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Oh yeah I'd never muck about with fuel...hence wondering if there was an easy/safe way of doing it. I've got a cyphen pump so it's just getting to the fuel to use it or being able to take the fuel line off at the filter/pump and pumping it out.

Well sadly my vRS has had it. The engine has gone (chain/tensioner more than likely) and I don't have the money/time etc to get it sorted so it'll be going to a salvage company to keep other Mk2 Octavia vRS' going. As it has 1/2 tank of fuel in it I'd like that to come with me. Are there any easy/safe ways to get the fuel out without causing any damage to the car? yes I could puncture the tank etc but then I'll get less for it so need to do it as easily and without causing any damage etc. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Yeah I don't think a replacement engine is a viable option sadly. The chances of finding one with a low mileage as mine was and then by the time you replace all the required parts it won't be worth it 😞 I'd rather sell her to someone who can see the value in her and has the time/effort to try and get her back on the road. Under what section of the forum would be the best place to advertise her? She's complete but a non runner, obviously.

She's in pretty good nick! There's a scratch on the o/s/r panel where my Mrs reversed it into the wall and a ding on the cill where we hit a deer but apart from the usual odd wee stone chip she's really good. Would I keep her...hard to say. I was prepared to pay for getting the new fuel regulator sorted which was a fair bit and it had a new inlet manifold last year along with new discs and pads all round at the same time and then had the alloys restored, re-powder coated and a couple of new tyres on her. She is a bloody good car but I'm loathed to plough money into her when in this day and age pennies are important. Yes she burns oil but I just keep topping it up BUT I did notice when we were checking her over before she went to the garage that No2 or 3 had a lot of oil around the area than I've seen before. The guys in the garage said if I was able to find a replacement engine then they would be about £1250 to strip and replace it. Cost of an unknown engine as you say (so could be no better off) 1k. Need to change the timing chain etc in it anyway PLUS water pump PLUS clutch as you're in there anyway and I know it starts to smell a bit when I'm reversing with the trailer (I don't ride the clutch but a bit harder with the trailer). By the time you add all these parts in and the labour etc you'd be close to the 3k mark and the car I'd have said was 3500-4k tops on a good day. Engines really need to be made of perspex so you can see inside easily 😛

When I first had her refuse to start up the drive is on a very slight incline. I then had to push her onto the flat outside the house to get my wifes car out. It then sat there and tried to start it multiple times while checking various things, pulling plugs out etc. I can't say for certain that the engine hasn't rotated backwards but would doubt it. I can pay the garage to do some investigation work but it would be about the same as the scrap value of it 😞 So it's not really worth doing I don't think. Even if I had to go down the route of a replacement engine I'd be into it by a good few grand so wouldn't get much more than that if I was to sell it straight away. I think my only option (unless anyone else has any good ideas) is to sell her either for scrap or to someone off here maybe who has the time etc to sort her or has the time to strip her for parts and make some money from that?

It's a TSI. Not sure as yet. Going to go in tomorrow and have a chat with them and see what can be checked without it costing a fortune.

Believe it is 1Z for the VIN and a CCZA. Have asked the garage to check and confirm though. To be fair the guys who have it are good...just not a Skoda garage. If it went to a Skoda garage the investigation costs would/could be a lot more and could still end up with a dead car 😬 Thanks.

I am after the collective hive mind of everyone please. I haven't been on for quite a while but in a way that could be testament as to how good my beloved vRS has been. I've had the call no owner wants to get...'looks like it might need a replacement engine'. Hang on...she only went in for a new fuel pump!! Lets go back a bit. I've had my 2010 Octavia Mk2 vRS since Jan 2015. Had 33k on the clock and with commuting soon started to put the miles on it. She was immaculate and had taken me 6 months of searching across the country to find her. Yes I've had a few issues with her, the main ones were the water pump and a new inlet manifold. But this latest one looks like it's the end of the line. At the moment she has about 114k miles on her and the mileage reduced 5 years ago after getting made redundant and my new job not needing the commuting miles. Over the summer she has been a real trooper as usual and has been up and down the country twice towing and going great. The only slight problem was she didn't start first (maybe second time) while on the M6 toll services but that was the day of the crazy temperature. The other week we did 80 miles with a few stop/starts to do drop offs for work and going out for lunch with the family. All was fine and we rocked up back home without any issue. Jumped in it in the next morning to go to a meeting and nothing. Turned over but nothing. Small code reader I've got didn't show up any issues. Got a friend who has his own garage (not Skoda) to come out with the full fancy code reader which diagnosed a code: 08852 - Fuel Pressure regulator valve (N276) open circuit P2295 - Intermittent From some digging it turned out it needed a new fuel pump as the above valve was connected to the fuel pump. Took it to his garage (first time it going to a non Skoda garage) and just had the call saying they had replaced it but she still wasn't firing up. NO compression at all. Has anyone else experienced the above or had the engine running absolutely fine, no issues, no lights on, no horrible noises then it not starting?? I really don't want to get a replacement engine or scrap it if I can avoid it as she is a bloody good car. I'd be prepared to get the guys to do a little digging as to what it could be but would like to try and ask them to look in such and such a place. HELP...I don't really want to have to call it and say she's had it. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

Having had a chat with them yesterday. It would appear 'their system was down' when they quoted me the time and they quoted me the time it would take to do the front springs, not the rears. The rears would of course take a lesser amount of time... They also dropped their labour rate as well and cost for parts. Funny that

Thanks for the replies. The garage in question were saying £90 an hour!!! £90! I charge £30 an hour for what I do. I was potentially looking at £160 in parts plus £360. They kept saying if it takes less then I'll only be charged the time they take but they are quoting the time Skoda say it will take. Hmmmmmm. I'm not long off the phone and they are going to have a look into things and get back to me and see if there is now anything they can do on price. I'll be interested to hear what they say. I called up a few Skoda garages up and down the country and got a few prices. All were a shed load less. Had one Skoda dealer quoting me just shy of £320 which isn't bad and that's using OM parts. I would be tempted to do the work myself as I do have access to axle stands, jack etc as I'm into my older cars....BUT I'm thinking it would be better to get it done at the garage so they can get it off the deck and check the underside out as I think it happened around Oxford on my way back up, whilst towing and then it's done further towing plus a further 300 odd miles without a trailer on the back. Then they can give the back end a good check over and make sure everything is ok.

Thanks. I did actually phone them yesterday for a price. Very reasonable but not correct OM parts. Thinking I'd prefer the pukka parts. Plus I'm now in Bandit country over the water in Fife

I recently put a post up about rear springs and yesterday phoned the Skoda garage I take my vRS to. Not local but prefer the one I go to. I was shocked when they said to allow 2 hours each side to replace the rear springs. Is this right or are they at it? If I had a lift, I'd probably give it a go myself. Watched a few videos on youtube to see how complex it was before phoning the garage and the guy seemed to be able to do it in about 10 minutes so am horrified to be told it'll be £360 plus parts. Has anyone had experience of fitting rear springs on a vRS and how long do they take to do or is the garage playing fair. Thanks.

Where were you getting the discounted prices for the OEM parts? I've had a look around and they seem to be the list price. Mileage wise I'm sitting early-mid 80k so might have to consider these as well. Bit of a bugger but hey ho.

Thanks for the offer. I'll certainly keep it in mind!

When I was coming back a few weeks ago from a weekend away (towing car trailer) we went over a bit in the road and heard a loud crack. After getting home and unloading the car and trailer the vRS was sitting quite low. Upon inspection yesterday one of my rear springs has split in half and is sounding as it it's going to litter the countryside somewhere. Are there any particular rear springs I should get to replace them? I'm going to change the other side as well. Thanks.

Do you have rear brake calipers? and/or the handbrake gaiter? Thanks.

The guy selling them has been quite fair and said I can happily try them on. I'm not wanting to spend mega bucks on them. He's asking £100 for them and not a penny less. Anyone know of any better looking winters with good tyres around? To be honest I'm not fussy about how it looks...I can't see them when I'm driving and I'd rather get places in any ice/snow than have it sitting in the drive being unable to get anywhere. The advantage of these ones is that the guy is not that far from where I live so has its advantages of not paying postage.

I've been thinking about sticking some winters on my '10 plate Mk2 vRS. I do about 80 miles a day commuting cover all types of road. I was thinking about steelies but have found some alloys. I know they might not be the best looking alloys but what do you guys think...will they fit? and what are they worth? They are 16" 16x7J ET35 and were on a Mk1 Octavia and the Michelin Alpin's have about 5mm on them all. They aren't the cleanest set as the guy said he used 'Wonder Wheels' on them a year ago and some of the paint has started to bubble...I'd have thought easy enough to powder coat is necessary after being cleaned up. I'd appreciate your thoughts guys Thanks. Ed

I've found some alloys that are: 16X7J ET35 Would these fit on my mk2 Octavia vRS? Cheers guys.

Thanks for the replies folks. Will give the local dealer a call tomorrow and see what manufacturer they fit and will then make some calls. I'm certainly not going for improved braking, just want to replace like for like but with a good brand. When I took the car in for a service a few months ago they said I had 20% left on the pads...surprising as I don't drive on the brakes, use the gears mainly. Thought before MOT later this month would be wise to change them over plus wouldn't do any harm. Will heed the advice and measure the discs...great piece of advice!

Looking to change my pads and possibly discs (if needed) on my '10 plate Octavia vRS. Having looked on the Skoda website, going through their costs pads and discs are a lot more expensive than the standard models...assuming due to the larger calipers. Does anyone know what make Skoda use when replacing the pads/discs in the garages? Is there a better make I should go for using carparts4less, eurocarparts, halfords or local motor factor? Not wanting to go for super cheap, would rather get a good make. Any suggestions or recommendations would be appreciated. Cheers.

Hi all, At the thinking stage of getting some steels for my '10 plate vRS currently running on 18". I know folk say that 16" steels should fit but is there a specific part number pcd etc I should be looking out for? What price should I be looking to pay for set of steels with or without tyres. Sorry if this has been asked time and time again but from a search nothing is coming out clear cut. Any advice etc for first year winter running for my Skoda and I would be appreciated. Cheers.

Like the majority of the others I would wholeheartedly agree with them. Report the footage to the manager. I would also have an email all prepped up, ready to go to his and also the HQ for you to send as soon as you walk out of the door should you not be totally satisfied. There is no reason for them to thrash your pride and joy. No excuse can excuse their behaviour. Before I entered into the World of Skoda's (6months ago) I had my old car booked in a few years back to get a few things done. One of the mechanics stayed up near me so to save me taking it to the other side of town then back I said if they could pick it up then great but to go straight to his home then directly into work and made it clear it was not to be used for any other purposes. As I was walking home what went passed me in the opposite direction, my car with a female passenger. I called the garage as I wondered home and reiterated that it was just to be picked up, to mechanics house, to the garage and back to mine, they agreed and said it wouldn't be a problem...a total mileage of about 10miles tops...it came back with 35+ on it! Not happy and garage denied all knowledge of it. Same garage, I'd heard of someone my Dad knew they used his car to go and pick parts etc up...200+ miles on it! Some garages are a law into themselves. Suffice to say I never used that garage before and anyone who talks about it I warn them well clear. I used to work for a well known car hire company and never thrashed one of the cars, yes I might have pushed it at times but only when fully warmed up. I delivered a car to a garage which had 0.8! miles on the clock...I knew that it was going to be ragged. In all my years there they knew I wasn't one who booted it but took care and respected the cars...no need not to! Respect others and their property as how you would want people to respect you and yours.

Been having a look between the Efficient Grip Pro and the AS2. There is very little between them. The AS2's are at the moment about £4 a corner cheaper and have a higher speed rating. Efficient Grips from reviews I've seen, seem to last a shade longer, better fuel economy by whatever gets judged by putting it into the lower category than the AS2's. I'll ask around a few garages and see how much they would charge to fit/alignment would be. Does anyone know the mileages that categories the tyres into the different category's when looking at fuel efficiency? I'm not fussed about better performance or a higher speed rating...you can only do 70 anyway

Hope you don't mind me jumping onto your question but I'm in a similar position. I have a '10 plate, Mk2 vRS, no maxidot and am thinking about putting bluetooth in for my old android phone. Can anyone tell me what part number I'd need to be looking out for and if it is easy enough to wire in? Thanks