What did you and your MK2 do today?
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Haha, it's ace isn't it!? Everyone knows when your overtaking them!!
Pain in the a$$ job aint it the thermostat did mine the other weekend
mk2 leon cupra and a q3 sline stronic 177tdi quattro
Don't think I could of done this in a day! But rather in 3 
Replaced:
Timing belt
Auxiliary belt
Water pump
Coolant
Timing belt idlers
Tensioner
New install:
Powerflex RH and LH engine mount inserts
Powerflex lower engine mount bush (small)
Powerflex lower engine mount insert
I'll post a review of the engine mount inserts on my Readers Rides if you'd like to know more about them - https://www.seatcupra.net/forums/threads/chriss-mk2-cupra-r.448113/page-2#post-4922167
Replaced:
Timing belt
Auxiliary belt
Water pump
Coolant
Timing belt idlers
Tensioner
New install:
Powerflex RH and LH engine mount inserts
Powerflex lower engine mount bush (small)
Powerflex lower engine mount insert
I'll post a review of the engine mount inserts on my Readers Rides if you'd like to know more about them - https://www.seatcupra.net/forums/threads/chriss-mk2-cupra-r.448113/page-2#post-4922167
I fitted a whiteline adjustable rear anti roll bar and rear strut brace to mine now worth every penny. I have got a front strut brace in the way too and am gonna order the matching whiteline front anti roll bar too when it’s in stock.
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Exhaust hanger bar snapped so a garage zip ties the exhaust up so I can get home.
Can't get the part in it's own by the looks of it which was annoying but managed to get someone I know in a design and technology dept to weld it back together with an added brace ?
Had my intake ports cleaned for the first time (68500k), engine started and ran fine with none of the usual symptoms of valve build up, but it was bad.
Now much more responsive and more power.
I had the walnut blasting done at Dukes Park Automotive, they are in Chelmsford. They gave me a loan car at no extra cost as they need most of the day (engine has to cool down), excellent service.
Now much more responsive and more power.
I had the walnut blasting done at Dukes Park Automotive, they are in Chelmsford. They gave me a loan car at no extra cost as they need most of the day (engine has to cool down), excellent service.
New to the MK2 forum, had the car just over a year. 2.0 TFSI FR.
Since buying the car I have done:
Still need to figure out my Evap issue. Purge valve didn't sort it, going to try a new charcoal canister and see if that sorts it Also I have a new set of front wings to fit, to replace the rusty ones.
Since buying the car I have done:
- New Spark Plugs (NGK)
- New Coils (R8)
- Cam Follower
- Evap Purge Valve
- PCV valve (Old one had split at the diaphragm)
Still need to figure out my Evap issue. Purge valve didn't sort it, going to try a new charcoal canister and see if that sorts it
Also I have a new set of front wings to fit, to replace the rusty ones.
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Mines the sameNew to the MK2 forum, had the car just over a year. 2.0 TFSI FR.
Since buying the car I have done:
The car has just been in for a minor service and MOT this week. While there I got the inlet valves cleaned and the thermostat changed. They showed me before after pictures and the results were amazing. Definitely notice the difference when driving it, very smooth and also doesn't feel as lumpy at idle. Probably the first time its been done at 94k. Also the thermostat was definitely faulty, used to see it drop to 60 degrees when cruising at around 50-60mph. The car now warms up to 90 within a few mins and stays there.
- New Spark Plugs (NGK)
- New Coils (R8)
- Cam Follower
- Evap Purge Valve
- PCV valve (Old one had split at the diaphragm)
Still need to figure out my Evap issue. Purge valve didn't sort it, going to try a new charcoal canister and see if that sorts it
Let me know how you cure it!
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Had my cupra stage machine polished the other week
Not bad for nearly 127k miles ehy
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Not bad for nearly 127k miles ehy
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Seemingly you can't buy new covers, very popular second hand as well so most sellers know a decent condition wheel is worth a good few quid.
Only held on by four T10 Torx screws so I decided to try re-painting it.
Not perfect by any means, but will run it for now and if needs be it can always come off again for a second attempt.
Only held on by four T10 Torx screws so I decided to try re-painting it.
Not perfect by any means, but will run it for now and if needs be it can always come off again for a second attempt.
I think the charcoal canister sorted it. Havent had the light/code since fitting a nearly new unit. From what I've read on forums it's either the purge valve, charcoal canister, fuel cap seal or cracked breather pipe from the canister. Apparently overfilling when fuelling can cause issues.
I checked the cap seal and the breather pipe first, then bought a new purge valve as it was cheaper and then eventually bought a charcoal canister. Thankfully I found an almost new second hand one for £15 delivered otherwise they are £100+ new from the dealer.
Also wrapped my wing mirror covers. Really didn't like the chrome ones on the car.
Spent the day giving my Mk2 Cupra a serious clean ready for her trip to AMD on Friday for pampering and goodies lol. Hope everyone's having a good weekend.
Hi. If you need any help with insurance at all then please feel free to drop me a line.
Regards,
Dan.
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