
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jim325i »
Sun May 14, 2017 8:43 pm
Hi all
Just joined as my partner has got a 1997 1.4 8v. I'm totally new to the VW world so go easy :oops:
The car is in need of a clutch but I'm...
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Last post by alexperkins
Tue May 23, 2017 8:23 pm
Parts location
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Jeffliddell »
Sun May 14, 2017 2:56 pm
Hi all just bought a 3dr 6n1 polo 99 plate. Just replaced the engine as it dropped a valve and holed a piston, now the clutch release lever where the...
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Last post by alexperkins
Tue May 16, 2017 5:18 pm
GTI International 2017 Club Display
by
Wolfi »
Mon May 08, 2017 10:20 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 10:20 am
6N2 rear lights on a 6N Polo
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Red5 »
Tue Sep 20, 2016 8:18 pm
I have just bought a '98 VW Polo, three door in dragon green. I've decided to try and update it a little bit.
A visit to the scrappy today found a...
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Last post by green1
Sat May 06, 2017 12:21 am
Fuel Sender / fuel connectors
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SanjivS »
Thu Apr 20, 2017 7:49 pm
Hi All,
got a VW Polo CL 1998 6N1 Hatchback 60 1.4.
Long story short...smell of petrol..traced to a leaking fuel sender seal.
It's been the victim...
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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Apr 24, 2017 6:59 pm
Distributor Swap
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patrick.russell »
Tue Apr 18, 2017 11:09 pm
My 1998 1.0 Polo has a Magneti Marelli distributor fitted. This unit has severe wear of the spindle and needs to be replaced. I've found some...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Apr 23, 2017 1:58 pm
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Last post by matthew.hanson
Wed Apr 12, 2017 1:13 am
Strange Gearbox knocking noise. HELP?
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Olly__6n1 »
Mon Apr 10, 2017 3:16 am
Sooo..I've got a strange knocking noise coming from, I believe it's the gear box. It's a very quiet knock and it isn't a constant knock either. The...
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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Apr 10, 2017 8:56 am
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Last post by Heathyboyjack
Fri Mar 24, 2017 1:36 pm
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Last post by danjsimmo23
Thu Mar 09, 2017 12:17 pm
Removing rear drums
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by
sgard »
Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:32 pm
Are they easy enough to remove? are they held on by a screw or do you have to undo the bearing nut?
The NSR rear makes a squealing noise on the...
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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Mar 01, 2017 3:21 pm
My 6N, Dutch style of course
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by
JarnoVWPolo6N »
Sat May 28, 2005 2:48 pm
Hi everybody!
I don't know if this is the right place for this topic, so sorry if it's the wrong place.
But my name is Jarno, and I'm from Holland,...
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Last post by norbert.erdei
Tue Feb 21, 2017 9:02 pm
1997 ABS Gotcha....
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karlvl »
Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:54 pm
I got a 1997, 1.4l, and the ABS light was allways comming on when I got above 20 km/h (aprox 15 mph).
Previous owner had replaced pump and sensors,...
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Last post by karlvl
Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:54 pm
Radio and window help 1998 polo
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by
tankbuster »
Sun Feb 12, 2017 12:50 pm
Hi all,
I have just purchased a 1998 Polo 3dr 1.4CL (one lady owner from new less than 25,000 on the clock! :D ) The car has been serviced regularly...
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Last post by tankbuster
Mon Feb 13, 2017 11:31 am
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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Feb 07, 2017 3:10 pm
Carb conversion ignition system
by
Shaneosmond »
Sun Jan 29, 2017 6:42 pm
Hi I'm currently doing a carb conversion on my polo 6n 1.4 8v 1999 and I need a vac dizzy, ignition coil, tci and loom!
Can anyone help me with some...
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Last post by Shaneosmond
Sun Jan 29, 2017 6:42 pm
Open Air issue
by
karlvl »
Fri Jan 06, 2017 7:53 pm
I just got me a 97 Open Air, with a little problem... the roof is kind od dead. There is no power going to the leads to the motor when I flick the...
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Last post by karlvl
Fri Jan 06, 2017 7:53 pm
1997 polo gearbox problem
by
pssyche »
Mon Jan 02, 2017 6:03 pm
Can anyone possibly recommend a garage in Cambridge or surrounding area? My daughter is currently at uni in Cambridge and her beloved 1997 diesel...
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Last post by pssyche
Mon Jan 02, 2017 6:03 pm
Suspension arms/wishbones
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by
UserError »
Thu Nov 24, 2016 2:39 pm
Hi, new to this world as we've taken a gamble and a learning exercise for my son, on a Polo that had a disagreement with a deer: the n/s front wheel...
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Last post by alexperkins
Fri Nov 25, 2016 10:59 pm
1997 1.4L Potential Coolant leak
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by
Plasmaticfever »
Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:10 pm
Hi all,
I've just checked all my levels and noticed the engine coolant was a bit low, literally just under the minimum, I left it a while and came...
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Last post by alexperkins
Fri Nov 25, 2016 10:58 pm
Bonnets
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by
Oldun »
Fri Aug 26, 2016 1:09 pm
Are the bonnets for a 1.4cl compatible with a Gti?
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Last post by alexperkins
Sat Aug 27, 2016 7:25 pm
1999 vw polo 1.9tdi saloon advice
by
anton1379 »
Sun Jul 31, 2016 7:04 pm
Hi guys hoping to pick someones brains on a little polo I acquired the other day. its a v reg polo saloon 1.9 tdi gl saloon. I personally have never...
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Last post by anton1379
Sun Jul 31, 2016 7:04 pm
Lupo/polo driveshaft nut size
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by
calvinw1 »
Wed Jul 20, 2016 11:50 pm
Hello, I've just put an AFH engine in my Lupo and have used one of the driveshafts as well. Fits perfectly, no issues there, but the outer nut on the...
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Last post by alexperkins
Thu Jul 21, 2016 8:32 pm
What gearboxes would fit?
by
calvinw1 »
Wed Jul 20, 2016 12:25 pm
Hello, been doing some research but still at a bit of a loss, what gearbox is the strongest to fit to my AFH engine?
Currently in running the...
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Last post by calvinw1
Wed Jul 20, 2016 12:25 pm
6n 20v turbo help
Replies: 3
by
Stephenhowe92 »
Mon Jul 11, 2016 10:16 pm
I'm looking for some help with a20v turbo swap I'm about to start in my 6n it's a r reg 1.4 8v gl and the doner is a agu mk4 golf on a v get with...
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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Jul 12, 2016 10:50 pm
Help please!
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by
Revellion87 »
Fri Jul 08, 2016 11:20 pm
Hi people I need help.
I left my poor vw polo 1998 1.0 without switching it on for about 5-7 months and got my mate to jump start it and it worked...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sat Jul 09, 2016 1:10 pm
1.4 AFH engine - conrod bolts?
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by
calvinw1 »
Thu Jul 07, 2016 8:58 am
Hello, having a bit of a nightmare trying to find replacement conrod bolts for the 14 16v AFH engine. Does anyone know if there are any ARP ones...
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Last post by alexperkins
Thu Jul 07, 2016 1:17 pm
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Last post by Bridgnorth Bill
Fri Jul 01, 2016 6:08 pm
1997 1.4L running issues
Replies: 1
by
polomad875 »
Wed Jun 22, 2016 3:15 pm
Hi everyone, im new on the club and to VW for that matter ive always owned jap cars lol.
2 days ago i picked up my first polo its a 1.4L 1997 model...
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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:27 pm
Magnetron - Track 6n GTI - ARC
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by
magnetron »
Sat Mar 26, 2016 7:05 pm
Hi Guys,
New here, Magnatron -> Amsterdam -> Holland!
I have a Vw Polo 6n GTI
Last month, it has got new upgrades:
-...
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Last post by magnetron
Sun May 22, 2016 6:41 pm
steering wheel
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by
taffyboy66 »
Tue May 17, 2016 3:32 pm
hi all. the steering wheel on my 6n1 polo wagen is a bit soft at the top. does anyone know if a 6n2 one will fit straight on? or a mk4 golf one as i...
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Last post by taffyboy66
Wed May 18, 2016 4:42 pm
Polo wagon 6kv estate Tdi sleeper
by
Dppolowagon »
Sat Apr 30, 2016 9:55 pm
Hi there guys and girls I am an owner of a tdi polo estate and looking into building a sleeper. I am hoping for some info one the rear beam as I want...
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Last post by Dppolowagon
Sat Apr 30, 2016 9:55 pm
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