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VAG COM / VCDS Register

Last post by Belix « Fri May 18, 2018 12:25 pm
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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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Fri May 18, 2018 12:25 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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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 Jan 25, 2018 7:05 pm
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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Oettinger Performance
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Post numbers that guys need...hopefully this...
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fuel sender unit diy mk3 golf gti

Last post by @Heritage « Mon Jun 18, 2018 12:39 am
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by BigBoss29 » Mon Feb 02, 2015 2:40 pm

Anybody got one here? tried doing a search but no succesfull results are showing, also, must i have the tank empty to replace the float? my fuel...

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Mon Jun 18, 2018 12:39 am
Where to buy Willard battery - Sunninghill Jhb

Last post by chibadd « Mon Jun 18, 2018 12:11 am
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by Dee96 » Sun Jun 17, 2018 11:04 am

Hi guys

So my Polo 6R battery seems to be on its way out.
Where would be the best place to get a battery at a reasonable price?

I prefer a Willard...

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Mon Jun 18, 2018 12:11 am
I bet you dont know whats wrong with this ABF...FIXED

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by Smok3X » Tue Feb 08, 2011 1:22 pm
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Howsit guys,

So this morning on my way to the office, the car jerked very badly for about 2 seconds or so 3 times! and then carried on normally as...
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Sun Jun 17, 2018 11:58 pm
Help with identifying a wheel

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by Armand » Sun Jun 17, 2018 1:44 pm

Hi, can anybody maybe help me identify this wheel, may some inf like the name, width and on what car it came out, I know it is 13inch
free image...

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Last post by Ashveer03
Sun Jun 17, 2018 11:55 pm
Dyno and dicktator specialist

Last post by PapaJo « Sun Jun 17, 2018 11:43 pm
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by DeanK » Sat Jun 16, 2018 7:39 pm

I have just completed my 16v install in the chico.

Start up map is good , but it is a start up map.
I have adjusted aome timing values and it runs -...

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Last post by PapaJo
Sun Jun 17, 2018 11:43 pm
dicktator issues help please

Last post by PapaJo « Sun Jun 17, 2018 11:33 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 PapaJo
Sun Jun 17, 2018 11:33 pm
Official 6R Polo GTI thread

Last post by Waafiq « Sun Jun 17, 2018 9:10 pm
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So i started this thread in the hope that 6R drivers can post any issues, questions and just general chat relating to their car. A good place for all...
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Last post by Waafiq
Sun Jun 17, 2018 9:10 pm
Help: 2000 citigolf cutting-out after a second

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by martinwilson » Sun Jun 17, 2018 9:07 pm

Hi,

Firstly I'd just like to thank everyone on this forum - because countless hours of searching through the forum has helped me repair my car many...

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Sun Jun 17, 2018 9:07 pm
2007 Golf Chico with VERY serious eletric problems

Last post by PapaJo « Sun Jun 17, 2018 5:22 pm
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by Taprecious » Sun Jun 17, 2018 4:26 pm

Hi guys

I am new to the forum and need of great help. I have a 2007 VW Golf Chico 1.4 carburettor engine with 185 000 km on the clock.

3 months...

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Last post by PapaJo
Sun Jun 17, 2018 5:22 pm
VW MK1 Golf 99 model - Brakes failing

Last post by Zelda_Manenti « Sat Jun 16, 2018 2:48 pm
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by Zelda_Manenti » Tue Jun 12, 2018 7:57 pm

Hi Everyone!
So my car's brakes seems to be failing, I had to put it through roadworthy as well and they told me the same. I fixed the pressure pin...

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Last post by Zelda_Manenti
Sat Jun 16, 2018 2:48 pm
Mk1 1.4 2007 carb water disappears

Last post by PapaJo « Sat Jun 16, 2018 12:33 pm
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by Hustlevcz » Sat Jun 16, 2018 12:16 am

Hi there..

My mk1 1.4 carb gives me hard time with the coolant , first I've overall the engine and it was running smooth but after I've connected...

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Last post by PapaJo
Sat Jun 16, 2018 12:33 pm
20V Turbo Build Advice

Last post by ob wan « Sat Jun 16, 2018 11:33 am
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by Brat Boy » Fri Jun 15, 2018 7:59 am

Hi Guys

Car Polo Cassic (6N) 1.8 8V 2002 Model

Please can you supply abit of advice.

I am going to be using my 1.8 8v block from my Polo classic,...

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Last post by ob wan
Sat Jun 16, 2018 11:33 am
Ghost Missfire on Golf 6 1.4tsi CAX

Last post by Dj lost « Sat Jun 16, 2018 10:28 am

by Dj lost » Sat Jun 16, 2018 10:28 am

Hey Guys,

I have a Golf 6 1.4TSi CAX

It has what I call a ghost misfire, at around 2800rpm or 3000 or 3200 etc if the revs are held still, or...

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Last post by Dj lost
Sat Jun 16, 2018 10:28 am
Polo 9N TDI 96kw compressor pipe

Last post by stig « Sat Jun 16, 2018 10:03 am
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by Tris » Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:14 pm

Hi Guys,

I have a Polo 9n 74kw and i have upgraded the turbo to a 96kw turbo, but the compressor pipe is too small for the new turbo.
Does anyone...

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Last post by stig
Sat Jun 16, 2018 10:03 am
back windscreen for volvo

Last post by caddy club « Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:45 am
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by caddy club » Thu Jun 14, 2018 8:26 am

hi guys

where can I find a back wind windscreen for a volve not sure which model for now too expensive Jhb area, car is not insured

Thanks

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Last post by caddy club
Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:45 am
Hub drilling CPT

Last post by Justin_B « Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:24 pm

by Justin_B » Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:24 pm

Hi all anyone here in Cape Town that can recommend where i can get my hubs drilled for PCD change?

TIA

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Last post by Justin_B
Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:24 pm
Drive shaft

Last post by GTiDon « Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:23 pm
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by GolfMonk » Wed Jun 13, 2018 10:08 am

Hey guys my drive shaft on golf velociti is badly bent so my mechanic said I could get one from a polo classic but when I put them side by side the...

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Last post by GTiDon
Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:23 pm
Mk1 golf 1.4 carb

Last post by Nashon « Fri Jun 15, 2018 9:19 pm

by Nashon » Fri Jun 15, 2018 9:19 pm

Hi guys .. Hoping that I can get some help here.. I have a 1.4 carburetor golf. The problem I am having is when I start my car in the morning and...

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Last post by Nashon
Fri Jun 15, 2018 9:19 pm
Conversion

Last post by PapaJo « Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:29 pm
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by Madalathusi » Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:45 am

:hi: my name is William, can anyone help me with my conversion to 1.8 jetta engine, 4 speed original microbus gear box 2.2 cm adapter plate, the...

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Last post by PapaJo
Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:29 pm
GOLF MK2 9a engine conversion not working properly

Last post by mantis97 « Fri Jun 15, 2018 5:05 pm
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by mantis97 » Thu Jun 14, 2018 9:34 pm

Hello, after engine rebuild and swap to my golf engine only works with opened inlet manifold hole on the right side and engine works on 3k rpm. Then...

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Last post by mantis97
Fri Jun 15, 2018 5:05 pm
VW Polo 2007 1.9 TDI Sportline

Last post by BIGMIG « Fri Jun 15, 2018 4:56 pm
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by LightGhost » Fri Jun 15, 2018 11:33 am

Hi there

I am hoping you can possibly advise on 2 things:

1. The main headlamp on my Polo needs replacing, does anyone know how to replace it?...

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Last post by BIGMIG
Fri Jun 15, 2018 4:56 pm
9a and pl mk1 conversion possible

Last post by PapaJo « Fri Jun 15, 2018 4:36 pm
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Hi dubbers,

Hope all is well.

Wanted to find out how easy it is to fit the 9a and pl engines into a mk1.

What needs to be changed?

Can i expect...
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Last post by PapaJo
Fri Jun 15, 2018 4:36 pm
My 2.0 16V 9a Life build thread

Last post by PapaJo « Fri Jun 15, 2018 2:40 pm
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by 162life-WP » Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:15 pm
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Good Day fellow vaggers lol :hurray:

After hijacking a few threads i decided it was time to start my own.

When considering this build i had done...
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Last post by PapaJo
Fri Jun 15, 2018 2:40 pm
Turbo Manifold for ABF

Last post by ob wan « Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:39 pm
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by Armand » Fri May 25, 2018 10:27 pm

Hi, can.anyone advise, which turbo manifold will work on an caddy with abf without modification, this will be with t3t4 turbo with ar50 housing

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Last post by ob wan
Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:39 pm
Suggestions please - DSG gearbox repair.

Last post by panic-mechanic « Fri Jun 15, 2018 11:50 am
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by Dale » Fri Jun 15, 2018 11:17 am

Hi guys I have googled the following as my options:

Geartronix
Erlemanns
Vag spec center

Have you guys used any of these companies for dsg repair...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Fri Jun 15, 2018 11:50 am
2004 Golf 4 GTI (AGU)- Missing on full throttle

Last post by panic-mechanic « Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:55 am
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by 8VALVE-zn » Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:38 pm

Hi guys,

So a friend of mine at the workplace has a Golf 4 GTI that is currently doing a tad over 300,000km's. The engine has never been opened...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:55 am
2002 Jetta 4 Power & Fuel Issue

Last post by denizen « Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:13 am
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by denizen » Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:37 am

Hi Guys,

Apologies if i am posting in the wrong section (Mods - please feel free to move the thread if i am)

My work colleague drives a 2002 Jetta...

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Last post by denizen
Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:13 am
weird glow plug flashing

Last post by [email protected] « Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:09 am
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by [email protected] » Sun Jun 10, 2018 6:42 pm

ok after today cleaned my airbox and drain oil catch tank normal thing i do i start car and all good. next morning car struggles to start and cut of...

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Last post by [email protected]
Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:09 am
2006 BWA misfiring

Last post by panic-mechanic « Fri Jun 15, 2018 7:51 am
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by RileyG5gti » Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:04 pm

Hi guys

I've got a golf 5 gti dsg 2006 bwa spec , the car has a serious misfire which tends to occur under hard acceleration or after 3000rpm or so...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Fri Jun 15, 2018 7:51 am
Seat Altea tdi 2.0

Last post by panic-mechanic « Fri Jun 15, 2018 6:26 am
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by Jeank » Sat Jun 09, 2018 7:58 pm

First of all,thank you for adding me.
Im the proud owner of a 2009 Seat Altea 2.0 tdi...proud to be part of the VW family,but also a rude...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Fri Jun 15, 2018 6:26 am
Blown Motor Golf MK2

Last post by panic-mechanic « Fri Jun 15, 2018 6:21 am
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by Cliffology » Wed Jun 13, 2018 10:37 pm

Howsit going guys,

I bought a 1987 Golf Mk2 some while ago and found it modified a bit, car had an 1800 motor with 276 cams and a free flow system....

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Fri Jun 15, 2018 6:21 am
Engine overhaul advise - 1.9 TDi BXE Jetta 5

Last post by panic-mechanic « Fri Jun 15, 2018 6:20 am
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by DenzJ5 » Tue May 15, 2018 1:30 pm

Hi Guys,

New to this forum.

I am overhauling my motor, any advise or tips to be aware of?

I need some advise - how important / serious is it to...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Fri Jun 15, 2018 6:20 am
Advice wanted: Gear shift cable lubrication

Last post by panic-mechanic « Fri Jun 15, 2018 6:12 am
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by VAG Fan » Wed Jun 13, 2018 2:37 pm

The gear shift on my Golf 4 is quite stiff, and with the engine off, I can hear and feel some squeaking from the area underneath the gear lever. I'd...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Fri Jun 15, 2018 6:12 am
Golf 7 TSI/TDI Owners Discussion Corner

Last post by JR16V « Thu Jun 14, 2018 11:49 pm
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Welcome to the Golf 7 Owners Discussion Corner. :hi:

After chatting with another Golf 7 owner on the forum we decided it might be good time to...
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Last post by JR16V
Thu Jun 14, 2018 11:49 pm
PrecisionAutoWorks 1.8t 20v GT28

Last post by Ashveer03 « Thu Jun 14, 2018 7:36 pm
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by farrell15 » Fri May 04, 2018 2:48 pm
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So I thought I'd post this.

Another friend bought a 1.8t 20v A3 last year. Was in decent condition.

Drove it stock for a while. And then...
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Last post by Ashveer03
Thu Jun 14, 2018 7:36 pm
1.4 Tsi Golf 7 - Extremely high oil consumption

Last post by 1 Eyed Monkey « Thu Jun 14, 2018 4:26 pm
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by Freelancer » Fri Nov 17, 2017 11:33 am
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Anyone know of any issues with the 1.4 Tsi with regard to high oil usage from around 75000km? Can of oil per refuel and more. No leak detected,...
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Last post by 1 Eyed Monkey
Thu Jun 14, 2018 4:26 pm
white smoke

Last post by DCmk3 « Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:24 pm
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by rodneyj13 » Wed Jun 13, 2018 5:01 pm

hi everyone i am getting a cloud of white smoke when pulling away in 1st after sitting in traffic for a while what could be the problem

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Last post by DCmk3
Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:24 pm
2002 Jetta 4 Fuel & General Power Issue

Last post by denizen « Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:23 pm
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by denizen » Thu Jun 14, 2018 6:57 am

Hi Guys,

My work colleague drives a 2002 Jetta 4 1.6 who is experiencing an issue regarding his acceleration. He says that when the vehicle is at a...

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Last post by denizen
Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:23 pm
My 16v build, continued

Last post by ob wan « Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:09 pm
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thought I would move it here as this will be the correct forum.... wink-wink

got my arp rod bolts and head studs today
bought a t3t4 with cast...
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Last post by ob wan
Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:09 pm
Different Engine.......

Last post by VAG Fan « Thu Jun 14, 2018 1:16 pm
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by amanita_king » Sat Jun 09, 2018 8:58 pm

Hi guys ....so I officially think im addicted to the Golf Mk1... so just picked up another (3rd) to be exact > a rare two door left wheel drive Mk1 *...

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Last post by VAG Fan
Thu Jun 14, 2018 1:16 pm
2E motor recon

Last post by dggti « Thu Jun 14, 2018 1:02 pm
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by dggti » Thu Nov 30, 2017 1:48 pm

Hi guys,

I have a 2e motor that is starting to smoke and looks like the rings are gone. I also want to do some work on the motor.
do anyone know a...

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Last post by dggti
Thu Jun 14, 2018 1:02 pm
Jetta/Golf 5 seat height adjustment

Last post by Howie-WP « Thu Jun 14, 2018 12:05 pm
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by Dubz » Thu Jun 14, 2018 8:08 am

Hi Guys
My driver seat adjustment on my Jetta packed up :bang: . The leaver moves up and down but the seat doesn't move. Has anyone had this problem...

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Thu Jun 14, 2018 12:05 pm

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