First off;
Hey all! Hope you’re all doing well and had a good weekend!
Recently jumped from my Clio 200 to a lovely blue 1.8tsi Leon (2017 22k on the clock) and was hoping you could guide me in the right directions or provide me with the info off of the bat!
So without further ado
weak points - any common faults on Leon’s or more specifically the 1.8 variant that I should be aware of ? I’d like to be ahead of the game!
Currently digging around online I’ve found a fair bit of conflicting information on Oil grades/Spark Plugs etc any where specifically I can find this info relating to my model? I’m always hesitant to use Eurocarparts number plate doodaa!
Now for the obligatory remapping advice - again I’ve read plenty of posts that ask should I or shouldn’t I but not much of people reporting back! Are they out enjoying it?!
I’m not looking for mad gains or to start swapping parts out, I’d just like a bit more oomph from the girl whilst maintaining stock. (I’ve read around the 245 BHP/300+ torque? This seems consistent across most but then seen some stating 225/230) I don’t fancy getting swindled but I’d also be perfectly happy with any of the above if I’m being honest..
Obligatory wooooooosh ask - Again nothing mental but searching online I get bombarded with Dump valves and ‘turbo muffler deletes’ - I’d just like a bit more turbo sound if at all possible. I know EU regs make it so a lot of this is crunched down on, if not no biggy!
Lastly I’ll combine here - Model of engine? Is it the EA?E8? something? Is it cambelt or chain? Most info I’ve read suggests Cambelt - clarification would be grand including recommended service of these (I’m assuming tensioners and water pump done at time of?)
I may as well ask whilst I’m here - Exhausts - Now on my Clio I had a non res scorpion with the secondary cat deleted. As much as I loved the asbo….yeah anyone found perhaps a back box which adds a nice grumble but nothing obnoxious?
Many thanks for anyone who can help with any of these! - I also deeply apologise if I’m being blatantly blind and/or this isn’t the appropriate section and thank you for your patience.
Other than that - Loving the Leon and can’t wait to meet some of you out on the roads!
Hey all! Hope you’re all doing well and had a good weekend!
Recently jumped from my Clio 200 to a lovely blue 1.8tsi Leon (2017 22k on the clock) and was hoping you could guide me in the right directions or provide me with the info off of the bat!
So without further ado
weak points - any common faults on Leon’s or more specifically the 1.8 variant that I should be aware of ? I’d like to be ahead of the game!
Currently digging around online I’ve found a fair bit of conflicting information on Oil grades/Spark Plugs etc any where specifically I can find this info relating to my model? I’m always hesitant to use Eurocarparts number plate doodaa!
Now for the obligatory remapping advice - again I’ve read plenty of posts that ask should I or shouldn’t I but not much of people reporting back! Are they out enjoying it?!
I’m not looking for mad gains or to start swapping parts out, I’d just like a bit more oomph from the girl whilst maintaining stock. (I’ve read around the 245 BHP/300+ torque? This seems consistent across most but then seen some stating 225/230) I don’t fancy getting swindled but I’d also be perfectly happy with any of the above if I’m being honest..
Obligatory wooooooosh ask - Again nothing mental but searching online I get bombarded with Dump valves and ‘turbo muffler deletes’ - I’d just like a bit more turbo sound if at all possible. I know EU regs make it so a lot of this is crunched down on, if not no biggy!
Lastly I’ll combine here - Model of engine? Is it the EA?E8? something? Is it cambelt or chain? Most info I’ve read suggests Cambelt - clarification would be grand including recommended service of these (I’m assuming tensioners and water pump done at time of?)
I may as well ask whilst I’m here - Exhausts - Now on my Clio I had a non res scorpion with the secondary cat deleted. As much as I loved the asbo….yeah anyone found perhaps a back box which adds a nice grumble but nothing obnoxious?
Many thanks for anyone who can help with any of these! - I also deeply apologise if I’m being blatantly blind and/or this isn’t the appropriate section and thank you for your patience.
Other than that - Loving the Leon and can’t wait to meet some of you out on the roads!