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Polo GTi Photogallery

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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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THE Polo GTi Gearbox Thread

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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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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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How to Reset Oil/Inspection Service Indicator

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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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Cam Belt Tensioner failures

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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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"I Am Looking For A GTi - What Do I Need To Know?"

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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

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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!

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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
Stalling in cold start

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by Nesclick » Mon Aug 31, 2020 12:13 pm

Hey! What's up! Has it ever happened to you? Every morning when the engine is cold my car will stall until it warms up a bit, maybe 3 times then it...

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Wed Sep 23, 2020 4:40 pm
OBD2 communication problem

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by Hayden1470 » Sun Sep 20, 2020 5:19 pm

Hey guys,

In my GTi I currently have an engine management light on, an airbag light and my Aircon seems to turn itself on and off whenever it...

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Wed Sep 23, 2020 4:35 pm
Brake Vacuum Hose 6n2612041J

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by Oscar1923 » Wed Sep 16, 2020 4:07 pm

Hi, I was looking for a brake vacuum hose for my gti and wondering what alternative part can I get if I cannot find any 6n2612041J online.

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Wed Sep 16, 2020 4:07 pm
N249 delete

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by Joe2020 » Thu Aug 13, 2020 10:20 am

So done the n249 delete on the polo and got the light on ddash does anyone no the p code for it all it throws out is just numbers when I do the scan...

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Thu Aug 13, 2020 10:20 am
Starting Issue

Last post by 937carrera « Wed Aug 05, 2020 10:32 pm
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by Mike__Drake » Wed Aug 05, 2020 8:16 am

Right Guys, bit of an odd one here, From cold my GTI does not like to start. This only seems to happen in the morning/from cold and once started it...

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Wed Aug 05, 2020 10:32 pm
Smokey

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by Bazzad88 » Tue Jul 21, 2020 6:06 pm
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Hi all, I recently put a new (used) AVY engine in my GTi and have noticed on start up it spits out dark stuff and where ever I park it will leave a...
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Fri Jul 31, 2020 10:07 am
Rocker gasket

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by Bazzad88 » Tue May 19, 2020 5:19 pm

Hi all

I'm planning on changing the cambelt etc on my 6n2 GTi engine. How much more work is it to remove the rocker cover and re seal it as I...

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Wed May 20, 2020 10:45 pm
Advice

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by cis0509 » Sat Apr 11, 2020 10:41 am

Hi folks .i'm first time here.i have couple questions.i wanna buy gti 2001 after accident smashed nose.
If you possible is to transfer the whole nose...

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Sat Apr 11, 2020 10:41 am
Coolant temp up and down... but new gen stat

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by M7R » Thu Mar 12, 2020 11:58 am

Had a fun issue with the Polo, it started to show a stat failure so I changed the stat... all good in the hood, temp holds steady at 90....fast...

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Wed Mar 18, 2020 7:30 pm
cooling issue

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by m3ag » Thu Aug 29, 2019 11:32 am
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Separate thread for my cars issue, and its no doubt been covered before

6n2 GTi issue is:

Bought it as a car that had suffered an overheat a few...
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Tue Feb 11, 2020 8:29 pm
I have GTI without air conditioner so i will retrofit one

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by Ивайло.Костов » Fri Jan 24, 2020 3:05 pm

Hello and first sorry for my bad English!I have GTI for almost 5 years now and not having Air con during the summer is pain in the ass.So i decided...

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Mon Jan 27, 2020 10:33 am
Stiff gear changes

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by 6n2stan » Fri Jan 04, 2013 9:17 am
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The Polo has sat for nearly two weeks over Crimbo as we've gone everywhere in the Family car.

I come to use the Polo on Wednesday and think the gear...
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Thu Dec 12, 2019 8:37 pm
Unable to open drivers door from inside or outside

Last post by 937carrera « Sun Dec 01, 2019 10:03 am
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by 937carrera » Sat Nov 30, 2019 12:02 pm

Help :)

Icy morning, OH sys that the drivers door will not open.

Central locking is working. button pops up

Outside handle does nothing
Inside...

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Sun Dec 01, 2019 10:03 am
Starter clicks twice then nothing after coil pack failure

Last post by 937carrera « Wed Nov 13, 2019 8:38 pm
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by M7R » Sun Nov 10, 2019 5:04 pm

Got a fun one.

2001 gti, manual.

It had an electrical issue with the coil pack, basically it shorted internally it seems and started to melt some...

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Wed Nov 13, 2019 8:38 pm
Removing Manifold Heat Shield

Last post by 'Γιάννης.Κόκκας' « Mon Nov 11, 2019 1:50 pm
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by jacko_b_23 » Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:07 pm

Hi

I want to have a go at polishing up my ratty looking heat shield that covers the exhaust manifold, it looks easy enough to remove with just 2...

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Mon Nov 11, 2019 1:50 pm
Head gasket failure ?

Last post by 937carrera « Tue Nov 05, 2019 7:22 pm
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by 937carrera » Tue Oct 15, 2019 8:05 pm
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I got called out to recover my black Polo Gti this evening, temperature gauge high,warning light on, coolant on the right hand side of the engine...
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Tue Nov 05, 2019 7:22 pm
A/C fans not working

Last post by 937carrera « Thu Oct 24, 2019 11:07 pm
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by M7R » Mon May 13, 2019 1:13 pm
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The AC on a friends 6n2 GTi isn't getting cold and the low speed fan doesn't click in.

I have had a pressure gauge on the low pressure side of the...
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Thu Oct 24, 2019 11:07 pm
HELP !!! POLO GTI Gearbox :(

Last post by 6N2GTI « Tue Oct 08, 2019 9:40 am
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by sherifseoudy » Tue Sep 17, 2019 3:55 pm

Hello Everyone,

I'm new here and this is my first topic.
I'm from EGYPT and have a 6N2 Polo GTI, unfortunately, the gearbox is dead :( horrible...

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Last post by 6N2GTI
Tue Oct 08, 2019 9:40 am
Hub Nut

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by smithysmoo » Sun Oct 06, 2019 3:00 pm

So I replaced a cv joint with an aftermarket part from GSF and the hub nut is only 6 sided..Should I get a 12 point one from the main stealer and...

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Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:35 am
Exhaust options: Polo GTI

Last post by 937carrera « Fri Oct 04, 2019 9:16 pm
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by 937carrera » Fri Nov 02, 2018 1:25 pm

I understood that the original GTi exhust is no longer available from VW and there is an option of a twin pipe version from one of the diesel...

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Fri Oct 04, 2019 9:16 pm
ABS not working on 1 wheel

Last post by M7R « Fri Sep 27, 2019 12:37 pm
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by M7R » Mon Sep 16, 2019 6:23 pm

Friends polo has an odd one, the ABS light seems to randomly come one but clears if the car is turned off and back on, and last time I checked it...

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Fri Sep 27, 2019 12:37 pm
tick over

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by johnflower » Sat Sep 21, 2019 5:41 pm

Hi just got a 1.4 TDI blue motion 2014 31000 on clock, problem is start up ticks over at 800 go for a ride stop at lights tick over 1200 trying to...

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Sun Sep 22, 2019 3:34 pm
tick over

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by johnflower » Sat Sep 21, 2019 5:41 pm

Hi just got a 1.4 TDI blue motion 2014 31000 on clock, problem is start up ticks over at 800 go for a ride stop at lights tick over 1200 trying to...

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Sat Sep 21, 2019 5:41 pm
Polo GTI leather handbrake handle on a 6N2

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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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Tue Sep 17, 2019 4:38 pm
Strange fuel system issue PLEASE HELP!!

Last post by 937carrera « Mon Sep 16, 2019 8:06 am
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by Confusedgtiowner55 » Sun Jul 28, 2019 9:51 pm

Hi All, thanks for taking a look at my post.

I have been trying to get my 6n2 polo gti 2000 1.6 back on the road and I’m having some issues getting...

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Mon Sep 16, 2019 8:06 am
6n2 GTI, replacement parts question

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by m3ag » Sun Aug 25, 2019 12:27 pm

Hi all

I have a new to us Polo GTi, its in fair condition but has been left standing for sometime after an overheating episode, fans didn't work so...

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Tue Aug 27, 2019 1:47 pm
Engine shutting off while driving/not starting

Last post by Bazzad88 « Fri Jul 26, 2019 9:55 am
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by Mr_forsyth92 » Thu Jul 25, 2019 2:32 pm

Hi im new to group.

Problem with my 1.6 16v gti. Some mornings i turn key to start but just cranks. i find that leaving the key in on position for...

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Fri Jul 26, 2019 9:55 am
2001 GTI 6N2 Brakes

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by gilesnp » Fri Jul 12, 2019 4:13 pm

Hello!

I'm going to be doing discs and pads (may as well do all of them) on my Polo soon, and I was wondering if any of you had a quick and easy...

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Sat Jul 20, 2019 12:21 pm
Clutch cable problem

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by 937carrera » Thu Jun 27, 2019 6:32 pm

I got a call a couple of weeks ago clutch has gone, pedal goes to the floor ........... so instructions were dispensed to start the car in gear and...

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Tue Jul 16, 2019 7:04 pm
New GTI Ordered!

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by funlovincriminal » Sun Mar 27, 2011 7:38 pm
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Right I've decided to edit this post so we can see my progress (or lack of) from day 1.

My first car was a pug 106 gti, which I loved & was soooo...
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Fri Jul 12, 2019 2:41 pm
Burning oil after 1000 kilos

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Jul 09, 2019 9:44 am
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by magedmohamed » Sun Jul 07, 2019 11:12 am

My car starts eating a lot of oil i tried putting thicker oil 20w 50 and oil treatment same thing
Black smoke starts to show from tail pipe after...

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Tue Jul 09, 2019 9:44 am
Gti grill badge - still available?

Last post by 937carrera « Thu Jun 06, 2019 10:33 pm
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by M7R » Wed Jun 05, 2019 6:34 pm

Next question... this bloody polos doing my nut sorting out previous owner syndrome!

The GTI badge for the grill, at the moment the last owner has...

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Thu Jun 06, 2019 10:33 pm
Ambient air temperature not working on dash

Last post by ALEX6N2GTI « Sat Jun 01, 2019 6:37 pm

by ALEX6N2GTI » Sat Jun 01, 2019 6:37 pm

Hello, had this problem with my 6n2 since owning it. Tried replacing both sensors behind bumper and still not reading. All the wiring looks okay no...

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Sat Jun 01, 2019 6:37 pm
Interior light not working

Last post by ALEX6N2GTI « Sat Jun 01, 2019 6:35 pm
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by ALEX6N2GTI » Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:49 pm

Recently noticed my interior light isn't working in any position on my GTI. I've tried a new bulb and checked for voltage at the plug on the back of...

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Sat Jun 01, 2019 6:35 pm
Baz's build thread

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by Bazzad88 » Mon May 21, 2018 4:48 pm
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Hi everyone, I'm Baz. I'm gonna start a little build thread on here and try and keep it up to date, hopefully it will get a few people interacting. I...
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Thu May 16, 2019 11:19 am
Horn blows fuse 47 every time

Last post by M7R « Thu May 02, 2019 3:51 pm
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by M7R » Mon Apr 29, 2019 1:02 pm

Got an odd one but hopefully easy, every time the horn is pressed fuse 47 blows and the horns dont work, change the fuse and it blows again as soon...

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Last post by M7R
Thu May 02, 2019 3:51 pm
Seized caliper

Last post by Bazzad88 « Fri Apr 26, 2019 1:17 pm
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by bazza88 » Fri Apr 05, 2019 11:44 am

Hi my driver's side front caliper is seizing, just got out at work and the wheel is black and the brake was smoking, can you still get the original...

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Fri Apr 26, 2019 1:17 pm
air con fuse keeps blowing (shantybeaters old car)

Last post by 937carrera « Thu Apr 11, 2019 11:39 pm
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by jimbob » Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:09 am

Hi Guys

Been a while since I posted on here anyway I'm having a problem with my aircon it keeps blowing its fuse. It was happening before then it...

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Last post by 937carrera
Thu Apr 11, 2019 11:39 pm
Lowering options - ones that actually ride well???

Last post by M7R « Sun Mar 31, 2019 9:44 pm

by M7R » Sun Mar 31, 2019 9:44 pm

What’s the best suspension for a 6N2 GTi? Currently it is sat on some coil overs (not sure who’s poss FK as yellow springs..) however the ride is...

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Sun Mar 31, 2019 9:44 pm
Window Regulator Motor

Last post by alexperkins « Thu Mar 28, 2019 11:40 am
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by Andyp99 » Tue Mar 26, 2019 1:54 pm

Hi,
I need some help, actually a lot of help tracking down the motors for both front windows. I have tried the obvious sources i.e. ebay but I simply...

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Last post by alexperkins
Thu Mar 28, 2019 11:40 am
One has acquired an Polo

Last post by cavedweller « Tue Mar 19, 2019 11:41 am

by cavedweller » Tue Mar 19, 2019 11:41 am

Just a couple of questions.

Was looking for a small cheap van for light use at under £1000 and didn't like anything I saw because I'm an old...

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Tue Mar 19, 2019 11:41 am
Replaced Starter - Still Grinding noise

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by Hayden1470 » Mon Sep 10, 2018 4:31 pm

Hi,

My starter was making a grinding noise for a while so i replaced it with a spare one i had which i know was 100% working. It worked ok for a day...

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Wed Mar 13, 2019 1:15 pm

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