David C Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 2001 GTI with 44k miles failed by VW main dealer on "(n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arms [REAR BUSHES WORN]) bonded suspension bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced [2.4.F.2]Proposed solution is to replace both front suspension arms - does this seem appropriate? From what I have read here the bushes alone can be replaced - needless to say I am getting another opinion.By the way the 'how to' on fixing the High Level Brake Light is excellent! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> ....failed on that as wellAlso needed new wipers and found that a 6X2 955 426A blade is a direct replacement for drivers side blade without changing the arm - another £30 plus VAT saved! Seems that passenger side still has to be a kit of blade and arm - not quite convinced - but that not in stock until tomorrow. From what I can see the two sides are identical - as far as I know mine still has the original blades - mostly rubber with a simple pin fitting!Any advice on the first point welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 It shouldn't have failed on the high level brake light, as far as im aware anyway. As long as your tailights are working it should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 front suspension arms, i'm guessing thats the front wishbones with bushes?can get them cheap from independent auto parts suppliers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linz Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 I got blades only for both side - a wee while ago now though, don't have part numbersthough, sorry. I'm sure someone wil post them shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottgroovez Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Are powerflex bushes available as a replacement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 wishbones retail about £55 each from vw, and its quite a common thing!6x0 407 151 a from memory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little red devil Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 you can replace bushes on there own about £6-£8 from g&s each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 about £25 + vat from an auto parts shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 you can replace bushes on there own about £6-£8 from g&s eachit usually costs more to replace the bush than the whole wishbone, due to a press being required to push the bushes out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 about £25 + vat from an auto parts shop.You'll be lucky ! Most UK motor factors can not supply wishbones for the lupo...We can't and were the biggest privately owned motorfactors in the uk, and founding members of the UK Parts Alliance ! so i very much doubt whatever you get from an "Autoparts" shop will be right for the car ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 they shouldnt have failed it on the third brake light... wipers you can get new from gsf, as i think cheaper than stealers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little red devil Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 you can use a vise to change the bushes been doing it that way for years .but i thought lupo sus arms were same as polo as they share the same floor pan or german&swedish do the arm part number 42214 £28.50 each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 depends on the age of the polo. 6n polos use 6n0 407 151 b, 6n2 polos use the lupo part number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The subtle modder Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 if the lupo and mk2 arosa front suspension arms are the same then they are available from some motor factors Gsf wanted £45 delivered and i managed to get one for £40 from a local place so shop around as usualif possible i would be getting under the car and checking they do need replacing i really woulndnt put it past stealers to try and push for a bit of extra moneywayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshirt2k Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 I think i could have the same problem. The front end seems a bit loose goin over certain bumps anyone else had this? was thinking of goin powerflex.! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":confused:" border="0" alt="confused.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Heckels Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 RE: high 3rd brake lightJust read this thread and 99.9% certain that the highway code says that any red light on the rear of your car must be fully working and operational. ie if your car has 25 rear red lights then all of them must be fully operational.Even if both your tail lights are OK but your high rear is bust then it's a fail.My mate's dad is traffic police man so I'll double check with him - just so you chaps are aware.Merry Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Litre Screamer Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 RE: high 3rd brake lightJust read this thread and 99.9% certain that the highway code says that any red light on the rear of your car must be fully working and operational. ie if your car has 25 rear red lights then all of them must be fully operational.Even if both your tail lights are OK but your high rear is bust then it's a fail.My mate's dad is traffic police man so I'll double check with him - just so you chaps are aware.Merry Christmas.MOT test manual states this:High level stop lampsThese are lamps usually fitted in the rear window or boot spoiler of a vehicle and may consist of a number of light sources .The lamp is one unit, so as long as at least one of the light sources illuminates when the brake pedal is pressed the lamp is deemed to be working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Heckels Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 MOT test manual states this:High level stop lampsThese are lamps usually fitted in the rear window or boot spoiler of a vehicle and may consist of a number of light sources .The lamp is one unit, so as long as at least one of the light sources illuminates when the brake pedal is pressed the lamp is deemed to be working. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blush:" border="0" alt="blush.gif" /> Fair enough - I would have bet my dangly bits on it being a failure - but obviously I'm wrong.Slightly off topicI've got my MOT in the new year - I've never had to MOT a car before anything I should watch out for. Also, will a non functioning driverside elec window fail me?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Litre Screamer Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blush:" border="0" alt="blush.gif" /> I've got my MOT in the new year - I've never had to MOT a car before anything I should watch out for. Also, will a non functioning driverside elec window fail me??Take a look here, its the digital version of the testers manual. TESTERS MANUAL CLICK HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clouseau Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 i believe its a fail according to the manual if your spoiler brake light doesnt work. it counts this lamp as one unit, what it means is as these are usually multiple red leds in the spoiler, its ok if some of them dont work but at least one led must light up then the lamp as a whole is counted as working.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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