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OK, I realise these may be daft questions but I don't know much about cars and nothing about changing wheels... As mentioned in another thread, I've ordered some winter tyres (Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3 205/55 R16 91H) on 16" steel wheels, to replace my stock 17" alloys (Pirelli Pzero Rosso...

Hey hey, Just a quick one; i understand the "thread hover - green", "unread - bold" and "read - normal". However when i read a thread, it doesnt change from bold to normal, my owns posts also make a thread stay bold. Im ok on other forums, using Firefox 3.5.3, it just seems since the...

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...

Looks like the wheel bearing on my LCR is on it's way out, I am fairly handy with a spanner and wondered if it's easy or difficult, and I presume I need to get access to a press?

hi guys im thinking about changing my engine to a r32, has anyone done this i have the 1.8t cupra not the R so might be worth doing, If anyone has done this how much did the conversion cost? thanks guys

Hi All, I recently installed a new car stereo and in my haste I attempted to remove the plastic around the bottom of the stering wheel. Once the stereo was fitted I put it back and made sure that the pedals moved correctly. Ever since I've done this I've found that when I change gear the car...

This may be rather a random question and I suspect he cost/work involved would be prohibitive.........but...... Does anyone know if it possible (and how it's done) to change the backlight colour on the instrument panel; from Red to another colour :confused: I have always found the Red a...

Ive had an error message come up when VAG-coming my car (2005 Leon PD150 FR+) which has been diagnosed as the glow plug in cylinder 1 as faulty. Ive not even gone as far as removing my engine cover but dont mind having a go at changing these myself as long as it's no great job? I didnt know...

Im in the process of changing the brakes on my cupra Does the huge star nut on the hub have to be removed to get the disc off?? Discs are in such poor condition i cant tell how they come off Cheers

Hello, I am new to this forum, I know this topic has come up before but couldn't see it for the 1.4. I have a Seat Leon 1.4 16v 2001, recently it has be stalling at round abouts etc when changing down gear . Also it seems when it is cold in the morning the engine is very juddery when...

Is there a general default idling speed? and is there a way in Vagcom to set this manually? The reason I ask is, my cars idling speed ~750rpm its vibrating the car quiet alot since i have put in a uprated dog bone mount ~ upon changing the revs to 1000rpm (with the pedal) its smooth and no...

Kinda Gotten Fed Up With Orangey Dials. I've Seen Few Pics Of People With Different Colored Dials, E.G: Speedo, And Center Console, Is An This Easy Job? I Did It Before On The Speedo Dials On A Escort, And It Was A Pain In The Ar*e! Is It Any Easier On Ibiza's? :help:

Hey people. I am wanting to change the wheels on my cupra r but I am slightly confused into which wheels can fit and the fitment of certain wheels. I reall want Porsche 996 wheels for it but I need some help in what to do. Anyone? Any help would be much appreciated.

Just thinking about the engine/box mounts, gearbox oil etc.?

Help me PLEEEAAASE! :) Why is there 2 petrol cap switches, and why doesnt one of them work? Only the one near the handbrake works. Also, how do i change the time on the clock? Thanks

Hi, I am going to change the top mounts and bearing on the LCR after work tonight and just looking for a quick How To guide or any hints and tips that you may have to help me out to make the job any easier. Thanks.

hey, i've just had my leon for a few days and i love it, but theres a f ew niggles, this car has the analouge heater controls, i was wondering if it is possible to fit a digital one and how hard is it, thanks.

i fitted a turbo from octavia rs-leon fr tdi 170 ps on my altea 140 tdi and now i have a small (big) problem. turbo is working, car is going much better in all revs and gears but my problem is that turbo is always on! vacuum valve seems to be out, it does not turn of the charger. when i...

FRONT BRAKES: Edit: Right I fitted the brakes, disks and pads earlier, and it seems the brakes may be stuck on. Took it for a little drive and they were smoking. The passenger side was the worst. Any suggestions as to what it may be, and how to resolve it? Thanks Speaking to a mate...

does anyone know if its possible to change the bulb in the reading light because i want to get a red one if they even exist.:think: i found an interior light on ebay but it doesnt specify where it goes.:confused: heres the link...