My '93 VR6, despite a replacement water pump, cylinder head gasket and radiator, is still losing coolant. The radiator was only replaced last week,...

GR

12-17-2003 08:28 AM
AndyR

Hi Guys I have a 1992 Golf GTi Mk3. It's basically a good car, but the heater is useless and only provides, at best, very slightly warmed air. I...

Steve Shuttleworth

12-17-2003 08:25 AM
AndyR

I want to fit upgraded headlight bulbs to my Polo (Philips Vision Plus or Osram Silver Stars) but am getting conflicting advice on which...

Chris

12-16-2003 11:22 PM
Sergey Vizgunov

Anyone recommend somewhere or just try my local scrappie? Ta Dave --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system...

D

12-16-2003 05:00 PM
Michael

Hi all. Anyone got any idea where I can get hold of some rubber feet for my VOTEX roofbars? They're for my Golf 3 and are 'squidgy' removable rubber...

The Admiral

12-16-2003 11:15 AM
The Admiral

COOL MOTOR!!!!!!!!!! "DubStar" <Dubstar (AT) skyhi (DOT) co.uk> wrote

Sami Järvimäki

12-15-2003 05:21 PM
mark williams

Oh, also need suggestions on were to buy those 'special' tools to pop out the ICE on a 2004 Audi fitted with the Syph II CD/radio sound system so...

Biscuit

12-15-2003 03:22 PM
David McCafferty

My 1990 T25 is giving me some problems, when run on the motorway at 70 mph it is pushing its coolant out of the expansion tank into the top up...

S Hosie

12-15-2003 07:21 AM
Sam James

does anybody have any problem with engine mayonaising ? i have a 1400cc polo with 12000mls on the clock i do 5.5 miles each way to work which i would...

a.holbourne

12-14-2003 08:50 PM
Dave Hall

I expect VW charge quite a lot for this (i'm going to call them later today) - any recommendations on where else to try?

anthony james

12-14-2003 12:42 PM
anthony james

My kids 89 diesel jetta mileage is down to 35 MPG. I've installed new injectors, no difference, Reset timing using indictor , No inprovement. It kind...

rt

12-14-2003 10:47 AM
rt

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Michael Volk

12-14-2003 09:32 AM
Michael Volk

Hiya guys My MK3 Golf 1.8gl has developed a intermitent fault with the ABS which is proving to be some what of a pain in the ass. Over the past 4...

Dr_Gonzo2000

12-14-2003 05:01 AM
Alex Hopwood

Anyone know if a distributor from a 1987 ev engined Gti (026 905 205 ak) can be used in a 1989 pb engined 8v Gti (037 905 205 K). I know they both...

Mark White

12-13-2003 08:15 PM
Steve Shuttleworth

I've just had my care pre-mot checked, and they said it's got noisy tappets (89 golf gti, 95,000, hydraulic tappets) and only way to cure it is...

RJH

12-12-2003 01:04 PM
M Creedon

Just brought a brand new Polo with key operated central locking. Can anybody tell me how it can be reprogrammed so when you unlock the car the first...

Oscar Charlie

12-11-2003 03:30 AM
RaT

Hi. I have a 1994 Mk3 Golf GTI 16V. Anybody have any idea how to remove the cover so as to be able to inspect the cambelt? The Haynes manual...

David Bexhall

12-10-2003 02:50 PM
steve

There were some posts about this a few days ago. I had this problem with a 1994 Mk 3 Golf GTI 16V. So did my neighbour with an 8-valve GTI of...

David Bexhall

12-10-2003 09:34 AM
Joe

I've just invested in a Golf and I wanted to change the stereo. The car has a VW front unit, and a Panasonic 8 CD changer in the back. As the two...

SH

12-10-2003 05:25 AM
anthony james

I have the cable and the laptop and have downloaded the shareware version of vag-com. Anyone know how to adjust the idle speed before I start playing?

Baz

12-09-2003 08:21 PM
Dave Hall

Hi All! This may sound like a stupid question but here goes ...... I just picked up the aforementioned golf and have noticed that the clutch pedal...

james parkerton

12-09-2003 05:38 PM
Chris

My old Mk2 Golf had always been a bit reluctant to start, especially after a damp night or two. Then I discovered silicone grease. After cleaning...

toddi

12-09-2003 05:16 PM
toddi

Rev's were fluctating between 500rpm and 1000rpm not sure if it was the cheap rotar arm and cap i bought that i thought was an expensive one...

Joe

12-09-2003 03:44 PM
Joe

Hi I just bought a VW 1997 polo 1.4CL, but just noticed a slight knock in the steering a bit on right-hand turns. Anyone else have this problem...

Sam

12-09-2003 03:30 PM
steve

Anyone come across this problem before? As car warms up the engine pulsates, I.e. the revs rise and fall in a regular cycle. It gets worse as the...

petrolcan

12-09-2003 03:24 PM
steve

Hi folks, I've recently bought a VW and was wondering what most people use to polish their cars. Also I have a couple of light scratches on the...

D

12-09-2003 10:39 AM
Dave Hall

Here's one for all you VeeDub nuts... Saw this advertised... "TSR 102 fast road/smooth idle camshaft for 1.6/1.8 golf/scirocco with solid tappets...

DocDelete

12-08-2003 02:33 PM
steve

Hi Group, This is a problem ask on behalf of my friend. Throughout all gear, as soon as the rev counter reach 3000rpm, the rev drop to zero, at...

Chris

12-07-2003 05:03 PM
Chris

I own a '99 Passat and I'm having trouble locating the relays, I've had a good look around but I've not been able to find them. Can anyone tell...

Tony Beardmore

12-07-2003 11:10 AM
Tony & Debs

I have a d reg passat with a leak on the passanger side on the vehicle. The person i got the car from informed me it was a easy job to do can any...

Martin Harryman

12-07-2003 12:59 AM
Martin Harryman

has anybody experienced dead window motors ? i have owned a polo 1997 with 12000 miles had to have the car in after two weeks as the passenger...

a.holbourne

12-06-2003 04:34 PM
John C

I have a 2000 X VW Polo 1.4 S the blue full beam light on the dash illuminates/flickers during the day when no lights are on, if the normal driving...

John C

12-06-2003 04:20 PM
John C

Hi. I have a 1999 (T reg.) VW Passat 1.8T Sport (64k miles) - and was wondering what future (major) outlay I may expect if I held onto this car for...

MarkF

12-06-2003 03:51 PM
Iain Miller

Hiya guys I need to get the front wishbone bushes on my MK3 golf replaced as the MOT is coming up shortly, and i was wondering if it would not be...

antony stevens

12-06-2003 03:16 PM
steve

Does anyone have experience of towing a caravan with a VW Touran. I am thinking of buying one most probably the Touran 1.9 SE or 2.0 SE...

Stuart Green

12-06-2003 11:44 AM
Stuart Green

I have a seat alhambra which is the same as a vw sharan/ford galaxy. I reversed it into a wall & needed a new rear bunper & some paint around...

Martin Edwards

12-05-2003 08:06 PM
alan.f

Hi all, driver's door lock has just packed in. I put the key in a turn it left and right, nothing happens. Central locking is fine and I can use...

Lenmeister

12-05-2003 09:15 AM
Juper Wort

I bought an old 85 VW Polo for my girlfriend to learn to drive in. I've given it an oil change and new sparks, but I have real trouble starting it up...

Sam Bowden

12-05-2003 07:46 AM
Dave Hall

Hi, I'm thinking of buying my first VW, its a 1997 polo 1.4CL 5 door. Does anyone have one of these and/or know of any common faults I should...

Sam

12-04-2003 11:49 AM
Tunafish

I have a 2000 VW Golf 1.6 (mk4) and in the last few months in the cold weather it has been difficult to start unless I pump the accelerator pedal...

Jon Smith

12-04-2003 05:08 AM
AndyR

I couldn't be bothered with the complicated fuel filter change on an injection engine so i paid £54 for a garage to do it for me, mk 3 golf does that...

Joe

12-03-2003 05:28 PM
Barry

I have purchased the various parts that make up the sony erricsson handsfree car kit for my T610 and now need to install them into my VW Golf...

Jon Smith

12-03-2003 05:28 PM
Jon Smith

The remote for the factory fitted alarm on my corrado no longer works. I have changed the batteries in it but they just go flat again over...

Emma

12-03-2003 01:18 PM
Chris Bartram

Hi I recently took my Corrado into a VW dealer to have the sunroof repaired, but as they quoted me £412.15 to do the job I was wondering if I could...

Gareth Edwards

12-03-2003 04:23 AM
Avanti

"Jon B" <jon.bradburyusenetspam (AT) btinternet (DOT) com> wrote I cleaned the windows from the inside with lemon windolene before going to work...

Avanti

12-03-2003 02:23 AM
Avanti

anyone experience a german ebayer? Thought i was buying bloody fog lights for my golf for ?35 ended up paying for just the bloody instructions. He...

Joe

12-02-2003 08:16 AM
Joe

The door just bounces back without the latch engaging. The locking mechanism appears to work though. I can get round it by holding the inside door...

mark

12-02-2003 06:22 AM
Witchy

Hi I have a 1989 VW Golf Mk 2 1600 Automatic. Recently I have noticed that the interior light, dashboard lights and radio display undulate a few...

David Aldrich

12-01-2003 02:01 PM
gee920

"Rich ²°°³" <skuzzbag (AT) skuzzbag (DOT) skuzzbag> wrote I had quite a lot of trouble with the idle on my Mk2 GTi golf 8v. I cleaned out the...

J

12-01-2003 01:05 PM
J

Both my daughter and wife have Polo,s and experience the same problem. When we get a sharp frost the front doors will not open,they both resort...

village idiot

11-30-2003 02:05 PM
Tunafish