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  1. Leonpd150

    Pd150 Arl bad fuel economy after fast road camshaft install

    Hey, I have had camshaft problem, one of the lobes has developed a flat spot. So I decided that i should install fast road camshaft from darkside development and rebuild the whole head because i want to exceed 270 bhp in the future . Which included oversized inlet and outlet valves, harder...
  2. pickering

    Turbo & Injector upgrade questions

    Hello all, so my little project is coming along nicely, there’s been some hiccups but we’ve gone from taxi to slightly faster taxi in just a couple of months. the next step is to swap out the baby alh90 turbo with one out of a pd150 (I’ve read a few guides on the turbo upgrade so we should be...
  3. S10EAT

    PD150 Leon FR - S3 Intercooler FMIC fitment project

    I'll be posting up a few details soon on how I recently faired with installing an S3 (8P) intercooler to my 2005 Seat Leon Fr PD150. Having had an almost identical car in the past and forked out over £500 for a darkside developments modified one I wanted to see really how difficult it was to...
  4. Sticky, klunky clutch cable

    Hi there, So I recently passed my test and got myself a 2005 Leon cupra TDI 150bhp, I'm kind of confused what model as I've been told it's a special one a short it's got a big standard front mounted intercooler. Car feels great but last night me and a few pals went for a cruise and on the way...
  5. VAG specialists stuck, not starting Leon tdi

    Hi all, I have a 2004 Leon tdi 1.9 pd150. Currently the car is not starting and any suggestions or help will be massively appreciated. I will give you the full story below. I’ve written key Parts in capitals. -When I bought the car it would take about 10 seconds of cranking to fire but would...
  6. "Self service" 120k on a PD150

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  7. Calyx

    Fuel Filter PD150...

    Well changed my fuel filter this morning. Clamped the lines, removed them, filled new filter with diesel and changd the o rings on the black thing on the other lines. Put new filter in, put lines on and unclamped. Cranked engine and now it leaks :/. WTF? Lol any ideas anyone? Thanks.
  8. 55 plate pd150 mileage?

    I'm looking to buy a pd150 very soon. Found one on autotrader that I like, however the mileage is 130k which is the only thing that is making me think twice as I'm wanting to get a performance clutch and remap etc looking to get 200bhp+ as an end result but I'm wondering if the mileage is...
  9. volvic

    PD150 Fuel Filter change - How to?

    Hi folks, I've done some searching and cannot find any guides or instructions for how to change it... Is it as simple as out with the old in with the new, crank a few times and finished? Reading the LCR guide it says to remove the fuse for the pump. Is that needed for the ARL engine...
  10. PD150 Reliability?

    Hello :) I've been sent this way by the helpful people in the off topic section... I'm thinking of buying a PD150 VAG car and I was after some advice. I've searched the forum and I've come up with cam shaft wear issues along with the usual VAG traits but not much specific towards the PD150...
  11. PD150 Engine - Fuel Economy, What fuel economy?

    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...
  12. Should i be worried about a high mileage leon pd150? What would put you off?

    Hi all, ive noticed that high mileage Leon pd150's are still going for good money. The only thing im worried about is if i were to spend that much, will i be buying myself problems or are they definately worth the money. Ones ive been looking at are 54-55 patesd all going for about 5-6500 quid?
  13. Leon Cupra TDI PD150

    I've got some mods done at last so thought I'd stick some pic's up. The car is a Cupra TDI PD150 and so far I've just changed the wheels and fitted a Fabia rear wiper. The're 18" RS6 replicas finished in anthracite courtesy of JMS tyres but I'm still waiting on the centre caps which are...
  14. alex 80

    buying fr pd150 advice pls

    hi i'm currently selling my daily to buy an fr150 can you give me adivce on what to look out for when buying one and what extra's i should defently be looking at? also what toys i should get for it once i have brought it? look forward to seeing your replies thanks in advance also if...
  15. To keep my LC or go for a LFR (PD150)????

    hi all, after working out how much i could save on fuel etc, im starting to look towards the Leon FR, ive heard they are very good when remapped and are bullet proof? I thought diesels didnt like revving much? And can they really take a good hammering as i drive fairly hard. Ive been...
  16. chris285

    pd150 service question

    got a service coming up for my leon in the new year, as you can see from my sig its a stage 1 revo with a custom cat back exhaust in place currently i was going to take the opportunity to get a green cotton filter in at this point to replace the standard one in currently, however looking at...
  17. Andrewcupra TDI

    Andrewcupra TDI's ride

    thought i should make a a thread before i forget again some pictures from advert i bought and a picture of when i collected and sent off for a full valet Engine: Carbonio Cold Air Intake ( i did have a green panel filter but swapped with mike FR+ ) Unsure of a remap or chip , was...
  18. skullmunki

    A quickie!! PD150 MAF size?

    Hi all, I'm after some silicone pipe for my intake and can't remember what size the maf connector is (and can't be bothered going outside to check!)...any help please!?
  19. ChrisGTL

    Allards PD150 Intercooler Pipework Fitting...

    Hi, Ordered my Allards kit now, not in no rush to get it fitted but I'm ordering other parts needed so it all fits with minimal stress. :lol: I've been to SEAT and ordered the OEM intercooler brackets upper and lower because I told AwesomeGTI to take them off so they wouldnt rub the robust...
  20. ChrisGTL

    Price of PD150 Turbo...

    Is this a good price for a PD150 turbo brand new? £626.75 inc VAT and P&P. I'm still weighing up my options for hybrid turbo, i've found a place that will sell me a PD150 turbo for the above price. Does anyone know how much it would cost to actualy do the hybridding on the above unit...