MY Leon Cupra 2000

[kevinking2020]

I've also had an interested in the leon's, i've always wanted a Toyoa Starlet GT Turbo for years but since having a baby it wasn't ideal and was looking for about a month to which car to get.

26th Feb 2011 i found a Seat Leon Cupra 2000 in Sittingbourne, Kent on AutoTrader so spoke to the garage (St Michaels Garage) to come have a look.

5th March went to the garage to view the car and when i first saw it, i said to myself i want that car. So spoke to the sales man and got it.

10th March 2011 i went to pick the car up.

It's completey standard has shed loads of history and one owner so i know it's been looked after.

From my previous car i had a universal air filter and i thought i'll but it on for the time being soon i've got some more money to get a better one.

there is one problem with the car there isn't no evidence about the cambelt being done so that is first on my list and been qouted from a local garage for about £240.00.



26th March 2011

have been looking about the N249 bypass and thought i'll give it ago, brough some silicone from ebay. i think i've done it right lol.

I'm still using the standard dump valve.

further mods will be coming!!

 

[Mo Arif]

that's correct, your going in the right direction

 

[kevinking2020]

Today I cleaned the Throttle Body and there where loads of crap inside. But it's nice and clean now didn't take pic sorry.

 

[kevinking2020]

Over the weekend removed all pvc piping and fitted oil catch can which took for ever, took along time getting the block breather pipe back in.

for the time being i allocated it where it is

once got my cai air filter will move the oil catch can.

 

[kevinking2020]

30th May I fitted toyosport CAI and also Forge 007P dump valve. The toyosport cai was abit of pain to fit but got there in the end. I also moved the oil catch can.

I read up about reversing the dump valve to make it louder and I didn't like so put it back to normal.

I also got myself HID H7R 8000k but they sent the wrong bulbs but as soon as i receive them I get a photo.

 

[kevinking2020]

Today I got the cambelt and waterpump done it only cost £217 which I was shocked about.

i also serviced the car myself changed oil, fuel filter and oil.

Ordered some NGK spark plugs set of 4 for £20 with a 30% discount from eurocarparts.

 

[kevinking2020]

Picked the car up and it didn't cost £217, it cost £285 they qouted me for a 1.8 8v. But at least i've got it done now.

 

[cupra-barn]

Looking good mate quick progress.

 

[kevinking2020]

Looking good mate quick progress.

Cheers mate

 

[kevinking2020]

I gave it a good clean and polish today and also my correct bulbs arrive 800K

Will get a picture at night time for the lights.

 

[kevinking2020]

Here's a pciture in the dark with me HIDs on.

 

[cupra-barn]

HID's look smart buddy

 

[kevinking2020]

I haven't updated for a while.

I now have a better tip, Heko Deflectors, Fabia Wiper and changed the fuel hoses to braided hoses.

Also yesterday serviced my 007p.

Next week when off work will be taking the car off the road need's some work doing to it.

 

[kevinking2020]

went for an MOT today and failed but was quite shocked that it wasn't that bad.

Failed because one tyre need replacing, Nail in one tyre and full beam needed a bulb has forgot to put bulb back in.

I thought it would of been worst because the rear left door doesn't open and thought that made it fail because it's not safe.

Next getting all parts for servicing the car, changing the Oil pickup, Cam Chain gasket and rocket cover gasket.

 

[kevinking2020]

Then saving up for a FrankenTurbo, Exhaust, Intercooler, Injectors and Remap.

http://www.frankenturbo.com/new/turbochargers.html

 

[kevinking2020]

Got loads of goodies today.

Started working by first draining the coolant.

Unplug cap on coolant tank.

Located drain plug underneath car.

Once all the coolant was drained, closed tap, filled tank up with water, turned the engine on for 1-2 minute with the heaters at maxium then drained water again and this until it was clear.

Next I did drained the oil. (Didn't get picture)

Next I worked on the SIA, unplugged the plug and then did the three screws holding the SIA.

Removed all the hoses to SIA.

Now have completly removed N112 valve and the other valve.

Took the coilpacks out and sparkplugs.

One of the coilpack was really badly burnt.

Had to finish there has it's dark now but will be finishing it off tomorrow.

 

[kevinking2020]

finished some of it today.

Cleaned side of engine when SAI bloack goes.

Before:

After:

Installed IE Engineering SIA Blockoff plate

Starting removing fuel rail and injectors

Manifold now off

Installed IE Engineering Breather Adaptor

Then screwed on an12 90 degree with braided hose which was a bitch to get on, haven't finished it yet though needs tighten up once i've got the correct spanner as thought I had it.

Cleaned area for new Inlet gasket.

Next was to take off rover cover for to change cam tension gasket

tried to move the chain to the timing mark but it wouldn't move, to be honest i was using a cheap wrench which i need to get one a better on.

I had to stop there as need to get ready for christmas meal but will finished off tomorrow.

 

[kevinking2020]

did abit more today.

Install CCT Tool

had enough room to replace gasket and half moon.

Put rocker cover back on with new coilpacks, the cover does need abit of a clean but going to get a spare one to polish.

While tightening the bolts up i snapped one on the right, there isn't any leak will this be ok until i get it fixed? and is there a way of fixing it?

still need to finish off Oil Catch can with braided hoses, moved forge 007 by throttle body will take a picture when i next finish the oil catch can.

 

[kevinking2020]

Finaly got a picture of the new oil catch can, braided hoses, moved 007 near to throttle body.

Here is the engine:

Still needs abit of tidying. Need to redo the braied hose's just did it quickly so could drive up north.


Also installed my christmas present, nomad pillar pod 60mm and Sage V5 60mm boost gauge.

Gauge off:

Gauge On:

will upload a video of the boost gauge. I got the gauge quite cheap and doesn't sound to good but it works unless its meant to sound like that.

 

[micallef]

how easy is it to fit the boost gauge? and whats the price of them if you dont mint me asking