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I tried to replace my fuel filter today (under the driver's side rear arch) but gave up! The damn thing just wouldn't budge and my fingers became so sore I just left it. From what I've read, this shouldn't be a big job! I'm also thinking that the current filter is the original. Its made from...

leon cupra tdi 150+ right yes i know this is a popular topic but mines alittle different, iv got a pool forming in the front pass foot well and checked the doors dry as they can be with no tell tell signs there is drips coming on to the carpet on the front right section of the foot...

right got the pedal box out and a new one in in what i think is a very good 3 hours :D as a note for other people doing it, you dont need to remove the steering column, and therefore dont need to fight the shear bolts... but... i have the whole lot in and working, tho i have the following...

Was out in car last night and noticed that the temp needle had rissen. so i slowed down and pulled over. the needle dropped down slightly so released pressure on the expansion tank to see the water was bubbling. Have been reading the threads on here and it sounds like the water pump. Is there...

Dont know if this should be in readers ride or on here but i'll give it a go anyway Well about a year ago i bought a 1998 Ibiza 16v cupra sport. I noticed the orange peel on the rear quarters didn't quite match the rest of the car, but you had to be looking seriously close to even notice! The...

On my way into work this morning my lcr developed a really bad missfire, ive done a search on here and it sounds like its a coil pack, my car sounds like its running on 3 cylinders almost like a impreza and the exhaust fumes stink of petrol. my question is, are the coil packs from a lcr the same...

I've read about other people experiencing the same annoying rattle I seem to have thats coming from the vent area near the windscreen on the centre of the dash near the remote sensor or whatever it is. Is there really anything I can do to stop this? Would the dealer even attempt to fix it or...

Hi, Just been washing the cars and doing a normal check over the normal area's. I got to the oil cap of the misses 8v and ...oh no...Mayonnaise :cry:. I only checked it 2 weeks ago and it was fine. There is no smoke out the exhaust, it doesnt over heat ( never ever ) the water level is fine...

Last week my car has reached the worn tappets stage, now covered 106k and 3 years old. Noticed something wrong when I could hear this tappety noise when engine under load. Rocker cover off and base of cam lobe on number 1 cylinder slightly marked. Apparently a common problem on the pd150 and the...

ive spent the last hour or so doing a search through the forum for info on the dreaded windows.. ive not really found an answer.. lol it would appear the window regulator/motor is the source of most of the problems with windows on the mk3.. my situation is that my drivers window is...

Hi guys....could someone please confirm that this is the K03s i need for my car http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AAAQ%3AUK%3A1&viewitem=&item=330137299955&rd=1 It's the same link Peachey posted on another thread a few days ago....i'm desperate to buy it but...

Right I know that a BOV is no use on a 1.8 20VT Vag engine so i asked baily's what their stance is on the fact that they advertise that their DV-26D WILL!!! work. And the can back to me in writing and garrantied that it does so i have got them to send me one (please be aware i do not plan on...

Hi all, Can anyone recommend a clutch change specialist in the Fife/Dundee/Central Scotland area as I need to have my clutch plate replaced. I had it remapped a couple of years ago and the clutch is now starting to slip noticebly in 3rd gear. It has been manageable up to now and I knew when...