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GTI International 2017 - Be on the club stand!

Last post by Wolfi « Tue May 09, 2017 4:49 pm
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by Wolfi » Mon Jan 23, 2017 4:36 pm » in MKVIII (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017

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Polo GTi - FAQ - Common Modifications and Advice

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by MaxZ » Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:29 pm
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Welcome to the GTI Section of UK-Polos

This guide was created to answer the most common questions we get asked by new members about the Mk5 and...
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Sun Oct 08, 2017 7:43 am
THE Polo GTi Gearbox Thread

Last post by 6N2GTI « Mon Jul 03, 2017 2:55 pm
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by Si_GTi » Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:55 pm
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Given the alarming number of gearbox failures over the last six to twelve months it would be useful to pull some information together for reference?...
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Mon Jul 03, 2017 2:55 pm
Polo GTi Photogallery

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by neilw » Tue Apr 12, 2005 2:02 pm
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Just an idea i thought would be cool, probably won't take off. Post one picture for you GTi dont comment on other peoples cars keep it simple, and we...
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Fri May 15, 2015 12:36 pm
How to Reset Oil/Inspection Service Indicator

Last post by alexperkins « Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:23 pm
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by pettsy » Mon Apr 24, 2006 7:53 pm
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May be handy for anyone doing your own servicing :wink:

Polo 1999-02

OIL-Oil service

Press and hold button (A) (Located on speedometer below...
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Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:23 pm
Cam Belt Tensioner failures

Last post by KPerryGTi « Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:38 am
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by morrismen » Tue Mar 22, 2005 10:39 am
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We've all seen there appears to be problems with Cam Belt Tensioners :!:

Some VW Polo GTi owners have reported this causes symptoms such as poor...
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Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:38 am
"I Am Looking For A GTi - What Do I Need To Know?"

Last post by Tim_GTi « Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:51 pm
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by MaxZ » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:20 pm
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This thread was created to give more advice for people looking at buying a GTi.

The Mk5 GTI has a 1.6 16v 125bhp Engine, with VVT. It came in either...
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Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:51 pm
THE Polo GTi Pedal Box Thread

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:05 pm
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by Josh_PoloGTi » Sun Sep 28, 2003 1:42 pm
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Right then.

After one of our members was told by VW UK Customer Services Not to believe anything you read on the Internet regarding the Polo GTi...
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Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:05 pm
Commonly Used Part Numbers!

Last post by alexperkins « Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:16 pm

by alexperkins » Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:16 pm

This is our new part numbers sticky. It contains many useful details for common mods, service parts and other items

If you wish to add part numbers...

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Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:16 pm
Where do I go next with these electrical issues?

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Oct 16, 2017 11:12 pm
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by finn » Sun Oct 15, 2017 9:29 pm

Don't have the remote key fob so have to unlock using door lock. Drivers door lock doesn't work so I have to unlock using passenger door lock. The...

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Mon Oct 16, 2017 11:12 pm
Intermittent power

Last post by Adam_plxnt « Sat Oct 14, 2017 11:45 pm
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by Adam_plxnt » Wed Oct 11, 2017 4:08 pm

Hi there im new to the forum and my gti feels almost like it has clutch slip but im sure its not as it has a heap of power then hardly any then...

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Sat Oct 14, 2017 11:45 pm
Re-program key-fob?

Last post by Babel « Sat Oct 07, 2017 1:51 pm
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by R.I.T.B » Wed Mar 05, 2008 6:31 pm

My batteries went dead in the remote so I'm using my spare, just changed over the batteries in the dead one but now it won't unlock/lock the car....

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Sat Oct 07, 2017 1:51 pm
6N2 body parts on 6n2 GTI

Last post by alexperkins « Thu Oct 05, 2017 9:42 pm
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by catalins » Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:11 pm

Hey guys,

So yeah, I've managed to crash my GTI & now I need to replace the bonnet, the right wing & the front bumper
Question is, would the parts...

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Thu Oct 05, 2017 9:42 pm
GTi rear hub part numbers?

Last post by Haladams « Tue Oct 03, 2017 4:02 pm
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by Haladams » Mon Oct 02, 2017 1:48 pm

Hello

I hope that someone with a greater knowledge of Polos than I might be able to help please?

I need to make up rear hubs for a kit car, and...

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Tue Oct 03, 2017 4:02 pm
Removing radiator 6N2 GTi "how to"

Last post by 6n2stan « Fri Sep 29, 2017 1:46 pm
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by 937carrera » Thu Sep 28, 2017 1:19 pm

I had a leaky radiator on one of my Polo's. It's not immediately obvious how to do the job, and more difficult with the air con radiator in the way,...

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Last post by 6n2stan
Fri Sep 29, 2017 1:46 pm
AVY/ARC PISTON

Last post by 937carrera « Tue Sep 26, 2017 11:54 pm
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by damunk99 » Wed Sep 06, 2017 10:15 pm

Anyone had part no for pistons AVY ARC or where I could buy some from , cheers

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Last post by 937carrera
Tue Sep 26, 2017 11:54 pm
Central Locking Pump failure (solved) and prevention

Last post by 937carrera « Sun Sep 24, 2017 5:08 pm
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by 937carrera » Mon Jun 09, 2014 10:50 am

Last night I came home and found that the central locking was no longer working on my Polo.

After reading around I checked fuse 41 and found that to...

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Sun Sep 24, 2017 5:08 pm
Cruise control

Last post by dipstr « Sun Sep 03, 2017 11:12 pm

by dipstr » Sun Sep 03, 2017 11:12 pm

Hi guys/dolls I am after some advice. I want to fit cruise control to my 6n2 GTi (2000) and I know need the t4 stalk but I need the Info on the...

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Last post by dipstr
Sun Sep 03, 2017 11:12 pm
Ball joint part no. NS or OS?

Last post by 937carrera « Sun Aug 20, 2017 10:12 pm
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by 6n2stan » Mon Jul 31, 2017 6:22 pm

I've got a pair of lower ball joints from TPS. No where on the packet does it say nearside or offside.

I have:
6N0 407 365
6N0 407 365 A

Which is...

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Sun Aug 20, 2017 10:12 pm
Painting / removing cam cover

Last post by alexperkins « Thu Aug 17, 2017 5:19 pm
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by 6N2GTI » Wed Aug 16, 2017 11:17 am

Good morning all :)

I have a requestion regarding my 6N2 GTI. The cam cover paint is starting to wear and hence it could use a repaint.
Now the...

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Thu Aug 17, 2017 5:19 pm
New car and key help please

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Aug 01, 2017 11:29 pm
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by Mrtesco » Tue Aug 01, 2017 8:56 pm

Evening,

This is my first post on here and I did try a quick search but not had much luck.

I've just bought a 2001 Y GTI, the car only come with...

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Tue Aug 01, 2017 11:29 pm
Gearbox no 5th

Last post by alexperkins « Fri Jun 02, 2017 1:49 pm
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by Misfit » Thu Jun 01, 2017 12:37 pm

I've lost 5th gear, I first thought gear linkage which is a bit worn so tried to select 5th from under the car with the linkage removed, you can...

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Last post by alexperkins
Fri Jun 02, 2017 1:49 pm
Polo GTI leather handbrake handle on a 6N2

Last post by alexperkins « Wed May 17, 2017 11:57 pm
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by Aquavalver » Sat Dec 03, 2016 11:41 am
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I've seen some people do this before which looks much nicer and like it always should have been, especially with the red stitching on the steering...
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Wed May 17, 2017 11:57 pm
My high mileage GTI

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by Space » Wed Aug 06, 2014 2:10 pm
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Hi,
I am driving my gti for exactly a year now. It hasn't let me down so far but I do have some issues.
My shifter is moving backwards and forwards...
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Wed May 17, 2017 12:54 pm
GTI International 2017 Club Display

Last post by Wolfi « Mon May 08, 2017 10:11 am

by Wolfi » Mon May 08, 2017 10:11 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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Mon May 08, 2017 10:11 am
280mm discs with standard stone guard?

Last post by alexperkins « Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:26 pm
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by 6n2stan » Tue Apr 11, 2017 11:34 am

As above really, I've got some 280mm discs and the larger carriers from a G60 or the like. They've come off a 6n2 already so happy days in that...

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Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:26 pm
Which 15mm wheels spacers will fit on the rear?

Last post by Aquavalver « Mon Apr 10, 2017 8:38 pm

by Aquavalver » Mon Apr 10, 2017 8:38 pm

I bought some 15mm wheels spacers back in December and thought I'd fit one to the rear and one to the front and then judge which end to fit them on...

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Last post by Aquavalver
Mon Apr 10, 2017 8:38 pm
Polo Avy crankshaft oil seal position

Last post by 937carrera « Sat Apr 08, 2017 11:56 pm
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by Misfit » Sat Apr 08, 2017 12:50 pm

I bought an avy engine to change in my partners 6n2 Gti which currently has an Arc engine fitted. Getting the lump ready I noticed the crankshaft oil...

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Last post by 937carrera
Sat Apr 08, 2017 11:56 pm
Polo 6N2 GTi clutch

Last post by Aquavalver « Fri Mar 10, 2017 9:37 pm
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by DanPlant » Tue Feb 28, 2017 8:24 am

Hi

I'm running a 6N2 GTi 2000 MY, 127000 miles. Its clutch has finally died, other than that it run very sweetly :D

Getting quotes of £350 to 400...

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Last post by Aquavalver
Fri Mar 10, 2017 9:37 pm
Polo 1.6 gti cylinder head

Last post by alexperkins « Sat Feb 18, 2017 10:02 am
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by Greencar » Fri Feb 17, 2017 7:43 pm

Has anyone any knowledge on fitting the gti head to the 73bhp 1.4 lump. Many thanks.

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Sat Feb 18, 2017 10:02 am
Installing an Amp

Last post by frankoni « Tue Jan 17, 2017 6:34 pm
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by frankoni » Thu Dec 15, 2016 9:27 pm

Hi all, just wondering if anyone has fitted an amp before and was wondering where is the best place to bring the 4g power cable through the bulkhead...

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Last post by frankoni
Tue Jan 17, 2017 6:34 pm
Help please

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Jan 10, 2017 12:53 pm
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by luke.jeffery » Sat Dec 31, 2016 11:46 pm

Hi all just bought myself a 2001 polo gti 6n2
Car has good history covered 76000 miles.
Engine light on but all scanners can't connect?
Massive loss...

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Tue Jan 10, 2017 12:53 pm
Oil pressure switch location

Last post by 937carrera « Fri Dec 23, 2016 10:54 am
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by Torbrekke » Wed Dec 14, 2016 7:45 pm
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I got a oil pressure light coming on at 1500 rpm when engine is up to temp.
Checked the oil pressure and its 3,5 bar when cold and 2,5 when up to...
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Last post by 937carrera
Fri Dec 23, 2016 10:54 am
Wheel spacers

Last post by Aquavalver « Wed Dec 21, 2016 11:54 pm
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by Aquavalver » Sun Dec 18, 2016 8:59 pm

What size spacers on a 6N2 Polo GTI? I have BBS RS 764 6 1/2x16 ET45. I have just put 15mm on the front which look ok, but they would not fit on the...

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Last post by Aquavalver
Wed Dec 21, 2016 11:54 pm
Rear lower shock absorber bushes

Last post by 937carrera « Fri Dec 16, 2016 10:37 pm
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by Hayden1470 » Thu Dec 15, 2016 11:41 pm

I've got aftermarket suspension on my polo gti and the lower rear bush on one of coilovers has started to really wear and needs replacing (pic of an...

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Last post by 937carrera
Fri Dec 16, 2016 10:37 pm
6N2 GTI lower engine cover with K&N kit

Last post by 6N2GTI « Thu Dec 08, 2016 2:32 pm
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by 6N2GTI » Tue Nov 29, 2016 10:33 am

Hi guys, good morning!

I would first introduce myself quickly as I'm new here :D
I'm Marvin, 24 years young, living in The Netherlands and owning a...

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Thu Dec 08, 2016 2:32 pm
Ratteling noise when accelerating / maintaining speed in 1st and 2nd

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by 6N2GTI » Thu Dec 08, 2016 2:26 pm

Hello guys,
Good afternoon y'all.

I have noticed a funny sound with my 6N2 GTI (AVY) and maybe someone here has a shared experience / advice.
When...

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Last post by 6N2GTI
Thu Dec 08, 2016 2:26 pm
The GTI! - Alex's Thread - Leather :D

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Just for those of you who dont know, I didnt convert in the end - I bought a top spec GTI :P, sold that to my brother, then bought another red GTI!...
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Sat Dec 03, 2016 12:29 pm
195-50-15 touching the fender

Last post by Aquavalver « Sat Dec 03, 2016 10:30 am
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by BioS » Tue Nov 29, 2016 8:21 pm

Hello all,

I have 195-50-15 on my 6n2 gti and it's touching my front fender (the rear side of the front fenders).

I have attached some photos.

Is...

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Sat Dec 03, 2016 10:30 am
Anyone got pics of 195/45, 205/40 & 205/45 on 16x6.5" wheels

Last post by Aquavalver « Mon Nov 28, 2016 5:29 pm
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by Aquavalver » Sat Dec 29, 2012 2:53 pm
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Have any of you guys got pics of 195/45x16, 205/40x16 and 205/45x16 tyres on 16 BBS RX2's/RS764 or any 16x6.5 alloys? At the moment, I have 196/40x16...
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Mon Nov 28, 2016 5:29 pm
Gear box

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Nov 15, 2016 9:35 pm
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by Dylanmace » Wed Oct 26, 2016 11:54 pm

Hi there my box has just gone , the bodywork is mint but I'm having a real hard time finding a gear box , I've been offered £200 for car not really...

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Tue Nov 15, 2016 9:35 pm
Engine seized! :-(

Last post by Aquavalver « Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:17 pm
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by Aquavalver » Wed Nov 09, 2016 11:03 pm

Can anyone offer me advice? The engine on my 6N2 Polo GTI I think seized today. :roll: The car is pretty mint with no rust, no paintwork issues, mint...

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Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:17 pm
Mirror Info

Last post by Topper « Wed Nov 09, 2016 10:16 pm
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by wilde67 » Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:32 pm

Hey guys!

Probably a really stupid question, but how do i know if i have heated mirrors. I know some GTIs come with them, but do all? I was told by...

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Wed Nov 09, 2016 10:16 pm
Exhaust Fitting

Last post by 6n2stan « Wed Oct 26, 2016 4:47 pm
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by dantheram » Mon Sep 19, 2016 10:29 am
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can someone run me through fitting an exhaust - not done one before so i'm looking for a little help :)

Cheers,

Dan
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Last post by 6n2stan
Wed Oct 26, 2016 4:47 pm
6n2 GTI Conversion from 1.4 16V

Last post by 6n2stan « Tue Oct 18, 2016 12:40 pm
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by Matt090494 » Mon Oct 17, 2016 6:17 pm

Ive done a conversion in a 6n2, it was originally a 1.4 16V now got 1.6 GTI engine in. I have changed engine loom, ecu, imobiliser and clocks and...

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Last post by 6n2stan
Tue Oct 18, 2016 12:40 pm
The back box is blowing I need options

Last post by niksimms « Thu Oct 13, 2016 8:53 pm
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by niksimms » Sat Sep 24, 2016 12:45 pm

I want to buy a new back box but I'm unsure of the part numbers.
I'm more of a original part and not performance
budget is possible £150

Any...

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Last post by niksimms
Thu Oct 13, 2016 8:53 pm
What exhaust do people use on 1.4 8v??

Last post by j4ffa « Mon Oct 10, 2016 7:59 pm

by j4ffa » Mon Oct 10, 2016 7:59 pm

So i recently got a 1.4 8v polo and found it has/had a leak on the middle box and well rather than just getting another middle box thought about...

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Mon Oct 10, 2016 7:59 pm
Clutch problem - cable or something else ?

Last post by alexperkins « Sat Oct 08, 2016 10:47 am
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by 937carrera » Thu Feb 04, 2016 9:05 pm
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The clutch pedal on my silver GTi has become a little heavy and rough (or not smooth) on pedal movement. I put a new clutch in last year which has...
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Sat Oct 08, 2016 10:47 am
Driveshaft to gearbox

Last post by alexperkins « Thu Oct 06, 2016 11:07 am
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by Misfit » Wed Oct 05, 2016 4:56 pm

6n2 gti driveshaft problems. So today the nearside inner cv joint broke, I've got another from a local parts place. The new cv joint won't fit into...

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Thu Oct 06, 2016 11:07 am
Gti wondering rear

Last post by Misfit « Sun Sep 04, 2016 10:52 pm
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by Misfit » Sun Sep 04, 2016 12:43 am

The rear end of the car has started to wonder it seems most apparent after hitting bumps in the road and on cornering. I'm thinking it could be the...

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Last post by Misfit
Sun Sep 04, 2016 10:52 pm
Arc 1.6 16v oil consumption / compression test

Last post by alexperkins « Sun Sep 04, 2016 10:08 am
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by Misfit » Sun Sep 04, 2016 12:35 am

My partners 6n2 2000 gti is using about 1.5 liters of oil a week ( 300- 500 miles ).
There's no oil patch where she parks, I cant find any visible...

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Sun Sep 04, 2016 10:08 am

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