Cornish Bob

Yes, doing it on the floor with decent axle stands giving about 550mm lift at top of stands, removing the track control arm might be the way to go then. Thanks for the reply.

Hi Guys, Do I need a special tool to remove the near-side track rod or is it accesible and are there any other problems that might occur with this job? Thanks.

Well aware of that ta, that's why I've asked the question here.

Thanks for your reply, tried TPS, wondered if I could get it Cheaper elsewhere.

Hi guys, Does anyone know of a reliable supplier on the net for a rear wheel bearing/hub assembly for my Octavia? Thanks.

Thanks for your reply, I'll check it out.

Hi all, I have a problem with the door open warning light staying on. Car has had diagnostic check which pointed to n/s/f door lock assembly but after this was changed, problem still occurred, any help would grateful, car is 2008 Fabia.

Cheers, I'll give it a go tomorrow.

Thanks for the reply, I know it's there but the panel wont budge and afraid I'll break it.

Hi all, I must be missing something but I can't remove the plenum chamber cover to access the pollen filter. The manual says that early models have screws securing it but I can't see any.(2000 model SLXI 1.8 T, before facelift) Also while I'm posting, I can't see how to do a 'search' on the forum, not my day.

Thanks for that. Had a look at the Autodata site and it looks quite good.

Thanks for the positive replies chaps, I can see both points of the argument but I do fancy taking the job on. I've done some awkward jobs in my time, (anyone done an octapus pipe on a Citroen BX), so I'm not too bothered just wanted some idea. I haven't ruled out getting a garage to carry-out the work as I have some friends in the trade so depending on what sort of price I get quoted will decide on my course of action.

Hi all, I can understand your comments regarding this, maybe I should have started with "I'm a qualified motor mechanic but I haven't done it as a job for many years and although I haven't changed many cambelts in my time I have done a few so wondered what sort of job it is and are there any pitfulls to look out for?" The last cambelt was changed 4yrs ago July 2010 by a garage where I wasn't charged a lot, (£200) but I don't have that option anymore so that's why I'm thinking about doing it myself. Thanks for all the replies.

Hi all, I have done some search's and read a lot about cambelt change's but other than a link to a Seat forum that didn't work I can't find any reports on the job or how difficult it might be, is their one that I've missed?

I've got to pick up my daughters Astra from Elgin in Scotland and intend to bring it home on a trailer (they hit a deer unfortunately) so I have been trying to find the Kerb and Gross Train weights for my 2000 18T Octavia to make sure I'm within limits. I can't find it anywhere in the handbook but there is a sticker on the n/s/f suspension turret with some figures on but need to confirm. Any help would be appreciated.