rbalc1's 06 Polo GTI

[guile]

hope you learnt from the previous owners mistake mate and run g12. i've just had to replace a water pump on an old vw because the housing had been eaten away and i'd put money on the wrong coolant causing the problem...

[rbalc1]

Flushed then replaced with G12++ from memory

[rbalc1]

A quick little photo dump of the things I have done to the Polo over the past two years

a) Removed and cleaned the ac fan from behind the glove box. This had a decent build up of dust/dirt from the atmosphere which also had a bit of a smell. Also lubricated the motor with some Inox which seems to have stopped the fan squeaking at low speed.
I have also cleaned any leaves from the cavity under the wipers.
Fan speed 1 wasn't working when I bought the car so I replaced the fan speed resistor with an ebay part as VW wanted >$100



b) Replaced fuse on top of battery. This had a hairline crack due to heat and age. Caused ABS/TCS lights on dash.


c) Gear shift boot with red stitching


d) Bought cheap key Fob off ebay and swapped the button pad over to my key


e) Bought a roll of carpet and cut floor mats by tracing the old mats
2 X Universal Fixing Grips Clamps Floor Holders Carpet CAR MAT Clips Anti Slip | eBay
^these clips fit perfectly over the clips in the carpet and hold the mat in place to stop it from sliding around


f) Modified aerial seal from a mk4 golf (ebay) --> not a perfect fit as was slightly too big but it looks better than none.


g) Sanded and polished headlights with Plastx


h) 3inch dump

[rbalc1]

Fitted a Turbosmart boost gauge into the dash cubby box so it can be tucked away.

[h100vw]

Great update Rob.

[sambb]

I like how the boost gauge hides away. Did you have to modify the base panel to make room for the gauge when the lid is shut?

[rbalc1]

The cutout I made is about 6cm wide from the edge.
I also hooked up the power to the dimmer switch next to the headlight switch (light blue wire). Seems to range between 12V and 5 V

[sambb]

very tidy. I like your work.

[louis19]

Nice update mate. The hidden boost gauge is great


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[sssstew]

agreed, hidden boost gauge looks great! KMs are getting up now as well i see, 185k