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Faraz

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Faraz last won the day on November 16 2017

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    VW Lupo GTi - 2001

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  1. Based in Rugby mate, however it is now provisionally sold pending collection at the weekend.
  2. As title, I have a used inlet cam and variable valve timing pulley which came off a low mileage AVY engine (~94k) in excellent condition. Camshaft only - £30 + postage VVT pulley only - £30 + postage Or both for £50 + postage
  3. As title, in good condition...from a standard ride height GTi so no scrapes! £30 Would prefer collection but can post if necessary.
  4. edit - Problem traced to suspected tensioner pulley
  5. Thanks for this lupogtiboy, I'm glad I asked before I went ahead and bought a Polo one! But £620 from VW!? That's obscene... I think I'll have to live with the rattle for a while then. I suppose trying to get one from a low mileage salvage Lupo GTi could be an option, would be a bit of a gamble though
  6. Morning all, I've noticed recently an intermittent rattle at approx. 2k RPM which I believe is coming from the front pipe flexi, or the catalytic converter. I've been trying to source a replacement CAT but can't seem to find anything listed for the Lupo. I've found this link, which lists for a Polo 1.6 16v, with an AVY/ARC engine... http://www.catalyticconvertershop.co.uk/catalytic_converters/VOLKSWAGEN_POLO/7686/details/ Can anybody confirm if this will fit the Lupo GTi? I assume the fitment will be ok, but is there likely to be any difference in the CAT itself, that might affect the emissions come MOT time? Appreciate any advice, or if anybody can recommend an alternative supplier...aside from VW of course. Thanks
  7. Well its interesting you say that as I read the code when the fault first appeared, which led me to the igniter on the drivers side so I thought the clock spring was the likely culprit. When I took the wheel off the clock spring broke in half and I noticed the ribbon was twisted inside. I re-organised the ribbon, put it back together and fitted it, expecting that I would come back to it once I'd sourced a replacement. Since then, the fault code hasn't returned so maybe it was just a loose connection somewhere?
  8. Hi, The airbag light on my GTi recently illuminated so I removed the steering wheel at the weekend to get a look at the clock spring. I've taken a part number off it - 1H0-959-653-E However I'm struggling to find that specific part. I've managed to find 1H0-959-653 and 1H0-959-653-B. Does anyone know what the E/B stands for, or if I can use the other part numbers? Thanks
  9. Now why didn't I think of that?! I mean there's no end of 2001 Lupo GTis floating around these days
  10. Hi everyone, The airbag light on my 2001 Lupo GTi illuminated a few days ago, and after trawling the forums I invested in an eBay code reader and checked the fault codes. The code that is flagging up relates to the Airbag Igniter, Drivers Side, which I'm led to believe the clock spring is the likely culprit. Can anybody help me with a part number or know which vehicles I can get a spare from? Thanks,
  11. Had a good look at my Lupo GTi as we passed in the slow traffic, so maybe a member here? Looked nice, lowered with black rims I think.
  12. Hi all, I recently had the clutch replaced in my Lupo GTi and since then the gear shifter doesnt feel quite as positive going into first, third, fifth or reverse. second, fourth and six are perfect, the shifter engages with a satisfying click but 1,3,5 doesn't feel like the gear stick is properly engaging (although it does select fine and doesnt pop out of gear or anything). I have attempted to reset the linkage by locking the gear stick with a 5mm drill bit, and then removing the slack out of the linkage at the gearbox, but I can't seem to improve it... its as if I've taken all the slack out of the cable and it still needs to be tighter. Am I doing something wrong, or could the cable have stretched while the clutch was being replaced? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated
  13. Thanks guys, I'll probably buy the sensor myself and save a bit of cash then. I'm already £500 lighter after a new clutch and starter motor!
  14. I discovered this morning that my coolant temperature seems to be working intermittently, so I rang my usual garage (normally very reasonable) and was quoted £70 fitted?! That seems excessive to me, I'm sure these sensors can be had for less than a tenner can't they? Assuming they are using genuine VW parts, is this reasonable? I've never fitted one of these to a Lupo, but fitted several to Mk2 Golfs over the years and it was just a 5 minute job. Do you have to drain the coolant in a Lupo GTi to change this sensor? Thanks
  15. I have the same problem, my GTi had a 'fast road clutch' about 2 years ago according to the service history, but evidently it was cheap rubbish... considering I've driven it like miss daisy since I bought it last year. Symptoms I have are; difficulty pulling away smoothly, and clutch release bearing making a noise when clutch is depressed, which disappears when clutch is engaged. I can also feel a bit of resistance in the clutch pedal lately, and a bit of vibration coming through the pedal. I've self diagnosed the clutch/release bearing for my issue, but will be getting a second opinion from a garage in the next few days before tackling the job. The Sachs kit comes with everything you need, the clutch kit and release bearing. You shouldnt need to replace the slave/master cylinder, and in any case these can be replaced with the gearbox on (so not worth doing as a matter of course with a clutch change). My car is also only on 75k miles, so its probably a combination of being thrashed earlier in its life and poor quality parts being used, that has led to my clutch's untimely demise.
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