Leon FR TDi 2007

[m1_jdh]

A few questions,

I drive a Mark 2 Leon FR TDI 170. The question that nobody appears to be able to answer (and this includes the SEAT Dealership) how do you determine whether my car is actually the 170Bhp Version of the 2.0 TDi Engine?

In the boot there is a sticky label which details what appears to be an engine code, paint code etc. but no BHP version.

Finally, this Engine is supposedly fitted with a DPF Filter which differs this from the 140 bhp version, but where is this filter located?

Any answers anybody?

 

[jonnyash]

the mark 2 leon fr is the only leon with the dpf it is situated in the exhaust system somewhere near to the engine i belive , there are some pictures in one of the other threads entitled " dpf removed"

 

[m1_jdh]

Thank you for this Jonny, but I have seen that thread and it isn't clear where the DPF is fitted!

Plus any other way to tell you have a 170bhp 2.0 TDI Engine?

Your thoughts please

 

[Nick1974]

As far as I know, the only Seat Leon version 2 to use the 2.0 TDI 170bhp is the FR.

 

[jonnyash]

thats correct ! it cant be anything else

 

[DanGB]

The FR Diesel is only the 170hp engine.

The service book has a sticker in the first page with all the options, including the engine code on it.

 

[m1_jdh]

Found that, yes it states 2.0 TDi, but which part of the engine code shows that it's the 170bhp version. What I am driving at is that the engine couold equally be the 140 bhp 2.0 TDi version.

 

[Tam]

Have a race against another one

Or go drive a 140bhp and notice the difference.

 

[Nick1974]

If you don't have the FR letters on the back of the car, then it's likely to be the 140bhp one.

 

[Tam]

Or
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=121295

 

[m1_jdh]

We ought to compare Tam!

 

[m1_jdh]

On a serious side though, it is interesting that nobody has a definitive answer. Technicakky, SEAT could fit the wrong engine, and you would never know unless you put your car on a rolling road!

 

[Michael B]

You should know by driving it lol!

 

[J500ANT]

On a serious side though, it is interesting that nobody has a definitive answer. Technicakky, SEAT could fit the wrong engine, and you would never know unless you put your car on a rolling road!

Nobody on here has a definitive answer. Why not visit your dealer and ask them. Technically SEAT could have fitted a VW v10 diesel to your car too.

However in the year 2007 all the stuff that arrives comes bar coded against the vehicle chassis no as it goes down the production line. The likelehood of it having a 1.9 diesel engine fitted is zero. The wrong wheels? Well that can happen but not the wrong engine.

What happened to Princess Di by the way? (seeing as you're of the conspiracy theory personality type)

 

[m1_jdh]

Hmm, understood what you say, but you see there is a 2.0 Tdi fitted which is 140 bhp and comes with the mark2 leon sport. It may not come fitted with a 1.9, but it could come fitted with a 2.0 140hp...

See what I mean.

 

[J500ANT]

Hmm, understood what you say, but you see there is a 2.0 Tdi fitted which is 140 bhp and comes with the mark2 leon sport. It may not come fitted with a 1.9, but it could come fitted with a 2.0 140hp...

See what I mean.

of course. No your car isnt a 140bhp, its def a 170. Look in the service book for the engine code then check it on google to see whats said. Then get under the bonnet and look for something similar.

Or get over it for gods sake. WHY do you think you've been short changed in the engine department?

 

[DanGB]

why are you even asking this .

 

[m1_jdh]

FR
Interesting, googled 1P1 561, which is inside my Service book and got the below:

2.0 TDI DPF 6-Gang
1P1 561
125kW (170PS)
22.590,-

 

[DanGB]

satisfied now?

 

[m1_jdh]

The reason why I ask is three reasons,

a)Nearly got nailed today by what appeared to be a bog standard looking Ford Escort!!!

b)yes, car is quick once moving, but when pulling away 1st, 2nd etc. seems to take a while for car to pick up-is this fairly normal?

c) Car is new, and haven't taken above 3,000rpm yet, so maybe I wasn't trying hard enough with the escort...

There you go, you have it now-your thoughts please