cylinder

  1. Engine misfire and multiple warning lights after timing chain replacement

    Hi everyone, I have owned my Ibiza cupra since about December but started experiencing problems with the car in January. The car would misfire very 20 miles or so. As it wasn’t a huge problem I carried on driving and eventually bought myself a code reader that said cylinder 3 misfire. Cleaned...
  2. Servo/master cylinder fault?

    Hi guys, had a look around and cant find anything similar to what i'm experiencing. Car: MK1 Leon Cupra 1.8T petrol, 02 plate, 80,000 miles. Fault: Loss of brake pedal (pedal goes straight down to floor), low braking effort. The car was fine about a month ago, then slowly over 2-3 weeks...
  3. Cleaning a PD TDI cylinder head - can I use wet/dry?

    Just needing to clean a new head I got and remove the old gasket seal residue and a little carbon. Will 2500 wet/dry be okay without causing any damage to the mating face? Thanks
  4. Changing Master Cylinder

    Hi there, Has anyone done a brake master cylinder change? Is it simple enough to do? Was access a problem? Does the mc unit just unbolt and pull out of the servo unit? ANy tips on disconnecting and re-connecting the lines on the underside of the mc? Cheers Tom
  5. Brake master cylinder plumbing

    Hi - Does anyone know if there is a dedicated front and rear output from the master cylinder on a Cupra 16v std 280mm set up so I think the same set up as 8v non ABS. I can see two unions for the pipes to go from but wonder if the pressure output is different from each one. Can someone have a...
  6. joshpmc

    No 1 Cylinder

    Can anyone tell me which is number one cylinder as I look at the car from the front of the bonnet, is it on the driver side or the other? Seat Ibiza 1.9 Tdi (110) 2001
  7. SEATCOOBER

    master cylinder repair kit

    as above does anyone do one for the ibiza????
  8. skahigh

    Simple cylinder question - need a quick answer please

    Chaps, Car started misfiring last night so I'm pretty sure one of my coil packs has gone. Picked up some today so am about to go scan and replace (first time in 6 years of life for the car). My question is, which cylinder is cylinder 1? Driver's side or passenger side? Cheers, Jon
  9. Yaboy

    cylinder head advice

    I need a cylinder head for my ibiza cupra mk3 its a 2001 model I was trying to get it repaired for as cheap as possible so thought gettinbg a second hand head would be my best option but im not sure which ones will fit could someone help me out with a part number so that I can match one up or...
  10. R32 slave cylinder, does it work in a six speed box?

    Have done a little research and found out the r32 clutch has the same dimensions and fitting as the stock six speed clutch. The 1.8t flywheel has to be used as the r32 flywheel has too many bolt holes. The only issue is the diaphram springs are different and think they might have to be used...
  11. VW 2.0litre 16v cylinder head cutaway pictures and port dimensions.

    Hello guys posting this as it may be of interest to you, this head casting is the same as the head that comes on the 2.0litre abf engine which is fitted to the mk2 Seat Ibiza Cupra 16v Sport so its a shame not to share it with ye im getting a msg when i try and post my pictures saying> You are...
  12. cylinder head number

    HI, the timing belt on my cupraR AMK 210 went and i have to change the entire cylinder head, and i was wondering if anyone knows if the engine uses a specific one or if it shares the cylinder head of the BAM engine?
  13. Mr OCD

    Random misfire / Cylinder 3 misfire and fault codes.

    So much for the Cupra running well... EML has come on flashing and car is misfiring... I get codes: 16684 16687 16688 Random misfire / Cylinder 3 misfire... Any help appreciated!?
  14. supercuprar

    slave cylinder

    Righty ho ! my slaves gone again ! only had it replaced in novembr 2007 from seat in windsor , whats the deal with the warranty ? are they going to be sh its and make me pay for everything? i dont have a warranty anymore on the car but surly they have a warranty on the parts? [:@]...
  15. Timberwolf

    EGT Sensor 1 & Ignition Cylinder 2 misfire!

    Hi chaps, Been a long time since I posted on here. Bought a new car and been playing with that for a while now. My brother in law drives my old LCR as I couldn't really get round to selling it and the dealer was offering me stupid money for it.... Anyhow, been driving the LCR for about 2...
  16. l.e.star

    master cylinder faulty - your opinion?

    took my car to a seat dealer to have a clutch master cylinder. so got that done friday and the receipt said tested ok. come saturday morning the pedal is sticking and im having to pull the pedal up.come saturday night driving down the road and the clutch pedal stuck to the floor and now when i...
  17. chrissy1502002

    Cupra R Brake Master Cylinder

    Just a quick question, is the master cylinder in a cupra r the same as in a cupra or is it different?
  18. beezertart

    brake master cylinder???

    evening campers:D general consensus seems to be i need to replace my master brake cylinder,being a bit on the poor side at the mo have been hunting the bay etc and found a few,does it matter whether it's off o a 16v or does it have to be from an 8v in order to fit my car?? or if it came from...
  19. wee_john 20vt

    buzzing from black cylinder

    hi i have this black cylinder thing under the slam panel above my radiator with hoses coming from it into the engine and radiator it makes a buzzing noise anyone know what this is and if it should buzz iv only had the car since sat and dont know much about it it has a revo stage 1 remap...
  20. Engine Compression down on one cylinder

    My Arosa 1.0 (2002) with 19,200 miles has just been diagnosed with compression down in cylinder 1. Inspection shows I require a valve change because of a build up of carbon dioxide. The Seat dealer says the car is too old for any warranty help and they want £600 to make the repair. Can anybody...
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