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  2. 1.8t conversion queries

    in Tuning

    Posted · Edited by deewhy

    the lupo cvs and shafts fit. you need to get 100mm cups for the gearbox (find a mk3 golf tdi box. this already has 100mm cups) and 100mm inner cv joints. only passenger side shaft need to be shortened by around 40mm, but I suppose this depends on where the engine is located. mine was 40mm shorter.

    as for ecu, i'd stick with the ecu from the 1.8t. try and get an AGU engine. a lot easier and stronger.

    i'm using a megasquirt, but its proving to be quite a challenge to get the fuelling ok.

  7. Power Steering Banjo sizes

    in Car Care, Maintenance and Mechanical

    Posted

    hello folks, me again.

    i'm about to plumb in my power steering but will need to source the correct pipes.

    my question is, looking from the front of the car (arosa) the steering rack has two banjo fittings, 1 high one and 1 lower down. what one of these goes to the pump? with this information I should be able to figure out what I need.

    the top banjo is 14mm and the lower 16mm. the pump has a 16mm fitting but i'm not convinced that the 2 16mm banjos should be connected. if anyone has a Haynes manual or a diagram, even better.

    1.8T AGU engine and power steering pump

    standard arosa power steering.

    cheers in advance

  9. No brakes

    in Tuning

    Posted

    Need the spacer or the brakes will bind. Was at it again last night. Come to the conclusion that it's a dodgy master cylinder as when I press the pedal the fluid level rises. Looks like a seals away. Ordered a new one so hopefully it works.

    Thanks for the replies

  10. No brakes

    in Tuning

    Posted

    cheers for the reply Geoff,

    I've done a 20v conversion into my 1.4MPi. the standard master cylinder was fouling the top cam pulley and had to opt for the Ibiza cupra/ ford focus stubby master cylinder. the calipers are from a lupo gti.

  11. No brakes

    in Tuning

    Posted

    HELP!

    I've Installed the cupra/focus master cylinder, bled the lines but have no pressure.

    Pedal going to the floor. I have the 3mm spacer between the servo and the master cylinder.

    Any ideas appreciated

  12. Master cylinder change

    in Volkswagen Lupo

    Posted

    So I'm nearing the end of my conversion. Custom exhaust time. Problem I'm having is trying to get the brakes to work!!

    I've opted for the focus/cupra master cylinder, bench bled the MS and no air in the lines but the brake pedal is going to the floor!!

    Anyone any ideas? I have lupo sport calipers which are not seized. Pedal gets to the floor before the brakes start to work. No stopping power. I have the 3mm spacer between the servo and MS. Wondering whether to try removing this for more reach with the push rod to see what happens.

  15. Replacement engine

    in Tuning

    Posted

    Long story short;

    My arosa 1.4 AEX engine is goosed, planning to replace it but was wondering how much hassle it would be to put the 1.6 AEE engine in.

    Does everything from the aex engine fit the aee,

    Would I need all the aee manifolds and fuel parts,

    Does the aex ecu fit the aee.

    Any help folks before I spend my hard earned cash on something I can't use.

  16. 1.8t conversion

    in Tuning

    Posted

    i am in the process of enquiring about doing a 20v conversion. get a megasquirt ecu, 1.8 16v gearbox o20. the mk2 16v driveshafts can be machined to fit. theres always options.

  17. what size rim?

    in Styling

    Posted

    hi folks, i want the euro look on my arsoa. i have coilovers on it and want to know what size the wheels are people use to get the look. 14x8 possibly and is an ET20 a good start? not too clued up on the offsets an arosa will take. dont want them to sit too far out from the arches.

  18. 1.4 jobbie

    in Tuning

    Posted · Edited by deewhy

    look folks, my engine has been burning oil for months now. i'm at the stage where i'm cleaning my plugs every 100 miles and getting fed up with it. i have a 1.4 arosa. i'm skint so want to do this on a budget of about £1000. what options do i realistically have. i'm more than capable of doing mechanical work myself and have access to a fully fitted out garage with all the gear. this is the only car i run and cant do without it for more than 4 days max.

    gimme your ideas please. before i scrap it. :wacko:

  21. new lupo for 2010

    in Drivers Lounge

    Posted

    that news item is over a year old and the replacemt for the lupo if there will be 1 will be based on the up concept

    :coffee: sorry for being late!! i dont sit glued to new car sites hitting refresh every 10 seconds waiting on info about new cars. i only came across it while doing a google image search and i'm only commenting on the nick of it. looks like a pound of mince.

  22. APQ Engine

    in Seat Arosa

    Posted

    Hi,

    I now have an Arosa with engine APQ (according to the book that came with it)

    Does anyone else have this engine? I believe it is quite a random engine. 1.4 8v manual. I couldnt find it in the comprehensive list from the forum (in the how to fit section I think)

    TBH, although Im sure its not as fast as a 16v, the cars got a bit of pick up, im certainly not disappointed with the performance.

    i have this engine. smoke bellows out the back of it when i thrash it. nice puller at lower revs. happy with the economy, just not the performance. i'm used to mk1 & 2 golf GTi's though. what year is your motor?

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