[Ticking noise]

the noise comes from the motor flaps of the climatronic. if you want to stop it you need vcds in order to reset the basic settings for every motor flap.

[1.6 8v engines-is there any difference?]

the engine is  the same bore/ stroke and capacities but the electronics and the peripherals are completely different. The old engines are euro 2 -3 and the avu and bfq are euro 4

[Central locking problem, 3 doors deadlocked, help needed!]

mine mk1 has canbus and I found it when I fixed a window regulator I didn't push the connector all the way in and I had a canbus comm error.

[How's the Octavia I Tour 1.6 (102 HP)?]

If the km you say are real  it won't cost you much till the 200000km after that mine needed a lot to be done on the cooling system and the front suspension.

[Original sparks]

The original spark plugs for your engine are   NGK BKUR6ET-10

[Weird electronics?]

Check the fuse box on top of the battery for melted plastic or lose connections.

[Mayo In Oil Breather Pipe]

if you cant see it remove the SAIR for better access

[Removing Spark Plugs 1.6]

No the removal of the manifold is not necessery you need  special tools in order to reach them http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-Audi-Spark-Plug-Wire-Boot-Remover-2-0-engine-Tool-/281702246598

http://www.lasertools.co.uk/product/5647

[Mayo In Oil Breather Pipe]

There is a metalic clip that holds the breather locked in place you have to pull it out in order to remove it.

[Emblem badges]

Yes they fit, i have done it on mine, both of them are hard to remove and after that you have to remove completely the double side tape in order to fit properly the new ones.

[Is this fuel filter on ok?]

spray it with some  wd-40 and push it in

[Octavia 1.6 - Sluggish when setting off from idle, strong petrol odor from exhaust]

Yes fix it and it will be fine

[VCDS Scan Fault]

I had the same fault and all i had to do is to reseat the connector for the window mechanism which i had recently fixed.

[skoda octivia tdi alh 2002 electrical issue]

one or more glowplags era not working that is why your car isnt starting.

[Bonnet badge]

You have to completely remove the old adhesive in order to install the new one .

[Water Temperature Fluctuations]

Yes replace the sensor the thermostat would cause the indicator to fluctuate but slowly.

[Blueline 1.6 petrol cooling stytem, various faults and symptoms]

The top hose which goes to the radiator should be cold when you start the car and should get hot when the engine temp is 100-105c ,if it gets hot gradualy the thermostat is stuck open.

[Blueline 1.6 petrol cooling stytem, various faults and symptoms]

Symptom 1. with the temp sensor pump and thermostat replaced the problem is with your instrument cluster or the wiring.

Symptom 2. blocked heater matrix or pipes.

Symptom 3. post fault codes in order to help you.

Symptom 4. under the battery tray is the controler for the fans tell your mechanic or better take it to an electrician to check it.

[High coolant water temp.]

Dont drive the car until you replace the water pump, if the thermostat was at fault you would have hot air at the heater.

[Changing piston rings or engine replace]

350000 km, 1.6 74 kw .Spend 1 liter oil on 400 km .Piston rings are worn i think.If I change rings how many km can I go till overhaul or is it better to replace the engine?

Are you sure that the piston rings are worn? it is possible that the valve stem oil seals are worn.

[where is the crankshaft sensor located on my 1,6 bfq engine]

yes that  is correct mine failed also  and i replaced it with this one http://www.savelparts.gr/skoda-octavia-1u2-1-6-102hp/antallaktika/trofodosia-anaflexi/aisthitiras-strofon-palmodotis/ilektroniko-sustima-kinitira-meyle-1008990045.html

[Clutch problem suddenly]

Also check the engine mounts especialy the one under the engine.

[Plastic piece in water tank...]

Thanks! I changed the thermostat yesterday and i actually got better. The air still gets a little colder when the car idle but not ner as much.

Yes it was the return that broke. Ordered one now. What could happen if i drive the car until i change it?

when the thermostat is closed that is the only way for the cooling fluid to circulate arround the engine if that pipe is blocked the hot water wont reach the thermostat and it will stay closed and your engin will overheat.

[Plastic piece in water tank...]

Yes the tank was broken. Replaced it today. I also loosende termostat and the hoses and started the engine for a few seconds and i think the water flow just fine. I also checked the heater and nothing that seems to be blocking it. Also broke the plastic for the little hose so i blocked that (the hose) for now... Feel like a idiot...

First replace the broken part i supose that you broke the return to the expansion tank (dont drive the car until you fix it)

Refild with water and ler it for a while. The temperature rises to the middle of the gauge in what i think is normal time but still no heat.

That is normal .

But when i drive there is some heat but i dissaperes when i drive slow. But the temp gauge is perfekt the whole time..

Do you have climatronic or the old style controls for the heat? if you have climatronic you need vag com to check it for codes

The lower radiator hose is cold and the top one is warm. Could it be the termostat? Seems strange to me when the temp gauge is ok.

The thermostat  is ok from your description. but after a long drive the lower radiator hose should be warm also

[Plastic piece in water tank...]

Yes it sure looks like it. But can it have anything to do with the loss of heat inside the car

Yes if a small piece of broken  plastic went trough the cooling system it could block the hose to the heater radiator.