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does anyone know the internal size of this pipe! im looking to change it but cant find a replacment so was going to make my own with 90* bend and straight pipe with straight conector.

morning is there any information on how to change / bleed the brake system on a cupra tdi? i managed to boil the standard shite so i want to get some proper stuff in there so it doesnt happen again. but i dunno how to bleed teh system dry. what to flush it with and how to top it up and...

at full tilt in a "spirited" manner? In first gear my remapped fr tdi will jump to about 27,28 on the dial, in 2nd i change at about 48, in 3rd about 71 4th i only take to 90, 5th 115, and then 6th for the remainder. On my rolling road results my maximum power kicked in at 4161 rpm. Also what...

Hi all, I used to have access to this site, but couldn't get on recently so have resigned up. Anyhoo.. I had a friend change the cambelt on my car (53k) he's a reliable source and used the Awesome Gti timing belt kit. He said he only disconnected 2 electrical/sensing things but now my...

Morining, At what sort of mileage / timescale / usage would you recommend changing the K&N filter in the Dbilas? Are other brands of element that fit available? Thanks

Hey folks, Carried out a spark plug and an oil change today. Did the spark plug change first. When warming up the engine to prep for oil change engine seemed fine. Went out tonight and when idling every 10sec or so there is a judder which is slight. Also sometimes when driving about there...

Dear All, I have a Seat XL 170 and there is a sticker on the windows that says that there has to be a brake fluid change at 7000 miles. Is this necessary the car is on a 08 plate and has done 5500 miles? Kinjamin

Just wondering how often you guys change the oil in your cupra's. I've been doing mine every 6months for the past 2 years, but the oil always looks pretty clean when it comes out, i'm thinking of making it every 9months from now on to save a few quid I always use Castrol Edge 5w-30 and an...

Hi All, Hope someone might be able to help me as I'm a bit clueless when it comes to this sort of thing! I just had my cambelt and water pump changed on my 54 reg Leon Cupra and now when I first turn the engine on the temperature warning light beeps and then continues to flash throughout...

I’ve booked my Cupra in at the dealership for it’s 2nd year service this weekend. I was told it would have a 20k miles inspection service, the pollen filter replaced plus the brake fluid changed. On looking in the service book (page 14) under additional work, the pollen filter should be...

Leon cupra TDI. I havent changed one of theses paper filters before and im not sure if i need a special tool to undo the strap that secures the oil filter cap on. Also, where is the filter!!! lol Pella 6000 arrived today so i was hoping to get the oil changed this evening... So, do i need...

I was advised today during a service that my front wishbone bush on the drivers side is needing changed, quoted £100 by the dealer. My query is would I be better of just to change the whole wishbone on both sides that way I'll be getting new bushes all round and I can do this myself which...

Just a quick question......i have a 2.0 8V GTI engine code 2E, Am just about to do the oil and filter change. What is the sump capacity? just wanted to check if i had enough new oil at home before i started, Have searched but not found the answer.....CHEERS

Could somebody get this clear in my mind once and for all? I'm looking to replace the OEM head unit in my Leon with a single DIN Pioneer unit that I've got. I know about the facia adaptors (sat nav surround & mk4 golf adaptor) so no worries there. What I'm not sure about is the wiring harness...

Went to get my car (cupra 16v) rolling roaded and when i picked it up found it was running at 155 BHP. the first thing he said to me was to change the gearbox as 3rd gear espically was too long and taking way the power. Was wondering if anybody has ever came acroos this. Been told that the...

My current dial/speedo has no plastic cover for the glass part and i want to change dials, if i were to pick up a dial can i straight switch it over?

Hey Guys JUst about to do an oil and filter change Anything that I need to know? Any obstacles? Or is it just a case of sump plug off and filter off then replace both? Thanks p.s I did a search couldn't find anything

I've always run the most expensice fuchs long life oil, its quite pricey, but figured it was worth it as it was long life etc however, i'm finding that the LCR burns the long life oil so i have to keep replacing it, and i always get the service done on cue, so is this false economy? Can I...

Hi, My wife's Altea is approaching 40k miles and 4 years and I would appreciate advice on what parts are required to carry out a DIY cambelt change? I have changed cambelts in the past and am generally pretty capable mechanically but I need advice on which parts need to be changed (eg...

Hi there, i'm new here and left a message in the newbie section before banging this one in.. ive got a feeling this may have been answered before, ive used the search but i'm not getting the answer i need and its not too clear... i have a mrk 4 cupra and i'm not to keen on the two grill parts...