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Yesterday, 09:51

Pete1 replied to a thread The Diesel Engine - A Vile Invention? in VW Emissions Cheating Scandal - "diesel dupe"

Hey nuvi19, is this you; posting about this magic revolution a few years back on a home country forum as pyramid00 (pyramid, hmm)? You seem to have...

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08-12-18, 11:17

Pete1 replied to a poll Whats the Latest ? in VW Emissions Cheating Scandal - "diesel dupe"

I want nothing to do with your business because it is based on nonsense. Just because a Government hasn't yet realised that it is nonsense doesnt...

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08-12-18, 09:18

Pete1 replied to a poll Whats the Latest ? in VW Emissions Cheating Scandal - "diesel dupe"

Please don't call me bro, my name is obviously Pete, and I'm not your brother. You haven't answered my question "Why haven't all car manufacturers...

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07-12-18, 15:37

Pete1 replied to a poll Whats the Latest ? in VW Emissions Cheating Scandal - "diesel dupe"

If that was a real thing, why haven't all car manufacturers done it? Do you have patents?

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07-12-18, 09:34

Pete1 replied to a thread Problem following emissions fix in VW Emissions Cheating Scandal - "diesel dupe"

I have no idea who developed or tested EGR and DPF systems, but as far as I know there is no doubt in the scientific community that bpth things work...

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04-12-18, 17:25

Pete1 replied to a thread 2007 BXE with coolant loss in Touran 1 - (typ 1T) 2003 - 2015

"the leak is caused by the failure of the Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) heat treatment applied to the head to reduce porosity of the aluminium...

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04-12-18, 17:17

Pete1 replied to a thread 2007 BXE with coolant loss in Touran 1 - (typ 1T) 2003 - 2015

Very helpful Crasher, thanks very much.

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04-12-18, 12:37

Pete1 replied to a thread Instrument Cluster on Polo twist 2003 needs to be replaced. in Interior

I think my best advice would be to find a VW-specialist independent garage near you, and ask them if they could fit and code a replacement secondhand...

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04-12-18, 12:17

Pete1 replied to a thread Instrument Cluster on Polo twist 2003 needs to be replaced. in Interior

Did you see the burntness of the old one with your own eyes? Burnt boards often look worse than they really are. It may be repairable. What's your...

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04-12-18, 12:15

Pete1 replied to a thread Instrument Cluster on Polo twist 2003 needs to be replaced. in Interior

You will need an exact part number match, but that's not the only problem you'll face. The immobiliser code will need to be (re-)programmed in...

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04-12-18, 09:49

Pete1 replied to a thread 1.6td Wiring Help Please in Golf 2 (type 19E/1G) 1983 - 1992

Your best bet is probably rubjonny's google drive, follow the link "VAG documents & downloads" from here. Not sure what's there but worth a look.

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04-12-18, 08:12

Pete1 replied to a thread 2007 BXE with coolant loss in Touran 1 - (typ 1T) 2003 - 2015

Thanks again Keith. Anyone here had head lift and fixed it?

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04-12-18, 07:31

Pete1 replied to a thread Polo Sump Insulation in Polo 5 - (Typ 6R) 2010 - 2014

The other thing to consider is, does the engine really need it? I guess it will speed up warm-up time a little, but really, most cars don't have...

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03-12-18, 18:34

Pete1 replied to a thread 2007 BXE with coolant loss in Touran 1 - (typ 1T) 2003 - 2015

I'm not sure that I'll pass on that knowledge, but yes, Ive read the same!

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03-12-18, 17:35

Pete1 replied to a thread Polo Sump Insulation in Polo 5 - (Typ 6R) 2010 - 2014

See edit to my above post regarding where to get one.

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03-12-18, 17:31

Pete1 replied to a thread Polo Sump Insulation in Polo 5 - (Typ 6R) 2010 - 2014

03P103660 Item 34 here: https://volkswagen.7zap.com/en/rdw/polo+derby+vento-ind/po/2011-672/1/103-103015/#34 Scrapyard or online scrapyard via...

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03-12-18, 17:25

Pete1 replied to a thread 2007 BXE with coolant loss in Touran 1 - (typ 1T) 2003 - 2015

I don't know much at all about diesels, unfortunately, but thanks.

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03-12-18, 15:03

Pete1 replied to a thread Headlight issues / question in Golf 3 (type 1H) 1991 - 1998

Some photos on this thread that may help you locate it. Part way down that page. http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=131419.20

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03-12-18, 15:01

Pete1 replied to a thread Headlight issues / question in Golf 3 (type 1H) 1991 - 1998

On a mk2 it's clipped to the chassis leg just behind the offside headlight in the engine bay, not sure on a mk3, never owned one.

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03-12-18, 14:42

Pete1 replied to a thread Headlight issues / question in Golf 3 (type 1H) 1991 - 1998

Yes, normal, but not required, so find the green polo mint tube sized resistor, bin it, insulate the wire connections that come off it and carry on. ...

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03-12-18, 11:05

Pete1 started a thread 2007 BXE with coolant loss in Touran 1 - (typ 1T) 2003 - 2015

Workmate of mine has a 2007 Touran which his partner mostly uses. It has the 1.9TDI engine, code BXE. 150000 miles on the clock. It sometimes...

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03-12-18, 07:57

Pete1 replied to a thread How can I find out the manufacturer of brake discs for a VW golf? in Suspension & Handling

Let's rewind to the first sentence of your first post. First thing to recognise is that dealerships will tell quite a large percentage of their...

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03-12-18, 00:17

Pete1 replied to a thread Hello everyone! in New Members - Introduce Yourself Here

Hello and welcome. :)

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03-12-18, 00:15

Pete1 replied to a thread coolant temperature display fault? in UP! (type 12) 2012 - onwards

90C is a normal coolant temperature for a fully warmed up engine.

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02-12-18, 21:30

Pete1 replied to a thread Hello, looking after my mums (she's 81) VW since dad has departed this crazy world in New Members - Introduce Yourself Here

Hiya. Hope we'll be able to help with the car if necessary. Look forward to seeing rally photos at some point. :)

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02-12-18, 07:11

Pete1 replied to a thread Polo EGR valve...replacement in Polo 4 - (Typ 9N/9N3) 2002 - 2009

Relevance of Diesel Particulate Filter Keith? Was that meant for a different topic somewhere?

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01-12-18, 17:59

Pete1 replied to a thread Polo EGR valve...replacement in Polo 4 - (Typ 9N/9N3) 2002 - 2009

Should've read that before my last post... AFAIK the immo info is held in the instrument cluster and everything else compares notes with what's in...

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01-12-18, 17:53

Pete1 replied to a thread Polo EGR valve...replacement in Polo 4 - (Typ 9N/9N3) 2002 - 2009

In case you were wondering, the swear filter has changed the word f lange into ******.

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01-12-18, 17:49

Pete1 replied to a thread Polo EGR valve...replacement in Polo 4 - (Typ 9N/9N3) 2002 - 2009

OK, so if you change your mind about the ECU swap, as far as I can see the part number you'd be looking for would be 03E 906 033 AM, from a BME code...

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01-12-18, 16:16

Pete1 replied to a thread VW GOLF MK5 Engine cover pipe? in Maintenance & Service

Pleasure mate.

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