Pablojones Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Hi there! We have previously had a 1.0 and a 1.4 openair, and currently own a SDi, but looking to enter the world of TDi. In addition to the usual Lupo ‘things to look for’, is there anything specific to look for on a TDi? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 nothing beyond the usual. stiff gearbox, no pedalbox issues as hydro clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablojones Posted November 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 Cheers Rich, appreciate that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wehey Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) Check it goes smoothly into 3rd gear with no crunches. Do several quick 2-3rd shifts to be sure Edited November 25, 2017 by wehey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sausage Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 Mines fine 2nd to 3rd but refuses 4th to 3rd until warm enough = worn synchro, I live with it. Also: http://wiki.clublupo.co.uk/Lupo_buyers_guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weslangdon Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) Again gearbox synchros can fail especially around 3rd gear in both directions, manageable indefinitely, but not as nice as a properly functioning box, more likely to happen if the engine has been tweaked as 3rd gear is the cars overtaking gear. Arosa TDI interiors can be crap so look for one from a Sport model Edited November 25, 2017 by weslangdon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablojones Posted November 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 Seems that it’s just bushes / syncro’s on the box then, and a well serviced engine is good as gold cheers folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 exhaust blows too, especially post cat and flexi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 driveshafts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablojones Posted November 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 Hmmmmm Rich, you’re starting to not sell the idea to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 good tax and economy. what's not to love? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sausage Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 Easy cheap remaps and plenty of potential for more power too. That with £30 tax, what's not to like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 Love Tdi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablojones Posted January 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 * thread resurrection * So, picked up a very tidy little tdi at the weekend. What a great little motor! My daughter has a SDi, son now has a tdi, we’ve already been through a 1.0 and a 1.4 (open air), so we (I!) just need a gti for the full set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlipFlops Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 My TDI is on 260k now and drives spot on. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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