mk2

Pics?

Depends if your mechanic chap considers his time more valuable... he could save money by welding it, but it would take much more time than just buying the bits. £150 is about the going rate for a pedal box swap. But I've heard that Vdub occasionally do it for a lot less as they do know about the pedal box "issue"...

The cable holder bends which is why the pedal drops. You need to pull it back into shape before welding it. Which is much easier with it removed...

You could pester your local vdub dealer, as they are aware that there was a recall on the Polo- which has the exact same design. There was no recall on the lupo (there should have been). They may do it for you at a low cost with a good will gesture...

Yeah. If that's the bit that's broken. You can buy just that piece on ebay for about £4 delivered.

Should cost about £150 to swap for a new one. (Parts and labour). Once done, flush the gearbox with some cheap oil and refill with some good stuff.

Welcome to club lupo to be sure if it has gone or if it's on its way out, the clutch pedal should be level with the brake pedal... if the clutch is lower, then you're right, the pedal box assembly will need replacing. If level, then it "may" just have a crack in, which buys you a bit of time. The creaking is often caused by the edges of the metal crack sliding against each other. pics of your car?

Found an old pic of mine...

I wish I were... don't get me and my dad confused. He'll have a go at me otherwise.

You should be able to get that as you have everything else (incl birthday)...

You and Danno know me of course as I've bought stuff off you... And you have my mob number and bank details and paypal account.

That was my business partner. lovely person who took all my cash.

Being 75, i don't need to enjoy life anymore. Can't walk. Can't see. Can't hear. Even stairs are difficult now. I wish my SDI were an automatic.

From memory, the back bit is the same as a mk4. It's the little plastic pin bit that usually snaps. Then you can use the adjustable cable clamp, lever and clip from a lupo. I need to do this on one of mine too... I should post a how-to. This is so so common.

Sensible people drive SDIs...

The MIB don't have a sense of humour. Oh, and it's "you're".

Once you've cleaned the rubber seal and allowed it to dry, wipe it with a layer if silicone oil. Helps stay watertight.

Sadly this is why Ray has to do his job. Complete strangers like me have no idea what is going on up north in the Durham area where you all live... Normal people are of course welcoming to all in the love of our Lupos (and Arosas). We never jest as we have no sense of humour.

Nope. R U 100% sure? Most probably the hatchback seal. They can leak if there's some gunge in there.

The bigger question is why is the entire front end stripped? Was there a mishap? Or is it turning into a GTi?

Yeah long extension, but what's up with the Arosa tailgate?

Just ask about in your area. Best people with knowledge are the little workshops. They usually know someone...

There's a guy in Reading I I know. Look around for little one man gearbox garages. They are generally better than the big chain companies.

Stationary for a couple of mins, with the front wheels off the ground in gear to clean the diff too. Then dump the contents while still spinning, keeping all the bits in suspension (in oil). Gets all the metal bits out. See definitive gearbox thread...

Flush first with some cheapo stuff...