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VWCSA Membership Applications, Renewals & Queries (2018)

Last post by oomvic74 « Sun Apr 08, 2018 4:45 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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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
dicktator issues help please

Last post by mon2fri « Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:32 am
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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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Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:32 am
Quality engine parts

Last post by PapaJo « Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:51 am
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by kylebassani » Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:08 pm

Hi guys.

I am in the process of rebuilding my 1.8 16v kr motor and I am now at the stage of trying to get new parts like bearings and pistons.

So...

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Last post by PapaJo
Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:51 am
Engine turns but no start

Last post by ICE King « Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:36 am
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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 ICE King
Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:36 am
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
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
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
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
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
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
The machine of a Dream!

Last post by missioner « Mon Jul 09, 2018 5:13 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 missioner
Mon Jul 09, 2018 5:13 pm
My 2.0 16V 9a Life build thread

Last post by Valcon « Mon Jul 09, 2018 10:15 am
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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 Valcon
Mon Jul 09, 2018 10:15 am
mk1 engine & gearbox codes in South Africa

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon Jul 09, 2018 9:05 am
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by Latvian_boy » Fri Jul 06, 2018 9:18 pm

Hi guys
Someone could tell what kind of engine codes and the gearbox codes are in south africa for golf citi mk1.
I want to find them in Europe to...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Mon Jul 09, 2018 9:05 am
1.4 carb rough idle after motor rebuild

Last post by panic-mechanic « Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:36 pm
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by jacquesdejager21 » Mon Jun 25, 2018 1:24 pm

Hi guys,my buddy and I overhauled his 1.4 carb citi engine last week after it burst a water pipe and overheated.we started it up yesterday and it...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:36 pm
2L 8v Dicktator map wanted

Last post by PapaJo « Wed Jul 04, 2018 7:15 pm
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by AlexTDi » Thu Mar 09, 2017 11:29 am

Hi guys,

anyone have a 2L 8v Dicktator map they can email me please, it's just temporarily for my race car.

I've loaded the startup map that comes...

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Last post by PapaJo
Wed Jul 04, 2018 7:15 pm
Audi 3.2FSI B7 clutch

Last post by Neuk « Wed Jul 04, 2018 1:34 pm
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by Memi » Tue Jul 03, 2018 3:32 pm

Hello there, new to the forum.

I had mostly Audi’s for some years now and recently purchased a A4 3.2FSI Quattro (B7). Long story short, after no...

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Last post by Neuk
Wed Jul 04, 2018 1:34 pm
2.0 ADY Fuel Issue

Last post by JunaVivo « Wed Jul 04, 2018 10:36 am
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by JunaVivo » Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:33 pm

Hi guys

Need some help please.

2.0 8v (ADY) with Dicktator.

So yesterday my car just died on me. After some fault finding, I can confirm that...

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Last post by JunaVivo
Wed Jul 04, 2018 10:36 am
2008 Citi 1.4i Fish Bite

Last post by Shravan « Wed Jul 04, 2018 9:33 am
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by Shravan » Tue Jul 03, 2018 4:02 pm

Hi Guys,

I have a 2008 Tenaciti 1.4i. It starts to fish bite under acceleration but only when the fuel is below half a tank. We have did service,...

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Last post by Shravan
Wed Jul 04, 2018 9:33 am
Difference between 276 and 288 cam

Last post by PapaJo « Tue Jul 03, 2018 11:27 pm
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by sheheen29 » Tue Jul 03, 2018 8:30 pm

Hi Guys

This might sound weird... but how do you tell the difference between a 276 estas cam and a 288 estas cam? Is there anything visually...

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Last post by PapaJo
Tue Jul 03, 2018 11:27 pm
Vw golf 5 bhy engine replacement

Last post by panic-mechanic « Tue Jul 03, 2018 9:49 am
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by Camzito » Sat Jun 30, 2018 8:09 am

Hi everyone i just want to find out I have a vw golf 5 2.0 Comfortline with the engine number BHY right, does anyone now if i can replace the BHY...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Tue Jul 03, 2018 9:49 am
knife edging a crank

Last post by mike65 « Tue Jul 03, 2018 7:56 am
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by mike65 » Mon Jul 02, 2018 4:04 pm

Hi guys why is knife edging a crank bad? got this tdi crank that i would love to get boxed and knife edged but more then 50% say i shouldnt cause it...

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Last post by mike65
Tue Jul 03, 2018 7:56 am
Audi S5 V8

Last post by Tman21 « Mon Jul 02, 2018 3:13 pm
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by JacquesHuysamen » Thu Jun 28, 2018 5:01 pm

Hi guys, so after quite a long search I have gotten a 2008 Audi S5. Great spec, amazing colour (meteor grey) and I'm all round loving it. So I was...

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Last post by Tman21
Mon Jul 02, 2018 3:13 pm
Citi Golf 'rev counter' jumping around

Last post by my_citi1.8i « Mon Jul 02, 2018 2:12 pm
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by my_citi1.8i » Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:59 am

Hi Guys,

I need some help.

My citi golf's rev counter is jumping up and down and eventually it would end up on zero and the oil light/buzzer comes...

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Last post by my_citi1.8i
Mon Jul 02, 2018 2:12 pm
Polo Vivo GT upgrade question

Last post by Neuk « Sun Jul 01, 2018 12:56 pm
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by MTK » Thu Jun 28, 2018 10:37 pm

Hi guys, Apologies for the inexperience (first post here).

I have a VW Polo Vivo GT 2011 model.
Some info on vehicle:
Everything stock except a...

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Last post by Neuk
Sun Jul 01, 2018 12:56 pm
VW Polo VIVO EPC problem

Last post by panic-mechanic « Tue Jun 26, 2018 7:50 pm
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by netsiandarich » Wed Jun 13, 2018 1:55 pm

I have a 2010 Polo vivo 1.6 77kw, I have started experiencing an issue when the vehicle has come to a stop with engine idling (usually at a traffic...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Tue Jun 26, 2018 7:50 pm
Polo vivo 1.4 55kw spec

Last post by SemiColon « Tue Jun 26, 2018 1:37 pm
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by Alister varden » Mon Jun 25, 2018 2:58 pm

Howzit guys my vivo did a 74.4 kW (1st)
Work : induction only
Venue : ae performance

Sent from my WAS-LX2 using Tapatalk

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Last post by SemiColon
Tue Jun 26, 2018 1:37 pm
9a and pl mk1 conversion possible

Last post by PapaJo « Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:19 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 PapaJo
Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:19 am
Golf 1900 8v

Last post by avinash.s « Mon Jun 25, 2018 8:01 pm
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by avinash.s » Wed Jun 20, 2018 12:08 pm

Hi everyone my name is Avinash and I am new to the forum....Im still learning my way arround so please forgive me if I do anything wrong. I currently...

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Last post by avinash.s
Mon Jun 25, 2018 8:01 pm
2l 8v engine problem

Last post by speedfreex « Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:49 am
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by speedfreex » Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:47 am

Hi guys

Have a 2l 8v mp9 system on my golf 1 2000model...car use to run perfectly after being parked off for a while now but started now and again...

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Last post by speedfreex
Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:49 am
6R DIS Retrofit / Stalk Change

Last post by Angelsman « Sun Jun 24, 2018 4:03 pm

by Angelsman » Sun Jun 24, 2018 4:03 pm

Hi there,

After numerous chats and searches I cannot seem to find the exact details I need so hopefully someone still uses this forum and can help...

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Last post by Angelsman
Sun Jun 24, 2018 4:03 pm
2007 Golf Chico with VERY serious eletric problems

Last post by Taprecious « Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:45 am
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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 Taprecious
Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:45 am
Mk1 golf 1.4 carb

Last post by Nashon « Sat Jun 23, 2018 12:08 am
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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
Sat Jun 23, 2018 12:08 am
Mk3 GS 1.6 Carb

Last post by SDAYA « Fri Jun 22, 2018 9:53 am
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by SDAYA » Wed Jun 20, 2018 8:00 am

Morning guys,

So I'm tired of cold winter mornings cause my car refuses to start

I spray quick start and it starts, but instantly dies.
The cery...

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Last post by SDAYA
Fri Jun 22, 2018 9:53 am
Carb question: '93 Designa 1800 vs. '90 HM

Last post by VAG Fan « Wed Jun 20, 2018 2:06 pm
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by VAG Fan » Wed Jun 20, 2018 1:46 pm

Does anyone know whether
1) the 1993 Citi Designa (1800, engine code unknown to me) had the same carburetor as the 1600 Citi/Fox (HM engine)?
2) if...

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Last post by VAG Fan
Wed Jun 20, 2018 2:06 pm
oil light flashing mk3 jetta cli

Last post by BigBoss29 « Tue Jun 19, 2018 12:29 pm
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by BigBoss29 » Mon May 28, 2018 10:44 am

Hi Guys, havent been here in a while but im back :-) few months back i posted about my oil light buzzing and flashing which i though was a sensor...

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Last post by BigBoss29
Tue Jun 19, 2018 12:29 pm
hard clutch 1.9 sdi polo

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon Jun 18, 2018 7:13 pm
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by poloyolo » Mon Jun 18, 2018 7:08 pm

the clutch pedal on my 1.9 sdi polo 2006 is prettY hard, it has a lot of free play at the beginning and it engages at the very end but it does not...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Mon Jun 18, 2018 7:13 pm
fuel sender unit diy mk3 golf gti

Last post by PapaJo « Mon Jun 18, 2018 4:36 pm
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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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Last post by PapaJo
Mon Jun 18, 2018 4:36 pm
Dyno and dicktator specialist

Last post by PapaJo « Mon Jun 18, 2018 4:14 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
Mon Jun 18, 2018 4:14 pm
back windscreen for volvo

Last post by MarshallGTi « Mon Jun 18, 2018 11:15 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 MarshallGTi
Mon Jun 18, 2018 11:15 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
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
Noisy Tensioner

Last post by sheheen29 « Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:56 pm
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by sheheen29 » Tue Jun 12, 2018 9:18 pm

Hi Guys

I recently noticed that my 8v cam belt tensioner starting to wind after driving the car hard, especially when revving the motor its a very...

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Last post by sheheen29
Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:56 pm
Polo 6n mp9 Ecu issues

Last post by Pynoxim « Tue Jun 12, 2018 9:54 am
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by Lahrifive » Wed Jun 06, 2018 10:32 pm

Good evening guys new to the forum
Having a problem with my polo Playa 6n millennium dash 2001 model
OK I fitted a 2.0 16v 9a motor and currently...

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Last post by Pynoxim
Tue Jun 12, 2018 9:54 am
Dictator coldstart abf map

Last post by PapaJo « Mon Jun 11, 2018 9:58 pm
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by Armand » Wed Jun 06, 2018 10:38 am

Hi, does anybody maybe have a standard dictator abf map of which the cold start is working properly to which I can compare mine, mine is starting...

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Last post by PapaJo
Mon Jun 11, 2018 9:58 pm
1.6 8v afx motor rattling noise

Last post by VAG Fan « Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:19 am
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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 VAG Fan
Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:19 am
16v issues

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:03 am
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by mk1fan » Sun Jun 10, 2018 8:58 pm

Good Day

I always had 8v carb motors. In November I bought my first 16v FI (ABF) with throttles. Big learning curve for me since November.

Long...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:03 am
New welsh plug leaking stopped after engine got hot

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon Jun 11, 2018 10:50 am
Replies: 3
by Armand » Fri Jun 08, 2018 12:44 pm

Hi, have this happened to anyone before, welsh plug leaked and installed new brass one, cleaned the hole good and tapped in the new plug evenly,...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Mon Jun 11, 2018 10:50 am
Help need - mk2 golf

Last post by Ashveer03 « Mon Jun 11, 2018 12:08 am
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by Ashveer03 » Fri Jun 08, 2018 11:22 pm

Howzit guys

Need some help from all the 8v experts..

My friend bought an 87-89 1.6 carb mk2 golf recently, i had a quick look through it today and...

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Last post by Ashveer03
Mon Jun 11, 2018 12:08 am
Replacing rear wheel bearing Citi

Last post by 175SBU « Sun Jun 10, 2018 9:33 pm

by 175SBU » Sun Jun 10, 2018 9:33 pm

This work was done on a Velocity.

Jack car and support with jack stands, undo and remove rear wheel.

Prise the hub cap with a screwdriver or...

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Sun Jun 10, 2018 9:33 pm

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