Barn's Project....returning to a leon.
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Love the car, just curious but how much did you pay for the s3 hubs? I've got a set sat in my boot and want rid.... If you don't mind me asking?
Having a few problems with the car at the moment.
My small to do list.
Water pump and cambelt due to failure.
Wiring loom in engine bay due to excisting one being shagged
Wheel bearing
ABS sensor
New rear tyres
All in all a pain in the arse but once done its done......right?
My small to do list.
Water pump and cambelt due to failure.
Wiring loom in engine bay due to excisting one being shagged
Wheel bearing
ABS sensor
New rear tyres
All in all a pain in the arse but once done its done......right?
Well after the car being sat there for 2 weeks without moving due to things being broken, I decided it was time to sort it.
I dropped the car off at a mates garage last night for him to replace my cambelt, water pump, auxiliary belt, wheel bearing and abs sensor. I've had just OE continental timing belt and tensioner fitted with an OE spec water pump but with a metal impella.
All of the is now done, we noticed a that the Downpipe is blowing like mad so ill get a new gasket next week and sort that too.
The abs sensor has stopped my handbrake light flashing but I still need to replace the abs wire on the offside as its knackered.
Finally I just need to find a dry day to replace my wiring loom now
I dropped the car off at a mates garage last night for him to replace my cambelt, water pump, auxiliary belt, wheel bearing and abs sensor. I've had just OE continental timing belt and tensioner fitted with an OE spec water pump but with a metal impella.
All of the is now done, we noticed a that the Downpipe is blowing like mad so ill get a new gasket next week and sort that too.
The abs sensor has stopped my handbrake light flashing but I still need to replace the abs wire on the offside as its knackered.
Finally I just need to find a dry day to replace my wiring loom now
Another update on repairs.
Spent the day over Phills, seen the bare shell of what was his Leon, a very upsetting start to a Sunday I must admit. I quickly got over it though
We managed to replace my wiring loom in my engine bay, replace a few hoses that looked shite and generally done some tidying up of the bay.
Also fitted my new abs wire as it had worn through.
Much to my disappointment the wiring hasn't solved my starting issue and the abs wire hasn't solved my abs problem a huge thanks none the less to phill as ever
Spent the day over Phills, seen the bare shell of what was his Leon, a very upsetting start to a Sunday I must admit. I quickly got over it though
We managed to replace my wiring loom in my engine bay, replace a few hoses that looked shite and generally done some tidying up of the bay.
Also fitted my new abs wire as it had worn through.
Much to my disappointment the wiring hasn't solved my starting issue and the abs wire hasn't solved my abs problem a huge thanks none the less to phill as ever
Just some pics from today.
Possibly the last pic of mine and Phills cars.
New wiring loom ready to go.
All stripped to be fitted.
The end result after some tidying. Really happy with how it looks now.
Also picked something up, just a sneaky pic
Possibly the last pic of mine and Phills cars.
New wiring loom ready to go.
All stripped to be fitted.
The end result after some tidying. Really happy with how it looks now.
Also picked something up, just a sneaky pic
Finally fixed the car!
Since October the car has really struggled to start. After replacing just about everything I was stumped with the concern I had serious issue, ie compression etc.
I took the car to work and had a vag specialist/colleague/mate/saviour look at it. He quickly identified two issues, the knock sensor wasn't perfect which turned out to be a dodgey connection. The next was my coolant temp sensor. It was reading -10. Replaced it from stock at work and fired her up. Started first time like a dream!
Over the moon to say the least, I would never have looked at that so glad he took the time to help.
Since October the car has really struggled to start. After replacing just about everything I was stumped with the concern I had serious issue, ie compression etc.
I took the car to work and had a vag specialist/colleague/mate/saviour look at it. He quickly identified two issues, the knock sensor wasn't perfect which turned out to be a dodgey connection. The next was my coolant temp sensor. It was reading -10. Replaced it from stock at work and fired her up. Started first time like a dream!
Over the moon to say the least, I would never have looked at that so glad he took the time to help.
It took a full day but we messed about with other bits too. I would definately recommend removing inlet mani to give you the extra room, not particulaly difficult just time consuming
There was no fault showing at all, you could only tell by having the measuring blocks open on vagcom while cranking over. The temp was reading very very low and only got lower as you cranked it. A very odd one but relieved to say the least
Had my new exhaust fitted today. Looks awesome, is just what I was after. My scorpion was too loud for what I want now, this is a lot better. It can barely be heard on idle and only really comes in when on boost.
Please excuse the filthy dirty car! I can had on heart say it hasn't been washed since 29th October. (Our track day lol)
Please excuse the filthy dirty car! I can had on heart say it hasn't been washed since 29th October. (Our track day lol)
That looks nice, now where have i seen that before????? 
Oh and your number plate seems to have fallen off.
Oh and your number plate seems to have fallen off.
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That makes me feel abit better
That looks nice, now where have i seen that before?????
Haha not sure mate, has yours been nicked off the car? Looked abit bare last time I saw it!
The number plate fell off in the storms last week it's in the boot. Will go on today
Now get it mapped!!
Then maybe buy a K04 setup from me
That's a good call
It's got the bodywork just needs the engine now..
Its a Pipercross.
What a good idea, i know where there is a lovely brand new just run in fully forged engine.
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