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Hiya guys, im about to fully service my 03 plate Cupra. Can anyone recommend a good set of spark plugs and oil? With regards to the spark plugs i've heard that the Iridium power Denso IK22s are quite good and that the Castrol 040 oil is the best for performance? Any recommendations would be...

After getting my cambelt/water pump changed a few months ago ive had constant boost leaks/hissing noises from the drivers side ive been back to where i got it done several times and they have retightend the near side intercooler pipe and then the car feels fine for a few days but when i put...

How much oil does a 1.2 3cyl (2002) ibiza take? Also are there any other parts i need to do an oil and filter change? :think: TIA

Hi all, I have a 2004 leon cupra r225. it has just done 50k. was wondering when people recommend the cam belt being changed. also i have heard a few rumours that water pump and tensioners should be done at the same time. Any help. Cheers

Just noticed a outer cv gaiter has split on my LCR, has anyone used one of these split universal gaiters that require glueing togther ? ww.carparts-direct.co.uk/splitdriveshaftgaiter.cfm Also anyone know of a how to guide to change a standard gaiter.

Hi been searching for a How to Cambelt change on Leon Cupra 20v engine? Any one have one or know of link with good how to pics etc? :blink:

As above I fitted a new engine its a 1.9tdi 110bp, with a different engine code but practically identical, i changed the fuel pump so it used the original one, now it will not start it cranks over but does not start i loostened the flue lines to injectors for fule but nothing is coming through...

To the point, Has anyone done a gearbox change on a MK1 Arosa? Im planning on doing it and would like some comments / advice / noddy remarks. Is it possible to remove the gearbox from the engine and do a hot swap without removing the engine? I am quite technically minded but have...

The V5 oil change, in it's basic form, is very easy. Take the cover off the bottom of the car, take the sump plug out, take the end of the housing off, replace the filter, and reverse as necessary. Its really easily accessible, far easier than any other car I've done a change on. If anyone has...

Just had the best tear up since having my Cupra TDI and it was with an old Fiesta RS Turbo. He was obviously much lighter and therefore my extra 30 BHP or so evened it out and there was nothing in it. I thought I'd pull at least a few feet on him in the lower revs being a diesel and expected...

Is it possible to change the speedo/radio light colour on my MK4? I'd prefer Blue over Red. Thank you.

Hi there, I recently put alloys on my 2004 1.4 S Ibiza as before it had a standard steel wheel and trim. This has exposed two rather rusty brake drums which do not look good with my new silver alloys! I want to buy this brake drum...

When you click on user CP and however over the thread you have subscribed to that has new posts....its green, and I don't think it was before? I know I need a life :shrug:

Hi All, I just wanted to see what peoples opions are of what they believe to be the best time / revs ... etc to change gear for both petrol and diesel cars.

Hello everyone. My Cupra TDI has done 58k so it's time for the timing belt to be changed. I've got hold of a new timing belt + roller/tensioner etc. so I'm looking to do the job fairly soon. Has anyone done their own belt change on the PD? I've done a few timing belt changes myself...

Im just wondering what sort of mileage everyone changes their timing belts at. My pd140 has done 40,000 miles and has been mapped since new so im guessing it will be due soon. What sort of prices are you looking at for parts and fitment? Thanks in advance Dave :D

I noticed at the weekend whilst doing a service on my LC, that the alternator belt was looking in poor shape. Is it easy to change? I don't have a haynes manual at the minute so not sure what the process is. I'm guessing that the alternator moves and is the tensioner for the belt but not sure.

Had a quick search but cant find the answer. Can you change over the ecu from one LCR to another, or do you need to program the immobiliser/alarm/anything else? Engine codes and ecu part numbers the same, 1 may have a revo remap in tho!! Ta

Hi could anyone please tell me at what mileage/age the belt should be changed i have a 1.9 tdi altea 54 plate with 12,000 miles from new & i cannot get a straight anser from my dealer & is this a DIY job thanks in advance

I'm not sure if to have a change from the standard LCR 18" wheels or to just refurb the current ones that I have,is there only certain wheels that'll fit due to the Brembo's? Also if anyone has any wheels to recommend?I've got a red lcr. Cheers Will