1.2 lt engine downgrade

[NathanP]

I had one of the new Polo 1.2l versions for 2 years before trading for the GTI. Had no issues at all sitting on the highway and having power for overtaking. Quite a few times per year we'd drive Brisbane to bundaberg without an issue and it travelled well. It's no GTI but still a good car.

[Mitchh]

I went through the same thing. I drove the 66TSI, 81TSI and the 141kw GTI. There is a huge difference between them all, and i'd consider the 66TSI unacceptable for highway driving, it is really only acceptable for city/town and also loading it up with any more people than just a driver makes it useless at hills. The 81TSI on the other hand is fairly respectable, and much much better than the 66. I ended up buying the GTI because of the racecar flat bottom steering wheel, but i would be happy with the 81TSI as a cruisy fuel efficient car.

You can also get an APR tune for the 1.2 which adds a fairly significant boost in power given the displacement. I'm fairly certain the difference between the 66 and 81 is just a tune from the factory but no not quote me on it, so if a tune were planned 66kw might be the go.

[g12528]

so ive stretched my budget to be able to afford the cx3 or 3sp25, which i will test drive on the weekend. fingers crossed i like them

[KiwiME]

I think you would not be disappointed with the 81kW 1.2 TSI.

[g12528]

So I can get a brand new sp25 driveaway but will need to sell my car asap. Are there any good mechanics in adelaide that can sort out my engine light error code?

[Mitchh]

Give these guys a call

Home - German Auto Repairs Adelaide

[g12528]

Give these guys a call

Home - German Auto Repairs Adelaide

Thanks mate

[g12528]

So took my car to the mechanics and they done this to the car
Yes, i wish to change the thermostat which mechanically regulates the coolant temperature by controlling the flow of coolant through the system. The ECU is reorting a temperature flucuation of up to 35 degrees throughout its driving range. This indicates a sticky thermostat.


Drove it home and engine light came back on

[Transporter]

So took my car to the mechanics and they done this to the car
Yes, i wish to change the thermostat which mechanically regulates the coolant temperature by controlling the flow of coolant through the system. The ECU is reorting a temperature flucuation of up to 35 degrees throughout its driving range. This indicates a sticky thermostat.


Drove it home and engine light came back on

Did you tell them what to do or was it their diagnose?

[g12528]

Did you tell them what to do or was it their diagnose?

That was what they said