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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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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
Quality engine parts

Last post by Ashveer03 « Tue Jun 19, 2018 2:12 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 Ashveer03
Tue Jun 19, 2018 2:12 am
9a and pl mk1 conversion possible

Last post by PapaJo « Mon Jun 18, 2018 8:31 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
Mon Jun 18, 2018 8:31 pm
dicktator issues help please

Last post by PapaJo « Mon Jun 18, 2018 8:26 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
Mon Jun 18, 2018 8:26 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
2007 Golf Chico with VERY serious eletric problems

Last post by Preggz « Mon Jun 18, 2018 12:31 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 Preggz
Mon Jun 18, 2018 12:31 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
Mk1 golf 1.4 carb

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon Jun 18, 2018 6:25 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 panic-mechanic
Mon Jun 18, 2018 6:25 am
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
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
VW Polo VIVO EPC problem

Last post by netsiandarich « Wed Jun 13, 2018 1:56 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 netsiandarich
Wed Jun 13, 2018 1:56 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
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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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Last post by 175SBU
Sun Jun 10, 2018 9:33 pm
Polo cooling help?!?!

Last post by TshepoRamoroka « Sat Jun 09, 2018 3:38 pm

by TshepoRamoroka » Sat Jun 09, 2018 3:38 pm

Hi guys I want the clarification, there is a water pipe Goming from them sensor go to throttle body from throttle body return the water into volant...

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Last post by TshepoRamoroka
Sat Jun 09, 2018 3:38 pm
Abf petrol pump

Last post by Armand « Fri Jun 08, 2018 10:23 pm
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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 Armand
Fri Jun 08, 2018 10:23 pm
Ground wires

Last post by PapaJo « Fri Jun 08, 2018 7:35 pm
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by jelopymk1 » Wed May 30, 2018 12:18 pm

Hi all
i hear that golf mk1 has a frequent problem with ground wire issues. i have that problem now with fuzes blowing and one indicator working and...

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Last post by PapaJo
Fri Jun 08, 2018 7:35 pm
Engine won’t start after conversion

Last post by amanita_king « Fri Jun 08, 2018 6:11 am
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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 Jun 08, 2018 6:11 am
Abf fan belt and welsh plug size

Last post by PapaJo « Wed Jun 06, 2018 9:15 pm
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by Armand » Wed Jun 06, 2018 2:53 pm

Hi, can somebody please help with abf engine welsh plug size and the fan belt size please, it has the 6pk belt just need the length please

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Last post by PapaJo
Wed Jun 06, 2018 9:15 pm
Crossflow head on a short block?? Is it worth it?.

Last post by Lo & Slo_Bunny « Tue Jun 05, 2018 10:29 pm

by Lo & Slo_Bunny » Tue Jun 05, 2018 10:29 pm

Hi there guys. I want to do a sidies conversion on my car later this year. I know it can be done and it is still being done on u flow cylinder heads....

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Last post by Lo & Slo_Bunny
Tue Jun 05, 2018 10:29 pm
Jetta2 IDLING ISSUES

Last post by jetta786 « Tue Jun 05, 2018 6:40 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 jetta786
Tue Jun 05, 2018 6:40 pm
Intermittent loss of power and losing water

Last post by Brat Boy « Tue Jun 05, 2018 8:53 am
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by my_citi1.8i » Mon May 28, 2018 10:22 am

Hi Guys,

I need some help. My car seems to have a power dip for a split second. It is really annoying as it is happens unexpectedly. The rev counter...

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Last post by Brat Boy
Tue Jun 05, 2018 8:53 am
2.3l 5 cylinder engines differences

Last post by Nic16v « Mon Jun 04, 2018 8:23 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
Mon Jun 04, 2018 8:23 am
Engine won't crank

Last post by PapaJo « Fri Jun 01, 2018 3:24 pm
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by RGT » Sun May 27, 2018 1:40 pm

Hi guys
I'm driving polo classic 2000 on a 2l 8v with Dicktator Management, my car is driving great, but now suddenly it won't crank when I start it,...

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Last post by PapaJo
Fri Jun 01, 2018 3:24 pm
Best cam for 2l ady

Last post by 8VALVE-zn « Fri Jun 01, 2018 1:21 pm
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by Walter White » Sat May 26, 2018 11:14 pm

Hi,

I have a golf mk1 Velociti. I recently done a 2l 8v (ady) conversion.

I have done my exhaust. 1 box powerflow system. 50mm until the box and...

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Last post by 8VALVE-zn
Fri Jun 01, 2018 1:21 pm
Polo Vivo radiator fan not working

Last post by Ashveer03 « Wed May 30, 2018 11:03 pm
Replies: 45
by Imotions » Thu May 12, 2016 8:42 am
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I got a really bad luck streak on my side :bang: :bang:
1-Please can anyone help me as per a previous post there's a clunk noise when I...
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Last post by Ashveer03
Wed May 30, 2018 11:03 pm
Vw Golf 1 1.6 to 1.8 crank swop

Last post by PapaJo « Wed May 30, 2018 7:02 pm
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by Jazzyfizzer » Tue May 29, 2018 11:20 pm

Hi there guys,

I would like some advice on the following. I have a 1.6 8v citi golf life. Mods that I have are just branch and exhaust with a flowed...

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Last post by PapaJo
Wed May 30, 2018 7:02 pm
AEN gearbox not engaging 4th

Last post by PapaJo « Wed May 30, 2018 6:21 pm
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by Lo & Slo_Bunny » Sun May 27, 2018 4:23 pm

Howzit there guys. I got a 5 speed AEN box i took out from a Jetta mk2. The car i took the gearbox from has been standing for nearly 10 years...now...

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Last post by PapaJo
Wed May 30, 2018 6:21 pm
Polo vivo 1.4 fuel pump relay ?

Last post by Dwdube « Wed May 30, 2018 8:31 am
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by duncang » Wed Apr 30, 2014 11:46 am
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Daughter just bought a 2010 1.4 Polo Vivo with 112,000 on the clock. Goes like the clappers, idles perfectly. Yet twice in the last 5 days it won't...
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Last post by Dwdube
Wed May 30, 2018 8:31 am
water pipe prices

Last post by ICE King « Tue May 29, 2018 1:06 pm
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by old school 8v » Mon May 28, 2018 8:05 pm

hi guys so my alternator belt snapped which caused my water pipe from.radiator to head to tear any clue how.much one of these go for and where's the...

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Last post by ICE King
Tue May 29, 2018 1:06 pm
Vivo Engine Vibration/Shuddering

Last post by NLMoodz « Tue May 29, 2018 11:08 am

by NLMoodz » Tue May 29, 2018 11:08 am

Howzat Gentz,

Need some assistance or advise. At a speed between 60 - 120km/h , when releasing the accelerator the engine vibrates. I've now changed...

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Last post by NLMoodz
Tue May 29, 2018 11:08 am
MK3 GS '95 DOESNT START ON COLD MORNINGS

Last post by VAG Fan « Tue May 29, 2018 11:01 am
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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 VAG Fan
Tue May 29, 2018 11:01 am
oil light flashing mk3 jetta cli

Last post by BigBoss29 « Tue May 29, 2018 8:41 am
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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 May 29, 2018 8:41 am
VR6 MK3 golf/MK4 jetta project

Last post by Wellyboy « Tue May 29, 2018 12:19 am
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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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Last post by Wellyboy
Tue May 29, 2018 12:19 am
288 cam on 2l 8v

Last post by PapaJo « Mon May 28, 2018 8:55 pm
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by sheheen29 » Mon May 28, 2018 8:49 pm

Hi Guys

I'm planning to go with a 288 Estas cam on my 2l 8v. Any info as to where I can source this cam in durban?
Which is best van der linde cam...

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Last post by PapaJo
Mon May 28, 2018 8:55 pm
VW Golf MK3

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon May 28, 2018 8:05 pm
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by AntonioTiago » Mon May 28, 2018 12:59 pm

Hi guys,

I have a vw golf mk3 1.6i, when i try to accelerate it has no power even going uphill then all of a sudden it just goes. It does not jerk...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Mon May 28, 2018 8:05 pm
Mp9 fuel rail

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon May 28, 2018 6:37 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 panic-mechanic
Mon May 28, 2018 6:37 pm
1600 sub assembly

Last post by Langes.Verwey « Mon May 28, 2018 3:45 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 Langes.Verwey
Mon May 28, 2018 3:45 pm
2.1 8v engine build

Last post by mike65 « Mon May 28, 2018 3:29 pm
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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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Last post by mike65
Mon May 28, 2018 3:29 pm
2014 1.4i (63Kw) Polo Vivo Oil Consumption

Last post by Neuk « Mon May 28, 2018 12:34 pm
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by WCS » Mon May 28, 2018 11:57 am

Hi guys,

I have a concern with my Polo. It's done nearly 75 000km and I need to top up oil on a very regular basis. I tested it the other day, I've...

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Last post by Neuk
Mon May 28, 2018 12:34 pm
Torgue settings for polo 6 1.4 CLP

Last post by BoraMad « Mon May 28, 2018 11:30 am
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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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Mon May 28, 2018 11:30 am

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