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This is real dumb question. I own a mk4 seat ibiza 1.4ltr sport. trying to change my rear tyre. took off all the nuts but tyre won't come off. any ideas?

Hi All, New to the site and feeling rather foolish for asking this. Just got an '05 Toledo 2.0l Tdi Auto with the built in Sat Nav. The clock is out by 10 mins (nothing major I know but is quite annoying!!). I've tried all the settings via the nav/radio system and the only place I can...

Why is nothing in life ever simple? :confused::shrug: Went to change the rear discs and pads today and everything from the start seemed to be a nightmare every bolt was so so tight. But the real problem happened when winding the caliper back, ive got the caliper wind back tool (cube) and...

Hi guys, Ive got to change front discs and pads on my Leon Cupra. I have read up a lot on here about ferodo ds2500. Ive got a standard 180 cupra but im looking at getting a stage 2 map soon but dont want to do it until I get new brakes. The pads are a track day pad and Im not sure whether...

I bought a brand new clutch position switch as my old one wasnt in and the thread had stripped The new switch screws in but as soon as i release the clutch pedal it shoots out which has stripped the thread on the new one too!! [:@] does anyone have a way around this?

has anyone on here changed there own turbo an if so how easy was it an did you do it from the top or bottom of the car? ive had blue smoke for a while now an im sure its the turbo thats gone, im using quite a but of oil an car feels a bit slower then before. what needs changing when put new...

Hi there, My first time putting on a thread but I thought I might aswell do one due to the fact I managed to kill the left side tweeters while messing around with the stereo (cranking it up a bit too much ) Changing the Tweeter 1) First you need to pop off the door handle...

I noticed that you can hear a 'clicking' sound when changing the braking direction on my LCR. As in when I've been normally braking going forward and then start braking in reverse. Sounds like the pad is a little loose?? Does anyone else have this?

I recently purchased the Forge silicon hose kit for the coolant system as my pipes are pretty much crumbling. I know I need to 'Flush' the system and replace the lost coolant but not sure how to go about this exactly, searched youtube for some videos and they are to general for my liking...

Basically have fitted a new set of dials in the mrs's tdi sport the other day, due to a problem with her temp gauge not working on hers and lights flashing etc when the temps fine. I thought the mileage was stored on the ecu, but unfortunately not, now her new dials are showing 72k, when the...

Alrighty! I bought my car with the passenger window not working thinking that the switch would be the cause. But I have ruled that out now since when I press the switches the motor clicks. So I'm going to replace the window regulator. Now I know that I should search, which I have done but...

hi, i recently had a stage 1 cc remap, iv enoticed tht my revs seems to stay high when changing gear especially in 1st and 2nd, also my turbo whistle sounds ore like a whoosh of air rather than a whistle like it used to sound like before a changed my TIP n had the remap, could it be a boost...

I want to change the standard stereo for my 1din fold out tv dvd player but not sure how to remove the standard one but im guessing when its out i need get some kind of insert/surround as the gap will be too big for my dvd player to fit. Anybody did this before any help would be great.

I think my cars got a bit of a thud when you change gear. Anybody else heard any noises? Doesn't happen when just cruising just when you 'boot it'.

Bought some Halford's wiper blades specifically for my Leon earlier but I'm struggling to get them on... Any tips?! Cheers :D

I have the parts here thanks to Dave @ Sere motors, can anyone give me a good pointer as how to fit them without ruining the trim?

Right then guys ive saved enough money now to start 'pimping' the leon. going to buy some springs. not too sure which to go for. either the eibach sportlines or eibach pro-kit. wanting a comfortable ride, but with improved handling. the pro kit looks to be the better choice. The sportlines...

Hi all I am putting bigger brakes on my car soon as i have 281mm standard and the carrier is joined to the hub, so ive got to change the hubs to one which have a removable carrier and caliper. I already have hubs, carriers and calipers from a cupra 20vt. The question is this, how long will it...

Hey guys just wondering is there a way of changing the speedometer lights from (orange) to (White) It is currently like this Don't really like the orange and white would look sexy. Thx

Hi All, My OH owns a 53 plated Seat Arosa, and we need to get to a rear brake light to change the bulb, but the manual does say how the hell to get to them. Can anyone provide any helpful hints/tips on how to get at the rear cluster of lights? Many thanks, Dexter