Search results

  1. Sprogpole

    Is it a Cupra or not?

    Try Dave at Sere in the dealer section on here. Give him your VIN and ask him to check the spec of the wing mirror, center dash console around the heater controls, the wheels and the bumbers. If anybody can help with OEM stuff, it's normally him!
  2. Sprogpole

    Is it a Cupra or not?

    Just for curiosity; What type and size front brakes do you have? Are the rear brake discs vented or not? Also, post a pic of the front seats.
  3. Sprogpole

    Coil pack - popping out

    Tighten up the spark plug to that well known torque setting of “good “n” tight”
  4. Sprogpole

    Thermostat replace

    On an AUQ. Unbolt and push to the side the plate with all the vac bits on under the mani. Flexi joint on a ¼” extension and either socket or hex key to remove T’stat house taking care not to brake the dipstick tube. Clean, replace, refit and refill It’s only about an hour’s work
  5. Sprogpole

    Getting N249 bypass done professionally?

    http://www.midlandvw.co.uk
  6. Sprogpole

    Is it a Cupra or not?

    This is a Mk1, Pre Facelift AUQ Cupra For some reason you have the honey combe around the front S badge and side skirts What bumper do you have on the back, black lower section or body colour?
  7. Sprogpole

    Bleeding master cylinder

    Crack it loose with a short spanner Place your fluid recovery tube over the nipple Twist the tube to open the nipple Snug it up with the short spanner again to finish
  8. Sprogpole

    Engine temp

    If the temp sits solid at 90° when in stop start traffic, but drops when you’re cruising it’s the thermostat.
  9. Sprogpole

    Problem with top speed

    Better brakes would be a good start, before you think about going any faster
  10. Sprogpole

    Boost pressure

    If you have access to VCDS, you might as well wait until you can read any fault codes, just drive it easy for now. Boost, Vac and PCV leaks are very, very common, so a smoke test is never a bad thing.
  11. Sprogpole

    Boost pressure

    Sounds like N249 and SAI has been deleted, without removing the old pipework. Nothing to worry about as long as there are no leaks. Also maybe a PCV modification. Get a Smoke Test
  12. Sprogpole

    Spongy Brake Pedal

    Or get one of these: http://www.halfords.com/motoring/garage-equipment/car-tools/gunson-eezibleed The refurb parts are available from Dave @ sere in the dealer section on here
  13. Sprogpole

    Spongy Brake Pedal

    Refurb the offending calliper by putting a new piston and seals in. It’ll only cost you about £25 and no special tools needed. Make sure to clean everything up well and lubricate the seals with brake fluid. Also clamp the line before removing the brake hose. Get a pressure bleeding kit and...
  14. Sprogpole

    Is this right?

    160g/s is about 200 BHP I also think a PCV or Vac leak most likely
  15. Sprogpole

    I have baileys blow of valve not recirc!!! Help!!

    If it’s had a cold side relocation of the BOV it sounds like your car has had some modification. Is it also possible that the MAF has been mapped out?
  16. Sprogpole

    Is this right?

    What’s the MAF peak to on a 3rd or 4th gear WOT run to the red line? Also, whilst stationery, hold the revs a 3k, MAF should read about 10g/s
  17. Sprogpole

    Brake kit upgrade and pads? Help needed!

    http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=199990 DS2500 pads are preferred by most
  18. Sprogpole

    Leon cupra r Low boost please help

    Are you sure the Flutter isn’t turbo stall because the DV has failed, or there’s a leak in its vacuum line?
  19. Sprogpole

    Blown head gasket 1.8 20vt steel seal

    I used that stuff in my old Pug 306 to fix a water leak in a metal pipe union. It fixed the leak good ‘n proper, but also blocked all manner of other things and 3 months later the head gasket had blown where 2 cylinders we not getting any coolant. I will never use it again on any car that I...
  20. Sprogpole

    Rear middle seat belt stuck

    The centre seat belt simply will not work if the backrest is not fitted in the car correctly. Sort the latch that locks the backrest in place, and the seat belt will work.
SEATCUPRA.NET Forum merchandise