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Polo 9N Info and DIY guides

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I've complied a list of info and DIY guides for 9N-9N3 Polo's.This is by no means any of my work but i've simply gathered links from various forums and websites to put them in one big pile making it easier for everyone to find.If anyone has any more links for DIY jobs pertaining to Polo's please post.If the info you looking for is not in here then you can certainly find it here http://translate.google.co.za/translate ... ry_state0=

[9N-9N3]
Exterior:
Body kits http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... hp?t=11376
Front Splitter http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... php?t=4801
9N Grill Removal Guide http://74.125.91.132/translate_c?hl=en& ... zSvyirBfaw
9N3 Grill Removal Guide http://74.125.91.132/translate_c?hl=en& ... _O8vV_UHyw
Roof Aerial Replacement
http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... 10&t=22516
How to Dismantle Front Bumper
http://74.125.91.132/translate_c?hl=en& ... 6se7eBbebw
How to Dismantle Rear Bumper
http://74.125.91.132/translate_c?hl=en& ... utWamcVEJQ
Tips for painting of parts
http://74.125.91.132/translate_c?hl=en& ... Sk_Q_0tHVQ
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Exterior Lighting:
Polo 9N3 Head Light Bulb Changing Guide:
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... hp?t=10756
Polo 9N3 Rear Tail Light Removal. http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... hp?t=10883
9N3 Light Globes list http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... php?t=9442
HID Disscusion
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... hp?t=11941
9N-Fitting Front Fog Lights
http://translate.google.co.za/translate ... ry_state0=
Fitting 9N3 rear lights on 9N Polo's http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... 10&t=32532
http://74.125.91.132/translate_c?hl=en& ... KeK-T5vOAQ
How to Remove Front Fog Lights
http://www.vwclub.co.za/phpbb3/viewtopi ... ll#p788345
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Interior:
Trim Removal
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... php?t=8102
Polo Stereo Info http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... php?t=5808
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... php?t=2929
Polo Tool Kit Reassembly http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... php?t=6897
Polo 9N Pollen Filter Clean / Change.
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... hp?t=10755
Removing Rear Panels (3 Door)
http://www.motorbooks.co.za/details.php ... cd1e98a8a2
Install Audi TT pedals
http://74.125.91.132/translate_c?hl=en& ... F3Al1AR7Bg
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Interior Lighting:
9N3 Light Globes list http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... php?t=9442



Suspension :
DIY - 9n3 Forge Strut Brace Install http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... php?t=8849
How To Fit The Whiteline Rear Sway Bar
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... r+sway+bar
Polo Suspension http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... php?t=1396

Drivetrain :
Power Steering fluid location. http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... hp?t=11075
APR Dog Bone Mount http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... php?t=9842
LSD Options.
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... hp?t=12607

VW Key disassembly
http://www.riskin.org/vwkey
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Brakes:
Standered brake pad options:
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... ostcount=6
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... #post44153
R32 334mm upgrade http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... php?t=6745&
Audi S3/TT 312mm Brake Upgrade http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... php?t=2648&
DBA 312mm Rotors worth it or not
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... php?t=7322

Idiots Guide to Chipping
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... php?t=6029

Transmission :
What's a good rpm to shift to save fuel? http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... php?t=3063
Have you had gearbox problems with your Polo GTI?
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... php?t=8246

MotorBooks
http://www.motorbooks.co.za/details.php ... cd1e98a8a2
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Wheels and Tyres:
Tyre Discution http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... hp?t=11047
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... hp?t=11939
Removing Rear Wheel http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... php?t=7486
DIY Wheel Refurb
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... php?t=8860




Intake and Exhaust:
Seat Air Intake Installation http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... php?t=6160
Seat Air intake test. http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... eat+intake
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... eat+intake
Forge TIP Discusion hhttp://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/uploa ... =Forge+TIP
What gains are to be made with an exhaust system? http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... light=pipe
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Nice post!!
I managed to break a clip when changing my grill eish! :bang:
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Engine:

-1.8T
Noise When First Opening The Car Door. http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... hp?t=20212
Turbo Bolt Problem
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... hp?t=10059
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... hp?t=10584
Polo GTI - Do you have to use 98 RON?
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... php?t=3172
Fuel Consumption ?
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... php?t=2894
Engine Oil ?
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... php?t=2506
Boost Gauge Wiring http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... hp?t=11273
Polo 9N (1.4 16v) Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide
http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... d4c7dd85eb
9N Strut Brace Fitting
http://drh87.tripod.com/Polo/9n_Strut_Brace_Fitting.pdf
Optimizing airflow to intercooler (96kw Polo TDI only)
http://74.125.91.132/translate_c?hl=en& ... n5ZRVHCtmQ
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[General.]
Polo The Story. Everything you ever wanted to know. http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... hp?t=11273

Acceptable Delivery Kilometres ?
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... php?t=4373

How many KM's do you run your car in for ? http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... php?t=4325
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforu ... php?t=4177
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Hey man.

Alright if I move this to FAQ?
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Nice work tyron :wink:
RoadHaWg wrote:Hey man.

Alright if I move this to FAQ?
Do it :type:
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[quote="Neuk"]Nice work tyron :wink:

schweet thanks :wink:
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What a post man.........well done! Can't get any better than this for us who visit the forum daily!
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Why did I only find this topic now....awesome!
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Le Clue wrote:Why did I only find this topic now....awesome!
Dammit - Forgot to move this to FAQ...

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Awesome stuff!
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The trim removal link does not have pics any more....does anyone have the pics?
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Le Clue wrote:The trim removal link does not have pics any more....does anyone have the pics?
You will find some pics in this link:

http://www.taligentx.com/passat/mainten ... mechanism/

I used them to fix my driver door handle:

http://www.vwclub.co.za/phpbb3/viewtopi ... =3&t=99752
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