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  1. Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra 2.0 16v passenger door lock and also brakes

    Hi there, I’m a newbee here, so hello all :) I’ve just bought a Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra 2.0 16v and there are a few issues with it that I need to resolve: The brakes veer to the left under hard braking. I’ve checked all callipers/pistons/pads/discs – all now ok. Does anyone know if these...
  2. kyle18uk

    Gti 16v brake differences?

    Ok so need some help, I got some 2.0 16v front hubs and calipers for my car, I've come to order braided hoses and there fine, got some pads then came to order some drilled and grooved fronts and apparently there's two choices? I can't get hold of the reg number or anything that there from so...
  3. MkII Gti 16v MOT problems

    I recently took my car for an mot and it failed. I was told I need to get two new top mounts for the front suspension and the headlights appear to have dropped part of its aiming mechanism into the sealed unit itself. As I am new to the group and was hoping someone may be able to point me in...
  4. ibiza_95

    MK1 Golf 16v Bike carbed build thread

    Well... since the departure of tonys Golf, i decided to buy one and do exactly the same as him and put a 2l 16v in it on bike carbs :D Got the car for a tidy sum and then me and Danny Guthrie set to work on transforming her... Pics of the car before the conversion:
  5. Gutless 1.4 16v sport 2002 plate

    Hi, Is it just me or does anyone else with a 1.4 16v SE sport think that their car is a bit underpowered? I mean it has 100 bhp and it feels ever so slow to me.Is this a common thing with these engines or would the miles on my car being 90,000 have a bearing on it's slow performance?? Can...
  6. woody1986

    washer jets issue on 1.8 16v gti

    i Recently had the clutch cable changed on the car and it seems that since the work was done my washer motor has packed up. i checked the fuse but this is fine as the wipers still work and they are on the same fuse, i checked the jets were clear and the level of the screen wash. when the switch...
  7. bete noir

    Bete Noir's Ibiza Mk2 GTI 1.8T Track Project

    I bought this from ReggieB on here, with a view to making it into a track toy. It had just over 100k on the clock, and looked like this: I very nearly bought one of these when they were new, but my children were young at the time, so we decided a Toledo Sport would be more practical, but...
  8. Ibiza 2.0 GTi 16v down on power - help please

    Hi Everyone, I have a frustrating problem with my 1998 GTi 16v which is definitely down on power and I'm after suggestions to help me diagnose the problem. It has the ABF engine which should be good for the best part of 150bhp even with 90k on the clock and it's definitely not as quick as...
  9. leon s 1.6 16v

    hi looking at seat leons or ibiza as my first proper car and have been offered a leon s 1.6 16v in red for £1800 its done 56k with most of it being motorway miles. also has recently been serviced with the following parts replaced TIMING BELT (FULL KIT), DRIVE BELT, IGNITION COIL, 4x SPARK...
  10. mk3 1.4 8v to 1.4 16v? what exactly do i need

    Ok so i cant afford a 1.8T lump.. So how do i go about the 1.4 16v conversion? what exactly do i need and can i get the parts straight off a 1.4 16v mk4 polo? Thanks in adavnce
  11. critch4

    16v Headlights Dipped/Mainbeam

    Hi all, I have a question about the headlights on my GTi 16v, are the dipped beams meant to go out when you put the full beams on? Because mine do and the full beams are pretty much useless! I've tried adjusting the horizontal/vertical spread of the full beams but it hasn't made much...
  12. motor problems mk2 cupra 2.0 16v

    , Hi I have a problem with my engine it will not start only when I pull it on with another car I have the throttle sensor have already been checked to see whether he received petrol, and I even read it The readout on the computer that it was the throttle but the values of the throttle...
  13. Bit of help - mk2 16v GTI

    Hi guys. Just looking for a bit of help really. How much should i be looking to pay for a new cambelt supplied and fitted? How much for clutch supplied and fitted? And what stud pattern do the wheels have?? is it 4x100?? Im having awful trouble recently getting my car into 1st gear and...
  14. Holdup

    Holdup's 1.6 16v Leon S

    Here it is, my 1.6 16v 2003 Leon S with just under 64,000 miles on the clock :D which i picked up Wednesday This is the only picture i have at the moment :( The cars still standard apart from the 50w 6000k hids (which are 10million times better in the standard headlights of this car...
  15. New mk2 gti 16v owner - Help please.

    Hi all. I'm new around here, just got myself a mk2 gti 16v. Got a few little issues to sort out so any pointers on the following would be most helpful, however my main request at the present time is to get some part numbers if possible. My car has following issues: -Only have 1 key, do not...
  16. Naz

    Naz - My '98 Cordoba 2.0 16v SX - Now SOLD!

    Hey Guys n Gals, Been a member on here for a little while but not posted much yet! I thought i might as well start a thread about my car rather than have threads with pics everywhere! First of all- Bought her in March 09 after a nasty incident involving my Decked Polo and a drain...
  17. 1.4 16v White Sludge in air box

    hi guys, my brother in laws leon 1.4 16v has a tank/resovoir on the back of his engine that has a pipe that runs to the top of his air box. this box and the pipe that runs to the airbox always fills up with a thick yellow/white gunk. his car uses no water but is a bit stuttery. any...
  18. richypanic

    2.0 16v ABF - Amplifier power cable feed

    I am unable to locate a gromit in which to feed the amplifiers power lead from the battery into the cabin! Ive searched on here and on google but am unable to locate this gromit!! Found one but its not £2 coin size like some are saying! Also where would it come in from once this gromit found...
  19. critch4

    GTi 16v badges and front fog lights

    Hi everyone, I've just bought a 98' ibiza gti 16v and the previous owner had taken off the 'GTi16v' badge on the front grill and the 'GTi 2.0 16v' badge off the tailgate. Just wondering if anyone had some knocking around i could buy off them, or if anyone has any idea of where to get some (if...
  20. HELP LEON 1.6 16v Head Removal any one done it?

    Real bad luck lately with the car... car died on me the other day just shut down all led to throttle body... replaced and set up still the same... went to my local specailist centre they say the AZD and other engines are prone to burnt valves and seals about 70k causeing back pressures and...
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