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I changed my air filter earlier after only 15K ....and it was pretty dirty. The book says its not due for about another 2 years or 40k!! Anyway, once I put the engine cover back on it felt like there was a bit of movement in it. I never noticed it when taking it of as I just started to tug...

I've just had a 105bhp head put on my 130 block, obviously had the 130 injectors put in the head but never changed the glow plugs because the head is quite new. Now it sounds like i'm starting the car on ancient glow plugs...like when you turned the key on old diesels before the glow plug...

Hiya folks, I checked the oil level on my petrol FR today and it was on the low side. Is 5w40 the correct oil to top it up with? cheers for any help.

Does any1 have this? Can u get it done off standard key or is it an expensive 1?? Prices and ideas any1

Hi guy's, Hoping someone can help me here. I have bought a 2nd hand engine for my cordoba which has 65k on the clock, my existing one has 94k on the clock, and was wondering if i can get the clock reset to show the mileage of the new engine i have bought? Thanks in advance RedRunner

Hi, my car (57plate leon FR TFSI) had the error code 01056.... my specialist said the message was - CHARGE COMPENSATING PRESSURE. I looked it up on Ross tech and it said: 01056 function: Equalizing charge. Any other Mk2 owners got this message before? What do you guys get when you type in...

Hi, my car (57plate leon FR TFSI) had the error code 01056.... my specialist said the message was - CHARGE COMPENSATING PRESSURE. I looked it up on Ross tech and it said: 01056 function: Equalizing charge. what do other people get? anyone know what it is and what could be causing/...

can anyone tell me the compression ratio on a lcr engine code bam please? and what are standard size pistons? thankyou

I don't really know how to describe the noise to be honest.. It's usually when the weather is warm or the car has had bit of a blast.. The best way i can describe the noise is something like a miniature steam engine.. tsssst tsssst tsssst tsssst or tig, tig, tig, tig :lol: It does it while...

Not sure if this is normal but last night when i had the engine running and the bonnet open the engine sounded very TAPPY/TINEY. Checked oil and there is plenty on the dip stick. Any ideas?

if i drive my car like a pansy its alrite but if i put the boot down it jus misfires and splutters up the revs i.ve changed plugs and leads and the coil pack its only got a new distributor aswell so any help would b gratefully apprectiated

Hello! I bought one of these a while ago - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Golf-Mk3-VR6-Seat-Ibiza-ABF-solid-mount_W0QQitemZ190378484653QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2c537123ad But had it fitted during the engine conversion and it doesnt seem to fit...

Hey all... i have been to look at an Alhambra SE TDi on a 2003 I was told at the time by the garage its a 130 PD engine... However i noticed the engine code to be an AUY and this seems to be a 115 Engine??? or am i wrong ??? Anyone able to shed some light on it for me??? Thanks

hi guys, hopefully someone can point me in the right direction here. Had a mechanic friend look at my car today (Leon 03) and he said I need to get a "Gearbox to Subframe engine mount". Is there a proper name for this? or would someone happen to know the part number or where I could get...

Hope someone can help here i got the car back this morning and have been checking it all over. I removed the oil filler cap while engine was running and its breathing quite heavy through the filler? Is this normal or am i looking at more problems here?

Hi Guys, Took my car out today to b'n'q parked up and then came out after doing some shopping, half way out the car park my engine light comes on on the dash and my car feels like it is shuddering when I accelerate and also when at a stand still. Lack of power as well. Am quite worried about...

This is a strange one, only noticed on way home from work today. Issue is that under any slight acceleration in high gears/low revs there is a loud knocking noise which is constant until you take your foot off the acceleration, at which point is stops! Most obvious around 40mph in 6th (don't...

Hi everyone, I have two probs with my '98 90hp tdi Alhambra. The first and most urgent problem is that today it became extemely difficult to change gear. The clutch works fine. The gear lever is very stiff in all directions, 1st and reverse are impossible to select. I had to drive home in...

Hello All, I think the engine mounts in my Leon Mk1 Tdi are on their way out as when I accelerate in 5th or 6th from a relatively low speed I get a huge amount of vibration/ rattle from the engine. It only used to do it in 6th when accelerating hard from say 50mph. It will now do it in 5th...

hi guys just wondering if the cuppra r are bad for going through engine oil.Got it serviced about 4000 miles ago driving home from work oil light came on stopped and there wasnt a drop of oil on the dip stick???