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VAG COM / VCDS Register

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by Sinbad » Thu Nov 22, 2012 11:41 am
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We thought it would be a good idea to provide some sort of "meeting point" for people who need access to a VCDS cable and people...
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Vw Workshop Manuals

Last post by The_Librarian « Sat Mar 31, 2018 10:46 am
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by Barney » Wed Sep 18, 2013 1:46 am
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So during a normal midnight internet trawling I came across this website that has manuals for pretty much all VW models and instructions on how to do...
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Tyres, wheels, width, J, ET, PCD...

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Mythbusters.

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Here are my favorite myths that I see repeated often most of them that has no basis in today's world or never had in the first place - in afrikaans...
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Partsbase.org *Part Number Search*

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by Pieta » Mon Nov 25, 2013 11:28 am
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Hi All,

Don't know if this has been posted before, helped me a lot with part number etc.
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Long duration cams and why they work (By panic mechanic)

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by Fran » Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:25 pm
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Re: How does it work. Long duration cams
Oooh ooh and look at this beauty - glad I saved this one. Hard to work out at times. This was a post I made...
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FAQ and Using the SEARCH function

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by RoadHaWg » Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:19 am

Guys just a reminder.

A lot of the questions asked here have been discussed in depth before. Just because it is your first time thinking about a...

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Directory of essential telephone numbers.

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Topsport Developments

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Post numbers that guys...
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DSG Oil in 02m gearbox

Last post by Ashveer03 « Fri Apr 20, 2018 3:35 am
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by Ashveer03 » Thu Apr 19, 2018 10:18 pm

Hwzit guys

Has anybody else used dsg oil in an 02m 6spd manual box?

Sent from my SM-J500F using Tapatalk

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Fri Apr 20, 2018 3:35 am
1.5 JB engine

Last post by missioner « Fri Apr 20, 2018 1:40 am
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by Lo & Slo_Bunny » Wed Apr 18, 2018 4:07 pm

Hi there guys. Yesterday i bought an engine that was advertised as a 1.6L. The engine code is JB and when i checked this morning...JB's are actually...

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Fri Apr 20, 2018 1:40 am
Ffz gearbox

Last post by PapaJo « Thu Apr 19, 2018 10:19 pm
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by Prinolin » Thu Apr 19, 2018 6:30 pm

Howsit guys just need some help

I currently have an ffz gearbox on my velociti,decided to drop the box on saturday and found a big hole in the...

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Last post by PapaJo
Thu Apr 19, 2018 10:19 pm
Citi Golf tail lights. New to Old. Conversion

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by arsonist » Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:43 am

Hi guys.

I have a question regarding the new round tail lights off the 2005+ Golf 1 citi.

The plugs for new and old lights are different from my...

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Last post by 175SBU
Thu Apr 19, 2018 9:07 pm
1.8 8v

Last post by panic-mechanic « Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:40 pm
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by Lo & Slo_Bunny » Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:31 pm

Guys do i have to line bore (lynbore) my block if i buy new crank caps. I lost the original crank caps of my HV block and i managed to buy new 1.8 HV...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:40 pm
Drive wheel for speedo cable

Last post by missioner « Thu Apr 19, 2018 6:28 pm
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by jelopymk1 » Thu Apr 19, 2018 3:03 pm

Hi guys
what colour is the Drive wheel for golf mk1 speedo cable for a 5 speed ffz box. red green or white.
thanx guys

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Last post by missioner
Thu Apr 19, 2018 6:28 pm
1.9 tdi vs 2.0 tdi

Last post by dazza « Thu Apr 19, 2018 4:02 pm
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by pitaman » Wed Apr 18, 2018 4:03 pm

Hi guys I am planning on buying a jetta 5 tdi and would like to know what to look out for when buying a tdi jetta and also the 1.9 vs 2.0 is the one...

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Thu Apr 19, 2018 4:02 pm
Polo 2013 1.4 Midline Performance Inc

Last post by ICE King « Thu Apr 19, 2018 3:47 pm
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by JoeSteam » Sat Apr 14, 2018 4:29 pm

I bought the car about 3 weeks ago, very good condition i just love it, i would just like to get a few tips on increasing the performance without any...

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Thu Apr 19, 2018 3:47 pm
Buying a high mileage BiTdi Amarok

Last post by Gti3 « Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:55 pm
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by Gti3 » Fri Jun 16, 2017 10:38 am
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Need some advice on purchasing a manual 2012 4motion 132kw with 260000 kms. Has a FSH , New gearbox a clutch done at 200 000 kms.

Thoughts...
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Last post by Gti3
Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:55 pm
How to up power on a citi 1.4i mpi ?

Last post by Da Stigg « Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:35 pm
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by Oshy » Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:28 am

Good day, i drive a 2009 citi xcite 1.4i with branch and exhaust upgrade :driving: . would just like to know of any quick and cheap methods of upping...

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Last post by Da Stigg
Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:35 pm
Polo 6R gti Heavy on fuel

Last post by Theo R « Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:09 pm
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by Theo R » Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:30 am

Sup guys,
So my polo 6r Gti is gone stupid heavy on fuel. Car was flashed back to stock software a year ago, so only have a 76mm to 63mm dp. I sold...

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Last post by Theo R
Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:09 pm
Citi not starting

Last post by Jude « Thu Apr 19, 2018 11:08 am
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by Jude » Mon Apr 16, 2018 11:43 am

Hi Gents,

I am sure I can get some help here , I have been banging my head with this one :bang:

So this citi Rox 1.4i motor was transplanted into...

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Last post by Jude
Thu Apr 19, 2018 11:08 am
heat gauge not reaching halfway

Last post by Oshy « Thu Apr 19, 2018 11:02 am
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by Oshy » Mon Apr 16, 2018 4:16 pm

HI guys

recently did a radiator change on my citi 1.4 and put in the recommended G12 coolant but now the heat gauge isnt reaching the halfway point...

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Last post by Oshy
Thu Apr 19, 2018 11:02 am
Mapping

Last post by RayRay « Thu Apr 19, 2018 9:19 am
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by RayRay » Tue Apr 10, 2018 9:46 am

Hi all

Its been awhile since I was last on here

Who would be the best in and around centurion to re map a 3.0 TDi 176kw motor ?

I don't want to...

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Last post by RayRay
Thu Apr 19, 2018 9:19 am
1900 build

Last post by missioner « Thu Apr 19, 2018 9:08 am
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by merlinvenn27 » Sun Apr 08, 2018 2:27 pm

Sup guys. Recently converted my car to 2lt. I've got a complete AFX engine to mess around with. Here's my plans: send the head in for stage 2...

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Last post by missioner
Thu Apr 19, 2018 9:08 am
8V Golf Flywheel,No TDC Dimple

Last post by Unobeat « Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:41 am
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by Herschel » Tue Apr 17, 2018 8:02 am

I'm trying to setup my timing with my 2E motor with my Dicktator,after redoing the motor.
The flywheel doesn't have the usual dimple on it for the...

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Last post by Unobeat
Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:41 am
Dictator - setup - VW MK3 Jetta 2l 8v

Last post by PapaJo « Wed Apr 18, 2018 8:09 pm
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by ShuaibM » Mon Mar 26, 2018 12:03 pm

Good day, :hi:

Anybody know of anybody who can help me out, I'm struggling to get my car started with dictator management system, I am from the...

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Last post by PapaJo
Wed Apr 18, 2018 8:09 pm
Low oil pressure warning light

Last post by panic-mechanic « Wed Apr 18, 2018 8:03 pm
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by Johndevine999 » Tue Mar 27, 2018 8:16 pm

Hi there , needing help here! I own a golf mk5 2.0 dsg!! About month n half ago the low oil pressure light come on while driving then just went off....

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Wed Apr 18, 2018 8:03 pm
Golf 5 GTi starting issue

Last post by panic-mechanic « Wed Apr 18, 2018 7:54 pm
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by Nevel » Fri Mar 30, 2018 1:12 pm

Hi Everyone. New to this forum. Anyway, I have a manual Golf 5 GTi, 2007 model. Car refuses to start when key is turned full. Everything else works...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Wed Apr 18, 2018 7:54 pm
V8 TDi Touareg - no oil pressure

Last post by panic-mechanic « Wed Apr 18, 2018 7:48 pm
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by Emdee96 » Wed Apr 18, 2018 4:59 pm

Mid way to a morning meeting I hear the ping sound coming from the dash, the sound like makes your sphincter weld itself shut. In red I see an oil...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Wed Apr 18, 2018 7:48 pm
Crankshaft (main and big end bearings)

Last post by missioner « Wed Apr 18, 2018 6:06 pm
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by MIKE1997 » Sat Apr 14, 2018 5:09 pm

Hi. I hear a knocking sound coming from my polo classic 1998 1.6i.(typical rod knock) So i drained the oil, dropped the pan... And checked for play...

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Last post by missioner
Wed Apr 18, 2018 6:06 pm
Jetta 2012 - Rattling Sound

Last post by hostility « Wed Apr 18, 2018 4:37 pm
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by Juls » Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:26 am

Hi Guys

I need to know if anyone have had the same issue, when pulling away after going into second gear a rattling sound coming from the front...

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Last post by hostility
Wed Apr 18, 2018 4:37 pm
Caddy BJB to ASZ Conversion

Last post by Bumblebee58627 « Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:52 am
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by Bumblebee58627 » Sun Apr 15, 2018 9:47 am

Guys just want to know when doing BJB to ASZ swap, are there any other things that will have to be done?
Is it a straight swap.?

I will do stage 2...

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Last post by Bumblebee58627
Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:52 am
Engine Mounts - Midrand/Jhb Area

Last post by KRISHZN « Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:35 am

by KRISHZN » Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:35 am

Hi Guys,

I need to get my engine mounts replaced on my 94 golf 1.

Please can some advise on where I can take the car to get this done ?

I stay in...

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Last post by KRISHZN
Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:35 am
1.9 vw touran intercooler

Last post by Impie « Mon Apr 16, 2018 10:09 pm
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by Impie » Sun Apr 15, 2018 10:22 pm

Hi need some advice want to know whether 1.9 polo and 1.9 touran intercooler air the same size and fitment

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Mon Apr 16, 2018 10:09 pm
Polo 9N3 GTI Boost/Turbo issue

Last post by sonic-mike « Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:01 pm
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by PiRACY » Tue May 30, 2017 1:09 pm

Hi everyone. I was taking my polo for a test drive with its new milltek exhaust yesterday, and during wide open throttle in 4th I suddenly lost turbo...

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Last post by sonic-mike
Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:01 pm
PCV valve on 2007 polo 9n3 gti

Last post by sonic-mike « Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:53 pm
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by El Toro » Mon Feb 13, 2017 5:42 pm

Hi everyone. I need some help and advice please. Been experiencing an idling issue with my car ( 2007 polo 9n3 gti ) Basically at idle the car seems...

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Last post by sonic-mike
Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:53 pm
2011 B7 Passat 1.8 tsi dsg, Blow of valve or diverted valve?

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:39 pm
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by Kabir M » Mon Apr 16, 2018 4:11 pm

Hi everyone, I need to know what this car comes wish and what do I need to know when I want to install a Forge motorsport blow off adapter?

Sent...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:39 pm
VW T5 Transporter Vibration

Last post by Kyle511 « Mon Apr 16, 2018 7:01 pm

by Kyle511 » Mon Apr 16, 2018 7:01 pm

Hi,

I have recently noticed a vibration mainly coming from the front of my van.
The vibration can start to be felt from about 130km and is at its...

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Last post by Kyle511
Mon Apr 16, 2018 7:01 pm
1.4 polo torque settings

Last post by StanTheman « Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:41 pm

by StanTheman » Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:41 pm

Hi guys i need some help. Im looking for torque settings for a 1.4 polo BLM engine, they include big ends , cam box and cylinder head please.

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Last post by StanTheman
Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:41 pm
Caravelle 2.6i

Last post by MarshallGTi « Mon Apr 16, 2018 2:36 pm
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by London » Fri Oct 12, 2007 10:01 am

Hi all. I just want to ask a question about the above car's fuel system. Can anyone tell me what ecu if any is this car using and how does its...

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Last post by MarshallGTi
Mon Apr 16, 2018 2:36 pm
Heater Valve for Citi Golf 1.4 i

Last post by Irfaan « Mon Apr 16, 2018 2:27 pm
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by Mavric » Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:14 pm

I need to replace a heater valve on a 2004 Citi Golf 1.4i. The aftermarket unit available works the opposite way the original valve does i.e. when...

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Last post by Irfaan
Mon Apr 16, 2018 2:27 pm
2014 Tiguan 1.4 TSi (90kw) Bluemotion - Turbo & Gearbox

Last post by JuandreR « Mon Apr 16, 2018 11:28 am
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by JuandreR » Mon Apr 16, 2018 11:20 am

Hi everyone, I want to ask for some opinions / advice regarding a major issue I am having with my Tiguan.
I bought the vehicle second hand on 31...

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Last post by JuandreR
Mon Apr 16, 2018 11:28 am
S3 8L - Steering Angle Sensor (G85)

Last post by P1LAYA-ZN « Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:49 am
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by P1LAYA-ZN » Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:46 am

Good day gents,

My traction Control light on the Dash is on and after scanning with my Vag Xtool 401 I pick up this fault.
It reads as follows :...

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Last post by P1LAYA-ZN
Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:49 am
Change the main beam bulb on driver side Headlight

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:22 am
Replies: 5
by Enjay2007 » Mon Jun 27, 2011 1:39 pm

Hi Guys

I drive a 2007 Polo 1.9TDi Highline Sedan, the driver's side Main Beam light bulb has gone bust and needs to be replaced, so I wnet out and...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:22 am
caddy bukkie cutting out problem

Last post by PapaJo « Sun Apr 15, 2018 9:41 pm
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by Garymac » Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:21 pm

hi my caddy bukkie is a 2006 model with the round dash . At any it would just cut out this is a ignition cut out because the engine just cut the...

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Last post by PapaJo
Sun Apr 15, 2018 9:41 pm
Oil cooler problems

Last post by Garymac « Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:47 am
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by MIKE1997 » Wed Apr 04, 2018 10:42 am

Hi guys...My name is Mike(also first time posting anything here) and i need some advise please....

Now I've got a problem with The polo classic 1998...

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Last post by Garymac
Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:47 am
Layout of fusebox of 2002Polo 1.6 Classic(9N)

Last post by Tornado « Sat Apr 14, 2018 6:47 pm

by Tornado » Sat Apr 14, 2018 6:47 pm

Good day, i have a 2002 Polo1.6(old shape) and my owners manual shows the fusebox with fuses numbers but it does not correspond with the numbers on...

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Last post by Tornado
Sat Apr 14, 2018 6:47 pm
Looking for this Audi control unit

Last post by Aslam_MK4 « Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:59 am
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by Reegz » Sat Apr 07, 2018 12:05 pm

Folks,

The old man has been having some issues with his Audi. Was originally quoted 800 for a replacement unit but then the price went to 2k.

Is...

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Last post by Aslam_MK4
Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:59 am
Anti-Hijack not working

Last post by Babs « Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:22 pm
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by Fly » Tue Sep 27, 2005 11:14 am

Hey all,

I picked up a problem with my cars anti-hijack, after i had a flat battery and had to jump start the car.

It's a 99 deco citi golf,...

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Last post by Babs
Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:22 pm
FMIC

Last post by Ashveer03 « Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:19 pm
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by DieselBoy » Fri Apr 13, 2018 3:50 pm

Howzit gents
I'm not sure if a thread was raised regarding the following.
I have a mate who wants to swop me a fmic for the standard cooler.
The...

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Last post by Ashveer03
Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:19 pm
Oil to use in Amarok BiTdi

Last post by Gti3 « Fri Apr 13, 2018 3:21 pm
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by Gti3 » Thu Apr 12, 2018 12:18 pm

Hi Guys

Getting my Amarok serviced shortly.

Any advice on which oil to use if not using VW oil. Its a 2012 BiTdi 132kw with 271000kms on it. Engine...

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Fri Apr 13, 2018 3:21 pm

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