Everything posted by Dean
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Will a golf mk4 carpet fit an octavia?
I must have a mental block about the elegance model. 😂
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Will a golf mk4 carpet fit an octavia?
No all the same. Golf, Bora, other Octavia’s in Hatchback and Estates all fit. Personally, the charcoal carpet from the L&K looks the best. Has a nice contrast with the plastics. From my Black VRS:
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Dab aerial install
Moved to MK2 area.
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General Custard: mk1 vRS Octavia Restoration
Pretty much the same colour out of my Red one and they were even that dirty! Years and years of grime! 🤢
- Saving a MK1 Octavia VRS Police Car, FJ54 WYP
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Handbrake/armrest binnacle removal
Welcome any time good sir! 🥸
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Handbrake/armrest binnacle removal
With the screws out around the console you can lift the front up and twist to one side and it should slide out. Make sure the handbrake is up high like mine. Don’t forget the hidden screw right under the dash on the right side at the far back. It’s a very long screw and holds the whole center console in. The other way is to just release the bolts around the hand brake and lay it down to the side. I’ve never bothered doing that as I don’t think it’s needed.
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Handbrake/armrest binnacle removal
Remove all the of the center cup holder console (between the seats) to get access to the handbrake. It will look like this, just without the armrest bracket (unless you have one). Photo from when I changed the carpet over in my Black VRS. I think from memory it either clips off or unscrews.
- Saving a MK1 Octavia VRS Police Car, FJ54 WYP
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Removing door lock cylinder
It would be wise to post in the MK2 section if that is what you have. 👍🏻 10 points for bumping a 10 year old topic. 🤣
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vRS wagon damp carpets
It could be seals, door cards, window strips or all 3. Here’s a recent topic about it all.
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2004 Octy Mk1 L&K spares required
I’ll keep a look out for you. Sometimes they come on the Elegance models (without xenons). Does it matter what colour?
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Fuel lines. 2004 Octavia 1.9td / pd130 ASZ Engine.
If it was me, I’d probably nip down the local scrapyards and see if I can take any off the cars that share the same engine.
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205 or 225 tyres on Vrs MK1
I’ve ran both and find the 225/45 more planted to the road. And to be honest I’ve only ever bought 225/45. The 205/50’s have usually what come with the car when purchased. I also think they look better than the taller tyre. And yes, they will be cheaper as it’s a much more common size. Often you can find a set of RS5 or EagleF1 or Falken F510 (x4) for under £240.
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Mk1 vRS (AUQ) SAI delete?
I believe @skinnyman has just does to his as he was in the same boat. So he might have some wisdom on the matter.
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Mk1 vRS (AUQ) SAI delete?
1) I haven’t seen any and it’s been an excuse to add a catch can. However, my outlook is that it was designed for a reason. 2) It can when you see how the pipe work routes. A little harder with the engine but when it’s out it makes sense. Bowders guide does include a drawing of the PCV system which helps. 3) Most have it coded out at the time of the map and have the deletes done before this.
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Wiper Blades
21 and 19 are the sizes for blades.
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Help, water ingress, is it time to say goodbye :-(
@Funkoid 1U4 839 471 A window aperture seal left 1U4 839 472 A window aperture seal right
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Dial fault
Completely normal.
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Help, water ingress, is it time to say goodbye :-(
I’ve got them at home somewhere, I post them tonight. As I’m planning to do all four of these plus the seals and door cards.
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Front Bonnet Catch Not Releasing
Check the lever to make sure it's not bent out of place. If it happens again, you can probably wiggle the lever around and catch it on the release. Also, check your bolts to make sure everything is tight.
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Looking for a MK1 vRS!
Yeah, I was actually going over it last night.
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Rear Bumper Moulding - Sorted
Not that I found. Any sort of paint is going to chip there I think, but at least this is a cheaper way of doing it.
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Looking for a MK1 vRS!
Be worth keeping, Craig did so much to that Banana Estate. You’ll only want another, maybe if you do have the space than sorn maybe a good idea. 👍🏻
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Looking for a MK1 vRS!
What you got now?