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VWCSA Membership Applications, Renewals & Queries (2018)

Last post by TRY ME « Mon May 07, 2018 3:38 pm
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by Mbuzi » Tue Jan 02, 2018 10:52 am » in Club and Forum Queries

Hi All,

Membership fees for 2018 are as follows:

New Memberships: R300
Renewals: R250 (please note: If your membership has expired for more than 2...

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

Last post by 1hotTT « Sat Mar 05, 2016 12:58 am
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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
1600 sub assembly

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon May 21, 2018 8:02 pm
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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 panic-mechanic
Mon May 21, 2018 8:02 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
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
Octane Booster

Last post by Rascal69 « Mon May 21, 2018 9:34 am
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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 Rascal69
Mon May 21, 2018 9:34 am
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
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
9a and pl mk1 conversion possible

Last post by PapaJo « Sat May 19, 2018 10:49 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 PapaJo
Sat May 19, 2018 10:49 pm
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
1971 Beetle 1600 twin port Spares

Last post by kylebassani « Fri May 18, 2018 7:26 pm
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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
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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Last post by Belix
Fri May 18, 2018 12:15 pm
2.3l 5 cylinder engines differences

Last post by Nic16v « Fri May 18, 2018 9:45 am
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by Nic16v » Tue May 15, 2018 1:20 pm

hi guys.. forgive me if this has been asked but i searched and couldnt find anything.
my v5 engine is stuffed so im getting a new 1... the engine...

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Last post by Nic16v
Fri May 18, 2018 9:45 am
Radiator for Crossflow Throttles

Last post by PapaJo « Thu May 17, 2018 4:31 pm
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by Rox_Star » Sun Mar 04, 2018 9:32 pm

Hi Guys,

My first post and advice seeking mission.

Firstly I drive a Citi Rox, 2l 8v shortblock, stage 3 build by Sarel with single throttle....

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Last post by PapaJo
Thu May 17, 2018 4:31 pm
1.4 blm engine

Last post by InquisitiveKid99 « Thu May 17, 2018 9:57 am
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by InquisitiveKid99 » Wed May 16, 2018 11:47 pm

Hey guys can you perhaps suggest where I could get a Polo 1.4 blm engine?

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Last post by InquisitiveKid99
Thu May 17, 2018 9:57 am
golf 1 1993 4 speed gearbox

Last post by -=sT3V3=- « Thu May 17, 2018 9:54 am
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by speedfreex » Wed May 16, 2018 12:30 pm

Hi guys can I swap the 1.3 4 speed gearbox with a 5 speed gearbox from a 1989 jetta 2 1.6 5 speed gearbox? If so would it be a straight swop out or...

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Last post by -=sT3V3=-
Thu May 17, 2018 9:54 am
MK1 GOLF, NO SPARK AND NO ELECTRICS

Last post by Oshy « Wed May 16, 2018 4:31 pm
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by ceejaymk1 » Tue Apr 24, 2018 12:26 pm

Hi good day everyone,
Im new here and I really need HELP please, so in short i drove the car on Friday and then not at all the Saturday. When i tried...

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Last post by Oshy
Wed May 16, 2018 4:31 pm
swopping a1.3 4 speed to a 2l 8v motor n 5 speed gearbox

Last post by -=sT3V3=- « Wed May 16, 2018 12:48 pm
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by speedfreex » Wed May 16, 2018 12:20 pm

Hi guys

What's the easiest way to swap engines n gearboxes on the golf 1 which a 1993 model 1.3 4 speed and I also got a 2l 8v 2000 model but does...

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Last post by -=sT3V3=-
Wed May 16, 2018 12:48 pm
Dissapointed in power

Last post by Stu « Wed May 16, 2018 7:29 am
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by ☆KalaMK3 » Sat May 12, 2018 1:21 pm

Hi all. I am a tad dissapointed w.r.t power on my APK import. Motor was rebuilt and running a 276 cam + 4-2-1 branch + stock 1.6 mk3 zorst, rest is...

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Last post by Stu
Wed May 16, 2018 7:29 am
Citi not starting

Last post by PapaJo « Tue May 15, 2018 11:47 pm
Replies: 24
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 PapaJo
Tue May 15, 2018 11:47 pm
Abf petrol pump

Last post by PapaJo « Tue May 15, 2018 1:30 am
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by Armand » Mon May 14, 2018 8:19 pm

Hi, so the caddy's petrol pump packed up, can anyone tell me which pump is the correct one to buy, I see at Goldwagen they have the 3.5 bar mp9 pump...

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Last post by PapaJo
Tue May 15, 2018 1:30 am
1800 8v Bearing noize

Last post by JonathanT4 « Sun May 13, 2018 9:53 pm
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by 1800 Jetta 3 » Fri May 11, 2018 8:08 pm

Hi I have a 1800 carb 1995 Jetta.

Got an oilpressure / low oil light.
Filled the oil up and buzzer went away.
After about 200km lifters became noizy...

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Last post by JonathanT4
Sun May 13, 2018 9:53 pm
Diffrence between throttles

Last post by PapaJo « Sun May 13, 2018 2:53 am
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by Armand » Sat May 12, 2018 7:57 pm

Hi, can anyone explain maybe the diffrence between makes of throttles like Jenvey and Precision or is it only name brand and a set of 20v or m3...

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Last post by PapaJo
Sun May 13, 2018 2:53 am
Rough Idle and misfire on cold start (2l8v ADY MP9)

Last post by Tottie « Sat May 12, 2018 7:20 pm
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by Tottie » Thu May 10, 2018 11:24 am

Hi guys,

Please help. Been having this problem for a while and just cant solve it

My car idles very rough (to the point where the dash rattles) on...

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Last post by Tottie
Sat May 12, 2018 7:20 pm
2005 Caddy Bakkie Fuse box layout

Last post by buggyfan « Sat May 12, 2018 11:11 am
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by Frankster » Sat May 12, 2018 10:34 am

Hi Guys

Having problem identifying the fuse box layout on my 2005, 1.6 caddy bakkie. I cant find any info on the forum or any pictures on the net. I...

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Last post by buggyfan
Sat May 12, 2018 11:11 am
Audi S6 V10

Last post by Unobeat « Sat May 12, 2018 12:43 am
Replies: 6
by JacquesHuysamen » Wed May 09, 2018 9:12 pm

Hi there everyone, so I was shocked to see how cheap some of the S6 V10 (around 2007 model) are and was wondering how they are as a daily? How is the...

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Last post by Unobeat
Sat May 12, 2018 12:43 am
The machine of a Dream!

Last post by kylebassani « Thu May 10, 2018 9:06 pm
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by kylebassani » Wed Aug 16, 2017 11:44 am
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Hi guys,

I need some help.

Here is some background
I recently purchased a mk2 jetta cli with the 1.8 16v kr motor for a very good deal :hurray:...
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Last post by kylebassani
Thu May 10, 2018 9:06 pm
Custom side draft intake

Last post by panic-mechanic « Thu May 10, 2018 12:12 pm
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by Hein47 » Fri Jan 26, 2018 6:49 pm

Hi Guys,

i have a golf 1, 1.8 8v that i'm going to put side drafts on. Problem being there is not enough space due to the fact it is a u flow head....

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Thu May 10, 2018 12:12 pm
ABF vs KR

Last post by PapaJo « Thu May 10, 2018 12:37 am
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by Mk1Crazee » Mon Nov 13, 2017 11:06 am

Hey peeps.

How do you tell the difference between an ABF 16V head vs a 16V KR head?

Simple question for simple answers.

- Noob

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Last post by PapaJo
Thu May 10, 2018 12:37 am
2E motor recon

Last post by PapaJo « Thu May 10, 2018 12:26 am
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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 PapaJo
Thu May 10, 2018 12:26 am
VW Golf 5 2.0 fsi

Last post by RodneyB « Wed May 09, 2018 6:03 pm

by RodneyB » Wed May 09, 2018 6:03 pm

Hi guys.so i have safed up enough money to buy one of those import engines available .i got a few qoutes from dealers like Mikes Place in Cape...

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Last post by RodneyB
Wed May 09, 2018 6:03 pm
Vw polo 6 hatch 1.4

Last post by Mkhonza « Tue May 08, 2018 1:05 pm
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by Mkhonza » Tue May 08, 2018 2:26 am

Hi guys

Mkhonza here...i nid an advice for polo 6 2012 my key mobi does not work even if i change battery stl nt.again its does'nt turn on ignition...

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Last post by Mkhonza
Tue May 08, 2018 1:05 pm
VR swap using 02A trans

Last post by Rudi46 « Tue May 08, 2018 9:49 am
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by ☆KalaMK3 » Mon May 07, 2018 7:55 pm

Any info regarding the above mentioned? Transmission was recently overhauled and I know I wont get what I spent on it.

Just to clarify its an AEN...

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Last post by Rudi46
Tue May 08, 2018 9:49 am
Miss On 2.0L 8V

Last post by PapaJo « Mon May 07, 2018 2:34 pm
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by Herschel » Mon Apr 30, 2018 4:24 pm

I recently done my 2E motor over in my 05' CiTi Golf,but since i've started the car 3 weeks ago,the car has miss & sometimes backfires through the...

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Last post by PapaJo
Mon May 07, 2018 2:34 pm
Audi S5 V8

Last post by PoLonY « Mon May 07, 2018 1:15 pm
Replies: 18
by JacquesHuysamen » Tue May 01, 2018 2:21 pm

Hi everyone, new here so sorry if this is posted in thr wrong place. My parents recently bought a 2013 S5 and I fell in love with it. So i was...

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Last post by PoLonY
Mon May 07, 2018 1:15 pm
fuel problems

Last post by Ashveer03 « Mon May 07, 2018 2:05 am
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by old school 8v » Tue May 01, 2018 8:24 pm

hi guys new to the forum loving the advice and dedication. I have a old school 2l 8v ady with management car started nothing and holding back power...

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Last post by Ashveer03
Mon May 07, 2018 2:05 am
Mp9 fuel rail

Last post by cities 1.4+vat « Sun May 06, 2018 3:30 pm
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by cities 1.4+vat » Sun May 06, 2018 2:35 pm

Hi all
Just a quick question when removing fpr from the fuel rail
does the inner pipe from the rail itself come out as well is
this normal or is...

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Last post by cities 1.4+vat
Sun May 06, 2018 3:30 pm
Problematic Golf v 1.6 2006 model

Last post by Beatle « Sat May 05, 2018 9:20 am
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by Beatle » Fri May 04, 2018 12:06 pm

Hi All, I am in desperate search for a Golf v Guru.
I have had my Golf V's motor rebuilt, new ECU and she is running fine except when idling she just...

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Last post by Beatle
Sat May 05, 2018 9:20 am
Head gasket set info needed

Last post by Tottie « Sat May 05, 2018 12:35 am
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by Tottie » Thu May 03, 2018 10:56 pm

Hi guys,

I need to by a head gasket set but not sure what and where to buy.

I have a 2l8v ADY (MP9) motor. Do I just buy a normal MP9 gasket set...

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Last post by Tottie
Sat May 05, 2018 12:35 am
golf 3 1.8i powerloss on low rev

Last post by panic-mechanic « Fri May 04, 2018 12:08 pm
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by chicano 1.8i » Thu May 03, 2018 1:37 pm

Good day i have a golf 3 1.8i i currently lose power between 2000rpm and 3000rpm some seem to say fuel pump and others say throttle position sensor i...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Fri May 04, 2018 12:08 pm
cluster change Heat gauge not working

Last post by OettingerTDi « Thu May 03, 2018 12:32 pm
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by jelopymk1 » Tue May 01, 2018 10:09 am

Hi Guys
I replaced my old cluster ( one with Clock ) for the one with a rev counter. Now the heat gauge are not working. The red light keeps blinking...

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Last post by OettingerTDi
Thu May 03, 2018 12:32 pm
Engine Jerks

Last post by Darkchild « Thu May 03, 2018 10:22 am
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by Roxsta » Sun Jan 12, 2014 1:17 pm

Howzit People...

This is my first time here so please bare with me.

I have a 2006 Polo 1.6i Comfortline. I seem to be having a problem with it....

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Last post by Darkchild
Thu May 03, 2018 10:22 am
How to fix a poor hall sender connection

Last post by PapaJo « Wed May 02, 2018 12:09 pm
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by Mozart101 » Fri Apr 27, 2018 8:06 am

Hi guys, I'm Sydney and I drive a Citi :bang:

I'm having troubles with my hall sender connection (harness with connector to tp100). The connection...

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Last post by PapaJo
Wed May 02, 2018 12:09 pm
dicktator issues help please

Last post by PapaJo « Tue May 01, 2018 10:46 pm
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by mike65 » Tue May 01, 2018 5:36 pm

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
Tue May 01, 2018 10:46 pm
Vw golf 1 1.4 2005 model

Last post by Citi 007 « Mon Apr 30, 2018 10:24 pm
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by Leonie_01 » Sun Apr 29, 2018 9:35 pm

My golf 1, 2005 is hanging lower on one side,I have change shocks+shock mountings and springs. It is still lower. Can you please help me to find out...

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Last post by Citi 007
Mon Apr 30, 2018 10:24 pm
Polo Playa Unknown problem

Last post by CharlDHechter « Mon Apr 30, 2018 6:46 pm
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by Dandaman » Fri Apr 20, 2018 4:17 pm

Hi VW Club, so I'm helping my brother fix his Polo playa 1.4 2001 model. the car has a problem where it takes a number of attempts to get the thing...

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Last post by CharlDHechter
Mon Apr 30, 2018 6:46 pm
oil light and buzzer

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon Apr 30, 2018 11:47 am
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by jelopymk1 » Mon Apr 30, 2018 9:38 am

Morning Guys

the oil buzzer keeps going off. i replaced the oil pump and both the oil sensors. What could be the reason that it don t want to stop....

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Mon Apr 30, 2018 11:47 am
Golf MK1 Airfilter

Last post by ChrisC20 « Mon Apr 30, 2018 10:49 am

by ChrisC20 » Mon Apr 30, 2018 10:49 am

Hi guys.

Pulled this image off internet. Its the same as the one I have. The blue pipe comes from the front of the airfilter. Just wondering what...

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Last post by ChrisC20
Mon Apr 30, 2018 10:49 am

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