Recent content by Mk2Ibiza

Oh ok pgarner, thanks for all the help. I will start a new thread when i finally start my engine swap...but for the moment i will be spraying my alloys matt black ;) wish me luck.

Ouch, for a 1.4 gearbox. I might just have to leave it as it is, and when it dies on me then sort out this engine swap, surely much better time saver and money saver in the long run? But will future gearboxes or engines have the same issues?

First car? Shouldn't really go for much speed, will land you in alot of trouble, wait a year and if you keep the motor...engine swap.

Yeah definitely, i will give that a check when i get the chance, but i can imagine them saying " Bring it down to your local dealership and we'll sort it all out for you " thus meaning ( Im going to empty your wallet and max your card out.)

Not worth it.

Well as i did before i changed the plugs and ran a bit smoother, sprayed the carb cleaner and now its running like a dream. Where can i get these repair kits from?

:D No more problem, BUT this engine def needs to go, just noticed a big leak in gearbox :|

Its literally a brand spanking new circular ring filter. I must say there is quite a bit of oil/soot around the inlet. Yes Pgarner it works better with the new filter off. aswell as its housing and everything. Im gonna spray it with the carb cleaner then if that fails coolant temp sensor. I dont...

Crud? The car was running fine when i had the airbox off, better than with it on. revs now seem to be holding. but im going to clean it all up now, and hope and pray that it doesnt cut out/idle funny anytime soon. My airbox is completely tatty btw, any ideas? performance intake? or get...

OKay good stuff, i will see how it runs for the moment with the new plugs then if its still being a pain im gonna clean the throttle body. If i remove it i won't mess anything up will I? I dont want to make anything worse than it already is.

How would i find out if the engine is running off electronic throttle? I might have to buy a Haynes manual to sort out the throttle body because i haven't taken it off before. Simple job? When im looking at the throttle looks like a carb as its got the throttle cable and everything there. This...

I doubt it would be alternator or battery, recently changed to handle the audio. My Fuel economy is normal. Changed the spark plugs and everything seemed to be working fine, idling fine with the airbox off the inlet. But i will be testing in the morning again. Looks like i should go for some...

Could that be why my radiator fan seems to be kicking in more often? Any chance i could link it up to a diagnostic? Only happens ever so often, so if i got to a garage i doubt it will happen then...

Well heres the problem,i start up the car, and it idles funny, then out of no where the revs drop and the engine would cut out UNLESS i keep my foot on the gas keeping the revs up. Ive got the 1.4 8V APQ engine in a 99 Ibiza. Any ideas on what it could be???

Yeah, swapping my Seat will be too hard, already spent alot on it. Ouch making me jealous with your £400 insurance. Looks like im going to keep the Seat off the road for a while until I build up my NCB, and get myself a saxo.