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If you are after a good tuning box I highly rate synergy PD tuning box. They are made by a guy called Ron and are made in the UK - anyway the guy is really friendly and happy to answer any questions you may have before you buy. https://www.tuning-diesels.com/store/SYNERGY-4-PD-FOR-AUDI-SEAT-SKODA-VW-p143650062

If you have TRW calipers the pipes will fit as golf Mk5 shares a lot it's components with the Skoda Octavia with it being part of the same VAG

Is this what you are after https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123921054659

Yep reg tool is wrong as I put in my reg and is showing as D2 instead of D1s which I know is incorrect.

D1s will be the correct ones for pre-facelift Octavia and can't go wrong with osram bulbs https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/d1s-osram-original-xenarc-standard-replacement-35w-4100k-xenon-hid-bulb.html Just stick to the big online authorised resellers and avoid e-bay as plenty of fakes around

If you brake reservoir is now completely empty then yes, air would of probably got into the abs system, but if it was a slow leak and you still got fluid in the reservoir then you might be fine. But good news is that if you have smaller rear discs then you don't need to faff around with the carrier bolts as they can be a pain to remove. If you brake reservoir is now completely empty then yes, air would of probably got into the abs system, but if it was a slow leak and you still got fluid in the reservoir then you might be fine. But good news is that if you have smaller rear discs then you don't need to faff around with the carrier bolts as they can be a pain to remove.

unless you have completely drained your brake reservoir dry I can't see air going getting into abs system, so just will need a normal bleed for when you replace your caliper. by the way did you manage to find out your exact rear brake disc size as some lower engine models have smaller discs than 260mm discs and you can get away without removing the carrier bolts to change the brake discs

You will probably have a spongy brake pedal but you don't need to touch any of the brake hoses to replace your brake discs

No need to remove shocks, just use a 18" Halfords breaker bar and you will be fine

As above you need to replace your bulbs as hid bulbs do go pink with age.

Carrier bolts are 90nm + 90 degrees, note they are stretch bolts so you should really get new ones each time they are removed. Caliper pin bolts are 35nm

M14 spline bit is the correct size for removing these carrier bolts https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/US-PRO-1-2-DR-Spline-Bit-Socket-M14-X-55MM-3399/143043245459?epid=4026859259&hash=item214e0ab593:g:z3oAAOSwK1RcCow9

Can't see there being any difference between estate and saloon brake set up, important bit is the diameter of the discs. If in doubt double check the part numbers against the manufacturer website.

I would fit 260mm ones if that is the original size. I fitted Ebc ones which are 260mm to mine which is a for a Pd140 2.0tdi

You can also double check the part numbers yourself on the Kilen website https://www.kilensprings.com/springs-catalouges/onlinecatalogue.asp

As long as you match it to the Kilen parts catalogue to your car you will be fine. I only fitted one front spring and it was a perfect match as I know you are suppose to replace them in pairs for best results but I didn't have an issues.

I've used Kilen springs before and they are same quality as original at fraction of the price and still rust free after 5 years.

best not to use an impact gun on the top nuts as the shock has delicate parts inside that can be easily damaged by an impact, only ok to use on old shock that you are planning to replace with new ones as doesn't matter if the old shock gets damaged a ring spanner and mole grips should be fine for the rear

As above makes sense to change both at the same time given the mileage and get a full kit solves the problem of trying match parts.

It will be the bearings that sits on top of the springs

I would try achoil as much more superior product https://www.powerenhancer.co.uk/archoil-ar6400-d-max-professional-diesel-engine-turbo-dpf-cat-cleaner-concentrate.html

Yes worth changing the front top mount and bearings as at 162k as it will save you future labour costs.

As above worth checking the rear drop links

For such low annual mileage, annual changes will be better for the engine and turbo as if you do lots of short journey the oil may not always get fully hot enough to burn off water vapour.