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    Ibiza 1.6tdi engine rattle

    Hi guys back in a seat after a few years Recently bought a 1.6tdi fr nice little motor and good spec noticed a bit of tappet noise whilst driving when accelerating so just checking if anyone has any similar experiences with this engine or anything to look out for going to give it an oil change...
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    Ibiza ecomotive

    Good call it seems to settle after bliping the throtle
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    Ibiza ecomotive

    Hi guys my girlfriends ibiza ecomotive is holding revs at idle around 1200rpm its been stood for a while well a few months so im thinking it just needs a run or old fuel any one have any other ideas ? Thanks smiff
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    Weird problem help

    Possible brake in the abs ring around the outer cv joint
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    tdi powerflex red dogbone bush

    How did it feel lumpy when slow driving and quite harsh when changing gears
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    Ecomotive dead

    Thanks guys reading through a few pages from google it seems that there are quite a few pages related to this problem.Ive actually sorced a brand new engine due to the fact that the bms engine code is basicly unavalible anywhere.Also some digging has brought up the fact that the part that failed...
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    Ecomotive dead

    Hi guys im trying to source some info due to my partners 58plate ecomotive needing a new engine.Basicly the oil light started to flash she only ran it for around 20 seconds after this then shut it down as it litteraly sounded like a train. We got the car recoverd to a friends garage for...
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    Front wing

    I just had both front wings replaced three scratches and a monster stone chip done for £400 ripoff defo
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    Rusty front arches

    My ibiza is in now for both wings rotting the problem is that there is a foam block on the inside of the wing which sits just on the lip of the arch it collects water and holds it and then wrecks the wing needless to say the foam block aint goin back in:whistle:
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    hybrid turbo scream

    Tempted to get mine done when it's up on the ramps for the new fmic then glad you got it sorted and cheers for the update
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    SFS Trubo Outlet Pipe

    Thanks mate put my mind at rest :D
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    SFS Trubo Outlet Pipe

    Hi mate ive just been through your build thread very nice ibiza just a quick question about your outlet pipe what size was the the connector that fit inside the turbo outlet im having a pd 130 front mount kit modifide to pd 160 specs so im unsure if the connector will be right and may have to...
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    Stud and nut conversion

    No link but adaptecspeedware.com
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    Stud and nut conversion

    Adaptec in the states do a pcd spacer kit from bolt to stud you could be cheeky and check there site ill look for the link
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    PCD spacer help

    No inside pics but these are the wheels
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    hybrid turbo scream

    Damm it time for a new gasket set then
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    hybrid turbo scream

    My hybrid td 515 screams it's knackers off too did you notice any running problems poor mpg/lumpy running ect
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    Gearbox

    You may just need an oil change some say it helps or you may have to reset the gear linkage there is a guide on you tube quite simple either one of these should help i would try the linkage reset first though as its free:)
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    PCD spacer help

    Damm it going have to do some trail and error i think thanks for all of your help guys
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    PCD spacer help

    Sorry i should of made it clear the thickness of the spacers not the stud diamiter thanks though
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