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my friends car has got worse, so bad when sat idling, rpm is normal, but once going it goes away. he was told its gearbox related
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On 4/7/2020 at 8:40 AM, ArosaScott said:
Just a couple of questions on front door card speaker replacements.
1) Do you 'NEED' the door speaker adapter plates? If so can you say what size?
2) Am i right in thinking the Speaker size for replacement is 6.5in
Anything else i should invest in to make job more easy? Thank You
This is what the previous owner did. doesnt help but looks funny
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4 hours ago, mk2 said:
Can't miss it. Get under the car, look up at the thingy that moves when the gear stick is moved. That's it...
Something to do on a Sunday
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On 4/6/2020 at 8:21 PM, mk2 said:
Usually a sign that the linkage is worn or slightly out of adjustment. Worth checking it.
Every single 085 gearbox linkage I've ever checked has had faults- mainly the rubber seal to the rubber ball cup fails, allowing muck in, wearing everything out. Sometimes the plastic linkages go loose (cheap to replace) or the shaft bearings.
There's a little slot with a 10mm lock nut that you can move up or down. I always slide it up a mm or two so it helps selecting reverse easier.
this went way over my head..
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On 4/7/2020 at 10:43 AM, Skezza said:
I posted my pedal box a few years back when I replaced it. It was hanging on for grim life by the time I removed it. It's a weak seam weld that goes. Rich is right you can repair it. I personally didn't trust myself to weld it properly (it's something I've never learnt, sadly). I can vouch for the new part but it's expensive. I think I paid £90 for mine? You can find them on eBay occasionally for cheap though.
the new one i have found is £60 from a VW parts dealer, brand new so if its a couple of hours labour for myself then happy days!
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i got my SDI with collies and just had to raise them up, scraping and bumping all over the shop.
At least now its passable as "satisfactory"
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Brilliant. Good Price too! GLWTS
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i have checked many a website and seems thats correct
if anyone is reading this, the brake pads that are to be used are
51mm x 142mm 17mm thick give or take a couple of mills.
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Looking to replace discs and pads on the front of my 1.7SDI lupo.
Seen the old thread with the measurements.
Lupo 1.0 - 1.2 TDI 3L - 1.4 16v (75bhp) - 1.7 SDI
Front: Vented Discs - ATE Sliding Caliper
Diameter = 239mm - Thickness = 18mm
just want to make sure thats still correct?
thanks
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the part can be bought new for £50-60 atm.. cos i am looking for my lupo.
if you can get help to do it yourself then easy, if not a garage would be 2-3 hours labour i imagine
have a read of the thread MK2 has posted
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Normally an autoleads harness.
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12 hours ago, mk2 said:
Sounds about normal. You could adjust the slop take-up spring on the end of the cable (in engine bay). Obvious when you see it. 10mm lock nut and a 13mm i think... Leave a bit of spring slop, as it stops the clutch release bearing wearing out too quickly.
Thanks I shall have a look.
if getting into reverse becomes a pain more and more. Is that a sign of the gearbox on its way out?
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8 hours ago, mk2 said:
That might be something else... The give away is when the clutch pedal rest position is lower than the brake pedal. And you get a creaking sound sometimes. Have you tried adjusting the nut on the end of the cable, on the clutch lever?
But yeah, right part number. Your local vdub dealer "might" sell a genuine one to you cheap, as they are very aware of the polo recall with the exact same pedal box.
Ok so the clutch rest position is still at the at the same height as the other pedals, just doesn’t engage until 2 inches of press.
I haven’t adjusted anything
Got any pictures of where and how to adjust.
never done it before.
thanks as always
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Just checking with the powers that be.
i believe I’m having early problems with my pedal box.
Crunches into reverse a few times, clutch pedal has around 2 inches on play from the top before it engages.
I was checking the latest part numbers and want to be sure I buy the right one. I have read the how to guide.
6N2721115P - Bracket for pedal clusterI used the 7zap catalogue.
My car is a 1.7 SDI 2004.
Im currently using the car to deliver takeaways. The wife got put on Furlough so need the car in tip top condition for the extra cash
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On 1/10/2020 at 1:26 PM, Stephenmacleod said:
luckily thus far all Ive spent is 2 new front tyres (serious camber wear on the inside, one punctured and 3 days later the other came off the rim! luckily I was aware of the camber wear and had ordered them, left my car abandoned at a petrol station overnight and took the 2 wheels home (up on wooden blocks as axle stands) and got the tyres fitted first thing in the morning, and collected it at 9am. the petrol garage were fine with it haha. Aside from that its ran like clockwork for around 5k that ive racked up so far. debating putting a belt and pump on it, just my thinking is the cost of a second hand engine is only around 100 if it did go bang, but ill maybe do it for peace of mind anyway as it had no paperwork when i purchased it.
I got the garage to do my Cambelt and some pullys. Piece of mind. Doesn’t add value to the car tho haha.
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On 1/9/2020 at 9:23 AM, Stephenmacleod said:
jeez i paid 400 for mine, bit of a chavbox but im reverting back to stock and i dont expect it to owe me more than 500.
i got mine for £430, has cost me more than that fixing it haha! SDI lyf
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15 hours ago, mk2 said:
No idea?! They haven't been on here in almost 9 months. But if the car goes perfectly, hey why waste time chatting! "Enjoy" is my philosophy. I just love finding out what makes Lupos go wrong though.... 😎
very true.
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looks so gooood
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How about this as we are on the subject of windows.
Sat in the drivers seat, the two window switches dont make either window go up or down.
Sat in passenger seat, switch will make passenger side go up and down.
Sat in the drivers seat, IF the passenger side window has been opened by the passenger.. i can then close the window
i have replaced the switches and all were fine for a bit. and now this...
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has the car died?
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Update on the blue beast.
Cambelt kit and auxillary belt completed yesterday by a local vw specialist. Never got round to finding pictures and the kit etc etc so paid for the privilege.
overall the car is brilliant. Looking to swap out these awful coilovers to someone on facebook who are looking for lows. Honestly the ride is horrendous.
And finally... the engine light is still on.. STILL need to investigate the wiring to the manifold sensor..
i did change the sensor as that was cheap but fault still exists. Need some pointers.
Im also going to say its probably sapping power . had a little whiz in my mates lupo SDI and his really pops! makes myn feel broken
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lovley if i had the money
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got any up to date pics? interior etc? whats the service history like? up until the new/old engine i guess