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Loop_de_Lupo last won the day on August 9 2023
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2004 Lupo 1.4 TDi Sport 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3
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Loop_de_Lupo started following removing aerial & base and Aerial base removal
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I might be interested. Mine's starting to show its age.
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Loop_de_Lupo started following Rough Running TDi and Beta aux cable
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What’s this under my TDi?
Loop_de_Lupo replied to Loop_de_Lupo's topic in Car Care, Maintenance and Mechanical
Having hardly moved the Lupo for months thanks to no commuting for either of us, I realsied that I never replied to everyne who offered advice. I took the cheap route and used a largish repair washer after I'd taken the original nut off. Job done in under five minutes. -
What’s this under my TDi?
Loop_de_Lupo replied to Loop_de_Lupo's topic in Car Care, Maintenance and Mechanical
Being a Yorkshireman, I’m careful with my brass so I might try a washer first. If I can’t sort it that way I’ll drop you a message about a bracket. -
What’s this under my TDi?
Loop_de_Lupo replied to Loop_de_Lupo's topic in Car Care, Maintenance and Mechanical
Fire and brimstone etc. doesn’t sound good, so buying a spare sounds like a plan. How much am I looking at? -
All I really need to do is reattach it properly, but once I noticed this was loose under the offside of our TDi I wondered what it is.
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Lupo TDi timing belt change advice
Loop_de_Lupo replied to Loop_de_Lupo's topic in Car Care, Maintenance and Mechanical
I’ve learned more than I needed to know about Wakefield takeaways, but has anyone any advice on the original question? What else should I change, and any brands to choose/avoid? -
Lupo TDi timing belt change advice
Loop_de_Lupo replied to Loop_de_Lupo's topic in Car Care, Maintenance and Mechanical
I've never heard of anyone coming out of Wakefield slimmer than they went in. -
Lupo TDi timing belt change advice
Loop_de_Lupo replied to Loop_de_Lupo's topic in Car Care, Maintenance and Mechanical
We're in West Yorkshire between Leeds and Wakefield. -
Our TDi is way overdue a belt change, but with MOT time looming I thought I’d pick the brains of the Lupo collective about what’s involved. Do we need to insist on VW parts, and if not what are the best brands to choose? what else should we change if anything? and, do we need to use a specialist or can any competent mechanic do it?
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Rough Running TDi
Loop_de_Lupo replied to Loop_de_Lupo's topic in Car Care, Maintenance and Mechanical
I think embarrassment might be my middle name. I realised after driving home that it sounded a lot rougher than it felt. A good look underneath in daylight revealed that the joint at the rear of the catalytic converter has completely failed (see the picture), and the front exhaust bracket also looks like it’s parted company from the pipe. Hopefully it should be a relatively easy fix. -
Rough Running TDi
Loop_de_Lupo replied to Loop_de_Lupo's topic in Car Care, Maintenance and Mechanical
I'll report back once I've had a chance to have a look. -
Rough Running TDi
Loop_de_Lupo replied to Loop_de_Lupo's topic in Car Care, Maintenance and Mechanical
Interesting thought; We had an intermittent engine electrics warning light a few months ago (but with no obvious symptoms), and when we had it diagnosed it came back as a temperature sensor problem. -
Rough Running TDi
Loop_de_Lupo replied to Loop_de_Lupo's topic in Car Care, Maintenance and Mechanical
Sorry @Rich, yes. It seemed to get a bit better once I was moving. I'll take the cover off and check the injector wiring as suggested by @lupogtiboy. -
Well I suppose it had to happen sometime; after many years of fault-free service our TDi has finally decided to throw a fit. After an uneventful drive to work yesterday (to dodge the train strike), when I started up to go home I was met with a fair amount of vibration, and a noise that sounded like a mini tractor. There were no warning lights, and there was no sign of belt damage, obvious leaks or split hoses, and the coolant looked clean and the correct level. It's a 54 Reg TDi Sport with a measly 82,000 miles on the clock and we've owned from 18 months old. Any ideas before I throw myself on the mercy of someone who knows what they're doing? And when I get there, does anyone recommend a specialist in or around Leeds?
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I'll grab a picture of mine when I go back to it this afternoon for reference.