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  1. losing power

    hiya people got a ibiza 20vt runni 220 bhp n can just be bootin it n then suddenly loses power if i turn engine off n then on its fine any ideas lads thanks.
  2. PhilOfCas

    Power steering fluid level

    Hello all, I've had a good look at my engine (and Googled too), but i just can't seem to see where the reservoir is :(, sorry to ask lads, but can anyone give me an idiots guide to where it is please :redface: ta very much
  3. ibizadoyle

    want more power

    i want more power and i realise that a bigger turbo is more than likely the only way forward so was wondering what i need? i already have a fmic and a decat dwn pipe so what else is required? also the pd150 turbo does it neeed to be hybrided? or can i just source one and put it on and have it...
  4. rich3001

    Lack of power when trying to accelerate

    Hi. ive been driving my 1.2 12v for just over a year now with no problems unit now (just as the warrenty has ended). Recently my car has had the coil packs fail which i replaced, but now when i try to pull away from a junction the car takes a long time to respond and then is sluggish to...
  5. Fisher

    Power?? Steering

    My power steering has started wheezing and being fairly ineffective. How can I be sure it is the pump and not a seal in the rack?
  6. RabReith89

    What power can i see with these mods??

    Hi guys am away to get the c-code phase 2 remap, just wanna know what power i would see with and without a ko3s. Mods so far is... Blue flame 3" down pipe with de-cat Phase 1 c-code remap Blue flame cat back Custom frount mount intercooler KN Induction kit Forge cold side...
  7. HotHatchSteve

    Wynn’s Direct Injection Power 3

    Hi, has any one used or heard if this is any good, especially for keeping the inlet valves clean. Here’s some info I found in the AudiWorld forum. DIRECT INJECTION POWER 3 Air Intake Cleaner – Spray can DESCRIPTION Wynn's Direct Injection Power 3 is an aerosol product developed for...
  8. Power Steering Fluid

    Hello All, Could any one tell me What the best Power Steering fluid is for my leon cupra "04". It Started to Wine so i had a look at the level and its well low. Also went to Seat Portsmouth to get sum engine cover clips (were the screw, screws into if you get what i mean) and they are as...
  9. TDI Tuning advice, what power to expect

    Hello This is the setup I'm planning for my polo 9N TDI (100bhp standard). Can anyone see any problems with this setup? What sort of power and torque can I expect? And what will be the weak link in more power or reliability? 100PD engine 160PD intake 130PD injectors 130PD turbo...
  10. dirk1978

    Cupra TDI Power Graph

    Hey guys. Went for a custom remap at Stealth Racing at the weekend. Met Vince there who is very knowledgeable about all things VAG. Really impressed. Anyway, He put the car on the rollers to check it's all OK before starting the process and it made 291 lb ft. This is the graph I took a pic...
  11. no power

    just brought a alhambra once i hit 60 it goes into limp mode change the air flow senser but no better
  12. 1.4 sport - engine light then car lost power, wont start.

    Calling on the wisdom of other owners for suggestions of what could be wrong.... (want to have a better idea of what *could* be wrong as I've never used the garage that recovered the car... don't know how much they would want to try it on). -Drove 180 miles from my folks back home -3 miles...
  13. Power steering

    Is there any way of making the power steering work harder so the steering is lighter.. i feel its a bit to heavy in my leon, ive heard something about you can do it with vagcom. is this true? :/
  14. Mk1 Leon SDI - Lack of power. any suggestions?

    I recently bought an 02 SDI Leon and am becoming frustrated by the lack of power! Is there anything I can do for a bit more? Or would fitting a turbo be a realistic option??
  15. Power Loss

    I have had the follwoing rpoblem for the last 6 months with neither Seat dealerships or private garages being able to find the problem. Started with loss of power in all gears and it struggled to rev past 4K. After a new DV valve, spark plugs fuel filter numeous test runs and the help of...
  16. More Power Required

    Hi all, Ibiza cupra 20 vt :cartman: After having Jabba chip, catback stainless steel exhaust system & BMC induction kit, whats the next step in the quest for more power? Cheers Rob
  17. keep my car the way it is or go for power ?

    basically ive got a leon tdi 110 and its lowered 70mm maybe more on coilovers , the pre facelift bumper has been modified alot and i have got porsche wheels , which are 10" wide on the rear and scub alot on the rear archs ... its been playing on my mind for a while that i really want some...
  18. power loss/surge

    keep finding my car surging forward when mway driving,also when accelerating 3000rpm range power/boost seems to drop off and kick back in,no management lights coming on,any ideas what may be causing this?
  19. power steering fluid

    Urgent help needed. I need to know what is the correct type of power steering fluid as I need to top up immeadiately. Please help if you can. Cheers.
  20. BanziBarn

    Full throttle - glow plug light flashes breifly - no power

    Hi :) I've done a search on glow plug and the problems seem to be with the light coming on and flashing, mines not doing that exactly. With mine, if I put the engine under heavy load the car stops accelerating (but maintains current speed) and the glow plug light flashes very briefly and...
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