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Help for possible engine in Reims, France
blueriver replied to blueriver's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
Just thought I'd pellet people know where I am with this. Now got a 9 day old baby, so on the back burner now... Did manage to get it started, sounded like it was blowing somewhere. Was deep airy sound. Haven't had it started since. -
Help for possible engine in Reims, France
blueriver replied to blueriver's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
Did it all back up right this morning and tried to start it, only to find it has a flat battery now. Got to give it a good jump start tonight. -
Help for possible engine in Reims, France
blueriver replied to blueriver's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
I'll be starting up tomorrow. Fingers crossed it's all ok after manhandling half of the engine bay! Thanks Leeboy. Don't think the non return valve stretches to the far hole anyway. I'll leave it to idle for a while before doing anything. Make sure the oil etc is circulating properly. -
Help for possible engine in Reims, France
blueriver replied to blueriver's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
Thanks jimbling. Managed to get a couple from my friendly garage across the road. Now I'm confused as to which way round these two go in the turbo inlet pipe It's this right or does it not matter? -
Help for possible engine in Reims, France
blueriver replied to blueriver's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
It's been a long time of getting things off and back on again. Struggled with studs from the turbo to manifold and also getting the mounting plate off of the turbo. I managed to get all back together and started filling with coolant. It filled a bit, and then a bit more, and then more and more, until I realised it was ****ing out the bottom of the engine bay. Today I've managed to get it all back apart again! Taken out the intercooler pipe and egr system. Pulled out the manifold again! Screws are a nightmare to get to. And it's leaking off the top of the turbo coolant banjo bolt! Any ideas which way the spacers go round. I guessed that the large space goes below the pipe, but there's a small spacer/washer on there as well. I had it with washer at the top, then coolant pipe, then spacer. Is this correct? Maybe I didn't town it up enough. -
Help for possible engine in Reims, France
blueriver replied to blueriver's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
Here is some info on idle I'm all new to these kind of readings. Do they make much sense or show a problem? I've also noticed that my coolant is going down and also the oil too. Leaking through the turbo? -
Help for possible engine in Reims, France
blueriver replied to blueriver's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
I will check the feed tomorrow eve. Maybe that's where that leak is coming from in the picture I took. I'll be in contact Barry. You're a legend for this if it's the case -
Help for possible engine in Reims, France
blueriver replied to blueriver's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
Do you still have the turbo? Think this might be a problem. The engine seems to be OK. Not getting and pull or decent power anymore. Also don't get the let of noise when accelerating. Don't think the turbo is spooling. -
Any chance you have rear o/s window regulator.
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Help for possible engine in Reims, France
blueriver replied to blueriver's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
I took it out and it cleared. Seems to run ok. Very happy. Has a bit of a strange sound now. When accelerating, it sounds like the whine of the turbo spoiling, but a bit deeper like a pigeon spooling instead. Also I'm not getting the let off tsssh from the air filter any more either. -
Help for possible engine in Reims, France
blueriver replied to blueriver's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
It s just strange that it was only when I put it in gear and tried to pull off that I then got the smoke. -
Help for possible engine in Reims, France
blueriver replied to blueriver's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
Tried to pull out of the driveway. Engaged gear and went to pull back. Clutch up and small revs given.... White smoke out the exhaust :-( It was fine idling yesterday. -
Help for possible engine in Reims, France
blueriver replied to blueriver's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
OK, so I've put all back together and run for 25mins on idle. No issues as yet. Gonna take it out for a spin later and see what happens. -
Help for possible engine in Reims, France
blueriver replied to blueriver's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
Alright. I'm the dipstick! The sealant instructions were a little confusing. Saying something like for every 2mm bead is 1 day curing time. But wait 30mins after doing to restart engine... -
Help for possible engine in Reims, France
blueriver replied to blueriver's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
So it's all back together now. Maybe a simple question, but how many litres of oils should be put back in? The Haynes says 4.5l, eurocarparts said 3.5l