JohnMack

Sorry can't help on the part numbers, easy enough job though. Done this on our old VRS, I just used a trolley jack under the arm to release the spring tension...wasn't much tension. I never replaced the bolts either and had it in bits a few times, if you're mechanically minded and not a monkey then reusing these bolts isn't a problem.

Belt.

How long is a long time ?!! Have you removed the old fuel and added fresh fuel?

If the job's done correctly, yes the fluid should be bled from the clutch slave cylinder as well as the calipers .

A pair of tin snips will help 👍

I'd check the linkage hasn't seized up first, take the nut off the motor spindle to free the arm, then check that you can move the wiper arms by hand.

Sounds like keeping an eye on it is the thing to do.

Slide off the 2-pin connector, deep-drive socket (I think it was maybe 22mm?) to slacken the switch then keep unscrewing 'till it's out. There's no extendable pouring spout incorporated into the top of the new bottles so I borrowed one from an old oil bottle....it screwed in fine.

If alternator cable is hot and you suspect a high resistance due to corrosion then you could maybe just disconnect at the alternator and at the "big" fuse and fit a new cable between the two?.......just leave the old cable in place and fit the new cable in a route to your liking ?...until the weather gets better!! You mention a "scanner" would be helpful, as far as I know your mk1 Octavia doesn't have a control unit as such for the charging system, it's control unit is the regulator. Regards a "specific resistance", resistance isn't really worth checking as it's done with the engine switched off....... checking voltage drop under load IS worth doing. Have you considered bypassing the big fuse and just hard-wiring the alternator cable to the battery terminal?....the more connectors then the greater chance of resistance?

If it's to the correct VW spec. then it should be ok.......or just get it from the dealer then there's no doubt ?

What a great post As an old school kinda guy, and of the thinking that a car is a mechanical device to get from A to B whilst enjoying the fact you've looked after and serviced said car and not just bought(rented?) a computer on wheels to keep up with the neighbours ...... You gotta love an old diesel !! 👍 Glad it was just a senior glitch 😉

I've done the same, any self respected honest garage will have no problem stamping the book and noting what work has been done.

We've just done what you're thinking of doing, bought a 2018 VRS tdi with 100k miles to replace the 270k miles VRS we'd used for 10 years(original turbo, injectors, DPF, clutch!, starter, alternator).....it was 6 years old with 118k on it when purchased. They're great cars in my opinion although it seams(as suggested above) the newer ones do have a tendency to sip oil, maybe due to servicing or lack of ? The heater matrix can become blocked due to the silica bag in the expansion tank bursting, so check the heater works and consider replacing the tank if you get the car. I'd personally go with a manual gear box although many folks love the DSG which could be costly should it malfunction. All the best whatever decision you make.

Contact Haldex Repairs, they'll confirm . It's not in their interest to sell you the wrong parts. 👍

Maybe ordering a kit from a company that specialises in such?......maybe like this lot.... Gen 4 Ultimate Service Kit for VW Audi Seat Skoda – Haldex Parts and ECU Repairs by Auto Fault Finder Ltd Not sure about your 2019 car but I think the older Haldex unit's had a dry fill capacity of 750ml ? Service fill would be less. Differential will take a litre though. Definitely worth doing .

A wee update, I drained my gear oil......2 litres dropped out and it was pretty dark not like the new stuff. I filled it through the reverse light switch because @BrandonW put the fear in me removing the black plastic plug !! I put back in maybe a wee bit more than the 2.3 litres specified . 1st impressions after a 25 mile drive.....2nd gear selection maybe better.

As the engine was under maximum load , could the turbo have seized ? Can you access the impellor and see if it spins ?

You're tyre place will be glad you've got a Skoda ! 😉

Any tyre fitter won't be disappointed, it's easy to damage them when replacing tyres. My experience of the Skoda/VAG system is that it works well.

I think our CUNA engined VRS is using about 0.3 litres per 1000 miles, I can handle that ...... but it's 0.3 litres more than I put in between services on the old car with 270k miles !! .....I'm not bitter though 😉 My understanding is the rings become stuck?(long life servicing?), has anyone tried dropping anything into the cylinders to free them ?.....worth a try ??

Thanks, I've been you-tubing ........ clearances don't look too bad to do, and definitely easier with engine out !

Me neither, I give them a wipe periodically with a rag soaked in brake cleaner but if they're not split then they're still good to go ! Our last Octavia I replaced them with genuine parts when we bought it 2nd hand, 150k miles later I sold it with the same blades. There was nothing wrong with the originals but as the car was new to us I felt the urge to treat it ! I'd recon sunlight and heat will do damage as opposed to the dull wet weather they are meant to help us see through !?

No I didn't, everything else was in spec as per the printout. I drove it home, slackened the nuts on the tie arms and gave one a half turn clockwise and the other a half turn anti-clockwise, tightened the nuts and gave it a spin....sorted. It's what they should've done but wanted me to come back another day for them to rectify it. They told me it wasn't right when I went back to collect it ?...... I'm assuming they were busy that day but why not finish the job instead of asking me to rebook . I foolishly paid them for their time but decided I'd sort it myself as that'd be quicker than rebooking and taking back to them. It was my first time (and last!) I'd been there, I went because they have a Hunter wheel alignment set-up.......I used to use the guy at Sighthill (can't remember the name, CLCM ?) but he sold out to someone who had little experience. I'm assuming they (autohaus) has upped their game a bit since then but first impressions count and so I would never go back. I'm sure others have had a better experience !

Hopefully Autohaus can sort you out if West End can't. I went to autohaus for wheel alignment on an Audi S2 about 10 years ago, I noted many framed certificates for whatever accolades in their reception area.....however my car left with the steering wheel off centre. My experience wasn't a good one .

W.E. Skoda......... E'burgh ? Regards brakes.. Maybe you've answered your own question ?!! Putting software aside maybe a more old school approach is required?........like checking air filter and replacing fuel filter ?.....could exhaust have a blockage ?