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  1. Changing the Cupra

    I am thinking of changing our 2007/07 Cupra which has 28k on the clock to a face lift FR CR, does anyone know what ours is worth trade in and private sale? It has convenience pack, HID's, Bluetooth, rear park, black grill, black Orion 18"s etc, full Seat history, 2 previous owners. Also be...
  2. cuprabod

    Changing front springs

    Hi folks, If i change the front springs will i have to re adjust the steering geometry ,as i have not done this job before, Thanks
  3. changing the battery

    Feel like a total moron for asking this, ive done a search of the forum too but cant find what im looking for. How do i get the old battery out of the car?? ive undone a few of the bolts around the battery to see if that loosens it and it doesnt. Its pretty desperate too, the cold has pretty...
  4. hoggy90

    Help changing gear gaitor!!

    i bought a new gaitor for the gear and handbrake, and was wondering how i go about removing the old gaitor for the gear stick and how to put the new one on ? any helps appreciated guys....couldnt find anything on the search thread:(
  5. AlexGSi2000

    Changing Front Wishbones?

    Due to knocking and iffy steering, im wanting to replace my front wishbones and ball joints. I was just wondering if this is a DIY job? I have a few hours spare on saturday and wouldnt mind doing them myself if its not too hard. Cheers!
  6. Advice on changing Rear brake\ light in Altea

    Hi, Noticed the lamp warning light come on in my 54 plate Altea and then checked and I have a brake\rear light bulb gone. The only issue is I cannot make any sense of the handbook instructions for replacing the bulb! It suggests I take out 2 screws that are rear facing in the door seal next...
  7. fellowsuk

    k1 front bumper grills? changing front bumper?

    K1 front bumper came today! How hard is it to change the front bumper? And is there anywhere you can get the front side grills for the sides of the bumper from other than the stealers? (the side shark gill grills) for the k1 bumper. Thanks
  8. Ibiza125

    Changing rods

    Well I'm thinking about changing my rods for uprated IE ones. Just wandering what is required for the job? Obviously new rods, but what else is needed? Gaskets? Pins? Thanks,
  9. Changing heater fan

    Hey all, So after all the various problems i've had recently, my heater now sounds like a tank. Not sure if its just as crap/leaves has got into it or what, so i need to get at it and have a look as apposed to take it to the stealer (they have taken enough of my money in the last 6 months...
  10. Mk1 Leon remote locking not working after changing key fob battery

    Hi All, I am new to this forum but was hoping someone may be able to help me out. I have a 2001 Seat Leon TDi S & a while ago the battery went in the key remote. I bought a replacement battery & after a look on the internet for re-programming I seemed to get it working again (using either...
  11. Changing head unit on a ibiza mk3

    im wanting to change the head unit on my ibiza. but i've noticed that it has all the heating controls attached to it? HELP?:cry:
  12. changing bulbs problem

    just got some h3 nightbreakers throught for my full beam, staight swap i thought....hmm well i put the bulb in and left it out the housing to make sure it worked first, nothing, swapped wire other way round, nothing, then tried the old bulbs to check, nothin, now got no main beam, whats...
  13. Changing Front Suspension Top Struts guide

    hello all, i'm going to chnage the top strut mounts on my Leon fr tdi mk 1 this weekend and was wondering if anyone has a step by step guide to this or could poin tme in the direction of one. I've got a pretty good odea how too do it and have spring compressors. Just wondering if there's...
  14. dangerousdriver

    Changing Leon Mk2 double din stereo

    I have a standard Seat Double DIN stereo with steering wheel controls at present. I am looking at a few stereos but wanted to know if any other adaptors are needed e.g aerial, iso etc etc.... Ive searched on here but not really found a definitive post Any advice greatly appreciated...
  15. Changing the gear shift

    I drive an 04 plate which has the rectangle shape long gear shift and gaitor. I would like to replace it with the Audi TT round one like this one in the picture. Is it possible? Is it difficult? Is it major bit of work to do? Cheers
  16. need advice on changing top mounts and arb link bushes

    hi guys as title saids ive bought some top mounts for suspension i have spring compresers and have some sort ov idea of what im doin but not on this car i havnt done it before any tips would be great and also arb bush links are those easy to fit many thanks guys:D
  17. Changing your Options package!

    Hi all, as i wrote in a previous thread about my car being delayed, I am now wandering if i really want the panoramic sunroof and bluetooth stereo connection thingy! as teh car order was already in existance (i was sold a car that the showroom had ordered for itself), and it is not due to...
  18. Craigus

    Any guides or advice on changing rear discs and pads on LCR

    I have changed the fronts many times, on allsorts of different cars, But i have a problem when it comes to what to do on the rear, I know its the same sort of idea as the front, i.e. Removing the caliper - removing pads - removing disc - Fitting new discs and pads, The only thing...
  19. changing the time ..

    just wondering if anyone could tell me how to set the time ? i have a leon cupra R MK1 any help atall would be great ..
  20. KingAnt

    Over Reving When Changing Gear???

    Hi guys When i am booting the car (and to be honest even when im just driving) and go to change gear i take my foot of the throttle and on the clutch when i do this the revs rise about 500rpm hold there 1 sec and then fall???? My epc light is on as well so was wondering if anybody has had...
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