zulu Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 (edited) Hey Guys, Im thinking about buying another Lupo Gti.A few Questions Though, *Does the engine have any type of VVT. Im sure it does but can't be sure *The car Im looking at has 90k FVWSH, Is there any common issue's I should be looking out forAt this sorta milage?*The wheels need to Be Refurbed/Resprayed, Is there anywhere In the Edinburgh Area that I couldget this done for a reasonable price.*The one Im looking at is a 2001/51 In Red, Not Sure if this is Flash or Tornado?Which Is the more preferred colour.Can't think of anything else though any other Info would be much appreciated.Thanks In Advance Edited June 7, 2009 by zulu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 VVT... Yes90,000.... How many cam belts has it had?Check the paint code under the boot carpet to check colour code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zulu Posted June 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 VVT... Yes90,000.... How many cam belts has it had?Check the paint code under the boot carpet to check colour code.As far as I know it's had a Cambelt/Tensioner change at 70k!I know the service schedule says at 40k though!So either really late or Early Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro3mark Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 VW actually recommend to change them 20k after it is changed, however, based on the normal 40k/4 years, you should have a lot more life left in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zulu Posted June 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 VW actually recommend to change them 20k after it is changed, however, based on the normal 40k/4 years, you should have a lot more life left in it.Every 20k after the original 40k cambelt change A Bit pricey!Do alot of owners follow this or is every 40k pretty safe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Every 20k after the original 40k cambelt change A Bit pricey!Do alot of owners follow this or is every 40k pretty safe?Most follow the 40k or years. Never heard of one going YET!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Most follow the 40k or years. Never heard of one going YET!!Recently got a Lupo for the Gf, from 2000, never had any belts changed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toi gulp Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 (edited) for that millage mechanically speaking i would imagine the only negatives would be worn suspension bushes, persihed ARB bushes. and disintergrating bump stops (sh!t) etc, VW rubber components dont last forever. The engine just seems to bed in around that millage they loose hardly any power over their millage and the VVT is subtle but noticable kicking in at around 4500rpm keep the revs over 5k and the engine is very keen.the cambelt being done is usefull but also give the water pump a check too as its usually a good idea to change that too at the time. if the starter motor doesnt whine when you turn the engine over your onto a winner. Edited June 11, 2009 by Toi gulp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zulu Posted June 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 for that millage mechanically speaking i would imagine the only negatives would be worn suspension bushes, persihed ARB bushes. and disintergrating bump stops (sh!t) etc, ive heard that VW rubber components dont last forever. The engine just seems to bed in around that millage they loose hardly any power over their millage and the VVT is subtle but noticable kicking in at around 4500rpm keep the revs over 5k and the engine is very keen.the cambelt being done is usefull but also give the water pump a check too as its usually a good idea to change that too at the time. if the starter motor doesnt whine when you turn the engine over your onto a winner.Yeah I was Imagining some Suspension Components might need to Be ReplacedAt this sorta Milage!The One Im Looking At Has a mention of WP Been Replaced!Thanks for Everyone's Help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toi gulp Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 oh and check the damper stanchions too mine were begining to seep at around 75-80K so getting oil on the sliders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zulu Posted June 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 oh and check the damper stanchions too mine were begining to seep at around 75-80K so getting oil on the sliders.Will Do Mate. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GtiJames Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Did they make the GTi in tornado red? I thought they only did it in Flash red?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chfs911 Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Yes I have one of 5 registered on the GTI thread. 2004 model year colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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