Stuboy Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 Hi everyone new here I've just aquired a seat arosa on an 03 plate few things to do but the main one is sort out the creaking clutch which I've been told could be the pedal box possibly on its way out. Any advice on how to fix replace and where as I'm in Birmingham. What sort of cost am I looking at to TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 Welcome to club lupo to be sure if it has gone or if it's on its way out, the clutch pedal should be level with the brake pedal... if the clutch is lower, then you're right, the pedal box assembly will need replacing. If level, then it "may" just have a crack in, which buys you a bit of time. The creaking is often caused by the edges of the metal crack sliding against each other. pics of your car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuboy Posted February 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Hi thank you there's a few things need attention but the pedal box is one I'll need to sort first I think. As I'm in Birmingham need to find somewhere that will do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Should cost about £150 to swap for a new one. (Parts and labour). Once done, flush the gearbox with some cheap oil and refill with some good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randommandan Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Done this before tbf it’s not as hard as it sounds can be done within 5 hours if you have the right thread on here as I need to do it again but can’t seem to find it but you will obviously need a new pedal box then you need some bolts to replace the sheer bolts in steering column as you need to replace those id do those a few days before you actually do pedal box as they can take a while to get out just on their own and you will need a break pedal clip all in if you do it your self it’s about £45 for new pedal box about £15 for break pedal clip and couple quid for bolts if your mechanically minded it’s fairly easy you just need to remove drivers seat and lower dash to do it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuboy Posted February 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Well I've had a ring round and one place has told me it'll be £300, another said they weld them up better than the old one and another has said he wouldn't touch it as it's going to take a day. If I was mechanically mindedcid do have ago myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Weld, but remember to get them to reset the position before welding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuboy Posted February 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 So welding won't weaken the pedal box in anyway as wouldn't want it going again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 You could pester your local vdub dealer, as they are aware that there was a recall on the Polo- which has the exact same design. There was no recall on the lupo (there should have been). They may do it for you at a low cost with a good will gesture... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuboy Posted February 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 How do you mean reset the position bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 The cable holder bends which is why the pedal drops. You need to pull it back into shape before welding it. Which is much easier with it removed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuboy Posted February 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Ok well I've just been quoted £150 May be abit more as they have to remove all the bits to get to it that s welding it. Is that a fair price would you say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuboy Posted February 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Ok so I've been asked does my arosa have a throttle sensor as it has the plastic clutch pedal so any info on this would help as the guy has told me about welding and having to get this and that for it help please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Depends if your mechanic chap considers his time more valuable... he could save money by welding it, but it would take much more time than just buying the bits. £150 is about the going rate for a pedal box swap. But I've heard that Vdub occasionally do it for a lot less as they do know about the pedal box "issue"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuboy Posted February 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) 🙏 Edited February 20, 2019 by Stuboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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