Hi folks,
I've serviced my cars before in the past but it's been a while..... I'm planning to do the oil, plugs, and the filters. Could anyone direct me to a guide or advise me on where to find the filters and how best to remove them??
Also, I don't know at this stage whether the discs and pads want doing. If they do, what is the best way of getting the rear discs off, should the handbrake be released when doing this? I always avoided doing the rear discs as it's my understanding that it does need to be off, and I don't want to get crushed! But I'm pretty sure I'll be fine, as I'm not completely daft..... or so I like to think!
Do the caliper pistons need winding in with a special tool on the Leon? I have used a G clamp in the past but I know that some cars do require a winder. And should the brake lines be bled or should I be ok with leaving the brake fluid alone, seeing as the brakes work absolutely fine? Obviously I'll slacken off the cap on the fluid reservioir when pushing the pistons back into the calipers.
Right..... onto the "little jobs"...
There's a metal plate on the underside of the car that is rattling at idle..... I may just let the garage do this as I'm not sure how that would be resolved. I have no idea what size nuts/bolts it is held on with, nor will I be able to get to a retailer once I start ont he car on Sunday.
Rear washer jet - breaks every time it's fixed! Have left it about 9 months this time but it does need doing. How can I sort it?
Boot light - this does not come on when I open the boot. It used to, but then I took the car to agarage for the washer jet fixed - the car came back with the light broken! And the washer jet worked for two weeks before it broke again!!
N/S brake light - is this a common VAG fault, as I've seen various Leons, A3's, Golfs etc with the same light out? I have replaced the bulb to find that the light still doesn't work. Any ideas?
Rear drivers' side seatbelt - No tension. The belt isn't pulled back in when it's extended. Should I just replace the unit? If so, how do I go about it, and what so I need to know about bolting it down? What's the likely cost for a new belt unit?
Sorry to go on, but I do really appreciate any help offered up. I don't know the ins and outs of the Leon, but I have always been a competant home mechanic when I have put my hand to these things in the past, so I'm confident enough in my ability to get the work done. I just need to know how to do some of it!
Cheers
I've serviced my cars before in the past but it's been a while..... I'm planning to do the oil, plugs, and the filters. Could anyone direct me to a guide or advise me on where to find the filters and how best to remove them??
Also, I don't know at this stage whether the discs and pads want doing. If they do, what is the best way of getting the rear discs off, should the handbrake be released when doing this? I always avoided doing the rear discs as it's my understanding that it does need to be off, and I don't want to get crushed! But I'm pretty sure I'll be fine, as I'm not completely daft..... or so I like to think!
Do the caliper pistons need winding in with a special tool on the Leon? I have used a G clamp in the past but I know that some cars do require a winder. And should the brake lines be bled or should I be ok with leaving the brake fluid alone, seeing as the brakes work absolutely fine? Obviously I'll slacken off the cap on the fluid reservioir when pushing the pistons back into the calipers.
Right..... onto the "little jobs"...
There's a metal plate on the underside of the car that is rattling at idle..... I may just let the garage do this as I'm not sure how that would be resolved. I have no idea what size nuts/bolts it is held on with, nor will I be able to get to a retailer once I start ont he car on Sunday.
Rear washer jet - breaks every time it's fixed! Have left it about 9 months this time but it does need doing. How can I sort it?
Boot light - this does not come on when I open the boot. It used to, but then I took the car to agarage for the washer jet fixed - the car came back with the light broken! And the washer jet worked for two weeks before it broke again!!
N/S brake light - is this a common VAG fault, as I've seen various Leons, A3's, Golfs etc with the same light out? I have replaced the bulb to find that the light still doesn't work. Any ideas?
Rear drivers' side seatbelt - No tension. The belt isn't pulled back in when it's extended. Should I just replace the unit? If so, how do I go about it, and what so I need to know about bolting it down? What's the likely cost for a new belt unit?
Sorry to go on, but I do really appreciate any help offered up. I don't know the ins and outs of the Leon, but I have always been a competant home mechanic when I have put my hand to these things in the past, so I'm confident enough in my ability to get the work done. I just need to know how to do some of it!
Cheers