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  1. Project Pedro - Am I going to regret it ?

    Hello everybody, In July I bought Seat Leon Cupra R for 5250 pounds with 95k miles. Apparently in mint condition and previous owner had it for 14 years. I bought couple things here in UK ( recaro seats, cobra exhaust, oils ) and took Pedro to Poland for a makeover which should take about 5-6...
  2. Hello from Denmark

    Hello SCN. Just bought a slightly used, not stock, Seat Leon 1,8 20vt from 2000. Car 340.000km, Engine 150.000km. Liked the power of the car and the reasonable price tag it had. Reasonable light car 1225 kg, easy steering. New stereo / fold out screen. Clean interior. Upgraded BAM/S3 engine...
  3. MK1 Cupra R 225 - 85K | Very Clean

    Unfortunately I need to sell my LCR. Very clean original example. All the details are in the eBay advert below. Thanks. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334548006790
  4. Thai-wronghorse

    BREAKING: Seat Leon mk1 Cupra R 1.8T BAM - platinum grey LS7U

    BREAKING: Seat Leon mk1 Cupra R 1.8T BAM - platinum grey LS7U Engine & gearbox both work great... shame about the horrific suspension set up. *This is for parts only so don't waste my time asking to buy the whole car! * * Bola B7 8.5x18 alloy wheels * Recaro front seats * Cloth armrest *...
  5. Looking at Cupra R Bam

    Really interested in buying a Cupra R 225, i have found one I like but it has 120k mileage, I’ve read the forums and can see the engines can be good for 150k+ This car has had new gearbox/clutch , Cambelt and waterpump and been remapped by AMD I’m 2016 to 260bhp I was just wondering how how...
  6. Jordan.Montgomery

    Clutch Problems opinions please!

    So I’ve just treated my LCR 225 to a brand new, kevtec clutch, DM flywheel, slave and master clylinder, don’t about 400 miles since the new clutch has been put in and after an hour or so of driving the clutch slips when I hit boost? So confused because it doesn’t happen when cold only after a...
  7. paul-murphys

    changing engine compression bam ????

    can anyone tell me the compression ratio on a lcr engine code bam please? and what are standard size pistons? thankyou
  8. CupraJ1

    AUQ engine & BAM engine

    Can anyone tell me if my AUQ block and head can be replaced with a BAM block and head. My engine is dying (oil pump), and I have the opportunity of a BAM. Obviously my inlet, turbo, exhaust etc will all be swapped over.. but Can this be done?? Thanks for help, James
  9. marv_n69

    What is BAM?

    Hi Everyone, can anyone tell me what BAM means when relating to a 2004(54Reg) Leon Cupra R 225? Cheers peeps
  10. Likely boost leak areas BAM engine

    I have had my car checked by 3 garages, they cannot locate any leaks, No pressure tests have been done, just visibly looking at the hoses, Leak started when I changed to an uprated recirc DV, A huge wheezing can now be heard with probs only 75% power.. Where should I be looking for leaks...
  11. AUK gearbox into BAM car

    Lads, My diff is in the process of packing up and im looking at replacing with a second hand gearbox. I have located a unit with 20K miles off an 180bhp cupra 6-speed. The engine code on that model is AUK and im wondering if its compatible with my 04 Cupra R BAM engined motor. (I am not...
  12. 04 cupra r bam oil type

    Hi guys i have just got an 04 cupra r going to an oil change just wondered what every one is using in theirs and if any are better than others. was thinkin castrol edge 0w40 sport or 10w60 Mobil 1 0w40 or anyone recommend anything better cheers:think:
  13. slim20vt

    Funny boost Lcr bam

    Ok boys my lcr has had a funny few seconds lately stage 1 map boost 20 psi n429 bypas in plAce. On long drives in 5 th and 6 th accelorating from 60 up wards making the lcr work she hits 20 psi the drops to 18 then straight back to 20 then 18 then 20 then 18! It's like I'm making the car...
  14. bam engine parts on auq ?

    Hello there have a leon fr. am wondering can i put a cupra r inlet manifold on ? obviously i would need to change other parts but what would these be ? cheers my aim is to fit a new intercooler but i want a normal style cooler with the exit on either side .. cheers
  15. BAM will it fit???

    Hi peeps, I have recently blew my engine up:(. a have a 2003 LCR 210 engine code AMK but I have got the chance of a 2005 LCR 225 engine code BAM would it fit straight in and what is the differences, am going to keep the car so it having a diffrent engine code won't matter. but a need to decide...
  16. Shaunyboy

    will this piston fit my Bam engine + rods ?

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUDI-A3-A4-1-8T-20V-TURBO-PISTON-ROD-AVJ_W0QQitemZ320411939811QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item4a9a0a33e3&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 will this piston fit my Bam engine + rods
  17. Shaunyboy

    Bam

    Right as some of you know my engine is pretty much totaled, im in the poisition now where i dont want to shell out 1300 quid for an engine, so whats the diffrence between the 180bhp and the 225? is it the turbo and ecu? ifso will my turbo and loom fit on the engine AUQ i think.
  18. Bazzle

    BAM Air Flow Meter

    Hey there I fitted a GT2x turbo to my car on sat along with the BAM 3" MAF. The MAF is brand-new, but when i plug it in the car cuts out or miss-fires and generaly runs really rough. When i unplug it it runs fine. New maf faulty? or does te fault lie else where? Cheers.
  19. BBoy82

    BAM code... Help identify this hose, and keep an eye on yours!

    Hi guys. I was having a poke and prod about my engine yesterday, just to check over hoses, and found one had split! It starts at the top of the throttle body, goes up towards the head, under the plastic cover, through a non-return valve, and up to a T-piece at the top of the bay. One end...
  20. Replacement Leon Cupra R Engine, AUQ or BAM?!

    Hi guys, Apologies if this has been asked before, I've done some searching and can find some info, but could do with a bit of help! I'm looking at options to replace a dead AMK engine in a Leon Cupra R (melted piston and head from overheating and running without water). So with current...
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