On 02-Mar-07 09:38:52, MrCheerful said "Angus Manwaring" wrote in message ... On 28-Feb-07 20:48:35, MrCheerful said "Angus Manwaring" wrote in message ... Hi all, I've recently...

Having some trouble inding my spark plugs. Its a vw golf 1.6 16v 2001 I have the engine cover of, looking at the block I see our coil packs ? which I think they are all tightly packed. I think the spark plugs are under them ? But how the heck do you get the coil packs out of the way ? Any advice welcomed.

I was just wondering why VW (if anyone knows) says not to use lubricant on the terminals of the battery ? Was just reading the handbook :) sad life, was looking for my stereo code as for some reason it has reset itself. On all the cars I have owned I have always put some one and never had a problem, just curious what so special about my vw golf :) that it doesn't need any.

The windows kept misting up following either washing the car, or after rain fall. Water was gathering in the spare wheel well and in the pocket on the near side. After hours of searching I found that water was somehow getting into the skin of the boot lid and seeping out through the lock mechanism and boot buffers. A blanking piece of tape had become detached off a spare hole near the L/H hinge....

Does the sump plug have to be change when you change the oil on a 1.6s 2001 golf ? or just the washer ? Cheers

Hi again, I wonder if anyone could advise me here. My gearbox fell apart internally (I don't know whether the oil seal between the gearbox and the bell housing had gone) but the clutch plate is lathered in oil (and quite clearly stuffed). Would you say this has been covered deliberately, or could the gearbox mangle have done it?

Have just had the car in for its MOT and to get various bits sorted out, However having just been on a drive (and not being anywhere near my garage for another 5 days) there is a pronounced knocking sound (possibly from NS Rear) when going around right hand corners. I've had two wheel bearings replaced when the card was in, so would hope that this isn't the cause. What can I look for to identify...

My 96 VW Polo has started to overheat. I've been told this can happen when there is an air block in the radiator somewhere, and the best way to sort it is to drain the radiator. Being somewhat new to car maintenance, i'm not sure where the drain plug is. I found what i thought was the plug but when i opened it nothing came out. I'm assuming this means - 1 - it wasn't the drain plug or 2...

Hi all Can anyone tell me what years the 1Y code engine (1.9D NA) was put in the Vento? Or failing that, if the 1Y engine block has a date stamp on it? My JP code engine does have this. So hoping the 1Y does too...

I would very much like to look at the VAG-Com Auto Scan results for a B6 Passat. Preferable a UK estate. Has anybody got a file they could send me please. Many thanks John G

What is the availability of the Polo in the US? Can they be found? Ordered?

Hi all, I've recently noticed a problem on my Golf Mk 3 '94's indicators. They generally work fine, but sometimes after indicating, they just stop - and this is not about the stalk cancelling itself, its still in the indicate position. I spent a few minutes scratching my head over this, this afternoon, and noticed that the foglight indication lamp glows in time with the indicators, (when they...

hey guys just a quicky for you is it possible to remove the engine from a std mk2 golf gti without taking out the gearbox. many thanks deano

By any chance has anyone got a picture of where an axle stand goes securely on a 2001 polo or 2001 mk4 golf ? Thanks

Hi everyone, On Friday I started my Golf and found a little wisp of white smoke coming from near the indicator stalk switch. It stopped after a second or two. A little further delving and I found that it is coming from the airbag slip ring wiring, near to the connector that joins it to the cars wiring loom, and seems to get hot during the airbag test. Mastertechs (our local independant VW...

Hi all, I`ve got a 52 plate VW Passat in black that someone has very kindly reversed into the front of with a towing ball. It`s knocked out and lost the lower black plastic grill underneath the number plate (which has also bee slightly cracked at the bottom - I`ll be replacing this too) Can anyone suggest a source for one of these online? I`m going to be ringing round some scrap yards...

I'm hoping to look at a 1998 S Reg Passat 1.9TDi (110hp) Estate tomorrow with a serious view to buying. The seller has indicated to me that there are a few problems with the rear drivers side door... 1. intermittent fault with central locking on that door alone. 2. speaker not working again on that door 3. electric window not working on same door (he suggested faulty relay) Anybody recognise...

You got me started on YouTube. Thanks!!

Hello, I know this is a lame Qn but anyone point me to a link that gives step by step instructions of how to change front brake pads on a VW Polo 1999 T reg 1.4CL. Or can anyone ouline the steps here. I'm not really a mechanic but then again I dont have the cash to thow at a garage! Any help appreciated.

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