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  1. what engine parts to change in my tfsi to make it a cupra r?

    hay guys,i have a 2lt turbo tfsi leon, but i wanna up the bhp to the same as the cupra r,what is the diffrance between the 2 engans? i.e turbo,jetts,cluch,intercooler? could i put a ecu off a cupra r straight on?
  2. cupra_poolie

    Fancy a change of wheels

    I was thinking about a change in wheel colour. Was thinking a darker colour than the standard silver. Anyone got pics of they're wheels in different colours, or any opinions?
  3. Shall I change my open Cone for an LCR airbox?

    I am thinking about changing my open cone filter for an LCR airbox (smoothed), with an uprated panel filter and a large air cold air feed is this worth doing? I might be going BT soon, and I know I will be getting a custom intake pipe fitted, which might negate the effort to change my...
  4. cupramillo

    Things to change when fitting a new clutch?

    Maybe be buying a new clutch soon, is there anything else thats worth changing at the same time? thanks in advance cupramillo
  5. A.m.C_Ibiza1

    AmC's Bronze Ibiza Sport **HIDS FITTED!

    Thought it was about time i got some pics on here;) This is what she looked like standard (apart from the stickers of course!) Since then, this is what ive done: PD150 Golf Turbo T4 Van Injectors EGR Blanked Full Mufflerectomy and DeCat Full Cupra R Interior Lowered On...
  6. MrBen2k7

    How do I change the clock?

    Hi.... I did a search, found nothing.... I looked in my owners manual, which is CRAP, it says go to page 2.8... nothing to do with what i wanted! Almost as if the book is not for my car.... when it is... lol Basically i need to know how to change the time of the clock on the dials...
  7. MATTCR

    Can someone confirm.. re: oil change

    Hi all So ive been searching and cant find any specific/definate info. Im good with cars, do all my own servicing but I have read a bit about the oil filter is a pig to get off? Is that correct and is the special tool really needed or can I struggle without... Also oil, its a 150bhp TDI...
  8. knight85

    alloy wheel refurb? *pics of colour change* *voted added*

    right looking to get my alloys refurbed in a different colour....looking to go darker as the car is currently luna grey/silver and the wheels are very similar in colour....i think a darker alloys may make the car stand out more...what you reckon? currently Anthracite...
  9. when do I change timing belt?

    i have a 55plate seat ibiza fr 1.9tdi is it belt or chain and what milage does it need changing
  10. gearbox change

    hi just wondering if a mk4 golf tdi gearbox would fit a mk1 leon tdi or if not what would cheers
  11. mike000

    Am i due a cambelt change?

    While scanning the site ive noticed a few people changing there cambelt at about 50k. mines coming up to 60k now and wondered wether its worth doin sooner than later?
  12. Nautilus

    Earlier cam belt change?..

    Hello everyone I have a question regarding the major service and cam belt change on the 1.8T engine Official recommendation is to be done at 180,000kms (120,000 miles) however this seems far fetched. Unofficially even dealers recommend to be checked at 90,000kms and changed earlier...
  13. bubbles1

    Change of coolant

    Im looking at changing the coolant in my tdi 130 with the G12 stuff as it's done 93k any one got any tips or advise? I can see a little tap thing under the front of car which releases the coolant ,is this all that you need to do to drain it? Cheers:D
  14. Faisal

    ECU error code after cambelt change?

    Iv had my cambelt+water pump changed recently, and iv had an odd error. yes iv done a search,only found out what i already know so im asking :help: basically im getting an error (forgot the code,il get it as soon as i go home) "Camshaft positioning sensor - incorrect correlation" is whats...
  15. SeanyK

    Starter motor - easy to change?

    Hey folks, had a search, plenty of discussions about starter motors, but no one mentioning if it's an easy or hard job to replace. Ages ago I noticed like a grinding type sound when I started the car up, to me it sounds like it's coming from UNDER the car (Cat/Downpipe area) but anyway, it...
  16. DIY front bush change, cheap press tools needed!!

    Hi, After reading the Briskoda article on upgrading your knackered wishbone bushes to Cupra solid type, i was all hyped up to do the job. Unfortunately getting some 8mm thick discs from an engineering firm will cost 70 quid to make or nearer 55quid if i change the diameters of the circles...
  17. chris285

    aerial change

    i have had a quick search through but can't seem to find an answer, now i know that the s2000/civic type r aerial is a common replacement for a god awful standard one however i don't want to pay 15quid or so for one which is what they all seem to go for on ebay i notice that the c2 style...
  18. EL

    30K miles LCR - Motor Mounts Change Neccessary?

    Hey people, My LCR has only just touched 30K miles and I was wondering how important it is to change the mounts (Engine, gearbox, and dogbone). Will I see much difference in changing these? So far I have only seen people changing these who have done many miles. I am thinking of going...
  19. Cupra Clutch change?!?!

    Hi everyone, my misus ibiza is in need of a new clutch, i have been told to do away with the dual mass and convert back to solid flywheel etc, is this correct info?? also if this is true where abouts is the best place to get a kit from or what kit is best?? This car has been suffering with...
  20. How to change temperature sensor?

    hi, i have been looking but cant find wat im looking for i need to change my tempature sensor i got the part but dont know 100% where it is ment to go i have enclosed a picture of my part,i need a guide with a step by step and maybe a diagram of where to look thanks for your help in advance...
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