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  • Polo tdi with 125k kms, what's likely stuffed?

    Hi guys, my wife's 2009 polo tdi has just ticked over 125000kms. It has some creaks in the suspension, what is likely to need replacing?
    Beige 79 Mk1 GLD White 76 Mk1 LS 3 door
    White 68 Alfa 1750 Berlina Champagne 91 Alfa 75
    Red 09 9N3 Polo TDI White 2010 Skoda Octavia Combi TDI

  • #2
    LCA bushes, I bet the tyres aren't worn even either. Replace with Cupra ones or poly for a permanent fix.

    Gavin
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    • #3
      Thanks Gavin, any idea where I can source these?
      Beige 79 Mk1 GLD White 76 Mk1 LS 3 door
      White 68 Alfa 1750 Berlina Champagne 91 Alfa 75
      Red 09 9N3 Polo TDI White 2010 Skoda Octavia Combi TDI

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      • #4
        Originally posted by hiho View Post
        Thanks Gavin, any idea where I can source these?
        jmac will have the Cupra ones, otherwise online for the poly ones from superpro or have a look at psituning through the link in my signature.

        Gavin
        optimumcode@gmail.com | https://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/for...i-;-79012.html | https://www.facebook.com/TTY-Euro-107982291992533

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        • #5
          i've got some lower control arm front bushes - the seat cupra ones that i never had fitted to my polo because the thing was written off by a landcruiser.

          i see you're in melbourne, too. if i can find em within a couple of days, i'll pm you. i've also got brake stuff (pads, rotors) that are brand new in box. i'm happy to let them go for cheap (like, fcking cheap).

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          • #6
            Thanks guys, I ordered lca and swaybar bushes from psi. They arrived yesterday and were a breeze to install. Made a HUGE difference! The old bushes were were wobbly like jelly....
            Beige 79 Mk1 GLD White 76 Mk1 LS 3 door
            White 68 Alfa 1750 Berlina Champagne 91 Alfa 75
            Red 09 9N3 Polo TDI White 2010 Skoda Octavia Combi TDI

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            • #7
              So there is still an annoying clunking that occurs when more than about a quarter turn of steering lock is applied in either direction, usually in conjunction with a rough surface. It does not sound/feel like cv joints. Any suggestions? Ball joints or strut tops perhaps???
              Beige 79 Mk1 GLD White 76 Mk1 LS 3 door
              White 68 Alfa 1750 Berlina Champagne 91 Alfa 75
              Red 09 9N3 Polo TDI White 2010 Skoda Octavia Combi TDI

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              • #8
                It could be what some of us are experiencing in this thread http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...eed-89499.html
                If it is, then good luck
                Resident grumpy old fart
                VW - Metallic Paint, Radial Tyres, Laminated Windscreen, Electric Windows, VW Alloy Wheels, Variable Geometry Exhaust Driven Supercharger, Direct Unit Fuel Injection, Adiabatic Ignition, MacPherson Struts front, Torsion Beam rear, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Dampers, Front Anti-Roll Bar, Disc Brakes, Bosch ECU, ABS

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