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I think you mean the other way round. E5 has 5% ethanol, E10 10%. E5 is always better than E10. Nothing wrong with the stuff if it's used fresh, but as it ages it absorbs water and then the ethanol (alcohol) oxidises. Oxidised alcohol is..... vinegar (also known as acetic acid), which corrodes loads of stuff. But in any 2-stroke carbureted engine, only use E5, because as the alcohol vapourises near the jets, moisture condenses out in the throat. And those droplets make cold starting really difficult.

Never thought of it turning to vinegar but that makes perfect sense. I always use premium E5 in my motorcycles because if I don’t use a full tank and they end up not getting used it preserves the tank and carbs better.

An almost brand new Lupo! Result.

Update! Otis made it to the lovely Kent Automotive garage in Maidstone yesterday, and turns out the timing belt needed replacing (no shock really, despite its low mileage it could be the original 21 year old belt!), and should be ready to collect today. Belt and water pump are to be replaced Lets hope this fixes the issue! For said issue, please look here: https://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?/topic/110717-engine-light-epc-illuminated-whilst-driving/

Mine don't, but you might be able to fit them from a mk4, bora or something?

I can tell you it's been obsolete from VW since 1-7-2020, but seems to be the correct part number. It does fit quite a few VW's, so chances of finding a decent 2nd hand one are pretty good, if you can't get a new one through someone like Autodoc.

You know you can test the BPR by simply removing that bolt and tying the little lever to hold it at the end stop. Then the rears will get full hydraulic pressure and they'll lock (which they are not meant to- inexperienced MOT inspectors think they work like modern cars- they don't). They're a pretty reliable part, so I'd be surprised if it's failed. If you fit a brand new one, it'll do the exact same...

Quick google brings up some listings on autodoc. Might be what you need That number might have superseeded to something else now also @lupogtiboy might be able to confirm if the number has changed.

R U sure it's defective? MOT time, the rears don't lock up (not meant to).

Way it’s 2024