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  1. RobDon

    Updated engine bay pics

    Haven't posted any pics in a while, nothing much has been done lately but a few changes have been made, so here's three pics: I had my old cam cover, inlet manifold bracket and Bailey header tank all powdercoated in satin black by PPS in Inverurie, Aberdeen. I've also added an 034 Motorsport...
  2. Lippo

    Engine Bay Cleaning

    What do people recommend on how to clean a TDi engine bay? I've got HID's and ballasts floating around, so I'm not sure if a steam clean is the answer. Any other ideas?:confused:
  3. kris_tdi

    Loud Vibrating Noise from engine bay

    Hi Guys, over the last couple of weeks my ibiza has developed a loud vibrating noise, coming from the engine bay. It only does it when the car is driving and in gear, and is especially noticable around 2000 rpm. I'm pretty certain its not the exhaust as there are no soot marks and when i move...
  4. RikH

    Engine Bay Cleaning

    Wanted to ask an open question about this as im not sure how to really go about it. I know you "can" jetwash your engine but the whole water and live electrics thing puts me right off. The engine is clean enough, but its near on impossible to clean the sides of the bay etc, the nooks and...
  5. Engine Bay Clean Up

    Spent today cleaning the engine bay. Was needed badly as it was the only aspect of the car letting it down. My hands and arm are cut up bad but it was worth it! Before: After: Happy with that!
  6. Engine Bay Clean

    Spent today cleaning the engine bay. Was needed badly as it was the only aspect of the car letting it down. My hands and arm are cut up bad but it was worth it! Before: After: Happy with that!
  7. CustomChris

    Show me your engine bay.....

    Im after some idea to tidy up and create a stunning engine bay in my Mk3 Ibiza Cupra! So can people put pictures up of their bays to give me some ideas? :D Thanks! Chris
  8. leon7284

    Show Us Your Engine Bay Pics

    Here is my one of my latest pics from my LCR 210 ;) http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l53/dridgley84/?action=view&current=EngineCloseup.jpg
  9. Smell from engine bay

    My mate has a leon fr tdi and we both went out last night for about 45 mins of very aggressive driving. When we got back popped the bonet and noticed a funny smell commming from the engine bay between the engine and the battery/airbox. Is this anything to worry about or is it just because the...
  10. leake from engine bay **HELP PLEASE**

    (yes i know i put a 'e' at the end of leak in my title - typo) was parked at a mates last night and noticed when i reversed outta the drive that there was a puddle of water where the car had been parked it was on the passanger side, seemed just behind the wheel - and its deffo only water...
  11. Wrapping up my engine bay

    Hope this is in the correct forum i was going to post this in the car and detailing forum but thought you guys would be more informed. Im planning to Clean my engine bay at the weekend, Befor i drown my bay with water i wanted to check that the only think i have to cover is 1. The...
  12. sambo19

    browsing the bay

    just havin a browse on the ebay at what ibizas are being sold when i come across this one, anyone find this is abit cheap?? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998-SEAT-IBIZA-GTI-CUPRA-SPORT-BLACK-metallic_W0QQitemZ180097965365QQcategoryZ18270QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
  13. pdcupra

    Engine Bay Colour Coding - Pics

    right, made a start on giving the engine bay a spruce up today, started by getting some cable tidy to cover up fuel lines and other non - vacuumable lines! heres a few pics, i know there's a few more to do, but still point out what needs to be done! next im starting with vac hoses, but need to...
  14. Empi5

    Shiney Engine Bay

    Just given it a bit of a clean, which is a right royal pain in the ass. !
  15. Bay Bling

    right guys need some help and advice, been looking around the forums and have discovered the popular search feature handy for 99% of my wee querys. im planning on full finishing my under bonnet bling. the rocker cover, Air-con, inlet and the Turbo to intercooler piping when i bought it...
  16. Engine Bay Polishing Help!

    I want to start to get me engine bay looking nice and clean ready for the summer and thought that i might have a go at polishing a few bits! i know there are quite a few people on here that have done this and made a really good job! o i was wondering if someone could help me out and try and give...
  17. RikH

    clean and engine bay shots from today

    only posted a few night shots so far generally not posted any pics of the car since i got it couple of pics here Had my seat sport gearknob about 6 months, good to see some others are cottoning on to the fact you dont need to pay 90 quid for one! Engine- s3...
  18. LiCkWiD

    Squeeking from engine bay... yes I've searched :P

    Hallo. Done a search before this, found plenty of squeeky seats, engine mounts and the like.. but this is a little different. When the engine is on, idleing and driving, i have a sound not unlike two squirrels having intercourse under my bonnet. The noise is constant, but fractured.. like a...
  19. shaun.b

    Nice clean engine bay! :D

    Well, finally got round to cleaning by engine bay today, havnt done it since i got the car at the beginning of december, it was quite filthy but looks a lot better now! I got the bonnet seal on order from SEAT now, should be with me on wednesday so it should stay clean now! Got the spaced out...
  20. Jamin Berry

    Engine Bay pic request

    Hi, im looking for a very specific area of your engine bay, hence why i cudnt use the pictures from doing a search. I want a picture of this area and where the bolted lead then goes! FYI, a local garage took off my FSE power boost vavle on my request. But Didint put back on this...
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