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Vw Workshop Manuals

Last post by weza187 « Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:30 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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Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:30 am
Tyres, wheels, width, J, ET, PCD...

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by Le Clue » Mon Oct 15, 2012 7:47 pm
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Wed Aug 15, 2018 9:09 pm
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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Tue Jul 31, 2018 3:52 pm
Directory of essential telephone numbers.

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Topsport Developments
011 397 4648

CRS Midrand
082 894 0947

Oettinger Performance
012 643 1327

Post numbers that guys need...hopefully this...
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Sat Jul 28, 2018 12:27 pm
VAG COM / VCDS Register

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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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Wed Jul 25, 2018 12:53 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
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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Sat Mar 05, 2016 12:58 am
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
6N Brake upgrade-cheap, cheapish

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by polo'd » Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:43 pm
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Hi Guys,

Those looking to get your 6N stopping in hurry got some tips. I've done this already so I know it works.

Front: Golf 4 GTI discs...
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Last post by mellos
Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:02 pm
Nothelle VDO cluster

Last post by ☆KalaMK3 « Tue Aug 21, 2018 8:32 pm
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by smashedmink » Fri Aug 17, 2018 6:52 pm

So I’ve just purchased a Nothelle mk1 VDO cluster from Germany but I cannot find any information on these anywhere online!

Only difference I can see...

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Tue Aug 21, 2018 8:32 pm
FEMO brand top shock mounts golf/jetta1

Last post by smashedmink « Tue Aug 21, 2018 7:55 pm
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by buggyfan » Tue Aug 21, 2018 7:26 pm

Some advice needed
Autozone has a special on the FEMO brand top shockmounts for R135 each
Are they any good?
What brand would you rather recommend...

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Tue Aug 21, 2018 7:55 pm
Part Number (alternator bracket)

Last post by sheheen29 « Tue Aug 21, 2018 7:24 pm
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by sheheen29 » Mon Aug 20, 2018 8:53 pm

Howzit Guys

In need of some advice, currently building a xflow 8v on throttles...

What bracket do I need to get for the alternator? Not sure what...

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Last post by sheheen29
Tue Aug 21, 2018 7:24 pm
Tenaciti 1.4i Fuel pump noise.

Last post by jelopymk1 « Tue Aug 21, 2018 5:57 pm
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by jelopymk1 » Thu Aug 16, 2018 5:12 pm

Afternoon guys.

just want your opinions, i have a Tenaciti 1.4i and the fuel pump is very noisy. Like the whole time, is that normal or what pump...

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Last post by jelopymk1
Tue Aug 21, 2018 5:57 pm
my caddy build up with new golf1 dashboard does not want to

Last post by mxova « Tue Aug 21, 2018 5:19 pm
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by sasstuka » Wed Sep 14, 2016 7:18 pm

goodnite ones. I an new and I sommer come with a problem. I got s buildup 1983 caddy bakkie.with a modern dashboard( the cities golf shape,almost...

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Tue Aug 21, 2018 5:19 pm
When maintenance ain't yo thang...

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by Pynoxim » Wed Aug 15, 2018 11:41 am

That's the serpentine belt that came off of my Fiesta

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Last post by ICE King
Tue Aug 21, 2018 4:23 pm
2014 Golf 7R cracking sound when turning both ways

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by XAVA » Tue Aug 21, 2018 4:18 pm

Hi,
Need to establish what is causing a cracking noise when turning in both directions. Had the car at the dealer twice, replaced front shock...

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Tue Aug 21, 2018 4:18 pm
MK6 EVAP system issues

Last post by aslam « Tue Aug 21, 2018 4:08 pm
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by Belix » Wed Feb 07, 2018 8:36 pm

Hi folks
have an intermittent issue with the catalytic converter warning light (yes, it IS called that, according to the manual)
If I clear the...

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Last post by aslam
Tue Aug 21, 2018 4:08 pm
MK1 Citi Golf

Last post by dazza « Tue Aug 21, 2018 12:02 pm
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by MK3000 » Sat Mar 23, 2013 10:09 pm

Hey guys
i have a MK1 2006 model , 280 000 KM and counting on the clock.

My problem now is when i drive either long distance or sit in bumper to...

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Last post by dazza
Tue Aug 21, 2018 12:02 pm
polo electric window problem

Last post by chalmers95 « Tue Aug 21, 2018 11:34 am
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by razzberry2 » Fri Feb 14, 2014 11:03 am

hi guys
i have a 2007 vw polo 1.9 tdi sportline and im having issues with my left side electric window which does not work
i removed the door plugs...

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Last post by chalmers95
Tue Aug 21, 2018 11:34 am
Need help with mk1 wiring please

Last post by mike65 « Tue Aug 21, 2018 11:04 am
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by mike65 » Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:59 pm

Howsit guys hope this is correct place to post.

I have a mk1 golf 1993 model that had been mp9. I took the mp9 wiring and ecu out and replaced it...

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Last post by mike65
Tue Aug 21, 2018 11:04 am
Will a Golf 6/7 gti gear knob fit mk5 gti?

Last post by theunis.visser « Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:59 am
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by theunis.visser » Mon Aug 20, 2018 9:39 am

Hi all.

Was wondering if the mk6/7 style gear knob will fit on the mk5 gear lever.

My original mk5 knob is well worn but the agents want more than...

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Last post by theunis.visser
Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:59 am
mk1 golf cutting out - fuel starvation

Last post by wilmien « Tue Aug 21, 2018 8:16 am
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by araf69 » Fri Apr 13, 2012 6:31 pm

Having this problem for a while with my ABF cutting out. In my quest to solve the problem I have changed:

New coil
New dizzy and plug
New ignition...

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Last post by wilmien
Tue Aug 21, 2018 8:16 am
Citi Golf 1.4i UniQ issues (possibly?)

Last post by R32-boy « Tue Aug 21, 2018 8:04 am
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by R32-boy » Tue Aug 21, 2018 1:55 am

Hi Guys😊
I have a Citi 1.4i with a slight array of mods as follows:

272° Estas cam
Viper 4-2-1 branch
Stock exhaust (back box replaced due to...

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Last post by R32-boy
Tue Aug 21, 2018 8:04 am
Replacing the water pump. 1990 Jetta II CLi 1800 8V, AC,PS

Last post by wilmien « Tue Aug 21, 2018 8:04 am
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by Rietbok » Thu Dec 13, 2007 8:20 am

It turns out my water pump is packing up after 330 000km. :(

Now I need to replace this little beasty and have some questions for those who might...

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Last post by wilmien
Tue Aug 21, 2018 8:04 am
G6 tsi 1.4 CAXA (timing chain)

Last post by silverstone « Tue Aug 21, 2018 7:32 am
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by silverstone » Sun Aug 19, 2018 11:15 pm

Gents
Came across this vid. Actually this is part 3 of replacing timing chain and stuff. Its German (i think)...

After the replacing, car still...

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Last post by silverstone
Tue Aug 21, 2018 7:32 am
9a and pl mk1 conversion possible

Last post by blou_poot « Tue Aug 21, 2018 7:05 am
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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 Aug 21, 2018 7:05 am
1996 polo playa 1.6i

Last post by panic-mechanic « Tue Aug 21, 2018 6:35 am
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by Golfie.NC » Wed Aug 08, 2018 4:09 pm

Good day ladies & gents. Hope everyone is well. Im in desperate need of any advice regarding a weird problem im facing on a polo playa 1.6i afx...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Tue Aug 21, 2018 6:35 am
Webasto sunroof

Last post by Gummi « Tue Aug 21, 2018 6:28 am
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by Gummi » Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:12 am

Good dayd guys

Just a quick question, what would a sunroof glass replacement cost for a 2000 model Jetta 4? Im in the Cape town area and just got...

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Last post by Gummi
Tue Aug 21, 2018 6:28 am
Software mk4

Last post by Pynoxim « Mon Aug 20, 2018 9:33 pm
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by ZaheerR10 » Sun Aug 19, 2018 8:19 pm

Hey guys

I just fitted a downpipe on my mk4 gti 110kw now I’m looking where to do software (in cpt). It’s not for racing purposes just to save more...

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Last post by Pynoxim
Mon Aug 20, 2018 9:33 pm
ELM327 Bluetooth OBDII scanner- Corsa B 1.4i

Last post by mellos « Mon Aug 20, 2018 9:10 pm
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by duggy8v » Sun Aug 13, 2017 8:43 am

Hi all

Bought 1 of these from a local supplier in DBN. My last resort was this after going through so much with regards to rad fan not coming on on...

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Last post by mellos
Mon Aug 20, 2018 9:10 pm
2e steel gasket

Last post by avinash.s « Mon Aug 20, 2018 8:34 pm
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by avinash.s » Tue Aug 07, 2018 9:02 am
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Last post by avinash.s
Mon Aug 20, 2018 8:34 pm
Polo Playa 1.6 Cluster (Speedo)

Last post by Keneane « Mon Aug 20, 2018 5:40 pm
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by Brat Boy » Tue Feb 28, 2017 1:57 pm

Hi Guys

My Polo Playa 1.6i is giving an issue on the Speedo and Fuel Gauge. The Speedo is intermittent and does not give a reading and when it does...

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Last post by Keneane
Mon Aug 20, 2018 5:40 pm
Audi s3 8p intake camshaft replacement???

Last post by HendrikCTI « Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:46 pm
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by Fahy_s3_8P » Sun Aug 19, 2018 2:06 am

Howsit gents,

I'm new to the forum :hurray: so please forgive me if this topic is overkill as I've tried to search the site( as well as the...

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Last post by HendrikCTI
Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:46 pm
DSG Shift Knob disassembly

Last post by XYDER « Mon Aug 20, 2018 2:53 pm
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by XYDER » Wed Aug 15, 2018 9:06 am

Hi All

hoping someone can help, i noticed that the right hand panel on my shiftier has started to come loose, does any one know how to take off the...

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Last post by XYDER
Mon Aug 20, 2018 2:53 pm
deciding on a diagnostic tool

Last post by Gummi « Mon Aug 20, 2018 2:52 pm

by Gummi » Mon Aug 20, 2018 2:52 pm

Hey guys

Regarding diagnostic tools for home use, what would be a suitable one for a 2000 model Jetta V 2.3 AGZ? I see one on Gumtree for like R499,...

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Last post by Gummi
Mon Aug 20, 2018 2:52 pm
Re: Jetta 6 - 1.2 - 2012 - Smell of petrol mixed with oil

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon Aug 20, 2018 1:37 pm
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by Juls » Mon Aug 20, 2018 9:09 am

Hi

Please advise what the possible reasons could be for this. when i have my vent fan on it smell like fumes, oil maybe mixed with oil coming...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Mon Aug 20, 2018 1:37 pm
Vw Citi Golf Mpi system pin layout

Last post by Aslam_MK4 « Mon Aug 20, 2018 12:41 pm

by Aslam_MK4 » Mon Aug 20, 2018 12:41 pm

As per heading

Looking for the mpi pin layout for the late model Citi Golf

I think late 2007 2008 onwards

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Last post by Aslam_MK4
Mon Aug 20, 2018 12:41 pm
car loosing coolant, smell from heater

Last post by turbowheelchair « Mon Aug 20, 2018 12:40 pm
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by turbowheelchair » Tue Aug 22, 2017 12:47 pm

Hi Guys

my brother has a 2013 polo 1.4

he recently has a small fender bender on the front left fender, the headlight just got pushed back,

now...

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Last post by turbowheelchair
Mon Aug 20, 2018 12:40 pm
Jetta V5 fuel regulator

Last post by Ashveer03 « Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:59 am
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by Gummi » Sun Aug 19, 2018 1:09 pm

Good day gents.

My first VW and also my reason for joining the forum. I purchased a used 2000 model Jetta V5 and so far its been good. However she...

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Last post by Ashveer03
Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:59 am
Finding boost leak on a TDI

Last post by Ashveer03 « Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:00 am
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by MarshallGTi » Thu Aug 16, 2018 10:48 am

Any tips from the old pro's like Panic? I don't have a compressor at home so can't use a normal tester, and for the life of me i can't find any spots...

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Last post by Ashveer03
Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:00 am
Petrol cap

Last post by caddy club « Mon Aug 20, 2018 10:51 am
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by caddy club » Mon Aug 20, 2018 10:15 am

Hi guys

I’ve lost my petrol cap key, where can i buy a new cap with key, its for my caddy bakkie, golfwagen and agents says they discontinue

I need...

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Last post by caddy club
Mon Aug 20, 2018 10:51 am
2010 VW Polo 1.6 TDI Major Repairs / etc

Last post by malphil « Mon Aug 20, 2018 10:08 am
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by malphil » Tue Feb 21, 2017 9:30 am

Hi all its me again

I am starting this thread for future reference for everyone to use etc. I will list all the things I fixed and changed with my...

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Last post by malphil
Mon Aug 20, 2018 10:08 am
will polo vivo cv joints fit 2006 9n3 polo??

Last post by Saiendra « Mon Aug 20, 2018 8:12 am
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by Ch3z » Tue Aug 14, 2018 11:23 pm

I want to buy original cv joints from an accident damaged vivo but will they fit on my 2006 2ltr 9n3??

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Last post by Saiendra
Mon Aug 20, 2018 8:12 am
Which oil to use?

Last post by HendrikCTI « Mon Aug 20, 2018 7:29 am
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by zane.mk1 » Wed Apr 09, 2014 3:08 pm
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Which oil should I use on my Golf 5 1.6.

Shell synthetic
Castrol synthetic as prescribed by VW.
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Last post by HendrikCTI
Mon Aug 20, 2018 7:29 am
2007 Citigolf 1.4 Carb Suspected Coil Problem

Last post by hmullie « Sun Aug 19, 2018 11:15 pm
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by Eep » Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:59 am

Hi Guys.

I have been driving my Citigolf for about 2 years now, and it has given me no problems what so ever. (65 000 km odo)
A few weeks ago I was...

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Last post by hmullie
Sun Aug 19, 2018 11:15 pm
T5 2.0tdi starting problems

Last post by Ashveer03 « Sun Aug 19, 2018 8:23 pm
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by tonij74 » Fri Aug 17, 2018 1:07 am

Hi i recently changed the motor on my crewbus now it starts but when the ignition is turned off it only starts in third attempt.. diagnostic says cam...

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Last post by Ashveer03
Sun Aug 19, 2018 8:23 pm
1.4 Tsi Golf 7 - Extremely high oil consumption

Last post by aomar296 « Sun Aug 19, 2018 7:02 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 aomar296
Sun Aug 19, 2018 7:02 pm
2014 polo vivo maxx 1.6 speedo problem

Last post by RIAZK786 « Sun Aug 19, 2018 3:46 pm

by RIAZK786 » Sun Aug 19, 2018 3:46 pm

Hi guys
im new to this forum, needed a little advice , i bought a 2014 polo vivo max 1.6 at an auction , the vehicle was previously stolen and...

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Last post by RIAZK786
Sun Aug 19, 2018 3:46 pm
Citi Golf Mk 1 Electrical or computer box problem

Last post by Fidgeter « Sun Aug 19, 2018 12:43 pm
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by Charldon » Wed Aug 15, 2018 6:58 pm

What’s up guys I’m wondering if someone could help me
I drive a 2008 Citi golf mk1 1.4i

I think I’m having problems with the electrical or the cars...

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Last post by Fidgeter
Sun Aug 19, 2018 12:43 pm
Stuck outer cv joint

Last post by Fidgeter « Sun Aug 19, 2018 12:11 pm
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by Khiba » Sun Aug 19, 2018 10:13 am

Hi. My outer CV doesn't want to come loose after hammering it. Its making noise when turning. I have repacked it with grease but still noisy. That's...

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Sun Aug 19, 2018 12:11 pm

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