engine

Does anyone know how the new covers are mounted to the engine? The look like they don't have the built in airbox (as on the scirocco)? I wonder because I have an intake and want the engine bay to look tidier so wondered if this would fit my 57 pate FR...

Can anyone tell me if my AUQ block and head can be replaced with a BAM block and head. My engine is dying (oil pump), and I have the opportunity of a BAM. Obviously my inlet, turbo, exhaust etc will all be swapped over.. but Can this be done?? Thanks for help, James

Hey all, I'm looking for some assistance from a helpful mk4 ibiza cupra/fr owner. For some very strange reason, I have a component missing from my car, of which part numbers don't seem to exist, and SEAT are unable to get me a replacement. I can't find it on ETKA either. In basic terms...

Whats peoples experience with them? Want to eliminate a bit of wheel hop but don't want alot of vibration or noise. Thinking of the BSH insert from here - http://dubtek.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22&products_id=262 Its easy to fit and not very costly. I take it this...

Can anyone tell me if the Ibiza TDI orginally came with an engine cover, If so do you have a pic and/or know where i can get one?

hey all. am wondering if anyone can help me?? have been chasing gremlins round my mk2 since i bought it. its always idled really lumpy and constantly cuts when cold. i also suspect it overfuelling and it failed an emissions test. i've had it on the diagnostics and it came up with an error on the...

Does anyone know the engine codes for the mk4 ibiza? Or the engine code for the 1.9 TDI 100 sport Long story as to why its needed.

Hello, I've got a 99 V reg Toledo 1.8, and just went to drop the other half at the station for her night shift and the car started but immediately cut out. Though it must be cold so re-started it and blipped the throttle but again it started and cut out immediately. Tried it a few times but...

My Ibiza has developed a horrendous creaking noise coming from what seems to be just behind the center of the dashboard. Don't think it's clutch/brakes as it usually happens when the car is moving and in gear. I'm thinking it could be one of the engine mounts. Anyone had to have this repaired...

Evening guys, was driving my remapped mk1 Leon 150 tdi at around 60mph in 6th gear when suddenly the engine died. Within a second it revved back up. It did this several times untill the engine just died and the car juddered to a stop. Whilst this was going on the dashboard lights was like...

What does the variant in the log book mean? My engine number is AMK (as I'd expect in a 210) but the variant says "ABAMKX01". I'm just seeing BAM in there and filling in a whole world of blanks, right? I know it's a 210, not disputing that, and I know the engine is an AMK, I just wondered if...

Hi can anybody tell me the size of the engine mount bolts i have a new set of engine mounts but no bolts to go with them ive rang seat but just waiting for a call back to see if they have them in stock if not i could do with the size so i can replace with stainless steel ones thanks simon

Hi i have a friend that has a seat arosa 1.6 16v 51 plate 100bhp i think. The inlet camshaft has seized and snapped, im trying to source a new rocker cover including cams. The engine code for the arosa is AUB but i cant find any of those engines bein broken up for parts but there are afew leon...

Is there a thread on here of some sort that shows a picture of the engine bay with components such as throttle body etc named?? im not much of a engine boff! know a bit but not as much as id like to to get the best from my car. Cheers lads

I have had my car checked by 3 garages, they cannot locate any leaks, No pressure tests have been done, just visibly looking at the hoses, Leak started when I changed to an uprated recirc DV, A huge wheezing can now be heard with probs only 75% power.. Where should I be looking for leaks...

hi i have a loud whistleing noise comeing from the engine bay when the car is idleing which disappears when i rev the car then comes back after about 10mins of idleing. its a 130tdi sport on a 2004 53. any help would be appreciated.

Hi everyone. I have a problem with my Seat Toledo V5 (170, MY2000). The car won't start - it turns over but won't catch. I called out a breakdown guy and the diagnostic box can't communicate with my car. We worked it out that the engine control fuse (10 amp - no. 29 in fuse box) has...

Im looking to paint the engine on my car ive read up loads of peoples opinions what would you suggest i use for the following on my engine, i want to paint the block silver and want the best coating i can afford, i need ideas for Prep kit (brushes, cleaning solutions etc) Paint...

I've been attempting to fix the rear washer problem in my wifes mk4 ibiza, where water is coming from the ns front underneath. Whilst trying to remove the air fllter box, the 10mm bit I was using fell off into the recess between the battery and washer bottle and has now gone underneath:censored...

im wondering if anyone has been able to retrofit an MK3 Ibiza Cupra 20VT engine cover to the Leon Cupra 20VT despite the intake manifold sitting in the opposite direction of the Ibiza Cupra 20VT. of course modifications would be required to fit it neatly around the manifold. im from the...