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  1. laawtytdi

    Tdi turbo inlet pipe

    Hi all, Wonder if anyone has any ideas about this?? Got a strange tapping come knocking noise at front and seems to be the 90 degree bend of piping to the turbo!!! It is fixed/ clipped onto the turbo but I really move/ rattle it to a massive extent!!!! Took it off cleaned and put back on...
  2. laawtytdi

    Front pads recommendation

    Hi all, Got a 2007 fr tdi with 50k on it and pads are on way out. Which ain't bad. Anyone got any decent recommendations for the fronts?? Seen ebc green ones and yellow but well pricey!! Any help, experiences would be appreciated fancy changing them this weekend. Oh and are they easy to...
  3. laawtytdi

    whys this jus happened??????

    I Know this thread is old but did you get to the bottom of this ???? I have this on my fr tdi at the moment it happened twice yesterday!!!!
  4. laawtytdi

    Sticky piston????

    Hi all, I'm getting a clicky noise on my drivers side brake calliper both when moving and stationary when pressing brake pedal, so obviously something going on with brakes on that side. Is there an easy way to get to piston etc without having to fully strip down calliper. Ie can I just take...
  5. laawtytdi

    Hesitating :( HELP :(

    Hey there, I have this on my fr tdi. Let me know if you get to bottom of it.
  6. laawtytdi

    facelift fr bumper..**WHATS IT WORTH**

    Hi mate, If u fancy I'll have the splitter off you if you want to split. How much ???
  7. laawtytdi

    Stereo stuck!!!!!!

    Still trying!!!! used both keys and credit card which I must say worked a treat first time!! Both clips are well bent and I haven't had time really to have a good go at it. Wondering can I remove center console whilst stereo is still in or does the stereo obscure two of the screws???
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    Stereo stuck!!!!!!

    Hey all,, Any ideas???? Removed stereo in mk4 ibiza standard anlana unit moved it down to next to climate controls but now want to take it out again. I have literally cocked this up and now I think both clips on both sides are fooked!!! Bent etc and it will only move a tiny bit but does not...
  9. laawtytdi

    Ashtray/ cubbyhole led lights

    Hi there, Can the led light not be wired to the lights of the car so when I switch them on at nite the led comes on aswell?? Or is this a bit too complicated??? Cheers
  10. laawtytdi

    Ashtray/ cubbyhole led lights

    Hey guys and gals, My ashtray hasn't got a light on it even tho there's a red lense type thing. I want to put a light in there or probs above to light the little storage compartment and ashtray when up. I want it come on when put lights on and also be dimmable. Can this be done and what wires...
  11. laawtytdi

    Heated mirrors

    I haven't got them on my fr 56 plate.pain in the arse in winter.is there a DIY retro fit guide anywhere? Would be interested!
  12. laawtytdi

    knocking still

    Had it tracked and knocking noise a bit better but still there so it must have been something out of alignment, although now the steering wheel is not exactly in the middle when driving straight! Is this right coz the place say let it 'bed in'.
  13. laawtytdi

    knocking still

    Ok replaced the arb bushes, originals didn't look too bad! Someone has said that the arb can hit the wishbones even tho it's got the metal collars. Knocking driving me round twist! It only knocks when turning left or right on uneven surfaces. If go over bumpy road straight nothing! If start...
  14. laawtytdi

    knocking still

    ok guys replaced the drop links with GSF parts, myself. but knocking seems worse. i'm i right in thinking that putting them in you use a star allen key at end of thread and tighten nut with ring spanner??? if you just tighten the nut eventually the lot will twist round??? getting some new arb...
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    knocking still

    cheers but the knocking has been pretty much happening from when i bought it brand new, been looking on here at drop links. how do you know if these have gone???
  16. laawtytdi

    knocking still

    hey guys and girls, just got cupra wishbone bushes and powerflex front wishbones done to my fr tdi , but still got knocking on suspension over rough ground and when turning hard!!! anyone got any other ideas??? car not lowered and all standard excluding whats mentioned above.:confused:
  17. laawtytdi

    Oil for Ibiza FR Tdi

    i use helix ultra from the dealers it's not too dear, expect to pay approx £50 for 4/5 litres don't scimp on oil it must be decent stuff:)
  18. laawtytdi

    Snapped front spring

    defo get both done at same time. one of mine had snapped at top and i'd not even noticed!!! it got picked up on the mot and was a failure!!! cost me £170 for both from an indie vag garage (volkmaster in bury) top lads:D
  19. laawtytdi

    Tow Bar

    :cry: hey guys i've got a track bike and need to get a dreaded tow bar fitted to my ibiza fr facelift model. has anyone fitted one and what does it look like?? does a hole have to be cut into rear bumper:confused: cheers
  20. laawtytdi

    Another boring tyre thread

    go for Toyo TR1's. i got them on my fr tdi and they're the bees knees!!!! well sticky but might not last too long!! don't expect them to last more than 8-10K miles tho!!! also got a small ridge to protect alloys from kerbing!!!!
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