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  1. truCido

    MK2 Ibiza Suspension / Coilover Fitting Guide

    Well I've never seen a proper fitting guide for suspension / coilovers so I thought I'd make one! Front 1. Loosen wheel nuts and support car on axle stands or other suitable support. 2. Working under the bonnet, using either a gun or a 21mm socket / deep offset spanner and a 7mm...
  2. Leon / Toledo 99-04 Hazard warning lights / Indicators - DIY repair guide

    Have your indicators started working irratically or intermitently? If so check the hazard warning light switch. Does it cut out after a short period of time/ work irratically or just once? Both problems will almost certainly be caused by the hazard warning light relay which is...
  3. PipSqueak111

    Guide to 2009's F1 regs?

    Does anyone know of a simple guide to the new/updated regulations for F1 in 2009? I've looked on both the ITV and BBC F1 sections and both are devoid of anything useful. What are the main changes other than slicks? Phill
  4. Guide pin bolt?

    Just looking in my haynes manual (for mk3 golf) to see whats involved with changing disks and pads. I noticed it says to release the calipers to change the pads you need to undo the guide pin bolt at the bottom of the caliper and then a new one must be used. Any ideas what this guide pin...
  5. Damoegan

    Guide - Removing SAI, N249 & n112 valve

    Just removed my SAI, N249 & N112 valves today and thought I'd do a little guide :D What you will need: 330 ohm 10W resistors * 3 (from RS Components clicky) Vac/boost pipe - about 0.5m (from placed like Forge) Combi valve blanking plate (you can get them from Forge but I made mine...
  6. Tizer

    Wiper Stalk Removal Guide

    Is there one? i done lil search and found nothing =[ If there isnt one does anyone know how to remove the wiper stalk? Regards Rich x
  7. reflexuk

    Suspension Fitting Guide?

    Does anyone know where there is a Suspension Fitting Guide? I want to do my own susp set and a pictoral guide for the 1M chassis would be appreciated. Regards
  8. Phillc

    Guide to fitting Catch tank

    I have put this in my thread aswell but for those that did'nt read it here it is again.:D Right here we go, sorry for the delay the battery on the camera was flat then i had to go christmas shopping lol, i will give a guide after the pic's. This is the over all pic you can see the one from...
  9. D.K

    Airbox Smoothing Guide now with pictures

    As there's been a lot of talk recently i thought I'd post up a guide I did a while ago on how to smooth the O/E airbox Hope this is of some help. Feel free to add anything I have missed Right you will need 1- pwer drill or dremil 2- grinding stone bit for above tool 3- Sand paper flap...
  10. Where to store the user manual (guide) ?

    The reason I'm asking this is that for the last car i drove, a Passat there was a special compartment that could hold the user manual (guide) neatly, under the steering wheel, without taking up space in the glove box. I tried to find a similar location in the Leon but I couldn't find anything...
  11. Guide - Fitting a Induction Kit to a 1.6 Sport

    This is a guide to fitting a Cone style air filter (or induction kit) to a 1.6 Sport. I think the Cupra has a similar airbox. Parts you need A filter A MAF pipe adaptor (green filters do one, its the one for VW's) Appropriate fixing to hold the filter on (eg jubilee clip) A bracket to...
  12. rsmith

    TTweaker's Guide - Version 0.6.0

    Hello all, Found this guide and thought i should share it, it is based around the Audi TT 225 engine, so most of it is applicable to the LCR.I found the measuring blocks useful and well laid out. Anyway not sure if it was posted before, but here it is...
  13. J.Topaz

    Footwell lighting fitting guide

    You've probably seen the other thread called 'ambient footwell lighting' as there is a lot of posts in there now, I decided to create a guide to keep things tidy and easily found by other members. Hope it becomes useful What is this guide? This will eventually be a comprehensive guide on how...
  14. Robb1990

    CCV Bypass - The Easy Cheapo Way :D ***GUIDE***

    Just finished doing this and i took some pics along the way, its taken be about an hour and the araldite is still curing... Get your parts toeather, you will need.... 1. Oasis bottle 2. Cable Ties 3. Washing machine Waste pipe 4. Small Jubilee clip x2 5. Araldite (Epoxy Resin) Tools: 1...
  15. DanGB

    GUIDE: Mk2 Leon Brakes - Info, Upgrades, and Maintanance.

    Welcome to the Mk2 Leon (1p) Brake guide. This guide is intended to help with current brakes indentification, as well as self maintanance and replacement. Contents: Brake Information Changing Pads Changing Discs Replacement Parts Brake Upgrades More coming soon... Brake Info...
  16. 1.4 strut brace fitting guide

    Hi guys, so i fitted my OMP strut brace to my 1.4s, it was a strut brace for the GTi but it fits any model. I thought i would put a quick guide up to show you how simple and easy it is to do. So first i got the strut brace out the box and placed it roughly where i wanted it (on the car, not the...
  17. HOW TO GUIDE: De-Wipering! - Flush Tailgate (PICTURES ADDED!)

    Following random discussions and threads on the rear wiper on the Mk4 Ibiza, Here is a guide on the complete removal of the rear windscreen wiper assembly, for a very sleek look! Total time to complete - 30 minutes? Cost of Parts required - No more than a fiver! Parts required: - 1 x...
  18. Altech

    Bumper Guide and Info

    I thought I’d write this thread seeing as we have so many new threads about the different types of bumper for the MK4. Hopefully this thread can be made into a sticky. Ibiza Cupra Front Bumper Rear Bumper Facelift Ibiza FR Front (Grilles are anthracite in colour and have...
  19. GUIDE: Fitting Dension Gateway 100 (or other iPod connector)

    Some or all of this information may well be available elsewhere, but I couldn't easily find it when I wanted it and others have been seen to be asking how, so this is... How to install the Dension Gateway 100 iPod connector (GW) to the standard OEM Leon Mk2 head unit (HU). (A very similar...
  20. GUIDE: How to fit GTI Pedals

    Hi, This is a guide to fitting Golf MkV GTI pedals to your Mk2 Leon. This guide details the DSG pedals, however the procedure is the same for you Old Skool drivers still languishing with a manual gearbox. Also worth noting is that I took these pictures as I was removing my GTI pedals from...
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