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Walnut Blasting: is it worth it?

That's the thing, the car seems to have been running fine. Yes there's a bit of rattle but then again it's done over 150k. Fuel economy seems to be ok, and I haven't noticed a huge drop in responsiveness. What else could cause such a huge increase in emissions from last year?

By peagreenblade · 13 minutes ago13 min
Coolant pump belt change

I have not removed one but if you are saying the pulley turns and this the engine turns when you try to undo the bolt, maybe try locking the engine up.

If manual try in gear with handbrake on.

If auto or dsg need to use a breaker bar on the crank pulley

By BlueWagon · 29 minutes ago29 min
remove the engine splash shield underneath the front bumper

Grab a few sizes and see what fits.

If 40 doesn't, try 45. If too loose, try 43.

T45 rings a bell for me but you are the one looking at your car. You are best placed to choose the correct size

By BlueWagon · 32 minutes ago32 min
Walnut Blasting: is it worth it?

does the engine consume any oil between services? as thinking what would cause a cat to fail

By wiilydog · 34 minutes ago34 min
Octavia 2013 Tdi estate. Can't get gear shift into reverse.

Do you mean the stick won't move into the right position for 5th and Rev?

Maybe a wasp or rat nest blocking the shifter on the box. Have a look while someone moves the stick inside.

Maybe a bit of wd40 on selection cables too

By BlueWagon · 36 minutes ago36 min

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Walnut Blasting: is it worth it?

Coolant pump belt change

remove the engine splash shield underneath the front bumper

Walnut Blasting: is it worth it?

Octavia 2013 Tdi estate. Can't get gear shift into reverse.

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