benterrier
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Mk1 Octavia 1.9 TDI 110, Mk3 Octavia 2.0 TDi SE-L
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Hi Rooted. I've been a diesel fan for years and have always bought low mileage second hand cars. I won't be going anywhere near electrification of any kind as long as I can help it. I guess I must take a closer look at the MK4 and drive one for myself given the recommendations of Southern comfort. What are these Dsg boxes like now, always seemed to hear horror stories, that's why all my vag car's were manual until the Volvo which is auto and very nice. Thanks guys. I am in UK.
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benterrier started following coolant expansion bottle , Thinking Octavia MK4 and Loss of power
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I jumped the boat last year and got a Volvo XC40 D4 AWD, great drive and quality but I had to pay a lot of money on top of what I got for my Octy MK3 18 plate sel 2.0 TDI, again great service and no problems. Thinking of coming back to Skoda Octavia MK4 but 1.4tsi. Is it a improvement on the MK3........ what's the cabin noise like and is it still beam back axle. Even though the Volvo's very nice things are starting to happen with the adblue system playing up and can see it's going to be very costly maintenance wise when warranty expires. Are you guys happy with the MK4 or would you advise me otherwise.
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Think I'll live with it. Car is just a cheap work horse now, has served me well. Doubtful that no other car will last me this long. Thanks fellas for all your info. Cheers
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What's this cycling procedure..... Nothing too risky?
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Makes interesting reading....... Mr muscle thread but my 21 year old car and having 190k on the clock the egr manifold bolts just resemble corroded lumps of rust wouldn't like to risk trying to undo them.
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My 110 Tdi sometimes under acceleration noticeably looses power and continues until I stop and switch off ignition and back on again. A guy read the codes for me and came up with these: 17965 boost pressure 17563 intake manifold pressure sensor 17973 immobiliser Is the problem a easy fix. I don't want to spend mega money as the car isn't worth a great deal obviously.
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My Octavia 18 plate 2ltr tdi SEL has gone. A trouble free car, just a battery change under warranty and the last service a blocked rear washer jet. If anyone's after this model cant go wrong, 29K FDSH.
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coolant expansion bottle
benterrier replied to benterrier's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Exactly the same as mine. Skoda know about this problem and from the bag initially being dropped in the bottle this was there next attempt. One good thing the bags I've seen do look relatively strong -
coolant expansion bottle
benterrier replied to benterrier's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Replacement bottle arrived today. 10 minutes to change. Can just make out the shape of the silikat bag and pink colour. It's not loose and doesn't slosh about, if you weren't looking for it you'd never guess. -
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benterrier replied to benterrier's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Got to say from the video of the cut in half bottle that the bags strength looks substantial. As long as reports about using a bottle with no bag and switching to G12 Evo coolant haven't thrown up any problems I will be taking this option. My opinion, if this bag does rupture a bill for replacing the heater matrix will be very expensive. The manufacturer will not say there is a problem here but have thought it necessary to upgrade bottles to keep this bag in the system and prevent major engine corrosion. -
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benterrier replied to benterrier's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Hells bells, so the bag is not accessible from the filler cap. Will see about getting a replacement I think. Thanks Enter -
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benterrier replied to benterrier's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Although the car has done 28k miles it is coming up to 5 years old and Skoda dealer recommended cambelt and water pump change. Be interesting to see if they put what kind of coolant they use -
coolant expansion bottle
benterrier replied to benterrier's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Checked bottle again definitely no bag, although says G13 mit silikat. Think mine is a revised bottle, small tube running vertical could be the silikat reservoir. -
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benterrier replied to benterrier's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Pretty sure there isn't an actual bag in mine, some variations of the bottle held the silicat in a pocket or between double skin bottle. I haven't been on Briskoda for about 2 years and this topic was Hot! If people have replaced the bottle without any sort of silicat being present and have not encountered problems could they let me know. There are so many after market bottles on the market, they don't say if silicat is added. -
I have a 2ltr tdi 18 plate with mit silicat on expansion bottle. Cant find bag in reservoir guess it may be different type. Coolant is as it should be, colour/clarity and no heater issues. What are you guys recommending , do I change the bottle without any silicat additive in, or leave as it is. Recently had a major service by main dealer and when asked about this was told there is no recall on this issue so they have no reason to recommend it being changed it is my decision. regards