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  1. Plastic sump plug leaking after oil change

    Hi All, So yesterday I changed the oil in my 2013 1.8 Leon and replaced the plastic sump plug with a Febi one from RSC Automotive (ebay). Note I usually suck the oil out so this is the first time I've replaced the plug. I used the correct tool, it's not cross threaded and it's fully in the lock...
  2. 2016 Seat Ibiza Cupra 1.8 (6J, 6P) - Shock Absorber

    car went for a service and they noted front left shock is leaking, which wasn't a surprise as I was hearing a creaking noise when going over low gradient bumps at low speed believe its recommended to replace both front shocks and top mounts, however I'm not sure what to get as the cupra comes...
  3. Mozboosted

    What stage am I at?

    I'm a newbie to this forum and vag ownership. I recently bought a cupra 2002 with auq engine. Im looking to add some mods as it does have a few already fitted but I'm unsure of what's next. I have forged rods (rated to 600hp) The N249 and n75 bypass/removal. R8 injectors R8 coil packs 3"...
  4. Coolant Issue

    Hi folks, I've got myself a 1.8tsi Ibiza Cupra. Owned it since around last October. Over time I've noticed something odd happening in the Expansion Tank. I first noticed the coolant level started to gradually drop over a few weeks, to the point it got a few CM under the min point, thought...
  5. Nathan Quigley

    Help! Car won't even crank!!

    Hi so I started the car this morning and started perfectly then when I get to work and shut it off still perfectly fine, when I come to go home it cranked for half a second on the first try and never cranked again, I've tried to jump pack it and use my girlfriend's car to also jump it with no...
  6. Jazzjames

    1.8 TSI resonator delete-advice please

    Hi everyone, I have a Leon 1.8 TSI and would like to hear opinions from owners of other 1.8 TSIs who have had the resonator in the middle taken out. Was it worth it? Does your car drone on the motorway? Does it sound a lot louder (not necessarily a good thing!) Thanks, James
  7. seat4life

    Got my seat 1.8 dsg today

    So after 1 year of saving a got a seat leon 1.8. At first I wanted cupra but insurance was not having it. Little background story first car Polo 1.2 manual, second car Hyundai i30 1.4 manual So jumping into my first turbo car I love it,But holy sh** put your foot down and the car takes off...
  8. louiskopite

    Seat Leon FR 1.8 180hp Urban Silver

    Hello Cupra world, my name is Luis and I come from beautiful Greece. I recently sold my white VW Scirocco 1.4 160hp which was one of the best cars I've been able to drive and regardless of what it's been rumoured/said, one of the most reliable engines. Thanks to my new born son, I had to say...
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