replacing

  1. replacing dipstick holder?

    Whilst I was checking the oil on my cupra, the orange dipstick holder disintegrated in my fingers! I have purchased a new one and hope to fit it over the weekend. Is it easy to replace? Thanks in advance Dave
  2. Replacing Clutch pedal (sort of)

    Hi, My clutch pedal was replaced a while back. About two months ago a metal clip appeared in the drivers footwell and then the brake pedal became a bit loose - like when you are braking and then depress clutch, the brake pedal moves up and is a little wobbly side to side. It appears the clip is...
  3. Exterior door handles replacing

    I'm buying a set of replacement handles for the exterior to colour code. Just wondering how easy are they to remove and replace? Cheers
  4. chris6210

    Replacing intercooler

    05 Leon FR Tdi PD150 Has anyone relaced an intercooler themselves ? If so, is it a difficult time consuming job ? Front bumper off, bolt off / bolt on ?? Thanks in anticipation ;)
  5. bozwellox

    Occasional momentary loss of power since replacing lambda sensor

    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...
  6. Clutch cable needs replacing

    I have a 2000 Ibiza S 1.4 Mpi, I had my clutch and pedal box replaced about 6 months ago but the clutch cable wasnt done. I was told to get this done aswell or else I run the risk of my pedal box breaking again. I have only just brought the clutch cable but a garage has quoted £100+vat...
  7. Leon Mike

    Replacing Rear Calipers - 2001 Leon Cupra

    The replacement of the actual caliper I don't have a problem with doing but I know from past experience when it comes to bleeding the brakes there is some kind of procedure you need to follow with activating the abs pump or something? I took it to a garage to have a service done several years...
  8. LCR door light switch > Any way of fixing without replacing the lock...?

    Hi all My LCR will not warn me that i have left the lights on or turn the intergal light on when the driver door is open, the passenger side works ok I have read in Elsawin that the door open switch is an intergral part of the lock and if the switch has failed, the lock has to be...
  9. captin_urbis

    replacing some things... any tips??

    right so i need to replace some stuff in my engine bay, 1.Head gasked 2.cambelt + tentioners 3.temp sensor thinking im gonna get my head skimmed, ported and polished, inlet mani + exhaust mani cleaned while the head is off so any thing i should look out for while doing these jobs...
  10. Replacing Vac piping on LCR

    After having several problems with the car i have found that the vac pipe to the fpr on my lcr is split and leaking. I have new pipe and am hoping to replace the all of the vac lines today as well as n249 removal or bypass? Does anyone know hoe to get to the vac pipes on the bottom of the...
  11. cus

    been told my tracking rod end needs replacing

    how much is this likely to cost for the part? is it best i get a garage to fit it, as i'll need the tracking done..? is it a lot of hassle to replace it myself? i was possibly going to do it when my new front discs and pads arrive, but if its gonna be too muchhassle, then i wont both
  12. Replacing outer CV joint on 2000 TDI

    We had to get recovered today and the RAC guy said the outer CV joint on the drivers side had failed. Where the best place for a new one and are there any guides to fitting it? Would it be the same/similar to doing it on a mk3 golf? I've got a Haynes for that. Thanks in advance.
  13. Replacing grille help

    Appoligies if this has already been answered but I cant find one. I might purchase a new honeycombe grille for my mk3 ibiza (.cool/s). Iv got no problem replacing the middle "S" bit, but the two side bits are connected to the main body with 4 torx screws connected onto the main car frame...
  14. LCR - Replacing Fog Light Bulbs

    I noticed last night that one of my front fog lights isn't working. I'm away from home for a few weeks, and don't have the manual with me so don't know of the changing procedure. Is it a pain in the arse? Also, what bulb does it take? Cheers. :)
  15. Replacing Sills on M -reg

    Im in the process of replacing the sills on a m reg ibiza and after cutting the old ones off i am having difficulty in finding replacements, I have been waiting for over a month for my local dealer to get some in but there seems to be a problem in getting parts into the country or so im told by...
  16. Nimzy

    Does my Engine need replacing?

    Had the worst weekend, let me set the scene and explain wot happened. Saturday 1st November, driving down the M1 at cruising speed in my 2002 Leon 1.6 16V, approaching junction 21 when all of a sudden i feel a loss in power. Tried to drop a gear to see if that helps but didnt make any...
  17. beezanick

    Replacing ABS Pump

    Hi, My ABS pump has recently decided to go on the blink. After much searching of the internet I have managed to find a refurbished one. My question is how do you fit it? Im guessing that you drain the brake fluid out of the system, unplug and unbolt the pump and ecu, plug the new one back...
  18. sydoggkdy

    replacing sensor ?

    oke so im replacing my anlge sensor to fix my power steering. do i need to disconnect the battery before i go unplugging sensors ? if i do is it just the negative i disconnect and will i just need to put the code into the radio, will nothing else happen lol cheers simon
  19. PhilW

    Replacing Ball Joints and Maybe Other Things

    Gotta replace the ball join on the o/s, i know its not a massive job, but is there anything i could replace etc.. while i'm at it? Thanks.
  20. CHR15B

    Replacing wishbone bushes...

    Well I'm not getting a lot of attention with regards to selling the car... I don't know what it is that people are not interested in, is it because it's yellow or is it because it's got 70K on the clock ... shouldn't be an issue as its fully serviced, timing belt changed and good for a few miles...
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