Maintenance & Repairs

New fuel filter with 6.6 BAR fuel pressure regulator.

Unfortunately, probably due to infrequent use, the previous Viking battery quickly died. The car stopped starting, and at first I thought it was some other malfunction, but it turned out that even after recharging with a CTEK charger, the battery couldn’t hold a charge, and when attempting to start the engine, the voltage quickly drops … Czytaj dalej „New battery – Banner 12V 62Ah”

After finishing the adventure of refreshing the front suspension and brakes, it’s time for wheel alignment to be able to calmly proceed with the vehicle’s technical inspection. Wheel alignment is an important aspect of vehicle suspension geometry that is crucial for safety, driving comfort, and tire wear – it is required every time suspension components … Czytaj dalej „Wheel Alignment”

New brake servo (brake booster) for my Polo. Photos of the 6C1614106F servo and description of compatibility issues with the brake master cylinder.

I freshen up the engine bay look by replacing the old coolant expansion tank with a new Borsehung B11938 (OE 6Q0121407B). A small update that significantly improves the aesthetics under the hood.

New water radiator for Polo 6R 2.0 TSI – Factory OEM replacement

Replacement of tie rod ends in VW Polo 6R – complete guide.

Lemforder steering rods and TRW boots for VW Polo 6R. Price comparison with OEM parts, replacement part numbers and detailed component photos.

Replacing windshield wiper nuts (N10609204) in VW Polo 6R.

I accidentally noticed that the ground wire in my Polo 6R wasn’t in the best condition. The old ground wire (part number 6R0971537E) started showing first signs of corrosion. While I could have replaced it with an identical model, I took advantage of having a different engine now and decided to go with a longer … Czytaj dalej „New ground wire”