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I got the impression that Euro 3 (pre-2001) cars were actually worth something a few years ago. And its getting more and more true. But diesels without a DPF should be fine anyway. Are they really going to remove every EGR system gasket to check whether it has been blanked off? You can also disable the EGR through the software while keeping the system itself in good condition.

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Thanks for the responses and suggestions. Did try the repair route, but it's beyond me and I couldn't find anyone able to do it. The fact the car was in bits in the garage meant needed a quicker solution too. The NRF47409 has the same dimensions as the Nissens 85551 (74mm depth) which was the problem. After 2 weeks... am happy to report this is now sorted and there isn't 1 less GTI on the road. My usually dependable garage finally managed to install the Nissens fan (just needed some spacers b/w shroud and assembly, bloody obvious if you ask me) Car is, apparently, fine now, except maybe the aftermarket fan is perhaps a little louder than stock, mainly because it has a higher power output I suppose. Anyway if anyone else's GTI fan breaks in these hot temperatures, as mine seemingly did, we still have a solution.

Everything is fixable. Pull the thing to pieces, figure out what needs to be replaced/made/modified and do it. Even glass reinforced plastic parts can be remanufactured with some care. It's one of the reasons my favourite tool is my die grinder. The cooling fan is nothing more than an assembly of parts. A motor in a housing, with a fan, a motor mount and some electrical connections. Brushes are replaceable. Commutators are replacable. Bearings are replacable. Even windings can be rewound. If someone made it, it can be made again. It can even be made better than the original. You can't uninvent knowledge. 👍🏻😎

VW Lupo Gti, RHD, 6 speed, for sale. First registered (in Japan) January 2006, imported to UK June 2018. Mechanically standard. Black with custom Pascha interior. Excellent cosmetic condition all round. Underside seen (and photographed) to be corrosion free at time of import and Dinitrol-treated at that time. Some service history from Japan and full service history since in UK. Mileage 85,000, with last MOT November 2025 (no advisories) and last cambelt/water pump change at 78,893 miles. New Toyo Proxes TR1 tyres at 76,000 miles. New custom stainless steel exhaust centre section in November 2025. New battery in March 2026. All four Bathurst alloys have been refurbished in recent years. Rear spoiler, (new replacement fitted in 2019), subject to the usual osmosis. Personal registration number (AVY engine code referencing) - if wanted, price by negotiation, Momo black 320 mm Jet steering wheel, (standard Lupo Gti steering wheel also available), standard Gti gear lever knob, original black (with red edge piping), red/black American Cocomat floor mats, set of black with red piping factory accessory floormats, aftermarket heated seat (driver’s) and Kenwood KDC-BT710 DAB radio. Original grey cloth seats material also available. £6,250. (East Kent)

Just taken delivery of 2 x RTS 93-90973-156 from TRODO. Just waiting for 2 x ...-256. ...fingers, toes and all else crossed 🤞🏻

Any update Tigz? 🤣

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