leak

Hi there ive recently sold a 1998 Seat Ibiza GTI 2.0 16v to a friend he has brought the car back today and is leaking oil from what i think is the Oil pressure switch , It only starts to leak when the car is started and pops the black rubber cover off when leaking Wasn't leaking when i...

Was just setting of on an evening out tonight when the coolant level sensor went off - Pulled into the local Asda and I've observed coolant in the engine bay, hitting the radiator - spots of, not a stream of (hard to see it happening even with the engine running). Given the trajectory, I'm...

i know that there is alot of other thread on this but would like some help with it. i reacently got my LCR remaped but just recently it has developed a bit of a stutted when accelerating.when you put the power down it goes fine until about 10psi then has a little stutter but then goes again...

i think i may have a boost or Vac leak somewhere, just wondered which are the usual culprits to check first. Also, what's the easiest way to get to the intercooler and associated pipes on an LC? Got some time off work so will be spending a day giving it a good service and clean so want to try...

Hi all, Just wondered if i could get some advice ? In january i had a cambelt change and had a problems (long story ) as a result the head had to come off . A gasket set was put on . Now after about 5 months later i have an oil leak somewhere to the back right of the engine . My ? is this do...

I have read serveral posts about leaks, but not sure if my issue is the same and how to fix. Have a 2002 lean and on the front drivers door after it has been raining, when I open the door I get a splash of water from the door seal. I have then noticed that both the front and back drivers side...

Ive noticed coolant dripping from somewhere in the engine bay, Seems to be falling onto the crossmember/subframe and onto the floor. Ive not done a coolant change or had the turbo off.. Dont seem to be any wet patches inside the car, I've noticed it drips when the engine is off and cold, not...

Last night the wife smelt petrol - which I totally ignored until we got home to find what appears to be the fule filter dripping a not inconsiderable amount of petrol over the drive (while the engine is running). I had a push about and managed to click something and it stopped What to do? Is...

have a little oil leak somewhere on my car, think its the egr vavle but not sure, its coming of the side of the block and dripping down to the gear box any ideas guys???

Hi guys I've had my Cupra for a couple of weeks now and it will be requiring the 50,000 mile service (and probably Cam belt change as its 5 years old) within the next 2-3 months. I had the car inspected when buying and the only things that came up on it were: Rocker cover gasket needs...

Hi all, after discovering my saturated boot, my soaking wet passenger front and rear foot wells, and signs of mould I decided to investigate the problem. We found the rear washer tube had come off in 2 places! But could there be another problem? I've looked behind trim & door cards but cant see...

Hi i have quite a big air leak in 1 of the small pipes going into the inlet manifold and possibly 1 other down low but not sure would this be affecting my performance and fuel consumption. I seemed to use alot more fuel than everybody else last night than all me mates i done £15 of petrol...

I have a 2003 210bhp cupra r thats been mapped a while back b4t the last couple of days when driving steady then coming on boost i can hear a funny noise like a jet im getting the normal whistle then this jet like sound comes in the fades out about 5k? if i launch it through the gears i dont...

hi guys,just wondering if anybody can help me.i own a 2003 leon cupra and seem to have a leak,the rear passenger footwell is collecting water.had a good look round but no obvious sign of where it's coming in.anybody experienced this before?

Does any body have or know where to find a step by step guide for testing for boost leaks??

I did another boost leak test yesterday! Took of the MAF, blocked the TIP and connected the pressure hose that goes to the N75 from the charge pipe directly to the hose that goes to the actuator. Removed the oil filler cap. Disconnected the hose that goes from the breather valve to the tip...

I just had my car bk from service under advisory items slight oil leak from intercooler...anyone know how much will that be to fix that? cheers

Hey guys! Need to run a boost leak test on the car. Trying to find something to block the tip (3.5inch) which i can then drill a small hole into so i can pump air around the system. Any ideas what i can use?

hi... took my cupra out for a nice drive, didnt give it too much as 2nd cooling pump for turbo is dead, get home and find that i have a slow/ish drip coming from under the slam pannel, turns out to be coolant. there are coolant pipes all around under the slam pannel and some plastic unit...

Hi, Was out in the car the other night for about an hour came home adn everything seemed normal. went to the car the next day and didnt reach the end of the driveway and the coolant light came on. checked the tank and was below the min so topped up and off i went no bother. checked it a...