szrdave

I´d ideally like to reuse the standard linkage, but that´s the solution if I can´t find a replacement for the stock parts. Thanks for sharing!

It´s a ball joint, with a metal ball (still ok) and a hard rubber socket which has fallen apart (the one shown above has split in the middle)

Anyone know of it's possible to find the rubber sockets for the linkage anywhere? Mine have both disintegrated. They have the number 010-000-017-008 moulded in, but Google doesn't bring anything up.

Thanks for the reply, I'll leave it for now then. They're still working fine, although the dust seals are a bit baggy and they look very tatty

Search 7E1823533, get one with a base if you need the axle too (any base will do, couldn't find a Lupo one)

Anyone got a link for GTI front calipers, ideally already painted? I’m not keen on rebuilding mine, I’ve already got enough on for this winter (rear beam powdercoating, exhaust system repair, new lower control arms and geometry setup etc). I’ve had a look on the usual websites and none of the calipers are suitable for the 25mm discs on the GTI, the only ones I found that look like they could be ok are from TRW (BHW273/BHW274), but they don’t seem to be available any more.

I would have thought it will go back together ok, the only tricky bit is the o-ring the aluminium sleeve has to slide through, but a little bit of rubber greese would probably help it through. The biggest problem will be finding a suitable seal to replace the damaged one. The replacement cylinder I got also leaks, and it passed the vehicle inspection here with just an advisory, so while I`m still keen so get it sorted it`s gone down the list a bit. An option availabe brand new, that could be repurposed with some modification, would definitely be the best solution!

One washer cylinder,cut along a line where the aluminium is visible. I would cut it a little further up to aid with reassembly, if I were doing it again: The two halves separated: As far as I can see, water pressure causes the piston (black piece with white end) to rise, the green inner piece going with it, which extends the spray nozzle out of the bumper. As it rises the spring acting on the green piece exerts less force, allowing water under pressure to force it`s way inbetween and out of the nozzle onto the headlights: My problem was the washer operating fine until retracted, upon which the entire contents of the washer (the bit dedicated to the headlights) would leak out from behind the bumper onto the floor. While disassembling the unit the seal on the green piece was off it`s seat and is a bit distorted, looks like it`s the cause of my issues

Sorry for the delay, been away on holiday. Will update this weekend!

Do you mean one of the washer cylinders that sit behind the bumper, or the pump that is mounted inside the lh wing? One of my washer cylinders leaked, I replaced it with another used one which leaks too! It was a minor on the last MOT equivalent where I am, so I'll leave it for now as there are other things to sort out first. I was keen to find out how the cylinders work, and if it would be possible to repair them, so I cut my old one open. I can post up some pictures if anyone is interested?

This is something I've been struggling with since getting my Lupo, I was also thinking a list of alternative parts (OWM VW that work and are available, or aftermarket parts that are confirmed to fit) would be really useful. How about using this thread, add the Lupo part number (so it's searchable) then the alternative you know works?

Well, it seems to have fixed itself! I had noticed before it was making some whooshing, swooshing and squeaking sounds every now and again. Driving home yesterday I turned the AC on, expecting to get a few minutes of cool, and it just kept going all the way home. No noises now so I wonder if like you say it was the expansion valve, and it has freed itself up. The radiator fan is still doing the same thing which is strange, need to replace the low speed resistor at some point so will have a look at it then.

Thanks for the reply. I had another look today, it's definitely a clutched compressor, and the clutch is engaging when the AC button in the cabin is pressed. Upon first press of the button the discharge pipe gets very hot to the touch and the suction pipe very cold. Both pipes entering the cabin after the expansion valve get cold and cold air comes out of the vents. The radiator fan does not start until after a minute or so, it then cycles on and off with longer pauses than run time. After a few minutes the discharge pipe loses a lot of it's heat and the suction pipe is no longer as cold, the temperature of the cabin vents is cool rather than cold. The compressor clutch remains engaged and the radiator fan continues to cycle as above. I'll drive in to work tomorrow, and see if turning the AC off for 10 mins after the initial start will allow if to run cold again.

I've been going round in circles for the past few summers trying to get the AC on my car working, I've replaced the air dryer, most of the hoses, and all of the o-rings up to and including the expansion valve, plus the controller in the LH wheel well. I took the car back at the end of last week to have the system leak tested and re-gassed, it finally passed the leak test! Jumped in and turned the AC on, lovely cool air. Started driving home, and a couple of minutes later...hmm, no longer feels so cool. By the time I got home, AC on or off made no difference. Went out today, and exactly the same. Starts off nice and cool, after a minute or so it begins to warm up. Things I have noticed: When the AC button is pressed the motor labours a bit, engine speed doesn't change The clutch on the compressor engages, and stays engaged even when the AC has stopped working The high speed fan (resistor is blown, so I don't have low speed) comes on when the AC is first turned on, then stops and cycles for a few seconds every couple of minutes Any suggestions on what I could check next? When the car is outside in the carpark at work and the sun is shining it's like an oven inside, I've stopped using it when the weather is hot.

The old arms are still ok, but I'm pretty short on time at the moment so a swap in/out replacement would be preferable. Decent quality aftermarket arms look to be the best option then 👍