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Update: We struggled on emissions again to get an MOT, but scraped through. Advisory on rear brakes so I have done a bit of fettling. Rear cylinder was weeping on one side so I ordered a brake shoe set and fixing kit. When I took the rear hubs off, the bearings came apart so I had to replace the rear hubs too. The cylinder arrived but had only one fixing hole in it which was the wrong side so couldn't be bolted in. A replacement had a hole for both sides so went straight in. I had ordered a full exhaust and cat after last year but hadn't fitted it, and the front wheel bearings needed doing, but I farmed out the work as the exhaust was pretty rusty and my press was out of action. They were renewed when we recommissioned the car but the quality of bearings can be very poor so FAG ones were fitted as advised by our friendly VW friendly specialist. Got the car back and was advised to get the alignment set up as it was out of line. The mystery of the emissions was also solved as the "Cat" had no internals. Nothing. Just a shell of one! Got the alignment done (£50) and the car now drives perfectly. If you ever change the struts or hubs get it checked as it has made a huge difference. Hopefully the MOT next year will have no emissions related malarkey.

Oops. Her's the others: https://www.powersteeringstore.co.uk/index.php?route=product/search&search=lupo

If it is the metal pipes, these do replacements: https://www.powersteeringstore.co.uk/VW-Lupo-1998-2015-Power-steering-rack-pipes

Cracking GTI spotted on M6 near Penrith on Sunday 11th June. Silver. Heading North so possibly a Scottish one. Nice number: LU04 UPO. Owner on here?

Yup. M12.

Wonder if it is the same as LHM Citroen/Bentley mineral oil used in suspensions and brakes?

https://www.powersteeringstore.co.uk/ I used these who can supply the pipes. ETA: Why the special green fluid? What would regular ATF do to the pump/seals? I just found some in my spares shelf and remembered being advised to use the green stuff.

Copied from my thread as relevant: Well, progress on the emissions front since putting in and testing the new temperature sensor. Put the car on the exhaust analyser and getting high CO. but Lambda and HC within limits. 150 on HC but still high on CO. Will fit new cat next week and re-test next week. Change temp sensor and check it before digging deeper...

Well, progress on the emissions front since putting in and testing the new temperature sensor. Put the car on the exhaust analyser and getting high CO. but Lambda and HC within limits. 150 on HC but still high on CO. Will fit new cat next week and re-test next week.

Is there a Lupo workshop manual (Book rather than PDF) available? Just had a search but could only see downloads. I like a book. Having the new temp sensor checked today. ETA: New sensor reads OK. Will see about getting emissions re checked and then fit new cat if still iffy.

Fitted the 2nd new sensor today and it reads correctly. Will have to go and see if it has made a difference on the emissions. If not, then MAP sensor next suspect.

Fitted a new temp sensor - well eventually! New one had too small an "O" ring so leaked. I swapped the rings over and fitted it. Now the temperature gauge will not go above the bottom of the 70 C bar. Took it for a good run and let it idle. Fan cut in as it should, but temp gauge didn't go above 70. It did move off the stop, but just. Picking another new sensor today. Air filter is clean.

No more engine cut outs since my last post. Just MOTd but had issues with emissions. I've posted on the "New Member" thread. "Running rich. The temp gauge reads OK. Is it possible that the sensor is still faulty and is telling the car it is "Cold" and over fuelling when it is actually warm? Sounds smooth when running with no EML. Not smokey either. Any top tips for poor emissions? "

Had some difficulty getting it through this years MOT due to emissions. Running rich. The temp gauge reads OK. Is it possible that the sensor is still faulty and is telling the car it is "Cold" and over fuelling when it is actually warm? Sounds smooth when running with no EML. Not smokey either. Any top tips for poor emissions?

He tells me it happens when slowing down for a junction or tight corner when changing down gear. Seems to be when the clutch is in and coasting while getting into the next gear.