Battery Cover?

funkyfatbeatz · Post by **funkyfatbeatz** » Fri Aug 29, 2003 9:58 am

Hi there,

I usually hang around at the UK-MkIVs forum
but I am about to buy a MkIV Polo 16v as a second car.
It is a totally standard 97 R in black.

I have arranged to test drive it tomorrow,
as a final check over is there anything I should look out for?

As a first mod I noticed that where the battery sits is not very
attractive with all the rust. Can anyone recommend a battery cover?
Lets see some pics if possible.

Thanks!

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Fri Aug 29, 2003 1:56 pm

'ello and *Welcome*!

Don't know exactly about a rusty battery, but there certainly are covers available. You could get a OE cover or opt for the 'alloy' type:

Wouldn't know who supplies these in the UK, but they're pretty common so you shouldn't have any problem sourcing one.

Look out for gearbox problems (noise, ginds, etc.) and keep an eye out for bodywork rust. But it's mostly the general things to keep in mind.

Have a look here too:

http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/poloforum/v ... d6306de034

funkyfatbeatz · Post by **funkyfatbeatz** » Fri Aug 29, 2003 2:32 pm

Thanks Alex,

The part that was rusty was the battery tray
and clamps that hold it in place. I have seen
a few Polos and there was rust on them all.

Thanks for the link, I'll let you know how I get on.

Steve

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Fri Aug 29, 2003 2:47 pm

Glad to help Steve.

Now that I've read your post again, it makes sense that the tray and clamps are rusty, and not the battery. Obviously.

KarlM · Post by **KarlM** » Fri Aug 29, 2003 7:29 pm

Dumb-ass!

Welcome steve. i've looked at replacing my tray but the expense isnt worth it. just sand down the rust and treat it to a bit of underseal - that should hold the rust back

chubbster · Post by **chubbster** » Fri Aug 29, 2003 11:41 pm

dont know what your other car is but this is a superb car and i love it go forth with open wallet and buy it!

funkyfatbeatz · Post by **funkyfatbeatz** » Mon Sep 01, 2003 11:30 am

You'll be glad to know we bought the car.

97R 5 door Diamond Black 1.4 16v
with 67k on the clock and full VWSH.

I am well impressed with it, I spent all day yesterday
cleaning it (clay/HD-Cleanse/Zymol).
The paint work is in good condition, it hadn't been polished
for ages though as the paintwork was really rough, all that
London smog I guess!

The only thing that needs fixing is the CD head unit,
because it doesn't store the radio stations after you
turn the ignition off and also the dash, it seems like there
are two screws underneath the ash tray which
have become detached from the facia.

Other than that all is well!

polo2k · Post by **polo2k** » Mon Sep 01, 2003 12:06 pm

for the rusty bits you might as well replace them
for the radio just pull it out and swap round the red and yellow wires as the permanant live and ignition live are the wrong way round

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Mon Sep 01, 2003 5:23 pm

Congrats on the new car!

A 5 door 16v - is it me or are those rare?

delipolo16v · Post by **delipolo16v** » Mon Sep 01, 2003 8:33 pm

Are they rare? mine's a 5 door

funkyfatbeatz · Post by **funkyfatbeatz** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 9:33 am

Not sure if they are rare, I would be interested to know.
We got a 5 door as it was more practical as our Golf is 3 door.

SpikeyG40 · Post by **SpikeyG40** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 2:21 pm

must sort out that battery tray, MOT'ers don't like it! with the radio, polo_2k is right, its also a comon thing on vauxhalls! (sorry for such a bad word

) i didn't realise that veedubs suffered from it to! is it only on the mk4 or is it on mk5 n 6's?

jakethesnake · Post by **jakethesnake** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 10:41 pm

Congrats on finding a good car, glad you're pleased with it.

5 doors aren't rare, there's plenty about. The 3dr is probably more common though. The 5dr cost more to buy new than a 3dr.

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 11:16 pm

I guess it's just in the NL then. 16v's are rare to begin with, let alone 5 doors...

chubbster · Post by **chubbster** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 12:38 am

and overlooked... most road users have no idea of the speed a 1.4 can have!

nice to see the confusion on BM and merc drivers faces!