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Last post: Re: mk1 caddy Outer CV help!! by Huzi022, Thu May 24, 2018 2:17 pm

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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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Hi All,

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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Long duration cams and why they work (By panic mechanic)

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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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2007 Jetta 5 1.9 TDI

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by Shiro » Mon May 21, 2018 3:01 pm

Good Day Gents,

Shot in the Dark here but I'm out of options. New to Forums so Ill just post All the information I have on the problem so far

I...

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Thu May 24, 2018 3:47 pm
Golf 4 1.6 sr power loss and ruff idle

Last post by ☆KalaMK3 « Thu May 24, 2018 3:16 pm
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by keegzo » Wed May 23, 2018 2:26 pm

Hi. I have a golf 4 1.6 sr 5dr
I've been having problems where it becomes powerless for 1min and the car will be fine after.
The next morning. I...

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Thu May 24, 2018 3:16 pm
2.1 8v engine build

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by mike65 » Thu May 24, 2018 12:36 pm

Good day all...

I know there has been alot about this topic but not a very clear guide on it or i just cant find it at all.

The closest i got was a...

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Thu May 24, 2018 3:14 pm
VR6 MK3 golf/MK4 jetta project

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by Wellyboy » Thu May 24, 2018 3:08 pm

Hi guys, need a little assistance, I'v got a 94 MK3 golf, I'm replaced to the gearbox with MK4 jetta gearbox, I'm not entirely sure what Size clutch...

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Thu May 24, 2018 3:08 pm
High Mileage TDi

Last post by Howie-WP « Thu May 24, 2018 3:07 pm
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by Neuk » Mon May 21, 2018 3:59 pm

@VGTI - Challenge accepted?

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Thu May 24, 2018 3:07 pm
mk1 caddy Outer CV help!!

Last post by Huzi022 « Thu May 24, 2018 2:17 pm
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by Huzi022 » Tue May 15, 2018 11:24 am

Cant seem to find an Outer CV anywhere.

Specs:
-Gearbox side
-Short Shaft
-DFQ Gearbox
-Big head Inner
-Small Outer (24 splines on the inside with...

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Last post by Huzi022
Thu May 24, 2018 2:17 pm
VW Polo 6 1.6 TDI

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by jmvangreunen » Thu May 24, 2018 1:24 pm

Hi all

I am so sorry for posting this again the last time i did post it just before a holiday and never got to it again and cant find the post but...

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Thu May 24, 2018 1:24 pm
Torgue settings for polo 6 1.4 CLP

Last post by Here’s Johnny. « Thu May 24, 2018 12:03 pm
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by Here’s Johnny. » Wed May 23, 2018 11:54 am

Hi
I need some help. I need the torque settings for the cylinder head bolts and cam for a Polo 6 2010 1.4 CLP 16V engine.
Thanks in advance.

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Last post by Here’s Johnny.
Thu May 24, 2018 12:03 pm
1981 Vw Mk1 Golf cabriolet Brakes

Last post by SayedMK1 « Wed May 23, 2018 10:18 pm
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by AvesshenG » Mon May 21, 2018 2:40 pm
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My old 1981 Vw Golf Cabriolet brake booster is totalled... I heard a golf mk2 booster will fit bolt on is that true or what other booster can work...
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Wed May 23, 2018 10:18 pm
2008 citi sport 1.4i rev hang + odd idle

Last post by leanroux « Wed May 23, 2018 7:41 pm
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by A.D.why » Mon Aug 01, 2016 8:27 am

Hi guys,

First time posting here. I usually just search threads as a guest but can't quite find the answer I need so hope I can get help here...

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Last post by leanroux
Wed May 23, 2018 7:41 pm
1600 sub assembly

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by Langes.Verwey » Mon May 21, 2018 6:11 pm

Hi all, new guy here, I just want to hear comments about installing a 1.3 head on a 1.6 sub assembly, and if someone has done it before? Airflow...

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Last post by Langes.Verwey
Wed May 23, 2018 4:45 pm
2.1 8v build

Last post by mike65 « Wed May 23, 2018 3:58 pm
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by Swys » Tue Jan 10, 2017 8:23 pm

Hi guys is it worthwhile to build a 2.1. What is needed for the build did my first 2l conversion and i love it . Planning on building the 2.1 for my...

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Last post by mike65
Wed May 23, 2018 3:58 pm
Mk2 Gearshift Allignment SORTED

Last post by jettamiester « Wed May 23, 2018 11:55 am
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by leeban » Fri Sep 18, 2009 5:47 pm

Thankfully the board is back...

Looking for some assistance. I decided to replace the bushes and Gearbox Linkages on my Gear Shift with the kit...

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Last post by jettamiester
Wed May 23, 2018 11:55 am
throttle body

Last post by vmanoke « Wed May 23, 2018 10:21 am

by vmanoke » Wed May 23, 2018 10:21 am

good day i want to ask, my car al the time i put on gear start moving my rev have to push to 4000rpm to 5000rpm the when shifting to gear 2 the rev...

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Last post by vmanoke
Wed May 23, 2018 10:21 am
Vw mk1 brake booster delete question

Last post by AvesshenG « Wed May 23, 2018 10:12 am
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by Kyli3boi » Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:39 pm

Hi gents,

I'm busy with a brake booster delete and I would like to change the master cylinder to have 2 lines for the front brakes and then 1 going...

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Last post by AvesshenG
Wed May 23, 2018 10:12 am
Golf 4 AKL 1.6 8V

Last post by PapaJo « Wed May 23, 2018 1:09 am
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by Mk4Lover » Tue May 22, 2018 8:58 pm

Hi guys..

I've got a 2002 Mk4 1.6 SR which I've recently restored..I've fitted a 50mm performance exhaust and a k&n flat pan filter.. I never really...

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Last post by PapaJo
Wed May 23, 2018 1:09 am
Polo 9N3 GTI Alloy Wheel Selection

Last post by Dhir-DKR « Tue May 22, 2018 7:52 pm
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by PiRACY » Thu May 03, 2018 4:41 pm

Finally getting some OZ Superturismo GT wheels for my Polo 9N3 GTI. It has standard calipers etc, but will soon be running a Bilstein B12 kit which...

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Last post by Dhir-DKR
Tue May 22, 2018 7:52 pm
VW Citi FFZ Gearbox whine?

Last post by Werner Viviers « Tue May 22, 2018 6:55 pm
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by Werner Viviers » Sun May 20, 2018 7:37 pm

Hi guys. I just like to know, is it normal for a FFZ 5spd gearbox differential to whine? Reason I'm asking is I recently acquired a 05 Citi 1.4i and...

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Last post by Werner Viviers
Tue May 22, 2018 6:55 pm
1600 & 1800 Heads?

Last post by merlinvenn27 « Tue May 22, 2018 4:15 pm
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by La-Shay Qhuan » Wed Nov 15, 2006 4:40 pm

Hi guys, just a Q'
Are the 1600 & 1800 Cyl. Heads 100% the same?
(Combustion Chamber sizes, Valves sizes, etc?)

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Last post by merlinvenn27
Tue May 22, 2018 4:15 pm
Tuning advice for Perfect power

Last post by GT08 « Tue May 22, 2018 4:12 pm
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by GT08 » Tue May 22, 2018 7:50 am

Hi Everyone,

Bit of a long winded setup, for those what would like to stay and read, this is about aftermarket EFI tuning and problems with the cold...

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Last post by GT08
Tue May 22, 2018 4:12 pm
9a and pl mk1 conversion possible

Last post by blou_poot « Tue May 22, 2018 2:28 pm
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by blou_poot » Fri Apr 06, 2018 8:31 am
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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 blou_poot
Tue May 22, 2018 2:28 pm
1988 Citi Golf 1.8 Carb NO SPARK:-( HV Engine

Last post by PapaJo « Tue May 22, 2018 2:24 pm
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by Ryandevraj » Mon May 14, 2018 10:03 am

Hey guys

Thank you for having me,

I have had it with my car, im lost I have tried everything possible, I just dont know what more to do. I am...

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Last post by PapaJo
Tue May 22, 2018 2:24 pm
GIULIO SABBATINI AUTO STYLISTS?

Last post by kappafx « Tue May 22, 2018 1:53 pm
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by kappafx » Tue May 22, 2018 12:54 pm

Hi guys

Does Giulio Sabbatini Auto Stylists still exist?

Only read good reviews about them. But to my surprise when I went to Northlands Business...

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Last post by kappafx
Tue May 22, 2018 1:53 pm
Octane Booster

Last post by P1LAYA-ZN « Tue May 22, 2018 1:16 pm
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by sheheen29 » Fri May 18, 2018 10:52 pm

Hi Guys

I need some advice...
I purchased a can of Liqui Moly octane booster for my NA 2l 8v just to see if there’s any difference, however I’m...

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Last post by P1LAYA-ZN
Tue May 22, 2018 1:16 pm
1.6 8v afx motor rattling noise

Last post by Jazzyfizzer « Mon May 21, 2018 4:20 pm
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by Jazzyfizzer » Sun May 20, 2018 10:56 pm

Hi there guys,

I am in desperate need of any help whatsoever. I have a mk1 citi with a 1.6 8v afx motor. I have the car for 5 years now and it has...

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Last post by Jazzyfizzer
Mon May 21, 2018 4:20 pm
Standard exhaust on 2l motor

Last post by Tottie « Mon May 21, 2018 3:13 pm
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by Tottie » Sun May 20, 2018 2:38 pm

Hi guys,

Can i drive my 2l8v motor with standard Velociti exhaust? I currently have a 50mm powerflow fitted but dont like it anymore. Tryinh to get...

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Last post by Tottie
Mon May 21, 2018 3:13 pm
Worth fitting VR6 motor in MK1 Golf???

Last post by polo classic123 « Mon May 21, 2018 2:03 pm
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by Donnie Darko » Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:57 am
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I am toying with the idea to fit a VR6 motor into my mk1.
Currently have a 1.8 8v carb.

Is it worth even looking at???

Or do i just fit a...
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Last post by polo classic123
Mon May 21, 2018 2:03 pm
1.4 Tsi Golf 7 - Extremely high oil consumption

Last post by ICE King « Mon May 21, 2018 1:54 pm
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by Freelancer » Fri Nov 17, 2017 11:33 am
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HI,

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 ICE King
Mon May 21, 2018 1:54 pm
Urgent help needed Golf 2.0l ady conversion no start

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon May 21, 2018 1:11 pm
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by Wolfman04 » Sun May 20, 2018 9:19 am

Bought a 2.0l ady import engine for my vw citi golf Engine rotates difficult feels like its working against its compression or has high compression....

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Mon May 21, 2018 1:11 pm
Tyre noise

Last post by NHB_R « Mon May 21, 2018 1:04 pm
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by rudes07 » Thu May 18, 2017 8:02 am

Hi

So, I took my car to an Audi dealership yesterday for noise coming from the left back wheel. I suspected it might be wheel bearings but they said...

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Last post by NHB_R
Mon May 21, 2018 1:04 pm
Golf Mk.2 1.8 8v max rebore?/headwork/crank combo

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon May 21, 2018 1:00 pm
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by georgecooper06 » Fri May 18, 2018 8:17 pm

Hi guys, i have a 1989 mk2 1.8 gti 8v, and want to get the most out of it that i can, for insurance reasons i cannot change the block, however i can...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Mon May 21, 2018 1:00 pm
Urgent help needed Golf 2.0l ady conversion no start

Last post by -=sT3V3=- « Mon May 21, 2018 9:12 am
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by Wolfman04 » Sun May 20, 2018 9:20 am

Bought a 2.0l ady import engine for my vw citi golf Engine rotates difficult feels like its working against its compression or has high compression....

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Last post by -=sT3V3=-
Mon May 21, 2018 9:12 am
What's the best tyre?

Last post by madracer21 « Sun May 20, 2018 10:09 pm
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by VenomGTI » Mon Oct 24, 2016 9:13 am
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Hi guys I bought a set of 18s 36ET 7,5J rims. I would like to know what's the best tyres.
I am currently running the Bridgestone potenza RE002 on my...
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Last post by madracer21
Sun May 20, 2018 10:09 pm
MK3 GS '95 DOESNT START ON COLD MORNINGS

Last post by Rascal69 « Sun May 20, 2018 3:23 pm
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by SDAYA » Tue May 15, 2018 7:48 am

Hi Guys

I've never had issues with my car starting at any time but lately with this cold weather it doesn't start in the morning.

The engine...

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Last post by Rascal69
Sun May 20, 2018 3:23 pm
Polo 1.9tdi 74kw Vacuum Valve

Last post by DonovanWilliam « Sun May 20, 2018 10:32 am
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by DonovanWilliam » Sun May 13, 2018 12:47 pm

Hi guys, new to the forum here. I find these forums extremely helpful and decided to make my first post here because i'm in dire need of a vacuum...

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Last post by DonovanWilliam
Sun May 20, 2018 10:32 am
1500 - Sidies Advise

Last post by PapaJo « Sat May 19, 2018 7:41 pm
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by JunaVivo » Thu May 10, 2018 4:05 pm

So a few months ago I wanted to know if the 1.8 (HV, EV, DX) internals could be used on the old JB block, and PM advised correctly, that it wouldnt...

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Last post by PapaJo
Sat May 19, 2018 7:41 pm
Clipper 2.0l 16v Abf 20v throttles. Help with Dicktator Downunder

Last post by PapaJo « Sat May 19, 2018 1:09 pm
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by AKCLIPPER » Thu Jun 15, 2017 9:48 pm

Hey guys from Downunder. I just completed my build in my MK1 Clipper. 2.0L 16v Abf with 20v throttles.
Running:
- 276 cams (intake and exhaust side...

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Last post by PapaJo
Sat May 19, 2018 1:09 pm
Head work on 2l 8v

Last post by sheheen29 « Fri May 18, 2018 10:38 pm
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by sheheen29 » Mon May 14, 2018 8:59 pm

Hi Guys

Planning to get some decent head work done on my current 8v motor, not sure as to what's need to be done. Some guys I spoke to reckoned to...

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Last post by sheheen29
Fri May 18, 2018 10:38 pm
Lights to come on when opening car via remote.

Last post by mellos « Fri May 18, 2018 7:40 pm
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by mellos » Tue May 15, 2018 8:19 pm

Good day
I have a 2011 model polo 6R and I want to know if it is possible to program my car
via vagcom for the headlights to come on when opening the...

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Last post by mellos
Fri May 18, 2018 7:40 pm
1971 Beetle 1600 twin port Spares

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by DewaldScholtz » Mon May 14, 2018 2:31 pm

Where can I buy good quality body and floor pan tins. I also need an engine or parts.

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Last post by kylebassani
Fri May 18, 2018 7:26 pm
vw 2e turbo clutch problem

Last post by PapaJo « Fri May 18, 2018 2:19 pm
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by dubworx » Thu May 17, 2018 10:06 pm

hi guys i am strugling with my clutch on my caddy i had n button clutch made for it so i fitted n luk pressure plate it was fine for about 2 months...

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Last post by PapaJo
Fri May 18, 2018 2:19 pm
Oil buzzer driving me insane

Last post by Belix « Fri May 18, 2018 12:15 pm
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by enrico88 » Mon Feb 26, 2018 3:00 pm

Hi guys

im new to the forum from capetown

i have a golf 3 cabrio 2.0 8v

i have a oil buzzer that does not go away

i need some advise as to how...

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