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Hi Dave, Many thanks for the photos - when you say you'd make the cut it further up, you'd cut it closer to the mounting bracket, perhaps in the centre of that section? Did you manage to refit the parts together successfully? It certainly looks simple enough internally - a shame if we can't get a method to fix them for another life... I wonder if the plastic in use in the body would lend itself to cutting off the mounting and changing the body for a similar one, plastic welding the old bracket on the 'new' body.

I tolerate some cheeky moss growth on the window rubbers of my Gti, but this 1.0 is having to put up with an infestation of far too much British flora! (Seen at Solley's Farm, Ripple, Kent). 😊😊😊

@mk2 thinking it might be the radiator fan due to it came on the other and screamed 😂 so I’ll soon find out if that’s the issue or not. Thank you

Most likely the interior heater blower motor bearings... Common issue in vdubs. But it might be the radiator fan motor (less common).

Hello Has anyone else had an issue when driving along, an owl/wolf noise occurs. It’s like wind is blowing in through the front end but I just want to make sure nobody else has had the issue and it was actually something broken? It’s only occurred since replacing the whole front end(radiator surround, radiator, crash bars etc) so maybe it’s just air coming through as it never did it before changing those items. I’ve checked the pipes for cracks/holes etc and can’t seem to find any issues. I’ll try and upload a video of the sound. Thanks for the help.

One washer cylinder,cut along a line where the aluminium is visible. I would cut it a little further up to aid with reassembly, if I were doing it again: The two halves separated: As far as I can see, water pressure causes the piston (black piece with white end) to rise, the green inner piece going with it, which extends the spray nozzle out of the bumper. As it rises the spring acting on the green piece exerts less force, allowing water under pressure to force it`s way inbetween and out of the nozzle onto the headlights: My problem was the washer operating fine until retracted, upon which the entire contents of the washer (the bit dedicated to the headlights) would leak out from behind the bumper onto the floor. While disassembling the unit the seal on the green piece was off it`s seat and is a bit distorted, looks like it`s the cause of my issues

What do you get from the various "measuring blocks" readings on VCDS? Need lots more info TBH. It's probably completely unrelated.

Lupo 1.4 16v 03 plate. Epc issues . Air leak diagnosed at oil cap but issue still the same after new cap fitted. Please help before I go out my mind Cheers Davy

Sigh. You know how much you want or the bare minimum you'll take. Work it out and take some off it then message me and I'll think about it. . . . .

FOR SALE: VW Lupo 1.4 (2003) - Ideal for an Enthusiast! Looking for a new home for my trusty 2003 VW Lupo 1.4. I’ve recently upgraded to a new car, so I’m parting ways with this classic. Perfect for someone who enjoys a project or a VW enthusiast who’s looking to restore this gem. Key Info: Mileage: 48,435 miles MOT Date: 13th September 2024 - FAIL Recent Work: Entire exhaust system replaced. MOT Failures & Advisory: Major: Front registration plate damaged and illegible. Offside front suspension arm excessively worn. Exhaust lambda and carbon monoxide readings exceed limits. Minor: Offside mirror slightly damaged and loose. Advisory: Minor exhaust leak. Corrosion on front sub-frame and suspension arms (not seriously weakened). All tyres underinflated. This car didn’t pass its recent MOT, but with a bit of love and attention, it could be back on the road in no time. Whether you're looking for a project or a reliable runaround, this Lupo has potential. I'm selling because I no longer need it and don't want to invest more into it, but this could be a great opportunity for someone who knows how to bring it back to its full glory. Price: Open to offers, looking for a fair deal. If you’re interested or have any questions, feel free to drop me a message! Ideal for a passionate VW lover who sees potential in this little classic! Glasgow, Scotland

Hi guys, does anyone have any GTI reflex silver wing mirrors for sale? I've been told the standard electric ones are good too. Thanks, Scott

Sorry for the delay, been away on holiday. Will update this weekend!

Anyway, my electrical challenge is over and I did it the pen and paper way!! Found an interesting array of rear light modes then realised the wiring had been ‘lupo-ed’ at the rear 🙄Now to refit the dashboard, which is a real pain. In fact I’d rather take engine and box out than dash work!!

Thanks Grumpy, we will! Thanks mate. I was hoping this might be the case as there doesn't appear to be any record against the number of it ever existing. I'm hopeful that this means it's being cherished somewhere rather than languishing away. You never know though, every one wants to part with things at some point.

Checking my records and a few other sources. I believe VK53 EYY is on a private plate. Total which came to this country was 34. The two 05 ones do not have Sunroof but do have leather.

Good luck with your search and don't forget to keep us posted on your progress.

Nearly 20 years ago, we parted with the now-wife's 2003 Anthracite GTI. She is massively keen to get it back. Whilst I understand it's one of the hardest colours to find, we've decided to make it harder by seeing if we can locate the exact car again. There's no rush. In fact, financially, we're probably 6 months away, but if we are to find the right car we know this is going to take time and (potentially) some very long discussions. The car she had previously has no aircon, full leather and a sunroof. Registration was VK53 EYY. If we can't find the exact car, it would be good to see what other anthracite GTI's might be around....

You need EKTA.

I might be verging on stupid here now but are the Arosa wing mirrors the same too?

No! More like the seat frame to X member mount!! And you know what I mean!!!

When you add the buyers premium on to the Collecting Cars red GTI the buyer would have paid a touch over £9K for the car!

Ah, sorry. No. Forgot you're rebuilding after the, ahem, little mishap. What a pain. Deep respect. And using soldering sleeves. Doing it properly 👍🏻 I bet that front seat bolt mounting bracket gets annoying real fast.

Measure as in follow it?

Can you measure it? If there are 8, it might be instrument lighting, like door swicthes, mirror controls that sort of thing...

Where am I likely to view a wiring diagram for the arosa in detail? I need to know what grey with thin blue stripe wire does (medium thickness not the thin ones) as there’s plenty all in the dash loom and I’ve eight identical ends to join.