JohnMack

I've been doing cars for years but have an engine swap do on my ZZR600, potentially have the valve clearances to do on the replacement engine before it goes in.......haven't checked them yet ?!

I'm assuming the wee belt was easy enough to change, just the time involved in removing and refitting the sump? I'm assuming there's no recommended service interval for replacement ? What era of bikes did you mainly work on?

Interested to hear if it fits ok (without breaking it?!) Does the quality seem ok ?

Might be worth checking the loom where it goes between the roof and tailgate at the hinge area? The wiring will have flexed here many times as the tailgate has opened and closed over the years .

I'm thinking you're maybe not a "hands on" kind of guy ? I'm not knocking you by any means but if it's a concerning noise then maybe running it by your garage (any garage) would be the thing to do. If you are able to release the tension on the auxiliary belt enough to slip it off, then run the engine to see if the noise is still there, if it were to stop then problem lies with the external belt and pulleys , not timing belt/water pump etc. When was the timing belt and associated pulleys replaced? Have you checked the engine oil level by the way?

I think I had a similar issue with our old 2009 Octavia, it was the clutch mechanism on the AC pump, I tightened a screw (or screws?) to sort it........worth checking assuming you have AC ? When you say belt area, do you mean the auxiliary belt or timing belt ? What mileage is on your car?

My photo was taken from underneath, I'm assuming the switch with the 2 wires is the reverse light switch......it's way higher than the driveshafts so would be fine to fill from here. I'd be sceptical about removing the black plastic nut. I'm going to remove the airbox and take a look from above, will do this over the weekend.

Had the undertray off today for a wee look, not sure where the fill plug is but I’m thinking I’ll probably just put 2.3 litres in through the reverse light switch hole?

Hopefully this will be of use to others. Looks like a special tool required for the level plug ? Wonder if this would do?..... BGS - VAG Oil & Gearbox Drain Plug - M16 x 58 mm Spline (XZN) - Tamperpro - 4356 | eBay UK I'm not sure the above ebay item would be the correct size? ....might have to go for something like this......... 6pc 1/2" Tamper-Proof 12 Point Security Bit Socket VW & Audi Gearbox Drain Plug | eBay UK ** PLEASE NOTE ** The above info relates to my 2017 VRS TDI........Petrol model is maybe different?

Anti-roll bar link perhaps ? You need to get underneath it to check. There's always the bottom ball join, susp. spring, strut top mount, shocker etc as well !!

I'll see my garage pal on Monday, I'll take a look at his Autodata service stuff and report back 👍

Had Eibach springs on our old VRS, they were on the car for 9 years until sold. Ride height was the same as standard I'd say. Value for money for sure, I think they were powder coated as opposed to being painted ? Fitted Monroe shox at the same time which I was never happy with. Replaced them later with Bilstein ones from Autodoc, I don't think they had a B number , they were just the OE equivalent ? As above I wouldn't discount KYB, I rate their shockers. Have you checked the condition of the rear arms/links/bushes? What about the front arm bushes, I think one of the polybush companies does a rear bush/mount which makes the steering "turn in" sharper ? Any pics of your (OP) car?

I did our last VRS tdi 2009)at about 120k and then again at about 200k miles. Sold a few weeks ago nudging 280k miles and the box had no issues. (drain and refill plugs were obvious). @BrandonW ...... I'm in the same position as you with our new VRS (2017 , 99k miles), bought the oil and will change it very soon so keen to hear more replies ! Wish I'd priced the oil first.....I'll maybe get it from Opie next time ?!

What would you consider a huge mileage and at what mileage do you think the injectors will need replacing ?

The shocker doesn't impact the ride height, would be worth taking a look at the spring as maybe it's broken. Check the disc backplate is still secure too.

Being a bit old school, I'd go with a volts drop test under load to check continuity on both supply and earth circuits . I'd be looking for under 0.5 volts . As above , 12.2v is a 50% charge so that(95%) must be battery health ?

You get through them !!

Like ME !! 👍

No thanks, whilst I really like the end result I find cleaning and polishing a bit of a chore these days. I used to quite enjoy it but it's one of those things that's dropped down my "favourite things to do list" !! I'm assuming you're driving a VRS of some type Mr Rocky ?

Like you I'm back for a wee look after replacing our Octavia with a newer model. The forum is a bit quieter but ticking over. Job for the weekend....polish the car !

If it's like the older cars then if you can see the exhaust exposed then that is the exhaust ! If you see an under-tray then there is no exhaust !

We've just bought a 2017 VRS (CUNA) and I'm curious to see what oil it uses between services, our old VRS (CEGA engine code) used no oil and was at about <270k when sold last weekend. Seems like previous servicing will play an important part from what I understand? Our new VRS had a new heater matrix prior to us getting it and the expansion tank was apparently relieved of the Silica bag which was the cause of the matrix being blocked. Good cars but like everything, they'll have issues ! Skoda Octavia VRS 2.0TDI (CUPA EA288) high oil consumption - Skoda Octavia Mk3 (2013 - 2020) - BRISKODA Expansion bottle replacement - Skoda Octavia Mk3 (2013 - 2020) - BRISKODA

I think so. I probably over serviced it but it wasn't a bad car to work on. In all those miles it was still on the original clutch and flywheel, never had a starter motor or alternator and both front wheel bearings were original !! The replacement car has had the clutch and flywheel replaced recently, showing 97k on the clock.

Ah yes, we met when you and your good lady were passing the Edinburgh area after a trip up north I think? ... it's Chris yes ?? I still have my 7A CQ Tornado Red. John.

Audi 90 I assume.....great cars !!