swigstervrs
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I have a new car now, was holding onto this as a track car but I don't have the time any more Edit:- non freedom advertising.
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I really don't know what is the best way forward, I have a mark 1 Octavia VRS estate. Brake discs need replacing and pads. Drivers door window mechanism needs replacing and temperature sender (which I have) needs doing too. I don't have the time to do it now. What's it worth in this condition or should I fix it then sell???? Any advice greatly appreciated
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knocking on passenger side front
swigstervrs replied to swigstervrs's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
I have located the problem to the bolt that holds the arm onto the sump. Now I need to find a way to re-tap the bolt or get a new one but the thread in the hole has gone too and there is no nut to connect the bolt to sigh..... -
Replacing temperature sensor valve
swigstervrs replied to swigstervrs's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
My car is VRS, I think I need to replace it as its the fault code showing for that. I think a visit to Mr Haines might be in order! -
YORKSHIRE MEET - Saturday 30th May
swigstervrs replied to CitigoSport2013's topic in Yorkshire & Humber
Think I'll catch the bus -
I was always Swiggy at school (lived in a pub), Ive 'matured' the name to Swigster and added a very reliable skoda ;-)
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Good Sunday morning! I have searched for this topic, I think my brain just gets lost in everything else that becomes of interest that I may need for my car! So: Does anyone have any pictures/guides for replacing the temperature sensor valve please? Any hints or tips would be great too. I am a girl see and cant just go ploughing in to change it until I am sure its going to work (I hate doing things twice!) Many thanks in anticipation.
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This is a great thread, I am enjoying reading through, just starting to tart mine up a wee bit (as much as my capabitlities will allow). Am realising how bad my brakes are now and 'why'. When are you available for taking other VRSs in?
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drivers side door stopped working :(
swigstervrs replied to yesiamtom's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
Thanks for all this :clap: I have had the same problems and was about to order a new motor, will try these fixes first -
Octavia I - Help & Hint Threads/Links
swigstervrs replied to Makefish's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
Seeing as Im a girl who doesn't know a lot about fixing cars (but im going to give it a go!) are there any diagrams, instructions, helpful hints/tips for changing anti roll bars on Octavia vrs mk1? Also temperature sensor valve. Any help greatly appreciated -
YORKSHIRE MEET - Saturday 30th May
swigstervrs replied to CitigoSport2013's topic in Yorkshire & Humber
ERM, sorry, Newbie here, where is this meet please? -
So what you been doing to your VRS lately?
swigstervrs replied to Big Lee's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
In the last year: Replaced brake discs (and pads) Both anti roll bars Cam belt went the week before I had it booked in to be done so replaced the engine (easier and cheaper as all 16vs bent) exhaust (needs doing again tho as they've put the wrong one on)!! Bush kindly gave me the square back box back to see if I could get someone to weld it on to the rest of the new exhaust as they said they couldn't find a replacement hhmmmmm econ hoses both wishbones CV joints bushes Still to do: window mechanism on drivers door CD changer temperature sensor and aesthetically: Replacement cup holder Replacement rear ash tray cover Respray/lacquer rear spoiler Touch up stone chipped bonnet (always be in the front at a gravel rally!) Respray alloys wrap front grill New badge Complete valet -
knocking on passenger side front
swigstervrs replied to swigstervrs's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
Yes suspension all seems fine, Will have a look at the anti roll bar next, Although I replaced both of those last year so didn't think that they would have gone already. -
How much for drivers front door (if window mechanism works) please?