replacement

  1. Andywest2k1

    Goodbye Ibiza :-( Hello MK7 Ford Fiesta Zetec-S :-)

    Hi all, Some of you will know ive sold the Ibiza and have been waiting for delivery of my new car. Anyways its finally arrived. Its an 09 plate Mk7 Ford Fiesta Zetec S in frozen White. 1.6 petrol (122bhp) It has the followin extras: -Street pack (consists of; 17" wheels, tinted...
  2. Leon TDI 130 replacement discs and pads all round... where from?

    Hi all, I have a Seat Leon 1.9TDi 130 and I'm looking at replacing the discs and pads all round. I was wondering if people knew what the part numbers are where I can by straight replacements. I'm not looking at upgrading at all as they are more than adequate at the moment. Any suggestions...
  3. D.K

    LCR Replacement Brake Vacuum Hose

    Just been looking through Forge's website and found this http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.asp?inc=product&cat=190202&product=FMTTUHOSE Has anyone fitted one If so where does it fit onto the manifold ??? Is it on the under side of the manifold ???
  4. Replacement Octavia engine in Leon 1.9TDi short of low end pull

    Due to 'cheap' maintenance a new engine was needed in my early Mk 1 Leon TDi. The ECU had originally been chipped by Superchips to give 140bhp. New engine only gives 110 bhp but an unusual torque curve which is almost straight until 4,000rpm. Obviously the ferocious low end grunt is now...
  5. Please help! Wiper Linkage replacement

    Hello all Had a bit of bother whilst replacing a nearside front wiper arm on my Altea, and managed to overtighten the nut holding the wiper arm to the splined post which attaches to the wiper linkage. However, the wiper arm was attached ok, despite the nut shearing off, but last week the...
  6. New HU advice - replacement for oem

    I'm sure I posted this yesterday but will try again. I'm fancying changing the original head unit but on a budget. I'd liek the following spec: Sat Nav MP3 CD Player iPod connection and browsing Big screen Bluetooth Any ideas what to go for? Any word on the rns-310? I don't have the...
  7. HU Replacement - Factory fit Bluetooth phone

    Well its my first post so thought id kick off with a technical one. I have a new 09 plate cupra k1 which came with the MFD and bluetooth phone prep which is prietty good. not had one before but it seems great. Im not happy with the HU and didnt pay for the factory upgrade one. i planned to...
  8. Clutch replacement worries

    I'm confused. I need a clutch upgrade capable of handling the 318lbs/ft of re-map I've just had to my Leon FR TDI (now 187hp). The standard clutch fitted is slipping under heavy load. I believe its a dual mass flywheel fitted as standard. This prevents heavy vibrations from damaging the gearbox...
  9. Memphis

    Replacement Grill

    Unfortunately I hit a hare on my way to work this morning. I hit it at 60mph and it has broken the lower front grill on my car. Any ideas on the best place to get a replacement from and how much I will be looking at? As mentioned in my sig it is a Mk1 55 Leon FR TDi (the non plus version)...
  10. speedinsaxo

    LCR Fog light replacement glass

    Can you just get the glass and swap this out on the LCR fog lights - or is it a complete unit? I have a cracked one and I am not paying dealer prices for a complete new uit when the only thing wrong is cracked glass? thanks
  11. 1.4i Sport 06 Plate: where do I get a replacement Grille

    Hello all, New to the forums, just a quick intro :D. In the leicestershire area, currently got Seat Ibiza 1.4i Sport 06 Plate (Facelift model). I am after a replacement grill for the bottom, inbetween the fog lights. Unfortunaly I hit a badger and its smashed the grill. Doesnt look to bad...
  12. Fog light replacement

    How hard/easy is it to replace a cracked front fog light on a 2007 Leon FR ??
  13. bozwellox

    Occasional momentary loss of power since replacing lambda sensor

    Could fitting an interior LEDs cause the emissions warning light to come on? Hi all, Just a thought - a couple of weeks back I fitted an LED in the centre interior light (in the middle of the two map lights). I fitted it, tested it and left it at that - without starting the engine. The...
  14. Engine Replacement

    Hi, Looking for a bit of assistance with a replacement engine. My LCR snapped a conrod a few weeks ago. Found a company who will collect the vehicle and drop in a engine - looks like it's a refurbished engine, says they have 0 miles on them, just have a couple of questions from those who...
  15. jonesya3

    HID Replacement bulbs

    Finally had one of my bulbs go on my hid kit which i bought from hids4u in 2006, and looking for a replacement. I no hids4u do them but they are £35 EACH (a new whole kit is £95) but also seen them on ebay for £26 ish for 2 bulbs, anyone got any experiance with ebay bulbs or should i just get...
  16. FR MKII - Replacement Alloy

    After having an unplanned meeting with a kerb today I find myself in need of a replacement alloy. It is a standard 17" 'Alhioth' alloy wheel, as fitted to 2008 FR's. The dealer is quoting £228 for one wheel! So has anyone got a spare one, perhaps after changing? I'm after as new perfect as...
  17. Willie

    PCV replacement hose

    Has anyone replaced this hose with an uprated one like this http://www.20squared.com/product_p/4.1.010.htm I suppose Forge will do one too
  18. ryan106

    Replacement Instrument Cluster

    Ok so I have a LCR and I have been having problems with the dials ticking both revs and speed and sort of sticking too, due to me not being able to source somebody to repair these I am thinking of buying a set of second hand clocks. On doing this I have a couple of questions for anyone in the...
  19. POB

    Turbo replacement!!

    My neighbour and his father in law each bought a brand new 2007 Altea 140TDI. Today, after struggling to get up a hill in 2nd gear the father in laws Altea took a visit to the dealers who after an hour of diagnosis decided that the Turbo needs replaced under warranty. (I'm sure this would cost...
  20. Wing Mirror Replacement

    Someone has smashed into my car and taken the wing mirror off. [:@] The outer shell, glass and some random black plastic bits have all been broken to peices. How much is it likely to cost? Can I upgrade them to a heated version? Cheers
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