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  1. Engine swap?

    Hello everyone. I may have the option of picking up a 2004 Leon SE (110 TDi) with a knackered engine. I'm not sure what is wrong with the engine exactly but I'm thinking worst case I'll replace it. I want the car as a run around so don't want to drop the MPGs too far but am thinking why...
  2. cheungy

    fuel pump swap?

    just a quick question about the fuel pump on the TFSI engine (BWA) is it easy enough to take apart and replace the unit for another one ? or is there something more? thanks.
  3. LCR Engine into my 1.6?

    Im thinkin of dropping the LCR engine itno my 1.6 rather then buying a cupra as i want the original shape and with mine being on an 05 its the last of the orignals, im guessing i could part ex mine plus £1500 for a cupra or spend less than that on a low mielage engine, plus there will be all the...
  4. 1.8 20v non turbo swap

    Hello guys, I am new here and really impressed with it all... I have a MK3 ibiza with 1.4 16v engine.. as a good pricing deal, I can get (AGN) 1.8 20v non turbo engine out from Skoda octavia. Sadly I told that the swap couldn't be performed due to engine and gearbox mounts! :confused: my...
  5. Embarasing red/yellow wire swap !

    My JVC works in the Tolly but loses it settings when ignition off. I KNOW i need to swap the ignition and live wires, but don't want to hack the Cars loom. I don't have any extra wiring adapters, the Car loom plugs straight into the JVC. Can anyone point me in the right direction of which...
  6. daz2282

    want to swap my diesel

    im considering either trading in my remapped 06 plate cupra tdi or swapping it for the petrol cupra. Whats ur thoughts on this idea?
  7. amnesia

    Would you swap an FR for an IS 250?

    Hey guys. Basically, what are your thoughts of swapping a Leon FR for a Lexus IS 250? Especially, if you want comfort. Or do you think it's completely out of the question. Thanks guys.
  8. How much work is involved to swap k03s for a k04

    Hi all, I really have thought longand hard abut this, and i might upgrade my turbo to a k04, but in your honest opinions is it really worth the trouble or do you just buy an LCR? So far im looking at getting 230hp out my Leon Cupra, but may need more in the future. Let me know your...
  9. ibiza sport bumper to fr or referance swap

    Looking at getting some new bumpers on my car . i have a 1.4 sport 55 plate and would like to fit either fr bumpers or referance bumps on it but they all seem to say 06 - 08 . anybody know if these will fit my car ? or can i only get bumpers up to 06 ? whats the differnce between the years ...
  10. Gearbox Swap

    Hi Guys I'm looking at getting an Ibiza Cupra TDi but i don't think it's long legged enough... I know that the early fabia's gearbox allows for 2000rpm at 80mph in 6th. Would it be a case of swapping the gearboxes? or will components need re-calibrating such as the speedo? Cheers
  11. 312mm disc swap

    Hi guys, im looking at changing the front discs on my cupra. im not sure if many people have done this but im interetsed in exchanging them for drilled/grooved ones or just drilled, purely for looks really as i think it looks pretty smart compared to plain discs. ive looked around on ebay...
  12. joesmad4it

    Swap '57 1.4FS for FR/CUPRA

    Anyone know what age/spec FR or Cupra I can get PX for my 1.4 Formula Sport '57 plate with 18,000 on the clock? Would consider MK3 if I have to find loads more money!
  13. Seat-Chris

    engine swap 1.4 8v to 2.0 8v.............

    rihto chaps and chappetes my 1.4 is on her last legs and with having 1ncb under my belt i think its tym for an upgrade:D, ive looked at getting a gti but tbh theres not many good nik ones about so ive decided im gonna drop a 2.0 8v in my 1.4s, now what im wondering is that if my current gearbox...
  14. bmb779

    Sport to fr bumper swap

    If i change the bumpers on my 2.0TDI sport for FR bumpers are the driving lamps etc all interchangeable?
  15. Engine swap

    Before anyone replys this is NOT another im going to put a 7.0 quad turbo in thread. All i need to know is, is it straight forward to swap my 2.0 8v for the same. Reason i ask is mine is on nearly 110k and quite like the idea of getting a less miles one, then rebuilding it and then to put...
  16. Shall I swap the LCR for an R32?

    Hello all, i have a 2004 LCR but i think i want a MK4 R32! i have had it revo'd amd i have a blueflame sitting in my bedroom ready to fit . what should i do? help me. james
  17. Street

    Parts needed for aftermarket headunit swap!

    Right, well the time has come to swap my headunit, and, after reading around I have decided on the headunit I want. I'm planning on buying the Alpine W505R double din headunit with an Alpine Blackbird unit for sat nav purposes. On reading around I have discovered that the OEM bluetooth unit...
  18. james walker

    best straight swap rear brake upgrade

    as in title, whats the best options to upgrade rears on leon cupra, to get rid of the teacup discs. got my 996 fronts on which look mint, and the rears look pap!!! i want them to look good and improve braking further... price, options etc, all advice taken cheers:D
  19. Engine Swap, will this work?

    Been offered a 1.8 8v out of my friends caddy sport, just the top end ie no box or clutch etc, would this fit the box and clutch of my 1.4 8v beeza or am I wasting my time? cheers
  20. interior swap for my leon

    im looking to swap my standard boring interior from my leon TDI s for the uprated Cupra R recaros, the cloth version. there is a set up for around £350 on the ebay right now but before i buy them i want to know if they are really worth spending all that money on? i know they look much better but...