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D16V1, Timing Belt/Cambelt
Nope, I have an EP2 not an EP3, D16V1 is belt driven.
Is SKF a good brand? I don't want to damage an engine with 55k miles on it.
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Hey guys, bought an FN2 about a month ago, a few weeks back I noticed a strange oil/fluid leaking from the rear bumper somewhere in the middle.... thought it was odd but ignored it, now its back again in a different part of the bumper, im totally bamboozled as to what it can be and where it is coming from? 
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Hey guys, bought an FN2 about a month ago, a few weeks back I noticed a strange oil/fluid leaking from the rear bumper somewhere in the middle.... thought it was odd but ignored it, now its back again in a different part of the bumper, im totally bamboozled as to what it can be and where it is coming from?
Not seen that before pop over to garage have a look on ramp id say
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There's nothing back there that has any fluid. The fuel tank is under the front seats etc it's all up the front.
Is it definitely oilly? Only think I can think is your back box has a leak and it's condensation from that maybe.
Is it definitely oilly? Only think I can think is your back box has a leak and it's condensation from that maybe.
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Probably a cat marking it’s terrority.
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Thats what I thought, and yea definitely feels oily or something other than water, going to have a good look underneath this weekend.
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Only noticed its Back of car. So nothing there to leak only Thing i Could think of is brake fluid. But thats unlikely so water with greese ect 90% chance
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Lots - I've looked into it before, just buy one that's already been done imo, you'll save thousands and there's always people selling.
Brakes, Clutch, Suspension will need doing
Then you're looking at least £4000 for the turbo stuffs.
Not sure on mapping costs for EP3s but £550 at least.
Slap on labour if you're not DIY.
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sounds about right I'd say around 5000-6000 in total done in way it wont fell apart or blow up.
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Yeah, Rotrex etc is about the same. You'd really need an LSD dropping in too
Tuning the K20 is is not a cheap exercise and IMO not really worth it unless you're going to be tracking it often.
The basic full manifold and exhaust, intake and Hondata + tune doesn't add much more power, but does change the driving characteristics positively (more torque and linear power band) and that can set you back £1-2k done right assuming you buy new parts. Best thing on an EP3 is a full fast road setup for the handling. K20 is quick enough for the road IMO.
Tuning the K20 is is not a cheap exercise and IMO not really worth it unless you're going to be tracking it often.
The basic full manifold and exhaust, intake and Hondata + tune doesn't add much more power, but does change the driving characteristics positively (more torque and linear power band) and that can set you back £1-2k done right assuming you buy new parts. Best thing on an EP3 is a full fast road setup for the handling. K20 is quick enough for the road IMO.