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Chat about your MKV (6N2) Polo GTi
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Last post by jsybrian
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 gourtz
Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:01 am
Engine Raisers 6n2 GTi
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Elzzz93 »
Sun Apr 03, 2016 12:53 pm
Hi,
Hoping to raise my engine to get a little bit of life out of the typical chocolate gearboxes.
Just looking for some advice on what has been...
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Last post by 937carrera
Mon Apr 04, 2016 10:41 pm
What are 6n2 GTI'S like on track?
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Scrivv »
Mon Mar 21, 2016 12:07 am
Hi all,
I'm loving my 6n2 gti but I'm wanting to get on some track days! I haven't seen many people using them on the track? So I'm torn between...
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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Mar 22, 2016 1:43 pm
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Last post by dantheram
Mon Mar 21, 2016 12:30 am
Rhythmic tapping after cambelt change
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937carrera »
Sun Mar 13, 2016 5:23 pm
As title really. I have just done a cambelt change and there is a regular tapping on startup, deep rather than high pitched metallic.
It's the only...
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Last post by 937carrera
Sun Mar 20, 2016 9:30 am
Broken down polo- HELP!
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Mikeh97 »
Sat Mar 19, 2016 12:58 pm
My polo started making an awful noise yesterday as I was driving home. Had been fine all day (at least 100 miles on and off) but then out of the blue...
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Last post by 937carrera
Sat Mar 19, 2016 3:38 pm
Scriv's 6n2 GTI
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Scrivv »
Sun Jan 24, 2016 8:51 pm
Hi all.. thought I would get a thread of my car on here! Brought this a few months ago for a decent price! It's done 140K..
It's a good standard...
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Last post by Scrivv
Thu Mar 17, 2016 12:59 am
oil in plug hole...
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by
neil.hunter »
Tue Mar 15, 2016 7:07 pm
Hi All,
I'm after a bit of advice, 2001 Gti and its been running a but rubbish recently. Had a fault code for the camshaft adjuster valve (17927)...
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Last post by 937carrera
Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:20 pm
Auxilliary drive belt tensioner pulley
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937carrera »
Thu Mar 10, 2016 10:55 pm
I'm in the middle of doing a timing belt kit swap, having noticed a bit of a whine from the cambelt area and not knowing how old the belts are.
I...
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Last post by 937carrera
Tue Mar 15, 2016 9:55 pm
PLEASE HELP ME!
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nathan.chadwick »
Tue Mar 15, 2016 6:43 pm
I have a s reg polo with a 6n2 gti engine in it. I need a new alternator I have been to my local car breakers and they only have a 2000 reg polo 1.4....
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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Mar 15, 2016 9:24 pm
Rear brake lines
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dantheram »
Sun Mar 13, 2016 4:50 pm
A body know of somewhere I can get replacements ready made - my rear lines are nearly worn through.
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Last post by dantheram
Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:40 pm
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Last post by Scrivv
Fri Mar 11, 2016 2:05 pm
Comfort indicators
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6n2stan »
Tue Jan 19, 2016 8:02 pm
Just looking on fleabay at retro fit kits for comfort indicators.
It appears that the kits advertised for mk3 Golfs are the compatible ones if your...
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Last post by 6n2stan
Wed Mar 09, 2016 6:40 pm
Rear Disc size
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dantheram »
Mon Mar 07, 2016 11:45 am
Quick Question so i buy the right brakes - what size are the rears?
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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Mar 08, 2016 12:00 am
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Last post by alexperkins
Fri Feb 26, 2016 10:33 pm
Handbrake, adjustment or renewal
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dantheram »
Sun Feb 21, 2016 1:33 pm
My handbrake lever is coming up a considerable distance from the centre column.
Read somewhere that it's likely to be that the cables need renewing...
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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Feb 24, 2016 2:51 pm
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Last post by 937carrera
Sat Feb 20, 2016 8:56 pm
G40 SUPERCHARGED JAPSPEC GTI 6N2
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DEX911 »
Mon Feb 15, 2016 3:10 pm
A friend of mine has given me a G40 supercharger and intercooler to fit to my JAP spec 6n2 GTI and I know nothing about them or how to fit them my...
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Last post by DEX911
Tue Feb 16, 2016 4:38 pm
GTI Polo Immobiliser Issue
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andrew.graham »
Sun Feb 07, 2016 10:30 pm
Hello guys, I'm in the process of converting my 1.0litre to a 1.6 Gti engine out of a polo. Joining the dark side!
Theres a fault code with the...
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Last post by andrew.graham
Mon Feb 08, 2016 9:28 am
GTI ECU Pins help needed!
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andrew.graham »
Tue Feb 02, 2016 11:19 pm
Hi all, I need a diagram of all the pins of the GTI 6n2 ARC engine. Does such a thing exist? Cheers
Any help would be much appreciated! :)
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Last post by andrew.graham
Sun Feb 07, 2016 12:51 pm
Battery drain test
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dantheram »
Sun Jan 31, 2016 1:45 pm
What's the normal drain on the battery when everything is off - I got 0.03a to 0.04a, is this normal - not an indication of a parasitic drain?
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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Jan 31, 2016 6:37 pm
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Last post by 937carrera
Thu Jan 28, 2016 7:52 pm
1.8t conversion cost
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by
fazz »
Tue Jan 19, 2016 12:47 am
Hi all.
Anybody got an idea as to what a 1.8t 20v motor conversion would cost.
does any body do the conversion?
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Last post by fazz
Wed Jan 20, 2016 12:56 am
MK4 rear recaro seats
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fazz »
Mon Jan 18, 2016 1:01 am
Hi everybody.
I have a polo 6n2 gti with Mk4 recaros, i cant seem to fit these in does anybody know how or could do it for me at a price of course....
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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Jan 18, 2016 7:00 pm
Whats wrong
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Wardygti »
Sun Jan 17, 2016 1:01 pm
The central lockkng is playing up and ive been using the key to unlock the car and when i unlocked it today the driver window came down and now all...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Jan 17, 2016 6:00 pm
A guide to a 6n2 1.8t conversion?
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Scrivv »
Thu Jan 14, 2016 11:11 pm
So as the title says, I picked up my little 6n2 gti a few months ago and I love it! I've had cars with alot more power and I think that's all the...
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Last post by Scrivv
Thu Jan 14, 2016 11:11 pm
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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Jan 12, 2016 9:14 am
Y479DRU - My old 2001 GTi
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BobbyG »
Mon Jan 04, 2016 8:51 pm
Anyone on here own it these days?
I sold it in 2012 and just wondered how it was getting on really!
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Last post by 937carrera
Mon Jan 04, 2016 10:17 pm
Relays
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frankoni »
Sun Jan 03, 2016 2:19 pm
I've just replaced my wiper relay with a 99. To do this I had to remove the relay by the side of it which was a no 95.....does anyone know what this...
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Last post by frankoni
Sun Jan 03, 2016 8:10 pm
Exhaust repair / replace
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dantheram »
Thu Dec 31, 2015 3:44 pm
Hi all, the bracket on the middle section of my exhaust has failed and the exhaust is rattling around. The exhaust is ready to be replaced so I'm...
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Last post by dantheram
Fri Jan 01, 2016 8:56 pm
6N2 GTI cam box
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SteveC »
Tue Dec 29, 2015 1:34 am
the cam box on my son's GTI is cracked and leaking oil onto the #1 spark plug, I can get a 1.4 16V cam box from a 104km motor, does anyone know if...
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Last post by SteveC
Tue Dec 29, 2015 9:43 pm
Windscreen replacement
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6n2stan »
Sun Dec 27, 2015 10:48 am
Put this on the 6N2 bit but know people like me only use the GTI threads........ :?
Has anyone had any success with replacing a windscreen? I have...
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Last post by 6n2stan
Sun Dec 27, 2015 10:48 am
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Last post by Endi_GTI
Sun Dec 20, 2015 9:26 am
1.8t conversion loom
by
hallie123 »
Wed Dec 16, 2015 8:39 am
Also have a few other bits needed for the conversion of anybody is interested,
-Cupra stubby master cylinder
-Corrado shorter shafts to fit 100mm...
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Last post by hallie123
Wed Dec 16, 2015 8:39 am
Speedo sensor plug removal
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6n2stan »
Sat Oct 24, 2015 8:41 am
I've removed one of these before but I can't remember how I did it. It was a coupe of years ago and Haynes doesn't help either.
I can see it's got...
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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Dec 07, 2015 2:40 pm
Upgrade Options
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DaveyB »
Wed Dec 02, 2015 1:27 pm
Hi all.
I currently have 6N2 GTI which is basically standard(ish). Its a bit rough around the edges but I bought it as its low mileage with a good...
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Last post by DaveyB
Thu Dec 03, 2015 8:39 am
GTi Oil Sump
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Andrei_Sev »
Mon Nov 30, 2015 8:49 pm
Hello all!
Recently cracked my sump on my GTi engine (Code ARC) and I'm having trouble finding a replacement.
Any ideas? Can I use one from a...
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Last post by 937carrera
Tue Dec 01, 2015 11:33 pm
Broken/snapped front o/s spring
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frankoni »
Mon Nov 30, 2015 10:06 am
Hi all , the front o/s front Spring has snapped on my Gti has anyone changed these springs before??
What I need to know is..... When you take the...
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Last post by frankoni
Mon Nov 30, 2015 8:07 pm
Ball joints
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937carrera »
Thu Nov 19, 2015 6:24 pm
My red GTi needed a new ball joint, which I fitted but the rear bolt is fouling on the hub.
I initially fitted a EuroCarParts item. When it didn't...
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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Nov 30, 2015 7:46 pm
It's not for turning over
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by
niksimms »
Mon Nov 16, 2015 11:03 pm
I've been having some problems where it would stall at any speed 30 - 70, just totally cut out.
I travel about 40 miles a day, I've tried timing it...
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Last post by niksimms
Thu Nov 19, 2015 2:23 pm
Painting GTi badge ?
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937carrera »
Thu Nov 12, 2015 8:05 pm
My flash red GTi is suffering from a bit of paint fade, worst of all on the badges where either the sun or excessive poishing seems to have turned...
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Last post by 937carrera
Sat Nov 14, 2015 1:06 pm
injectors
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nick01202 »
Thu Nov 05, 2015 9:12 pm
hey guys,
I have a a polo gti 6n2 arc engine that I am rebuilding for my race car next year,is their any injectors that would fit my engine that...
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Last post by nick01202
Thu Nov 05, 2015 9:12 pm
Gti colours
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Neilwig »
Fri Oct 30, 2015 7:33 am
Morning all, I'm going for a full respray on my silver 2000 gti, I want to go for red but want it to be the original gti red, I've heard this might...
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Last post by alexperkins
Fri Oct 30, 2015 9:37 pm
My 6N2
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by
nats148 »
Mon Oct 19, 2015 2:52 am
Hi thought I signed up to the forum as I've just ordered a new GTI but thought I would say hello over here too as I've got a 6N2 atm which is used as...
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Last post by nats148
Sat Oct 24, 2015 9:49 pm
Replacing rear spring
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dantheram »
Fri Oct 16, 2015 12:16 pm
Anyone have any DIY info for this job - looks like a couple of bolts and that's it to me, am i missing anything?
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Last post by alexperkins
Fri Oct 16, 2015 10:47 pm
Driver door
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VWPASSION37 »
Thu Oct 08, 2015 9:05 pm
Can someone please help?! I have a black 3 door modified 6n2 polo GTI, the colour code is LC9Z, some low life scum broken into it by smashing my...
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Last post by VWPASSION37
Thu Oct 08, 2015 9:05 pm
Pistons and ring sets
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nick01202 »
Thu Sep 17, 2015 3:31 pm
Hi guys
I'm looking for some standard Pistons and ring set does anyone know where and how much they roughly are.
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Last post by nick01202
Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:09 pm
VW Polo 6n2 mis Fire
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by
breamer »
Wed Jul 22, 2015 6:12 pm
Hello, Sorry to both you but my son has a 6n2 which as developed a new error code - 16684 engine mis fire any cyl and then 16685 - mis fire cyl1 and...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Oct 04, 2015 10:18 am
ENGINE CHANGING HELP.....
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nick01202 »
Thu Oct 01, 2015 10:41 pm
hi I have a 1.6 gti with a AVY engine and unfortunately have blown the engine. I have a donor car arriving this weekend (am not sure 100%) yet if its...
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Last post by alexperkins
Fri Oct 02, 2015 9:17 am
mud guards
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by
Zephyr »
Thu Sep 24, 2015 4:52 pm
hi all, does anyone have the part number or know of anybody selling some mud guards?
Thanks!
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Last post by alexperkins
Thu Sep 24, 2015 5:19 pm
Non starting problem, ARC
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937carrera »
Tue Aug 25, 2015 11:12 pm
I am trying to bring back to life another GTi.
Story is that the car ran out of petrol (fuel gauge not working), someone brought diesel which was...
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Last post by dipstr
Wed Sep 23, 2015 1:43 am
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