VW Polo FOX 1993 1L, having issues!!!?

Question

Hi

Does anyone know:

Does the car have a timing belt or chain and how often should it be changed (if its a belt)
Where can I get body panels and bits for this car at decent prices.

Thanks in Advance

Answer 1

If it's a belt they are usually OK for 50-60 thousand miles, but if you don't know when it was last changed it wouldn't be a bad idea to change it anyway, for piece of mind. for body panels try a company called Euro panel, they are quite good or German, Swedish and French is another to try for panels and parts also most motor factors ( such as part-co ) should be able to help, but they are not always cheaper than the dealer. I used to work for a dealership, they give trade customers 15% discounts or more so try asking for a discount, you might be surprised.

Answer 2

Hi

Your car has a belt and it should be changed between 45k and 50k to be safe. If you don't know when it was last changed then you are best advised to change it as soon as possible because belt breakage on a car of this age will be unneconomical to repair and therefore terminal.

As far as body panels are concerned, try:-

http://www.partsgateway.com

I get a lot of parts through them and they've never let me down yet.

Just as a matter of interest, what are the "issues" you are having with the Fox?

Best regards

Geordie

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Our 91 polo had a belt. It's worth getting it changed if you don't know when it was last done. I think it should be every 50K.
Your local scrappy will sell second hand bits and bobs.

Answer 5

For parts try German French and Swedish at http://www.gsfcarparts.com/

I believe your car has a timing belt, but I don't know the recommended change frequency - ask your local library for the Haynes manual for that model - see http://www.haynes.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=13263&langId=-1
for the full title and ISBN number.

Answer 6

If its got issues,Maybe its havin its period.