Sold 1996 Polo 6n 1.9d Selt to Richardf of thus Parish

[320touring]

A Proper write up of this shenanigry can be found on mey blog- hot off the press:)

 

Moar collectioneering of cars

This time an epic wander to collect a 64bhp Diesel..

https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2014/12/07/miserly-motoring-neednt-be-misery-m6-in-a-6n-polo-proves-entertaining/

[320touring]

By the power* vested in my brother by the state of teh internets, the hot start issue has been resolved temporarily*.

 

Removing the temp sensor plug means it thinks "brrrr, glowplug time" and fires right up

 

A new sensor will be bought once i've actually had a look at the car to determine what needs doing;)

 

That may happen this weekend!

[4wheeledstool]

Nice - that's a piece of piss to fix compared to the solenoid!

[320touring]

Nice - that's a piece of piss to fix compared to the solenoid!

Removing broken bits is so much easier than fixing stuff;)

[320touring]

Noticed last night and this mornin that the car is surging a wee bit under light load..

 

Dunno if its a combo of cold weather plus temp sender disconnect..

 

I may plug sender back in and see what happens

[320touring]

Sensor was plugged back in.

 

Went to it this morning-gave it two heats as mildly chilly.

 

Click click whirrrrr.

 

Fuckin superb-e30 to the rescue!

 

Dont know if its got a drain that is flattening the battery or whit.

 

Will whip out battery and charge it overnight

[320touring]

Battery pulled out and charging

 

https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2014/12/15/if-only-everything-in-life-was-as-reliable-as-a-bmw-e30/

 

I'm glad I have some time off over the next few days!

[320touring]

Initial charging and refitting appears to have it starting strongly..

 

We'll see if she fires tomorrow morning?!

[320touring]

Well it fired after 2 heats this morning:)

 

Clock reset though:(

 

Anyone any ideas?

[Asimo]

New battery required. (assuming connections to it are good and it is charging ok)

Clock reset because voltage from battery fell below minimum for the clock to sustain.

(Due to the cold starting current being more than the tired battery can give)

[320touring]

New battery required. (assuming connections to it are good and it is charging ok)

Clock reset because voltage from battery fell below minimum for the clock to sustain.

(Due to the cold starting current being more than the tired battery can give)

I think you may be right..will need to see what i can rustle up as a replacement-dem derv batteries will likely coat 1/2 what the car cost..

[320touring]

This Polo continues to annoy- Tried to solve the mystery pulsing under load:Open to all suggestions!
https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2014/12/17/investigating-the-mystery-of-the-polo-pulse/

[320touring]

Hawt Taxi towing action provides resolution to fuel filter bleed problem..

Phwoar!

 

https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2014/12/18/who-needs-a-starter-when-you-have-a-fairway-driver-aka-listen-to-dom/

[320touring]

This has now done 200 miles on this tank..

 

Keeping to 60mph and the new fuel filter seems to having it sip teh deezle

 

 

Winning.

 

Next tank it hits up the Linda McCartney

[dome]

If that thing has obd I'm in the process of getting vagcom for Ron, happy to have a crack at the puddlejumper once i suss it out.

[320touring]

If that thing has obd I'm in the process of getting vagcom for Ron, happy to have a crack at the puddlejumper once i suss it out.

Many thanks for your kind offer:)i believe it should be obd2 compliant being a '96, but dunno if the dinosaur spec lump has such capabilities

 

Would maybe be worth a shot if we can sort sommat out..

[Lacquer Peel]

The engine is 100% mechanically controlled.

[spike60]

Mine was OBD2 compliant but said nothing of any interest, -voltage, heater plugs and something else I can't remember. Don't get your hopes up.

[320touring]

Mine was OBD2 compliant but said nothing of any interest, -voltage, heater plugs and something else I can't remember. Don't get your hopes up.

Yeah 1996 was the year they had to obd2 every car, but as staed by lacquer peel, this honey is pretty much all oldschool;)

[r.welfare]

1996 is maybe true for the US, but it's 2002 and 2004 respectively for petrols and diesels in the UK.

[320touring]

1996 is maybe true for the US, but it's 2002 and 2004 respectively for petrols and diesels in the UK.

I shall take that under advisment:)

 

Cheers for the knowledge:)

[320touring]

Had it stripped down for a Pre-MOT perusal.. much joy:)

 

https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2015/01/17/a-day-of-two-cars-and-both-of-them-good-pt-1/

[320touring]

a variety of parts has arrived at the hoose today. MOT fettling starts in earnest tomorrow.

 

No doubt there will be an update to follow:)

[320touring]

A successful brake replacement and service day completed- hoping to get the bleeding thing in for an MOT at somepoint this week..

 

https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2015/01/25/preparing-the-polo/

[320touring]

She's away in for an MOT today...

 

No doubt I'll be pacing like an expectant father.

[320touring]

Well she didnt disgrace herself..

 

Small bit of welding to the boot floor and a new numberplate is all that is needed.

 

Should be with a full mot come Saturday:)

[320touring]

Can haz yeers MOT!

[320touring]

Car (with mot til feb 2015) £150 ($235)

front bearing £20 ($32) inc fitting

Train down £33 ($50)

Fuel back £25 ($47) (circa 230 miles at 50mpg imp)

Insurance rebate -£16(-$27)

 

Total £212 $337

 

Service/running costs

 

Service kit and 2x brake discs/front pads£55 ($84)

Fuel filter £13 ($20)

MOT test fee £40 ($60)

MOT work (welding and numberplate) £60($92)

 

Running total £389 ($593)

[320touring]

6n polo 1.9d vs Clio 172..a side by side review

https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2015/02/08/side-by-side-supermini-shootout/

[320touring]

This is now going the way of the first McCartney wife..

 

Started her off on a diet of 5L of veg to 40 or so of crushed dinosaur- what with her having the Lucas Prince of Darkness pump, I'm taking it easy!

 

Learning from my experiences with the AAZ engined golf, I put £20 in prior to putting the Veg in. then topped off the tank afterwards.

 

Off out to see the parents the now- if you hear swearing you'll know its gone well