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Hi All, Our 1.4MPI Mk1 Arosa needs a new Throttle Body. Has anyone ever done this? Is it an easy job for a home mechanic, or is there anything in the set up that would require specialist garage equipment? Thanks in advance, Stu

Hi all, Ive searched and searched but i cant find an answer. Over the last few weeks, my TCS light has been coming on randomly. Once I turn ignition off and on again, warning light disappears and then may (or may not) come on again a hundred or so miles later. Ive got a code reader but i...

Alright peaps, can anyone help me? I lorry graced me with his presence on the m6 the other day and took my wing mirror out! does anyone know where I can get a replacement for my 53 reg lcr210 and how much im lookin to pay?, ive been lookin around on ebay but they dont seem to be the same as...

Just thought i would let people know that their is a new member to the crawley down group which i found out the other day!! SEAT! Looks like they will be covering a bit of the trade that sidlows had for the gatwick, crawley and east grinstead area! This may have been noticed already but...

Hi all, Some of you will know ive sold the Ibiza and have been waiting for delivery of my new car. Anyways its finally arrived. Its an 09 plate Mk7 Ford Fiesta Zetec S in frozen White. 1.6 petrol (122bhp) It has the followin extras: -Street pack (consists of; 17" wheels, tinted...

Hi all, I have a Seat Leon 1.9TDi 130 and I'm looking at replacing the discs and pads all round. I was wondering if people knew what the part numbers are where I can by straight replacements. I'm not looking at upgrading at all as they are more than adequate at the moment. Any suggestions...

Just been looking through Forge's website and found this http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.asp?inc=product&cat=190202&product=FMTTUHOSE Has anyone fitted one If so where does it fit onto the manifold ??? Is it on the under side of the manifold ???

Due to 'cheap' maintenance a new engine was needed in my early Mk 1 Leon TDi. The ECU had originally been chipped by Superchips to give 140bhp. New engine only gives 110 bhp but an unusual torque curve which is almost straight until 4,000rpm. Obviously the ferocious low end grunt is now...

Hello all Had a bit of bother whilst replacing a nearside front wiper arm on my Altea, and managed to overtighten the nut holding the wiper arm to the splined post which attaches to the wiper linkage. However, the wiper arm was attached ok, despite the nut shearing off, but last week the...

I'm sure I posted this yesterday but will try again. I'm fancying changing the original head unit but on a budget. I'd liek the following spec: Sat Nav MP3 CD Player iPod connection and browsing Big screen Bluetooth Any ideas what to go for? Any word on the rns-310? I don't have the...

Well its my first post so thought id kick off with a technical one. I have a new 09 plate cupra k1 which came with the MFD and bluetooth phone prep which is prietty good. not had one before but it seems great. Im not happy with the HU and didnt pay for the factory upgrade one. i planned to...

I'm confused. I need a clutch upgrade capable of handling the 318lbs/ft of re-map I've just had to my Leon FR TDI (now 187hp). The standard clutch fitted is slipping under heavy load. I believe its a dual mass flywheel fitted as standard. This prevents heavy vibrations from damaging the gearbox...

Unfortunately I hit a hare on my way to work this morning. I hit it at 60mph and it has broken the lower front grill on my car. Any ideas on the best place to get a replacement from and how much I will be looking at? As mentioned in my sig it is a Mk1 55 Leon FR TDi (the non plus version)...

Can you just get the glass and swap this out on the LCR fog lights - or is it a complete unit? I have a cracked one and I am not paying dealer prices for a complete new uit when the only thing wrong is cracked glass? thanks

Hello all, New to the forums, just a quick intro :D. In the leicestershire area, currently got Seat Ibiza 1.4i Sport 06 Plate (Facelift model). I am after a replacement grill for the bottom, inbetween the fog lights. Unfortunaly I hit a badger and its smashed the grill. Doesnt look to bad...

How hard/easy is it to replace a cracked front fog light on a 2007 Leon FR ??

Could fitting an interior LEDs cause the emissions warning light to come on? Hi all, Just a thought - a couple of weeks back I fitted an LED in the centre interior light (in the middle of the two map lights). I fitted it, tested it and left it at that - without starting the engine. The...

Hi, Looking for a bit of assistance with a replacement engine. My LCR snapped a conrod a few weeks ago. Found a company who will collect the vehicle and drop in a engine - looks like it's a refurbished engine, says they have 0 miles on them, just have a couple of questions from those who...

Finally had one of my bulbs go on my hid kit which i bought from hids4u in 2006, and looking for a replacement. I no hids4u do them but they are £35 EACH (a new whole kit is £95) but also seen them on ebay for £26 ish for 2 bulbs, anyone got any experiance with ebay bulbs or should i just get...

After having an unplanned meeting with a kerb today I find myself in need of a replacement alloy. It is a standard 17" 'Alhioth' alloy wheel, as fitted to 2008 FR's. The dealer is quoting £228 for one wheel! So has anyone got a spare one, perhaps after changing? I'm after as new perfect as...