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I have searched, but found nothing conclusive on this issue.... When I first start my car from cold it chucks out a cloud of blue/whiteish smoke, and also does it when going from 1st to 2nd, and less so from 2nd to 3rd, with occasional large puffs on a trailing throttle. The problem seems to...

all info here - http://66.163.168.225/babelfish/translate_url_content?.intl=us&lp=fr_en&trurl=http%3a%2f%2fleon2passion.com%2ftutorials-pieces-et-ou-astuces-interieures-f73%2ftuto-modification-de-la-couleur-de-la-climatronic-t4768.htm and how to change the radio leds here...

I changed the rear disks and pads on my Leon yesterday and as far as I knew all went well but when I finished, jumped in to take it a spin around town I found that I had little to no brakes and that I could put my foot to the floor!!! I could pump the brakes and the prdal would seem normal but...

Need to no how to change the two front grills next to the seat badge. I got as far as lifting the bonnet and taking out the four screws which are above the grills and the badge but this didnt seem to help much as a whole piece came loose with the grills atached.Does any one no how to go from here?

just a quickie anyone know how to get the injectors out of the fuel rail and what is the best way of changing them with the least amount of fuel spillage cheers!!

hi im having trouble with my 1.8 20vt leon. i want to change the thermostat but not sure where it is. can some one please help, also any pics would be good. how much do they cost ? cheers guys revlimit

I set out to do this today with my bro...got a nice set of Ferodo DS2500 pads and some EBC discs. I was going to put up a guide for anyone else who wanted to do it but my advice is don't bother, take it to a garage! The annoying thing is getting the 2 pad retaining pins out of each caliper...

Just a quick question. If I change from standard to Seat sport oz tourismos, do i need to get the tracking/alignment sorted and if so does it have to be done straight away?:confused: Cheers

what tool is required to loosen the belt?

Had to change a main beam bulb last night & had a complete nightmare! As I was unclipping the bulb & taking the bulb out I heard a "ping". Discovered that the spring clip had some how come loose & dropped down the bottom of the headlamp!:censored: I managed to retrieve the spring clip &...

going to attempt it with my uncle ;later.. easy enough what tools are required?

Hi all, two things, Sorry this isn't Mk1 or Leon specific but couldn't see a Maintenance section... 1) I had my Leon Cupra TDi services in December and the mechanic said I'd need to change my rear pads in about a month. So I bought some pads (from a website often linked to on here...

had a coil pack go on me last night so went down to euro car parts and got four new ones just fitted them along with sum denso ik22 plugs and im getting the following codes up 17763 P1355 Cyl. 1, ignition circuit Open Circuit 17766 P1358 Cyl. 2, ignition circuit Open Circuit 17769...

I'm going to have a stab at fitting some new brake pads to the car, it's something I've never done before and I think I should have a go at it. I'll get the pads, copper grease and a piston windback tool to do the job as I found the guide below to do the rears... just not sure about the...

I am interested in changing my grill to the new balck cupra one. have been told the whole bumper has to come off to change it?:confused: Can any one help! Was quoted at the dealer £75 to remove the bumper as it would take an hour! Can it be changed without this hassle and cost?

I closed the boot on my Mk1 Leon the other day and the inner passenger light lense shattered for some completely random reason! I have another from a scrappy, but now I have receiver the light, I cant see how to change it. Is it just a case of undoing the 3 10 mm nuts that I can see...

Hi Guys My wife reversed off of the drive today and didn't drive any further after hearing a DOING! from the driver's side front. After her knight in shining armour(ie my Dad!) removed the front wheel he found about half a coil (3 inches) sitting in the bottom cup. I have all ready...

Right well after much pondering I am now going to change the interior of the beezer. Going to go for the cupra kind of look but go for seat sport seat covers instead of cupra seats (dont want to feel like Im making it out to be something its not). Anyway Iv got the part number for the seat...

For the past few weeks, had alot of issue getting the power down, 2nd gear it just keeps spinning and 3rd occasionaly. the road has been abit wet but not sure if its the weather or just the car. In Jan 07 the front tyres were changed to KUMHO 205/55 Z 16, To improve the front traction...

How easy is it to change the indicator bulbs and the fog bulbs?is removal of the bumper needed?