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Hi all, Matt here from South Staffs, Cannock-ish to be exact. Bought a Lupo Sport from a local ad as we need a second car. Hasn't gone too well in its first journey as the clutch decided it had done enough, the exhaust already had several issues, and the interior is a bit mucky. But for the money we got it for, I really can't complain. 4 hours later, engine was out on the work cradle, and it was ready for its new clutch, timing belts and a few other jobs. When I get 5 mins, I will stick it back in, and decide on what colour we will wrap it, if at all. Its currently that plain blue colour, we intend to use it as a second car, but also to logo it up as a business advert, so far, looking at satin white... Lovely car, already ordered some Eibach springs, looking at a rear ARB next... So, yeah, Hi!

I use large mole grip for the spring type hose clips, does the job, keep your fingies well away though... If i was going to buy a tool for it though i'd get the remote type with a cable on it, miles easier to use. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-Flexible-Remote-Ratchet-Action-Hose-Clip-Clamp-Remover-Long-Reach-VS1663/141558319690 Ha, just bought one, I couldnt resist at that price.

Hose clips : I have some rubber handled pliers and cutters... By using these the opposite away around and squeezing the clips with the inner of the handle it works easily enough and saves having to get a new tool you're more than likely not going to use that often.

These guys break polo and lupos among other things and prices are reasonable. If it isnt listed ask, but they seem pretty lax on answering queries tbh. http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/jlcautospares/ Otherwise that sort of thing is main dealer fare.

Generally it's going to be 20 - 30 ft lbs for that sort of thing. http://workshop-manuals.com/volkswagen/polo-mk4/engine/4-cylinder_injection_engine/engine_assycylinder_blockcrankcase/removing_and_installing_engine/torque_settings/ I doubt that's your engine, but it's a reasonable guide.