leaking

  1. Plastic sump plug leaking after oil change

    Hi All, So yesterday I changed the oil in my 2013 1.8 Leon and replaced the plastic sump plug with a Febi one from RSC Automotive (ebay). Note I usually suck the oil out so this is the first time I've replaced the plug. I used the correct tool, it's not cross threaded and it's fully in the lock...
  2. Crumpy

    Little puddle under car!

    So last night on my way home from work(work in london so commute on a train, car had been stood since Sunday) i noticed a little puddle under my Cupra 280. On closer inspection it appeared to be dripping from the under tray on the drivers side. Stuck my hand under the car to feel the substance...
  3. m.r.davies

    rear washer leaking - how to fix?

    Hi all I've taken the boot trim off, and turned the back washer on and the water is peeing out of the red section highlighted here: is there a fix for this, or do i need to buy a new car? Thanks Mark
  4. nc30rider

    Guide: How to fix the common leaking rear washer pipe in the Boot/Passenger footwell

    I had to fix it myself so I decided to write a small guide on how to fix the common washer jet leak in the boot/passenger rear footwell. Appologies for the quality of the pictures, I used my phone to take them. 1. Remove the rear Parcel shelf 2. Undo the 2 screws shown in the picture and...
  5. Leaking washer bottle

    All, Mk 1 Leon TDi 110 52 plate Does anyone know whether the Ibiza and Leon have the same washer bottle? And where is the best place (stealer parts?) to get a replacement. Looked on Ebay but would rather have a new one depending on the cost! The washer bottle is leaking somewhere, not...
  6. drain plug leaking

    hi, had my car serviced and mot'd and now the sump drain plug is leaking, the washer looks like its on squint and the engine has been over filled with oil! should i take it back or just sort it myself? any ideas would be helpful! cheers scott
  7. Drivers Door Sill Leaking

    Hi Guys, I have a 2005 Altea 1.9 Stylance that has develped a leak at the top of the drivers door between the door seal and the roof of the car, and of late i am finding after it rains heavy a nice bit of water is leaking into car. any idea of where its leaking is when i am sitting in the...
  8. leaking door seals help

    i have read the leaking door seals post and know what needs to be done to fix, but i have a question i have made sure that the seals under the doors are clear from dirt, so the excess water can flow. i thought id do this 1st and see if it cures my problem. it doesnt, i still have water...
  9. fuzzgeller

    washer bottle leaking

    hey lads, i put water in my window washer bottle and its dripping out somewhere from below!! the front washers dont seem to be working but the back does. had filled it up on xmas eve and only was out in the car once since but today the bottle was empty. how do i get to the bottom of the bottle...
  10. preventing leaking in.

    yes there are many topics on here about the water leaking in the footwell ect. was just wanting to know if there was anyway of preventing it ? and would seat do this ?
  11. 6th.replicant

    Leaking door seals - was it a recall/warranty fix?

    Accepting that the leaking door seals issue is an already much-discussed 'old chestnut', however, was this problem ever a recall/warranty issue? In other words, is SEAT UK obliged to bear the costs (ie parts & labour) to remedy what is clearly a design-fault if my car is showing signs that...
  12. 1.4 Rocker cover leaking

    I have recently changed the rocker cover gasket due to oil seeping from it and down the front of the engine , but the other day I noticed its doing the same thing and from the same spot!? the 3 bolts on the top of the cover are at their limit, and cant be tighened any further, Has anyone any...
  13. leaking water into the rear footwells

    My Leon is leaking water into the rear footwells (yes,both sides!), when left parked up for any lenghty period of time when raining:cry::cry: I have looked everywhere but cant find where the torrent is coming from. As far as I can make out, it must be coming in from somewhere at the rear of the...
  14. Air filter leaking oil??

    Hi guys another problem. There seems to be oil leaking from the induction kit its a piper cross 1 and its the big circular one that sits on top of the engine.. Any ideas why its leaking oil? Cheers. Azz.
  15. air leaking from dump valve??

    Hi, after reading everyones comments I finally went out and swapped my splitter for a 007pm feel like I've finally got my old car back as its responding a lot better but can hear what sounds like air escaping when I accelerate, have checked all the piping and seems to be fine.... Is this normal...
  16. water leaking

    hi people. not been on the forum long. water is gettin in my car wen its rainin, iv checked all my drain holds and they are clear:confused: dont no wer else to check, can anybody help? ash
  17. Help!! Leaking Diesel over front wheels

    Driving my car this morning the car kept going sideways. I thought it was icy but when I got to my mates there was diesel dripping off the front bumper. On further investigations the diesel is leaking from the off side front cannister - is that the fuel filter? More specifically the black plug...
  18. fuel tank is leaking

    doe anyone know how to replace a fuel tank, mine is leaking, if i fill the tank to full it leaks from the top of the tank somewhere and obviously this is very annoying, can anyone help
  19. Turbo gasket leaking?

    I just had a new 2.5" turbo back system installed on my Leon cupra, but the garage told me they used the old gasket on the turbo. Ive noticed for the first 20 mins of driving the car splutters under boost but is fine after its very hot. Anybody think the gasket could be the problem? Thnx in...
  20. ibizadoyle

    leaking boost

    hey just received my forge i/c pipes for the seat sport intercooler and now it seems my car is leaing boost as it wnt go over 1 bar!!!! the couplers seemed quite loose when i fitted them could this be it any ideas?? thnks simon