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Hi, Our 2002 Leon CupraR (35000mi) has just hit 120deg on the way home from the shops (as I overtook a car) I let off and cruised into our village which was 1/2mi or so away and as I pulled into the house the water temp had returned to 90deg. I'm pretty sure it needs the waterpump changed...

Thought I’d give an ‘end of term’ write up now that my ‘57’ plate Candy White Leon FR TDI is going back to the leasing company after two years of ownership. Alows me to give my thoughts as well as consideration to anybody who is thinking of getting one. Firstly, reason for getting the car...

I have a 2002 1.8T Ibiza and could have a gt2x for a low buck, here in the forum are a lot of threads with the gt2x, some like it and some not, an some are older threads. time gives us experience , so I am curious who runs still a gt2x and ist still satisfied with this decision. what is the...

Bit of an odd thread, but seeing as the Cupra is a keeper, i'd like to ensure it'll keep running well for the next 150,000 odd miles. The car is running a stage 1 map, so I've increased the frequency of servicing to suit. My old Mercedes 190 Cosworth had oil services at 6k intervals & it ran...

Hi all, Had a recent boosting problem that I have narrowed down to be the N249 valve. I've currenly by passed it and the problem has gone. Will i get away with retaining the by-pass ? Or do i need to replace the n249? Cheers Lee

Hi im new to the site i just brought a seat leon cupra yesterday drove it home it was fine drove it a bout most of the day then at night time ecu light pops on so i phoned the rac an the said it was a code 17538 bank/mixture but when he reset the ecu it has'nt come back on but does any one no...

My Dads had a stroke and he wants me to prepare his car for storage in his garage; get it up on blocks, drain the fuel etc. My question is what (if any) effect long term disconnection of the battery may have on the cars electrical systems (ECU, bluetooth, etc). I'm not sure if any of these...

having trouble with long term fuel trim running lean multi,replaced n75,spark plugs,maf,vaccuum hoses except on from actuator-n75,lambda bank1,coolent temp sensor,forge tip.still not cured if anyone can help? also wondering with this fault will it fail mot?:think: fault seems to only comes...

After a spin into the gravel at Donington Park yesterday, I've lost the power steering belt. Thus I'm taking a trip back to the 1980's and manhandling the steering wheel. I actually prefer the feedback that the unassisted steering is giving me on the track - just realise how spoilt we've...

Just a wee note to those that don't already know, Autocar have taken delivery of a new yellow Cupra - first report in this weeks mag. First impressions:- 1. Not too sure about the 'challenging' styling (yawn). 2. Driving position is superb and terrific seats (more comfortable than 350Z)...

Well I am nearly 3 months in now (ok.. so not long long term) but I had a thought today about my old Focus. I just don't miss it one bit :D I am now more in tune with the Leon than ever these days. Got the perfect driving seat position I haven't changed for months. Everything just works and...

hello , a friend has a mk3 cupra , and is getting funny readings on her water temp display first thing in the mornings , flashing lights and beeps etc , the temp sensor has been replaced for the green type , i remember reading somewhere ( possibly by m0rk) that there is a different sensor that...

There is a long term test report in August edition of Whatcar, not a glowing report, as the tester can't figure out what the Altea wants to be. Well it was always going to be seen like that by the press, I think. Its what you want it to be that determines how it works for you. There is also a...