MrChris

I had a small accident that has resulted in a cracked plastic trim. Only thing is, I don't know what it is called to try and find a replacement!! It is the plastic part on the rear of an Octavia hatch that runs above the numberplate and is body coloured. What is this called:D

Thanks. I had a quick look at the breather pipe but couldn't hear any hiss. Had a quick feel but it was covered in crap so will have to have a better look at the weekend. Cheers for the help. Chris

Hi Guys I had my engine warning lamp on last Thursday. I ran vagcom on Friday (thanks mluton!!!) and got the following: Address 01 ------------------------------------------------------- Controller: 06A 906 032 HJ Component: 1.8L R4/5VT 0002 Coding: 11500 Shop #: WSC 78392 TMBSL21U138667811 SKZ7Z0B1396626 1 Fault Found: 17544 - Fuel Trim: Bank 1 (Add): System too Lean P1136 - 35-00 - - Readiness: 0000 0000 Address 03 ------------------------------------------------------- Controller: 1C0 907 379 F Component: ESP ALLRAD MK60 0104 Coding: 0023174 Shop #: WSC 31480 No fault code found. Address 08 ------------------------------------------------------- Controller: 1U1 907 044 A Component: CLIMATRONIC C 2.0.0 Coding: 11000 Shop #: WSC 31480 No fault code found. Skipping Address 15-Airbags Address 17 ------------------------------------------------------- Controller: 1U0 920 911 B Component: KOMBI+WEGFAHRSP VDO V07 Coding: 23412 Shop #: WSC 31480 TMBSL21U138667811 SKZ7Z0B1396626 No fault code found. Address 19 ------------------------------------------------------- Controller: 6N0 909 901 Component: Gateway K<->CAN 0001 Coding: 00006 Shop #: WSC 31480 No fault code found. Address 46 ------------------------------------------------------- Controller: 1C0 959 799 B Component: 3Y Komfortgerát HLO 0003 Coding: 00259 Shop #: WSC 31480 No fault code found. Address 56 ------------------------------------------------------- Controller: 1U0 035 161 D Component: Radio GRO 0001 Coding: 00407 Shop #: WSC 31480 No fault code found. End ------------------------------------------------------- He reset it but unfortunately it has come back on today. Has anybody got any ideas of what I could try? Cheers Chris

Thanks guys. BillH - sorry to hear about your problems. The frustrating thing is if we were still in warranty and didn't get the car serviced properly then we would be liable for any failures. They get it wrong an "it won't make any difference"! I am going to get the work done asap and have a chat to Skoda UK. Cheers

Hi all 52 reg 4x4 hatch has done 68000 miles. It was bought at 6500 miles and been to the same main dealer for servicing since (variable). Looking through the service book the other day I noticed that the haldex oil has NEVER been changed, they have just ticked the 'no' box at every service :eek:. I have been back to the dealership and they have admitted that they have never changed the haldex oil, indeed they have "never changed haldex oil in any 4x4 octavia they have serviced"!!! They realise this is wrong and should have been done every 20000 miles. What is the potential damage this may have caused to my haldex system? Naturally, my concerns are around if my Haldex fails and I have to foot the bill. What do you think the responsibility of the dealership is in this situation and should I also contact Skoda UK? Thank you for any advice Chris

Considering selling mine at the moment... Higher mileage than others 64,000. If you are interested drop us a line. Chris

Naythan You have PM Chris

Cheers for all the responses. I think I will take some pictures at the weekend and pop her up on here, pistonheads etc., and gauge any interest. Chris

Thanks very much. Gives part ex price. Approx.

Hey Guys Please help me put a value on my car as I am considering putting her up for sale. Apologies if wrong forum... 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4x4 Dark blue 53,000 miles FSSH All Elegance/4x4 refinements Mods 312mm TT brake upgrade with Zimmerman drilled discs Green Cotton Air Filter Forge 007 Diverter Valve Custom Code Phase 1 Remap Team Dynamics Pro Race 17" wheels (originals to be included in sale) Overall The car is well looked after using Zymol and Meguirs products. There are a number of small stone chips on the bonnet. The miles are most down to motorway use, but the car is always brought up to temperature before making full use of the turbo. It is a very comfortable, understated car with enough power to suprise plenty of supposed 'performance cars'! The only reason I am selling is to allow me to free up funds for a house deposit. I was considering putting her up for around

Guys I have a couple of little problems with the car and would be grateful if anybody could help shed som light as to what I can look for. 1) ESP light on. The ESP light comes on and stays on despite not needing its 'intervention'! When turn the car off, it goes and then may not come back till part way through the next trip or sometimes not at all. Is this likely to be a worn or dirty sensor? 2) Bit more strange this one. When pulling away at LOW revs and low speed, faint noise from what sounds like the driver side wheel area. Like a rubbing noise, but doesn't persist. Concerned it might be a bearing...but then again I know nothing about that sort of stuff!! Have recently fitted larger brake discs but can't see what I would have affected? Cheers Chris

Echo the thoughts on www.muscletalk.co.uk - invaluable aid to training and eating. Basic rules i follow whilst training up to comp are: 1) Eat 5-6 times a day. This process serves a number of functions. You are not hungry therefore less likely to snack on poor food. It keeps your metabolism working throughout the day, which keeps the body burning fuel and prevents any blood sugar plunges (the process which accounts for post-lunch sloth!!) 2) Drink plenty of water. 2-4 litres if you can manage it. Not only will you look and fel better, water assists in the transportation of toxins out of the body. Your bladder adjusts in days to the new regime. 3) Protein is a complex question. Competing power athletes (powerlifters, bodybuilders, rugby players) have comsumed excess protein for years and attribute their gains to it. However, much of the research shows that it may not be assimilated by the body and merely excreted out. I would suggest upping protein (approx. 1.5g per kilo of bodyweight)if you are weight-training. 4) Carbs are a vital part of your function. At the extreme end, carb depletion will slow brain function as carbs are used for energy for brain activity. Try to get carbs for oats, brown rice, brown pasta, small amount of brown bread, veg, some fruit. After training, try to consume a quick-release carb such as a banana and a small amount of protein to replace the lost glycogen from your muscles and to initiate the repair of muscle fibre. 5) Try for a mix of exercise type. Cardio-vascular work will assist you in losing fat (it is possible for some people with no training, but requires careful manipulation of diet). You MUST remember that it should be about FAT-LOSS not weight loss. These are different. It is a piece of p**s to lose weight (stop eating) far harder to lose fat and maintain any muscle you have existing. Weight-training will do wonders for you. Try for 1hr, three times per week with free weights if possible. Although as a beginner anything you do will have an effect. So a typical day might be: Meal 1: Porridge made with skimmed milk, 3 scrambled egg whites and 1 yolk. Meal 2: Pasta salad with grilled chicken Meal 3: Wholemeal tuna sandwich made with creme fraiche and salad Meal 4: Apple and small amount cottage cheese Meal 5: Salmon, grilled with a sweet potato and brocolli with lemon and olive oil Meal 6: Cottage cheese I know to look at this you may be thibking of crap I can never stick at that. However, if you try this in the week and then have a more relaxed diet at the weekend, it will be easier to stick to. Just remember that it is impossible to spot reduce fat. You will have to lose fat from all over to rid of the man boobies - although if this is an area of particular deposit for you it may come of a little quicker. Hope this is of some assistance. Just to let you know, I follow something similar to this, and can lose 20lbs of FAT in 10 weeks, with no loss of lean muscle, measured with body compostion calipers. It is possible!! All the best Chris

Hi Guys I noticed in a thread a few days ago that H & R do lowering springs for the Octy 4x4 estate and was wondering whether these fit the hatch? If not, what is another decent option? Apart from the ride height difference, will these maake any difference to the handling of the car and do I need to do antything else at the same time? I would love to go the whole hog and put KW's on, but simply haven't got the finance available. Cheers Chris

Guys I know of another 4x4 turbo with a revo for sale at a dealership. They have switched it off and are selling it without the remap switched on. Is there any way that for a small price it could be transferred to mine, thus saving me money. The way I see it is that is is little use on a dealership car as they can't sell it with it on anyway? Cheers Chris

Eddy That really looks the business! Couple of questions? If the front seats are available from KONIG, where did you find the rear seats? Also, did you (or wife) get them direct from KONIG? If so, how the hell did you understand the Finnish site??? Oh man, you have such a purdy car... Chris