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I need to up my game then. 
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Mine is SORN, but currently at Badger5, it's not looking good. Engine is tired...
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Engine compression test & Cylinder leak down test done and its not good news I’m afraid.
Results:
Compression test:
Cyl1 – 145psi
Cyl2 – 135psi
Cyl3 – 152psi
Cyl4 – 155psi
Cylinder leak down test:
Cyl1 – 35%
Cyl2 – 40%
Cyl3 – 25%
Cyl4 – 20%
The engine is very tired, so does support the emissions failure you saw.
A healthy BAM engine would have 190-200psi compression and less than 10% cylinder leakage.
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Recommendation is...
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Given our discussion this morning, new turbo, downpipe, cat, 4 x tyres etc etc, with the engine itself being worn out, you will need to judge what amount you are prepared to spend on it to make it “good again”. A forged 1.9 engine build with oversize pistons, cylinder head with new valves, guides, springs is from £8367, not including removal or fitting of engine & moving/cleaning all ancillary parts est £2500, plus the downpipe, cat, tyres, turbo etc
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What do you reckon?
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Engine compression test & Cylinder leak down test done and its not good news I’m afraid.
Results:
Compression test:
Cyl1 – 145psi
Cyl2 – 135psi
Cyl3 – 152psi
Cyl4 – 155psi
Cylinder leak down test:
Cyl1 – 35%
Cyl2 – 40%
Cyl3 – 25%
Cyl4 – 20%
The engine is very tired, so does support the emissions failure you saw.
A healthy BAM engine would have 190-200psi compression and less than 10% cylinder leakage.
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Recommendation is...
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Given our discussion this morning, new turbo, downpipe, cat, 4 x tyres etc etc, with the engine itself being worn out, you will need to judge what amount you are prepared to spend on it to make it “good again”. A forged 1.9 engine build with oversize pistons, cylinder head with new valves, guides, springs is from £8367, not including removal or fitting of engine & moving/cleaning all ancillary parts est £2500, plus the downpipe, cat, tyres, turbo etc
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What do you reckon?
Ouch!! I’ll stop complaining about tax!! That’s some serious money but you’d be in good hands with Badger5.
I’d question whether you want an engine with that power capability. I find my LCR a handful with 283bhp unless the roads are in top condition. My mk3 Octavia, although less powerful at 245bhp is so much easier to drive in every respect. Brakes better, handles better, puts power down better.
You’ve really got to love your mk1 to spend £10k+ on engine stuff.
I’d question whether you want an engine with that power capability. I find my LCR a handful with 283bhp unless the roads are in top condition. My mk3 Octavia, although less powerful at 245bhp is so much easier to drive in every respect. Brakes better, handles better, puts power down better.
You’ve really got to love your mk1 to spend £10k+ on engine stuff.
I think you hate them really and want them all gone.I need to up my game then.
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We all love an LCR mk1, as do you by the sounds of it!
It has 145k miles, was serviced regularly, had the ECU replaced about 5 years ago when it blew in the garage, was a 2nd hand one which came with a map.
Was also rear ended, but that got fixed, boot and bumper work.
Also just bought an RS4 b8, but boy would I love to be driving the leon again, preferably as good as new, or better!
Why am I not surprised that you have spares
, thinking ahead is great. I had a set when I first got my motor never knew they were rare as it was 14 years ago but the drivers had a bigger hole than the uks economy sadly, so went in bin. Yeah I agree many won't be bothered I mean 200 plus notes for used mats is excessive but people pay for oem I thought the lad with 23k mileage may be keen seems like he's keeping his oem.
I remember when I got my Cupra Diesel new in 2004, looking at the Cupra R in the showroom then, laughing at those mats saying they were a bit ‘tacky’Why am I not surprised that you have spares
I then bought a R a year later and loved them.
The sales man said ‘do you want to swap the mats out for a normal set?’
He remembered me from last time.
I said no I’ll put the rubber set over them.
When I part exchanged it for a VRS Octavia in 2006 I kept the mats just cause I thought I might one day want another Cupra R and they might be hard to come by.
Glad I did.
I only put them in for show now. The drivers one has a bit of wear where your heal goes even though they were only used with mats over them.
I just wrote to 3 random custom car mats companies in Poland to ask if they can make/copy. I'm wondering if they can do it and what would be the cost. I like them but not for 200 pounds as they wont last 
My latest breaker has some copies of the chequered flag mats in.
They're like a printed vinyl detail rather than actual coloured tufting.
Not my cuppa but someone might like a cheaper alternative.
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They're like a printed vinyl detail rather than actual coloured tufting.
Not my cuppa but someone might like a cheaper alternative.
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