Andy Hames

Does anyone know if the mounting posts for the exhaust heat shields are replaceable or not? I have a loose and rattling heat shield due to the fixings having corroded and fallen out, but the posts are also corroded and won't be any use as-is to fasten down to again. Can they be replaced?

OK, thanks for the quick response!

Hi, sorry to drag up and hijack an old post, but can anyone advise if any of the above modules will work with a Bolero head unit without MaxiDot display? I have previously retro-fitted a 3C8 035 730 D which worked fine but required plugging into a mate's car to get it paired, however it lost pairing when the battery was off for a couple of days. I'm looking to replace the module with one that can be paired without MaxiDot. Thanks

I don't live in Leyland but I do work there, so I'm around at the end of the working day.

Another vote for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's. I tried the original F1 Asymmetric's on my previous Octavia VRS (Stage 2 modified) and have stuck with them ever since, wouldn't buy anything different now. Always been confident on them, even in the wet where I felt like they were less inclined to aquaplane than other tyres. Just bought a Mk2 VRS with some fairly cheap tyres on the front and I'm willing the days down until they need replacing, but having a bit of fun in the mean time

Good to hear it is sorted. For anyone with the same question, I had mine updated a couple of weeks ago and can confirm that 54 is the latest version at this time,

Hi guys Does anyone know if it is possible to enable a headlight warning tone when the headlight switch is left in the on position and the engine swtitched off on a Mk 2 Octavia vRS? It's fine having them switched off automatically but I keep ending up setting off with them switched on again when it is broad daylight. Thanks in advance...

Another vote here for Awesome GTI.

This vehicle has now been sold. Thanks.

Hi guys I have just retro-fitted a 3C8 035 730 D Bluetooth module to my '59 Octavia vRS with Bolero stereo (with 54 firmware update) but no Maxi-Dot. After adding module 77 to the CAN gateway it pretty much worked straight off, apart from having to borrow a mate's car that has Maxi-Dot to do the pairing, but it now works fine in my car. The only strange thing is that after switching the engine off, the connection drops but then the stereo now stays on for about 2 minutes with a message on screen saying 'Initialising phone' before switching itself off. Is this normal, or is there some coding that needs to be done? The drivers info display in the centre of the instrument cluster also stays on for a short time after the engine is switched off but nowhere near as long. Thanks in advance.

Thanks, will have a read of that. I was hoping to get a Haynes manual but it appears they don't make one for this model.

Thanks for the info. Did you have to get a dealer to do the firmware update or could you download it yourself?

Hi guys I have just upgraded my Mk1 Octavia vRS to a '59 FL Mk2 2.0 TSI with 30k on it, and i wondered if it had any common things to be aware of like the Mk1 had - stuff like the water pump having a plastic impeller and needing replacing and so on. I have read the thread about TSI engine failures so I am aware of the chain tensioner, but aprt from that there doesn't seem to be much in the way of buyers guides for this model. Anything I need to get checked out? Thanks

Hi I have a Mk1 Octavia vRS for sale that would suit breaking or a project. It has done 205,000 miles and needs the engine looking at due to blue smoke, causing an MOT failue (emissions and handbrake efficiency) and could do with a bit of paint and probably an engine mount. And the rear passenger door lock is a bit hesitant to unlock. That said it still drives well (apart from the blue smoke). Spec as follows: All 5 alloy wheels very recently refurbished - look as new except the centre caps. 2 good tyres, 2 low, 1 needs replacing. H&R lowering springs - recent, low mileage APR Stage 2 remap (stock / 98 RON race / valet modes, imobiliser feature) Carbonio CAI Miltek sports cat and exhaust system ECS Stage 1 clutch with lightened flywheel Forge DV007 DV Neuspeed turbo inlet pipe Tarox Sport Japan discs and Strada pads Recent set of 4 ECS ignition coils Alpine CDA-9831 head unit (CD/MP3/Tuner) with iPod / iPhone link controlled from the HU (old style Apple connector, not lightning) Sony-Ericsson HCB-700 hands-free Bluetooth installed with screen and address book display. Serviced by Awesome GTi. FSH with comprehensive paperwork. Taxed until the end of November MOT due 15th October - will be SORN'd as of that date. I would break it myself but I don't have the space, so need to get rid of it as a whole vehicle ideally, and I'd hate to see it just go to a yard. Asking IRO £750, should be worth that in parts alone. Will accept a resonable offer. North Manchester area. Thanks