lupoaht99 Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) Hi, We still love driving our 1.0 AHT Lupo from 1999 on daily basis. We've grown to be very fond of it, and it almost is a modern classic, it certainly feels so when working on it. The decades old OHV design of the Skoda engine adds to that. First used in the 60s and needs special attention as is generates sludge rather quickly. Work done: shocks, brakes rotors, shoes, rear pipes and all 4 hoses, brake cylinder, front wishbones and knuckles, head gasket, exhaust, alternator and belt. It already had a new radiator. I sometimes wonder, is it really really still worth it, but we love the Lupo and I love working on it. Parts are abundant and relatively cheap to get, new or used. Lupos are well built cars that can last long when treated well. And that is a factory tow bar you're seeing. Which we even use sometimes with a bike carrier. Anyway aiming on keeping it on the road as long as we can. Edited October 20, 2023 by lupoaht99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 Get a pic of the archaic engine for frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 LOL. Yeah. I do need an edumacation. If sludge is an issue, check the thermostat. Once the engine is hot, the oil usually becomes runny enough to flush any crud away. Especially if you're running synthetic 5w30. And more pics of the rest it. Looks great by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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