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Last post: Engine swap,1.9 to 2.0 tdi by lwanza, Sat Jul 14, 2018 5:52 pm

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N/A Engines
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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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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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Partsbase.org *Part Number Search*

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by Pieta » Mon Nov 25, 2013 11:28 am
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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
Vw Workshop Manuals

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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 May 15, 2018 12:05 pm
Tyres, wheels, width, J, ET, PCD...

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

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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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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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Directory of essential telephone numbers.

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Golf 7.5 clutch or gear problem need advice

Last post by Fredsop « Sun Jul 15, 2018 10:18 am
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by Fredsop » Sun Jul 15, 2018 10:16 am

I have mk7.5 1.0 tsi when changing gears from 1st to 2nd from 2000rpm to 3000rpm range I can feel something through the clutch pedal like a sort of...

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Sun Jul 15, 2018 10:18 am
Engine turns but no start

Last post by caddy club « Sun Jul 15, 2018 7:48 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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Sun Jul 15, 2018 7:48 am
VW Golf 1 dash conversion to Velocity Dash

Last post by buggyfan « Sun Jul 15, 2018 1:29 am
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by Martin96 » Wed Jul 11, 2018 1:52 pm

Hi, I have a Golf 1 Chico 1.3 Carb with an old dash and want to buy a Velocity dash and put in my Golf. I just want to find out where can I buy a...

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Sun Jul 15, 2018 1:29 am
8P Audi A3 1.8TFSI Cabrio

Last post by ///M « Sat Jul 14, 2018 9:27 pm

by ///M » Sat Jul 14, 2018 9:27 pm

Hello

Can anybody advise on whether or not lowering springs from an 8P 3Dr or Sportback will fit the Cabrio?

Would the same apply to coil over...

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Sat Jul 14, 2018 9:27 pm
Citi Golf Tail Lights Issues

Last post by 175SBU « Sat Jul 14, 2018 8:53 pm
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by MahomedOz » Wed Jul 11, 2018 2:42 pm

Good day

i have a 1991 citi golf , it has the square tail lights which i recently replaced with new spec velocity tail lights. i tried wiring them...

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Sat Jul 14, 2018 8:53 pm
2005 Volkswagen Citi Golf 1.4i

Last post by hennie86 « Sat Jul 14, 2018 8:51 pm

by hennie86 » Sat Jul 14, 2018 8:51 pm

Good Day

I would please like some advice on where to get a cubbyhole lid for my 2005 Volkswagen Citi Golf 1.4i
Thank you for the assistance

Hennie...

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Last post by hennie86
Sat Jul 14, 2018 8:51 pm
CITI 1.4i FFZ gearbox whine

Last post by PapaJo « Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:46 pm
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by Werner Viviers » Sun Jul 01, 2018 12:19 pm

Hi guys. Is it normal for a FFZ gearbox on a CITI 1.4i to whine? I bought the car about a month ago and the noise is starting to drive me nuts.

It...

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Last post by PapaJo
Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:46 pm
1991 Golf 1.3 Carb Starting Issue Please Assist

Last post by panic-mechanic « Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:24 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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Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:24 pm
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
Starter Solenoid not always working

Last post by panic-mechanic « Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:20 pm
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by GT08 » Fri Jul 13, 2018 8:17 am

Hi,

I am having trouble with my Mk2 Jetta and starting.

The starter spins freely but the solenoid does not always kick in when cold. When warm it...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:20 pm
08 G5 GTI__1st Gear Issue

Last post by panic-mechanic « Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:17 pm
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by Camo » Tue Jul 10, 2018 10:41 am

Hi guys

2008 G5 Gti 1st Gear issue

Please help,..my car not taking 1st gear. All other gears sharp but first gear, even with car off no first gear....

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:17 pm
Engine swap,1.9 to 2.0 tdi

Last post by lwanza « Sat Jul 14, 2018 5:52 pm

by lwanza » Sat Jul 14, 2018 5:52 pm

Good day been having problems with my 2008Jetta 5 1.9tdi nex engine ,spent money on it and I’m giving up so was able to find a 2011 2.0tdi caddy...

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Last post by lwanza
Sat Jul 14, 2018 5:52 pm
Radio Firmware

Last post by Wesleydn « Sat Jul 14, 2018 10:15 am
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by Wesleydn » Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:43 pm

How do i go about checking if my radios firmware is the latest? Iv searched online but cant find a place that lists the latest firmware for the...

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Last post by Wesleydn
Sat Jul 14, 2018 10:15 am
Polo 1.0 Tsi

Last post by Esham « Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:17 am
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by Kern » Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:09 pm

Hi does anyone know what kind of springs fit in the 2018 polo looking for lowering springs no one seems to have.

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Last post by Esham
Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:17 am
Wet sparks plugs and coolant comes out of exhaust

Last post by Mogake « Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:14 am
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by Mogake » Wed Jul 04, 2018 10:21 am

Hi

I drive a jetta 6 1.4 tsi. It had no spark and we discovered that the plugs are wet, after they were cleaned it started and a lot of water came...

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Last post by Mogake
Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:14 am
mk1 golf leaking carb

Last post by Juan the dealer « Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:26 pm
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by chico16 » Mon Nov 27, 2017 9:54 am

I have a 2001 1.6 citi chico mk1 golf. I noticed smoke coming from under the bonnet. I noticed that the carb was leaking onto inlet manifold and...

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Last post by Juan the dealer
Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:26 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
Aftermarket PDC

Last post by Belix « Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:10 pm
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by zak123 » Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:48 am

Hi Guys

I am thinking of installing an aftermarket PDC on a Jetta 6. Hass anyone did this before? If so, is it reliable in terms of sensing...

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Last post by Belix
Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:10 pm
Oil pressure sensor location

Last post by Blertie « Fri Jul 13, 2018 2:32 pm
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by Blertie » Thu Jul 12, 2018 6:37 pm

Hi guys

I’ve searched all over maybe one of the knowledgeable people can guide me.

I can’t seem to find the oil pressure sensor on my cross polo...

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Last post by Blertie
Fri Jul 13, 2018 2:32 pm
Engine oil discussion

Last post by MrMazda « Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:57 am
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by Steel » Thu Jul 12, 2018 4:59 pm

Howzit guys.

Long story short, my golf 7 1.4 tsi eats oil at about 1L to every 2000km.
Supper expensive to pull apart to fix if there is in fact...

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Last post by MrMazda
Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:57 am
High Mileage DSG

Last post by m1keyboy88 « Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:46 am

by m1keyboy88 » Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:46 am

Hi Guys

Trying to find some info on high mileage DSG models.
What kind of life can I expect out of mine bearing in mind I do about 30k Km a year...

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Last post by m1keyboy88
Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:46 am
1.4tsi info

Last post by georgie « Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:38 am

by georgie » Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:38 am

Tried searching but cant find the info i need.

What are the better 1.4tsi motors? From what year, or what engine codes are the better motors?
I know...

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Last post by georgie
Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:38 am
2008 Polo 1.9tdi Oil

Last post by Neuk « Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:17 am
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by Marius Swart » Wed Jul 04, 2018 9:50 am
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I have the 76kw 1.9tdi
Has 121k on the clock , did the big service last year .
Whats the best option for oil with the same rating .
I used the...
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Last post by Neuk
Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:17 am
PO 130 Fault Code

Last post by panic-mechanic « Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:08 am
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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 panic-mechanic
Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:08 am
Golf 7 GTI Wheel KW (Standard)

Last post by Nikz_tsc « Fri Jul 13, 2018 10:13 am
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by Brat Boy » Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:30 am

Hi Guys

Please can someone tell me what is the Standard wheel kw reading on a Golf 7 GTI, I dynoed my GTI this friday however I dont believe the...

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Last post by Nikz_tsc
Fri Jul 13, 2018 10:13 am
PGti 6r Check Engine and Electric Power Control Problems

Last post by panic-mechanic « Fri Jul 13, 2018 9:35 am
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by Preggz » Wed Jul 11, 2018 1:53 pm

Hi Guys
I'm driving a 2013 6r Polo Gti STOCK
about a week ago I notice while driving at a constant speed and if I had the need to increase speed the...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Fri Jul 13, 2018 9:35 am
Coolant Thermostat Assembly

Last post by panic-mechanic « Fri Jul 13, 2018 9:20 am
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by Conroy » Thu Jul 12, 2018 11:20 pm

Have a water leak on a Golf 7 TSI.
Coolant Assembly is leaking water. Is there anyone that had the same problem. And also im not a machanic can i...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Fri Jul 13, 2018 9:20 am
1.8t 20VT Water temp issues

Last post by SoDub « Fri Jul 13, 2018 9:08 am
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by SoDub » Tue Jul 10, 2018 3:28 pm

Hi folks,

Had the clutch changed about 3 weeks back - last week I picked up a a strange issue with my IC. Have another Seat Sport member with the...

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Last post by SoDub
Fri Jul 13, 2018 9:08 am
2.0 TSI Timing Chain-Tensioner Failure

Last post by ICE King « Fri Jul 13, 2018 8:01 am
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by VLVN » Wed Jul 11, 2018 11:10 am

My timing chain failed 5 days before it was due to go to mechanic for replacement :bang:
I thought I was being way too premature with replacing the...

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Last post by ICE King
Fri Jul 13, 2018 8:01 am
Borsehung timing chain...how good is it?

Last post by silverstone « Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:18 pm
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by silverstone » Thu Jul 12, 2018 12:18 pm

Gents
As title says... How good is this brand? Goldwagen sells it. I wana replace chain and tensioners on my 2010 g6 tsi. VW quote R7000 for job.But...

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Last post by silverstone
Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:18 pm
Golf MK1 (2009) ECU Problems?

Last post by panic-mechanic « Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:03 pm
Replies: 3
by Cobusctz » Thu Jul 12, 2018 11:33 am

Hi all,

Just joined, and need some info, please. I have a 1.4 Golf (2009), and I'm pretty sure the ECU is dead. The car starts, but no dash lights,...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:03 pm
Jetta Mk4 TDi or A4 B6 TDi? Which is the better overall car?

Last post by Tdi jetta 4 ever « Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:01 pm
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by thatman » Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:21 pm

Hi gents.
I am on the market for a 1.9Tdi daily and I notice that the Mk4 Tdi and the B 6 A4 Tdi are in the same price range. I tried googling what...

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Last post by Tdi jetta 4 ever
Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:01 pm
CitiSport Suspension

Last post by JunaVivo « Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:27 pm
Replies: 4
by Da Stigg » Mon Jul 09, 2018 2:28 pm

Howzit Ladies and gents

I wanted to ask for some advice regarding 'servicing' the suspension on my 09 VW Citi Sport.

Since fitting the 17's seems...

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Last post by JunaVivo
Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:27 pm
Vw Polo 1.6 Bah spark plugs and pinging

Last post by almweideman « Thu Jul 12, 2018 11:10 am
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by almweideman » Wed Jul 11, 2018 10:25 pm

Hi all.

Been having some pinging issues and started investigating to what can be the cause.

Ive noticed the spare shop has been giving me NGK...

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Last post by almweideman
Thu Jul 12, 2018 11:10 am
Rear wheel bearing woes

Last post by Naku786 « Thu Jul 12, 2018 11:02 am
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by Naku786 » Thu Jul 12, 2018 8:01 am

Guys,

I'm having an intermittent issue with rear wheel bearing failure on my citi golf.

Some history, I fitted rear axle spacers a few months back,...

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Last post by Naku786
Thu Jul 12, 2018 11:02 am
fuel gauge

Last post by Juan the dealer « Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:38 am
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by Winston Kameel » Wed Jul 11, 2018 9:47 am

Hi guys i am having a problem with my fuel gauge on my citi 1.4i i have replaced my BCM ,tank sender unit, tested with an other cluste tested...

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Last post by Juan the dealer
Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:38 am
9N3 Polo GTi boost issue

Last post by MarshallGTi « Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:30 am
Replies: 28
by madhoshival » Mon Nov 27, 2017 12:12 pm
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Hey guys, hope you all well.

Have a very strange issue with my 9n polo gti. So I recently bought a complete turbo kit from a fellow member, which...
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Last post by MarshallGTi
Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:30 am
New Member. Need help with performance (2L 8V ADY)

Last post by panic-mechanic « Wed Jul 11, 2018 8:48 pm
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by Joshmunger_424 » Wed Jul 11, 2018 1:10 pm

Hi Everyone,

I'm driving a Citi golf that has been converted from a 1.4 carb(chico) to a 2l 8v fuel injection. :driving:
I'm looking for advice in...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Wed Jul 11, 2018 8:48 pm
Cylinder Head line boring or repair

Last post by panic-mechanic « Wed Jul 11, 2018 8:38 pm
Replies: 4
by B16A4 » Tue Jul 10, 2018 10:45 am

good day gents.

As per topic, im looking for a good engineering place around Pretoria/centurion that can do cylinder head camshaft journal repair...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Wed Jul 11, 2018 8:38 pm
Suggestion please - Sound absorber material for engine bay.

Last post by panic-mechanic « Wed Jul 11, 2018 8:34 pm
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by Dale » Wed Jul 11, 2018 1:59 pm

Hi guys,

Do anyone one know if your local haberdashery will stock the material for a diy on a engine lid cover?

Or maybe someone who makes these...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Wed Jul 11, 2018 8:34 pm
vehicle it cranks but it doesn't start

Last post by panic-mechanic « Wed Jul 11, 2018 8:32 pm
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by Phindilemlotshwa » Tue Jun 19, 2018 10:59 pm

Have 1.6 polo vivo max battery was flat jump started it then it was fine , next day in the morning car swings but if doesn't wanna start tried jump...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Wed Jul 11, 2018 8:32 pm
Oil in VW Sharan 1.8T vacuum pipe

Last post by panic-mechanic « Wed Jul 11, 2018 8:25 pm
Replies: 3
by [email protected] » Tue May 22, 2018 4:23 pm

Hi

I'm glad to join the VW Club of SA and am hoping someone can offer me some advice as to my peculiar problem.

I had my VW Sharan 1.8T engine...

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Wed Jul 11, 2018 8:25 pm

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