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rebuild

  1. Advice needed... 1.8t rebuild

    Hi guys... i fairly recently bought a mk3 Ibiza cupra running a k04 turbo and a few other mods around it... it didnt unfortunately have uprated conrods... guess what failed! I now have the engine apart and a newer donor bottom end.. I am looking to put some uprated rods in but i am on the other...
  2. RobDon

    Rebuild!

    Looks like I'm going to be tacking removing the cylinder head myself soon due to an internal oil leak and excessive oil consumption, anything worth watching out for? I've been reading the DIY guides on Vortex which have alot of good info for head removal and timing belt removal etc. Looks...
  3. Full Brake Rebuild

    Currently rebuilding the brakes and I'm after a bit of advice. I have bought new front and rear discs ( drilled and grooved ) Stripped calipers, resealed, shot blasted and painted with red foiltec paint system. New pads front and rear. Goodridge hose kit. I Have removed the backing plates...
  4. sooty16v

    ECU Rebuild

    Who does it and how much am I looking at roughly? Thanks :D
  5. anyone do engine rebuild

    hi guys my car is due for an engine rebuild or transplant with same engine has to be low milage but really looking for rebuild so can anyone point me in right direction who to use . any contacts and prices will be great many thanks guys:)
  6. mk3 Ibiza Cupra R Hybrid K04, Supercopa BAM engine, TSR Manifold. ** Breaking**

    Thought i would start a post to show the progress my Ibiza has made. The project was all going to plan and nearly finished, when the engine blew and caught fire. So have started to remove the engine and give it a clean ready for the new engine and turbo. Some pictures of the progress so far...
  7. davet175

    engine rebuild

    hi guys having to rebuild engine after getting a rattle from bottom end has anyone done this and what part have been used only want to do this once and looking with the big turbo about 350bhp + conrods pistons valves cams any advise would be good cheers
  8. re-build on a gearbox prices

    what should i be looking to pay if the seal have gone on the box for a re-build?
  9. Engine Rebuild on '02 20VT?

    Hi - I'm new here, but will hopefully be able to pick up some useful info from some more experienced heads... Short story - bought my wife an 02 20VT Cupra back in August - 40k service at SEAT main dealer in December and then in Jan we had what turned out to be a major problem. The car...
  10. JIMYU

    turbo rebuild kits

    how good are these kits and what do they actually replace? if a turbo has some shaft play and is burning oil, will one of these kits help? or is it new turbo time?
  11. New engine Vs Rebuild?

    I currently have a 2.016v cupra sport. So heres the story: Was driving pretty fast in 4th gear around 100mph and as I slowed down to turn off the motorway, there was a knocking noise coming from inside the engine and a lack of power. I was able to keep this noise at bay by driving under...
  12. first rebuild pics.

    got the assembled block back today, so got to work with the first coat of paint. had been working at the head all week, anyone who's rebuilt one of these heads has got more patience than me!!! did a quick dummy build on the kitchen table just for the photo opportunity ;) . will get the block...
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