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ive read the procedure for changing the cam belt on a TDI, and it says you need to take the front bumper off, amongst other things. well i recently had my belt changed by a Seat dealer and it doesnt look as though they took the front bumper off. do they know a trick to doing it without taking...

All, I've got an 02 LC. A little while ago I had a 'fuel too rich' error come up from an EML warning. Suspected the MAF and replaced that yesterday, but the error still persists and the car feels lacking in power. I haven't cleared the error codes - should I need to, or should the car clear...

rite guys after some deliberation, ive decided to not got ko4 hybrid route and spunk my cash on making the power i have (234) more useable so ive decided to go this route, opinions and anything else wanted on this fellas quaife lsd £1070 fitted ths engine mounts £115 delivered tt...

Hi, My car is a 2005 1.9 tdi (130 BHP) with 37,000 miles. Car has to date been serviced at the main dealers. I am keen to keep the car for many more years and miles hence want to get is serviced and maintained properly. Car is now due for a service and have been advised that it requires...

Hi chaps, I need to change my air con compressor which I'm quite happy about doing, looks easy enough. The only bit I am worried about is slacking off the aux belt to get it off the compressor, can someone just quickly talk me through it? Cheers.

5 weeks ago I had my Ibiza Mk4 TDi serviced and today the display started saying 'OIL' when i start the engine meaning the oil needs changing. I checked the dipstick and the oil is black and not see through at all. I appreciate that theese engines will make the oil go black quickly, but in 5...

hi everyone, im after the easyest way to do the oil change never done one before, was wondering the way to do it? i have tryed the search and couldnt find anything helpfull really or any picks cheers dan,

i have searched but to no avail, i had my cambelt and pump and tensioners changed at 60,000 and read sumwhere about using vag com to set the timing back up, now i know this wasnt done, it seems to run fine , perhaps slightly lumpier first thing, and seems to smoke abit lately approx...

what sort of price is it for a cam belt and idler change? its just i bought a Toledo last year that has supossed to have had the belt done at 60k but today i had a peek behind the top cam belt cover and it doesnt look like a belt thats only done 10k, also the top idler has like black patches on...

after finding some gunk in the expansion tank ( already checked and its not the head gasket) i've booked the car in for a good flushing, is it important to use G12 coolant as it states in the hand book? Also the oil needs a top up so is it worth getting an oil and filter change while its there...

Hi all, As per the title I am about to replace the front and rear discs and pads on my Mk1 Leon TDi 130. Picked up new discs/pads today from GSF, and also nabbed a caliper piston wind back tool from Halfrauds. Whilst I was in there I picked up some new Brake Fluid and an Eezibleed system...

Hi all, I have a leak on both sides of the steering rack from the rubber tie rod seals (not repairable by dealers). A new rack is about £500 from the stealers, but i found somwhere local that will re-furb for £165. Do you think i'll get away with a DIY removal and refitting job? I know...

i suspect my water pump on my seat gti is gubbed symptoms are the top hose on the rad is roasting hot bottom one is a lot cooler as is the radiator when i bought the car it lay on my drive through the winter with no antifreeze(seller hadnt added any i assume) as the radiator hoses were solid...

:DHey folks! Hope your having a good weekend, I managed to grab a flat parking space today outside the house lol, so took this opportunity to the maximum! I decided to take up Halfords offer of 2 axel stands, a jack, a backbench on wheels and some wheel chocks for £69.99! Put them to great...

my cupra has 55k miles and my next service is due at 60k or in january should i leave it to be changed then or will it be better done sooner

Hi guys, I know sweet f all about cars but been the cheap ass that i am went off and bought spark plugs on the cheap off a site recommended on another thread on this site... I have a good idea on how to change them but a friend of mine freaked me out by telling me that there is a certain...

hi i bought the vag tacho cable 1.7 and a 2.5 version and when i try and connect to the tacho its says can not connect to ECU kombiinstrument anyone have any idears whats wrong

hi i have a 2004 seat leon cupra tdi and the dog has chewed the middle seat belt to the extent that it will fail an mot. i can get one from seat but i dont know how to get into it to change it ?:confused: thanking anybody in advance for any light they can shed on this

Hi, I am going to change the oil on my leon mk1 1.9tdi and was wondering where the oil filter is.I have looked under the engine cover and I'm guessing it is in the middle at the front of the engine.Is that correct?If not it would be helpful to know where it is.Also is it easy to find the sump...

Is it easy to change the n/s (passenger side) headlight bulb; what needs to come out first? Had a bit of a hangover on Sunday when I was going to change it so it looked harder than it was!!:redface: