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N/A Engines
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VAG COM / VCDS Register

Last post by Mvu « Sat Jul 14, 2018 5:48 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 who have one...
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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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Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:50 pm
Partsbase.org *Part Number Search*

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by Pieta » Mon Nov 25, 2013 11:28 am
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Don't know if this has been posted before, helped me a lot with part number etc.
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Wed May 16, 2018 9:31 am
Vw Workshop Manuals

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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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Tue May 15, 2018 12:05 pm
Tyres, wheels, width, J, ET, PCD...

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by Le Clue » Mon Oct 15, 2012 7:47 pm
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Sat Jan 27, 2018 8:25 am
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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Fri Aug 21, 2015 2:39 pm
Directory of essential telephone numbers.

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Topsport Developments
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CRS Midrand
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Oettinger Performance
012 643 1327

Post numbers that guys need...hopefully this...
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Mon Feb 16, 2015 8:03 pm
Oil pressure light blinking

Last post by Spiller « Mon Jul 16, 2018 8:30 pm
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by Spiller » Mon Jul 16, 2018 11:54 am

Good morning. I own a polo gti 1.8t 2008. 9n shape. My oil pressure light came on and stayed blinking than my car sounded rowdy and loud like a...

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Mon Jul 16, 2018 8:30 pm
Mk7 gti

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:43 pm
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by eezi » Mon Jul 09, 2018 4:18 pm

Hi guys

I need to do the rear brakes on my vehicle and I would like to know what you guys can recommend and where about I can obtain the...

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Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:43 pm
dicktator issues help please

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:38 pm
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by mike65 » Tue May 01, 2018 5:36 pm
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Hi guys ive wired my dicktator in according to a mp9 diagram i found...

all wired in and when i switched the ign on my coil wire burned...poped the...
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Last post by panic-mechanic
Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:38 pm
Engine cutting out

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:33 pm
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by Viking5 » Mon Jul 16, 2018 3:30 pm

Hi all,

I'd appreciate some advice on a potential cause of the following problem..

My Citi Golf 2007 1.4i Velocity is cutting our when the revs...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:33 pm
Jetta2 IDLING ISSUES

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:20 pm
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by jetta786 » Tue Jun 05, 2018 8:49 am

Good Day Folks,

trust all is well? I have a problem which has been mind boggling. allow me to give you a brief history. remember I am running a 2LT...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:20 pm
Engine turns but no start

Last post by PapaJo « Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:18 pm
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by caddy club » Wed Jul 11, 2018 6:43 am

Hi guys

Just a general question, when they are saying you droppend valve what exactly does it mean, does it mean you over revv and the valve drops...

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Last post by PapaJo
Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:18 pm
Advise needed - Fuel trims at -25 on idle

Last post by BdtDSG « Mon Jul 16, 2018 6:17 pm
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by BdtDSG » Mon Jul 16, 2018 8:50 am

Hey Guys,
Looking for some advise please.
My 2011 Roc 2.0 TFSi seems to be over-fueling on idle and under vacuum, when I get off the gas pedal. I...

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Last post by BdtDSG
Mon Jul 16, 2018 6:17 pm
CitiSport Suspension

Last post by Da Stigg « Mon Jul 16, 2018 4:23 pm
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by Da Stigg » Mon Jul 09, 2018 2:28 pm

Howzit Ladies and gents

I wanted to ask for some advice regarding 'servicing' the suspension on my 09 VW Citi Sport.

Since fitting the 17's seems...

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Last post by Da Stigg
Mon Jul 16, 2018 4:23 pm
Mk7 Heater system working intermittently

Last post by Gti3 « Mon Jul 16, 2018 3:41 pm
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by Gti3 » Thu Jul 05, 2018 7:23 pm

Hi Guys

been having intermittent problems on my 2013 Mk7 Golf Tdi. sometime there is heat, sometimes there isn't.

I have flushed/reverse flushed...

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Last post by Gti3
Mon Jul 16, 2018 3:41 pm
mk1 golf leaking carb

Last post by marzbars « Mon Jul 16, 2018 3:22 pm
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by chico16 » Mon Nov 27, 2017 9:54 am

I have a 2001 1.6 citi chico mk1 golf. I noticed smoke coming from under the bonnet. I noticed that the carb was leaking onto inlet manifold and...

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Last post by marzbars
Mon Jul 16, 2018 3:22 pm
PO 130 Fault Code

Last post by JAZ « Mon Jul 16, 2018 1:40 pm
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by JAZ » Fri Jul 13, 2018 10:14 am

Hi Guys as per my previous post, finally got someone to scan the vehicle :

Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B1 S1
PO 130 - Malfunction in Circuit -...

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Last post by JAZ
Mon Jul 16, 2018 1:40 pm
Engine swap,1.9 to 2.0 tdi

Last post by billionairebum « Mon Jul 16, 2018 1:17 pm
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by lwanza » Sat Jul 14, 2018 5:52 pm

Good day been having problems with my 2008Jetta 5 1.9tdi nex engine ,spent money on it and I’m giving up so was able to find a 2011 2.0tdi caddy...

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Last post by billionairebum
Mon Jul 16, 2018 1:17 pm
Worth getting coilies?

Last post by silverstone « Mon Jul 16, 2018 1:09 pm
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by silverstone » Fri Jul 06, 2018 10:31 pm

Gents
I have a g6 tsi. 18's and lowered with eibach pro kit. Ride is as comfy as stock..and i dig that fact.whilst it has a decent less than 2 finger...

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Last post by silverstone
Mon Jul 16, 2018 1:09 pm
Talk to me about Stretch Tyres

Last post by LYFGP0 « Mon Jul 16, 2018 12:57 pm
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by LYFGP0 » Thu Oct 20, 2011 12:37 pm
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I just need some info and what your views are on this.

Using my car as an e.g (to see pics, click on rides thread link in...
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Last post by LYFGP0
Mon Jul 16, 2018 12:57 pm
Starter Solenoid not always working

Last post by GT08 « Mon Jul 16, 2018 12:56 pm
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by GT08 » Fri Jul 13, 2018 8:17 am

Hi,

I am having trouble with my Mk2 Jetta and starting.

The starter spins freely but the solenoid does not always kick in when cold. When warm it...

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Last post by GT08
Mon Jul 16, 2018 12:56 pm
Golf 7.5 clutch or gear problem need advice

Last post by ICE King « Mon Jul 16, 2018 12:54 pm
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by Fredsop » Sun Jul 15, 2018 10:16 am

I have mk7.5 1.0 tsi when changing gears from 1st to 2nd from 2000rpm to 3000rpm range I can feel something through the clutch pedal like a sort of...

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Last post by ICE King
Mon Jul 16, 2018 12:54 pm
1991 Golf 1.3 Carb Starting Issue Please Assist

Last post by JunaVivo « Mon Jul 16, 2018 12:54 pm
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by MahomedOz » Wed Nov 29, 2017 3:37 pm

Good day guys thanks for checking this out

I have an issue where my car starts fine but after driving about and switching off it won't won't start...

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Last post by JunaVivo
Mon Jul 16, 2018 12:54 pm
Radio Codes???

Last post by OettingerTDi « Mon Jul 16, 2018 12:26 pm
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by RiaanTouran » Wed Sep 02, 2015 8:43 am

Hi there guys. Im going to remove my starter over the weekend to get it overhauled. So I need to remove both battery terminals. The problem is when...

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Last post by OettingerTDi
Mon Jul 16, 2018 12:26 pm
Buying a 2015 Golf 7R, Good idea?

Last post by Neuk « Mon Jul 16, 2018 12:03 pm
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by Arbee » Mon Jul 16, 2018 9:21 am

Hey guys,

We are in need of a second car, ideally a hatch/coupe... Doesnt necessarily need 4 doors but will be better with 4. We have a budget of 80...

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Last post by Neuk
Mon Jul 16, 2018 12:03 pm
PGti 6r Check Engine and Electric Power Control Problems

Last post by Preggz « Mon Jul 16, 2018 9:22 am
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by Preggz » Wed Jul 11, 2018 1:53 pm

Hi Guys
I'm driving a 2013 6r Polo Gti STOCK
about a week ago I notice while driving at a constant speed and if I had the need to increase speed the...

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Last post by Preggz
Mon Jul 16, 2018 9:22 am
Mk3 gri head

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon Jul 16, 2018 8:07 am
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by MJBIELIE_18 » Sun Jul 15, 2018 9:32 pm

Howsit gents I really hope someone can help me asap i want 2 know if the golf 3gti fit on my golf 2 1600 motor?

If so what should i do if it...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Mon Jul 16, 2018 8:07 am
VW Golf 1 dash conversion to Velocity Dash

Last post by buggyfan « Sun Jul 15, 2018 1:29 am
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by Martin96 » Wed Jul 11, 2018 1:52 pm

Hi, I have a Golf 1 Chico 1.3 Carb with an old dash and want to buy a Velocity dash and put in my Golf. I just want to find out where can I buy a...

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Last post by buggyfan
Sun Jul 15, 2018 1:29 am
8P Audi A3 1.8TFSI Cabrio

Last post by ///M « Sat Jul 14, 2018 9:27 pm

by ///M » Sat Jul 14, 2018 9:27 pm

Hello

Can anybody advise on whether or not lowering springs from an 8P 3Dr or Sportback will fit the Cabrio?

Would the same apply to coil over...

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Last post by ///M
Sat Jul 14, 2018 9:27 pm
Citi Golf Tail Lights Issues

Last post by 175SBU « Sat Jul 14, 2018 8:53 pm
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by MahomedOz » Wed Jul 11, 2018 2:42 pm

Good day

i have a 1991 citi golf , it has the square tail lights which i recently replaced with new spec velocity tail lights. i tried wiring them...

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Last post by 175SBU
Sat Jul 14, 2018 8:53 pm
2005 Volkswagen Citi Golf 1.4i

Last post by hennie86 « Sat Jul 14, 2018 8:51 pm

by hennie86 » Sat Jul 14, 2018 8:51 pm

Good Day

I would please like some advice on where to get a cubbyhole lid for my 2005 Volkswagen Citi Golf 1.4i
Thank you for the assistance

Hennie...

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Last post by hennie86
Sat Jul 14, 2018 8:51 pm
CITI 1.4i FFZ gearbox whine

Last post by PapaJo « Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:46 pm
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by Werner Viviers » Sun Jul 01, 2018 12:19 pm

Hi guys. Is it normal for a FFZ gearbox on a CITI 1.4i to whine? I bought the car about a month ago and the noise is starting to drive me nuts.

It...

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Last post by PapaJo
Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:46 pm
Oil pump for caddy

Last post by panic-mechanic « Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:21 pm
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by caddy club » Fri Jul 13, 2018 10:30 am

Hi guys

Just going back to my previous post that i need to change oil pump, i was actually looking for a febi pump but goldwagen dont have in stock,...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:21 pm
08 G5 GTI__1st Gear Issue

Last post by panic-mechanic « Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:17 pm
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by Camo » Tue Jul 10, 2018 10:41 am

Hi guys

2008 G5 Gti 1st Gear issue

Please help,..my car not taking 1st gear. All other gears sharp but first gear, even with car off no first gear....

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:17 pm
Radio Firmware

Last post by Wesleydn « Sat Jul 14, 2018 10:15 am
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by Wesleydn » Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:43 pm

How do i go about checking if my radios firmware is the latest? Iv searched online but cant find a place that lists the latest firmware for the...

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Last post by Wesleydn
Sat Jul 14, 2018 10:15 am
Polo 1.0 Tsi

Last post by Esham « Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:17 am
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by Kern » Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:09 pm

Hi does anyone know what kind of springs fit in the 2018 polo looking for lowering springs no one seems to have.

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Last post by Esham
Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:17 am
Wet sparks plugs and coolant comes out of exhaust

Last post by Mogake « Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:14 am
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by Mogake » Wed Jul 04, 2018 10:21 am

Hi

I drive a jetta 6 1.4 tsi. It had no spark and we discovered that the plugs are wet, after they were cleaned it started and a lot of water came...

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Last post by Mogake
Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:14 am
Engine won’t start after conversion

Last post by amanita_king « Fri Jul 13, 2018 10:47 pm
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by amanita_king » Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:22 am

Hi guys ..i dnt know weather im posting this at the correct place ...but after hours of tryna figure out how utilise this site ... im about to give...

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Last post by amanita_king
Fri Jul 13, 2018 10:47 pm
Aftermarket PDC

Last post by Belix « Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:10 pm
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by zak123 » Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:48 am

Hi Guys

I am thinking of installing an aftermarket PDC on a Jetta 6. Hass anyone did this before? If so, is it reliable in terms of sensing...

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Last post by Belix
Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:10 pm
Oil pressure sensor location

Last post by Blertie « Fri Jul 13, 2018 2:32 pm
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by Blertie » Thu Jul 12, 2018 6:37 pm

Hi guys

I’ve searched all over maybe one of the knowledgeable people can guide me.

I can’t seem to find the oil pressure sensor on my cross polo...

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Last post by Blertie
Fri Jul 13, 2018 2:32 pm
Engine oil discussion

Last post by MrMazda « Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:57 am
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by Steel » Thu Jul 12, 2018 4:59 pm

Howzit guys.

Long story short, my golf 7 1.4 tsi eats oil at about 1L to every 2000km.
Supper expensive to pull apart to fix if there is in fact...

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Last post by MrMazda
Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:57 am
High Mileage DSG

Last post by m1keyboy88 « Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:46 am

by m1keyboy88 » Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:46 am

Hi Guys

Trying to find some info on high mileage DSG models.
What kind of life can I expect out of mine bearing in mind I do about 30k Km a year...

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Last post by m1keyboy88
Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:46 am
1.4tsi info

Last post by georgie « Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:38 am

by georgie » Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:38 am

Tried searching but cant find the info i need.

What are the better 1.4tsi motors? From what year, or what engine codes are the better motors?
I know...

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Last post by georgie
Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:38 am
2008 Polo 1.9tdi Oil

Last post by Neuk « Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:17 am
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by Marius Swart » Wed Jul 04, 2018 9:50 am
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I have the 76kw 1.9tdi
Has 121k on the clock , did the big service last year .
Whats the best option for oil with the same rating .
I used the...
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Last post by Neuk
Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:17 am
Golf 7 GTI Wheel KW (Standard)

Last post by Nikz_tsc « Fri Jul 13, 2018 10:13 am
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by Brat Boy » Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:30 am

Hi Guys

Please can someone tell me what is the Standard wheel kw reading on a Golf 7 GTI, I dynoed my GTI this friday however I dont believe the...

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Last post by Nikz_tsc
Fri Jul 13, 2018 10:13 am
Coolant Thermostat Assembly

Last post by panic-mechanic « Fri Jul 13, 2018 9:20 am
Replies: 2
by Conroy » Thu Jul 12, 2018 11:20 pm

Have a water leak on a Golf 7 TSI.
Coolant Assembly is leaking water. Is there anyone that had the same problem. And also im not a machanic can i...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Fri Jul 13, 2018 9:20 am
1.8t 20VT Water temp issues

Last post by SoDub « Fri Jul 13, 2018 9:08 am
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by SoDub » Tue Jul 10, 2018 3:28 pm

Hi folks,

Had the clutch changed about 3 weeks back - last week I picked up a a strange issue with my IC. Have another Seat Sport member with the...

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Last post by SoDub
Fri Jul 13, 2018 9:08 am
2.0 TSI Timing Chain-Tensioner Failure

Last post by ICE King « Fri Jul 13, 2018 8:01 am
Replies: 9
by VLVN » Wed Jul 11, 2018 11:10 am

My timing chain failed 5 days before it was due to go to mechanic for replacement :bang:
I thought I was being way too premature with replacing the...

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Fri Jul 13, 2018 8:01 am

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