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  1. On 11/6/2019 at 7:11 PM, mk2 said:

    I need to reload all those damned pics on the how-to. It's not that hard.

    Most difficult bit is loosening off the crank pulley and bolts. I have two of my SDIs to do in the next few months.

    That would be helpful. 

    I think my belts are starting to sqreech. 

    If you gonna do your belts I'd love to learn from you

  2. Bump:

     

    Downloaded VCDS and got my cable connected. 

    Only fault with the car comes back as P1161 - Manifold Temperature sensor (G72) 

    Not sure why my cheap code reader got a different result but im trusting the VCDS. 

    Now i just need to know where to check this bloody fault.

  3. 6 hours ago, Stephenmacleod said:

    worked out my 1.7 SDi to be getting 48mpg and never above 3k revs - A roads 25mile daily journey, same journey my old 1.9 pd100 polo would get around 55-56mpg.
    I am running near straight SVO though, and its got a straight through exhaust which I'm hoping to replace for standard or at least put a midbox on.

    does the cost of the SVO unless its free, outweigh the drop in mpg. once i have swapped my glow plugs since one is down, i was thinking of adding some oil to myn

  4. Keeping this going:

    Not much has happened recently. 

    Got a new IAT sensor which didnt do anything.

    Connected to my cheap code reader and did some logs. It looks as if the temperature sensor reads 215 degrees when i got my foot on the gas,, but if i coast of dip the clutch down, it returns to the normal levels.. So must be a voltage thing.

    I have downloaded VCDS Lite and have a cable on order. Im hoping this will be more helpful. 

    My electric door switch seems to be linked to the runners, its like to go half way up from the bottom, then get stuck and go back down, so im assuming there is an obstruction or just need a lube.

    bit cold for me to start messing with that so for now, i will concentrate on the IAT sensor. 

  5. Bringing this back to life.

    Had had quotes from £350 - £500 to replace the belts.

    On a car i bought for £400 i just cant justify it, so does anybody want to help me do it?

    1.7 SDI woop woop.

    Never done a cambelt before but handy enough with spanners, have axle stands,jacks,tools etc 

    just need guidance from someone who has dealt with these engines before.

    Also, i am getting VCDS lite so i can check the timing.

    ~Money and or beer can exchange hands :)

    *Serious Request*

     

  6. 2 hours ago, weslangdon said:

    I've had 3, currently have two, both over 170,000 miles, no issues other than brakes, tyres & reasonable wear and tear. Needed gearbox rebuild on my Arosa at 140k, & now a slave cylinder. Remapped the Arosa so I'm keeping it.

    I had a 1.7sdi for a short while too, wasn't impressed, slow and poor brakes, quite smelly too, pollution wise. I'd chose the TDi over the 100 bhp petrol model too, on these only the brakes are better

    Hey I love my dirty diesel 

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  7. Update: 

    Found some NGK ones that seem to be the correct for my car. 

    Gonna order them when I can.

    Needs a new IAT sensor I rekon, 

    Window switch

    Front grille 

    Boot lid. 

    Also bought some cheap GTI wheels for a song. Just need new tyres. 

    Thought this car was suppose to save me money haha 

  8. Still Updating this:

    Had the car in the electrical diagnostic people, and apparently found the fault to be the ECU.

    A used ECU was purchased off Ebay, and apparently the faults I had didn't move and so it was clean. The ECU is now being cloned, I can only assume that means I don't have to get a new key/ disable the immobiliser.

    All well and good I can pick the car up very soon.

    Will update when I get the car back!

  9. Update. 

     

    Fitted the exhaust at the local garage. 

    Fumes are still higher than I'd like but that is also a factor of the engine problems. At some point a full system will be purchased as The wife has asthma and she has a noise like a dog haha. 

    To my annoyance I booked the car into a local auto electrician to see if they can give me any pointers where this earthing problem is coming from . 

    I want the thing fixed so I can start to enjoy it!! 

    Hopefully they will know more tomorrow. 

    If I can't  get this diagnosed for a reasonable amount of money then we might have to cut our losses and sell  :( :( 

    Not sure what else I can do with my limited knowledge of electrical systems. 

  10. 5 minutes ago, Stephenmacleod said:

    Got a link for the ebay exhaust? Need a midbox myself but may opt for a system if it's cheap.

    I have a link but mine is only a back box part. 

    What I did was use a website for the part number and then cross referenced on eBay. 

    This is the website for the parts. 

    https://volkswagen.7zap.com/en/rdw/lupo++lupo+3l+tdi/lu/2004-441/2/

     

    And my exhaust. 

    https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F150480071977

     

  11. Managed to get the car on ramps and cut through the section of the pipe. 

    I got a new exhaust from eBay, quality is questionable but it will do for a few years I'm sure. 

    Only problem is, a bloody cross member in the way. 

    So that stopped play trying to thread the exhaust over the top. Need more ground clearance :( so need someone with a lift. Pain in the ass 

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