engine

Well had the car for 2months and ive got the cleaning bug something wicked, washed, waxed, clayed, wheel detailing, rubber and plastics treatment, u name it. Now turning my attention to the engine bay, i am curious as to how i should go about cleaning it? I must say im not overly keen on just...

I have just purchased a 57 plate leon 1.9 tdi reference and was wondering if there are any engine covers that fit as the engine bay looks 'unfinished' without one. was looking at the vw golf/passat ones or skoda one but they are all slightly different.

hey everyone, i have a 08 FR and out driving it this morning i was cruising along at 60mph and it was as if the engine was looking for an extra gear, it was sitting at 3,000 revs so I increased the speed to 90mph and it was at 4,500 revs. Am I actually losing my mind or could there be a problem?

same as in title. Car is locked and engine off, but all the miles are still shown on dispplay. Does anybody else got it? Never had it before in other cars.

i have recently fited a de cat pipe on my lcr and my engine light has come on . i have searched it alot and most people say to get the rear lamba sensor maped out but a few are saying about a piece that screws into the exaust and the lamba sensor screws into that .. i think they called it a...

Hi peeps i have snapped my front engine mount which sits on the sub frame front of the engine. I have ordered a vibra technicks one from bill and it looks a bit different to what has broke on mine. Bassicaly the one i have that is broke looks like it forks off a dome type piece on the subframe...

Does anyone know what the limits are on the standard internals on these engines? Lots of info one the BAM,AMK,AUQ been rated to 340bhp but nothing on the 150 (BJX). APR claim there Stage 3+ kit is fine on standard internals but no sure if they are talking about the 225 engines. Kenny

Hi everyone. I wonder if someone can do me a favor please? I have a AUQ engine from a 2004 Leon. But need it inspected for the drop in engine cc and also the engine number. Now I have found what looks like the engine code on the cam cover (bar code etc) AUQ *** ***. But should it be...

Basically ive got my gauges to wire in. I cant seem to get into the headlight nuit next to steering wheel and dont fancy damaging it getting it out. I need to wire the lightingup for them plus the vacuum hose etc for the gauge. Can anyone tell me where to get through the firewall in the car...

Hi folks, I've had a bit of search but I am desperate now for some advice. My Leon Cupra TDi has just managed 360 miles to tank. Just. I've just topped up wth 53 liters of derv and worked out that equates to about 30mpg. I do a lot of stop stat driving but this fuel issue has been...

(Copy Pasta from another Forum) Hi All, I'm not mechanically minded (But more than willing to learn!) I thought I'd pop my query in here knowing some of you have serious experiance with 1.8T's However this is probably pretty basic, Now that its got colder (Below 5c) my car has occasionally...

I have a PD100 AXR engine and am going to install a PD130 turbo but the turbo is from a BLT engine will there be a problem in fitment? Any Help Appreciated Thanks:D

Hi all, Please can someone help me - i have crashed my LCR andcrunched what i think is an oil pipe? It sits between the rads and sump but i dont know for definite what it is and what it is called so if someone can help uit would be duly appreciated

Just wondering if I will need to have an engine tune to get my air/fuel mix right after installing a forge 007p valve and induction kit on my newly accquired LCR doing the work on the weekend? Any thoughts appreciated Cheers

Hi there, we have an 03 Seat Arosa 1.0, do you know how to find out the engine type?

My cover vibrates against my strut brace. Tried using some single sided sticky foam, but it worked for about 3 days. So im just going to remove the cover. Does it serve a purpose? insulation or anything? Or is it purely for looks? I imagine it does damp noise slightly too. So its ok to run...

anyone really tidied theirs up? any pics of really clean bays? any nice touches/easy mods that can be done? I know the 16V's can have bits polished etc, but apart from painting up the Rocker cover , and going to town with elbow grease, is there much that can be done in an 8V bay?

hey guys, everytime i start the car (cupra tdi) and drive straight onto a dual and accelerate to 80 when the engine is cool, the power suddenly cuts out. i have enough to maintain a constant speed, but not accelerate at all. to solve it i have to pull over, turn off, and turn on again and...

Will a 1.6 lump fit ?? what will i need ecu will the wiring loom be same or will that need changing too? My engine code is AUD 51 reg what sort of engine will fit nicley without problems?? I know some will say just buy a 1.6 sport but it is cheaper to just buy the lump and i do like...

Had a couple of other posts but seem to be having some elctrical problems causing limp mode. N75, fuel pump relay and colling fan 1 all suffer open / short to ground. Noticed 40a fuse above battery box had blown which I have replaced - renewed main battery ground connection, N75 itself and a...