mk2

We need more detail- there are lots of components that make up the linkage.

A question for the experts out there. Just been looking for a couple of new front subframes to keep as spares and noticed that there are quite a few on Ebay. Brand new. Part number 6X0199315F. Cheap too- £90 delivered. "Tried" to ask a few questions from the various sellers- who don't speak good english which got me investigating, as they claim to be in the UK. Then on companies house site they turned up as registered in China...! So this got me thinking- Are vdub making some sort chinese only model car based on the 6N Polo or our 6X Lupo (Arosa) that isn't available over here? I know our cars use a lot of (new) older model components from the mk2, Derby, Polo and even the old air cooled beetle- all just "re-partnumbered". There might be even more brand new parts to keep our cars going for much longer? (They still make the 1.7SDI engine for use in big site generators and marine engines. Not that I'll ever get close to the known worn out at 500k miles or 15,000 hours.)

Sounds like you've answered your own question! I guess you just need to find the source of the problem. Might be the instrument cluster?

Never used Lanoguard. Is it any good compared to other wax and oil based products?

Wrong bulbs? Different rear cluster (Lupo-Arosa swap)? Bent brake pedal or pedal box? Incorrect brake switch adjustment?

Scratch that. 1.4's have a different setup for the clutch- not the pedal box.

Sounds like your clutch might not be fully disengaging... Your syncro rings will be getting a good beating. Lots of metal floating in the oil. Once sorted, flush the box. Could be a dodgy pedal box? What's the clutch pedal doing?

Have a read of the pedal box thread...

Yeah, the reverse adjustment is a single 10mm bolt on the selector just behind the gearbox, accessible from under the car. Move the bolt upwards in the slot it sits in- try a couple of mm. If you go too far, fifth becomes difficult to select. When it's in the perfect spot, it 'feels' right. (You're adjusting the rotation position of the selector shaft- see pics on the gearbox thread)

An almost brand new Lupo! Result.

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.

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

What tyres are you using?

@lupogtiboy knows the answer

Repair went well. But the OEM pins/lever things were not a perfect fit. I had to shave off a small amount of metal to get them to fit right. And then there was the ridiculous effort to get the little spring to lock into place. Lots of tea breaks and rests to keep calm. I almost lost it on numerous occasions. Never ever again. You'll see if you attempt it. Personally I'd look through breakers yards. Easier and quicker.

Love the "inside" info 👍🏻

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...

Not usually plugs. They last almost forever. More likely coil pack or an HT lead (if your model has them?). Try swapping around and see if the misfire moves. Not injectors either. Could be a manifold leak. Pic of plugs?

That's soooo true! (And sdi/tdi parts)

Noooooo! @Rich?

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

I'm trying to picture the position... If it's a vertical tube, it might be the sunroof drain if you have a sunroof? But not in the right place.

When you have done it, tell us how with lots of pics! Those sunroofs are rare in the U.K. 👍🏻

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