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my ayp engine has a basic cam chain tensioner and i want to know if i can use an auq one. it has a solinoid on it which my ayp doesnt.... Cheers guys HoocH

Hi all, Following an earlier post about the 1.2 model, which resulted in extremely positive opinions....I am still slightly worries about the timing chain situation. We are literally just on the verge of going out and finding us a used 1.2 SX, but i really wanna find out what date the...

Hi ive got an auq engine but the chain has now started to rattle, is this something i should worry about or is just going to be an annoying noise, also how much does it cost to repair im running 230bhp and i dont want to blow the engine with it snapping I no that if a timing chain rattles its...

Well Im getting the chain changed in the next month or so, getting the kit put on that seat make for it. Just wondering if other than a standerd service there is anything else that I should get done?

Can anyone help me. Timing chain on 53 eg Ibiza broke after a paltry 30k miles, costly repair & now radio wont work [:@]. Seat dont seem interested in helping Just want to charge to reset or charge for info to reset radio. Being the second owner I dont have the key code, have checked all...

hey, iv just been reading up on here about the timing chain 'slipping' on the 1.2 ibiza's (sounds like a common problem), if i got my chain replaced would it stop this from happening or is there something i could do to stop this happening to me? I really dont want the hefty bill. Cheers Neal

Hope someone can help me. I have a 2003 Seat Ibiza 1.2. It won't start so I have taken it to my local Nationwide Autos garage to look at it. I didn't take it to the main dealer as it is 12 months out of warranty and I have a distinct lack of trust with them given the huge service bills the...

Hi everyone. I've just bought a 1997 seat arosa 1.0mpi for my girlfriend's sister. it is on 70k and i'm guessing its uses a timing belt rather than a chain. can anyone confirm that? if it has one, whats the recommended service interval for the belt? is the belt easy to change? as the engine is a...

as per the title has the 1.4 8v engine got a cam chain or cambelt? I know the 16v has a belt, but I am sure I read somewhere that the 8v has a chain that doesnt need any maintenance or changing. Hope someone can help me out! cheers, Mark

Hi all, any body out there having problems with 1.2 AZQ ibiza. Poor power, fuel economy fault code P0106 Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit Range/Performance Problem, clear code fault still occurs MAP sensor supply signals and manifold preasure tests good throttle body...