Martini06

I'm in Ayrshire. Will give them a phone. And will consider the sealant - need a car to go abroad next month so not worth getting another car. Thank you

Suspected head gasket on my 2.0tdi PD, anyone in Scotland able to replace it /repair the head? My local engine specialist garage cannot see it just now, and I'm supposed to be travelling within a month so really just looking at my options.

Wow that's impressive 😅 who doesn't like diagnosing a fault. I have now checked that my fault is due to an open circuit in wiring, but I've yet to trace exactly where the wire is broken😕 hundreds spent on new parts to keep the system running, but I do not know if the previous compressor was working and the condenser had no fins 🙈 so I think it was worth replacing them anyway.

The compressor came with the pulley. As others on here suggested, I am now looking at replacing the pressure sensor as it has been hissing when unplugged. But it's a pain in the neck and I'm struggling to find the right tool. Tap spanner didn't help and I worry I'll snap off the pipe.

Is there anyone who stocks intercooler hoses in Lancaster / Manchester area? Driving with no turbo from Scotland and back. Phoned up euro and tms but they said I can only get it from skoda, ironically I work in a vw branch but I'm off this week and need to make it home! 😡

Yes I believe so. Just not sure how it operates as I've read there are magnetic and mechanical? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/375465412308?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=s4mp-vlkteq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=7cWLiTnxRpi&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY This is what I got and fitted for it.

Did you need to regass the car after replacing it?

Car is a 2008 vrs BMN. Could someone please explain to me like I'm a dummy, why oh why will air conditioning not engage after I have replaced my compressor, condenser and o rings? Car has had a regas and the outer temperature sensor had a snapped wire - must have been damaged when removing bumper to gain access to the radiators but I had forgot about it. Anyway, soldered the wire and temperature readings are OK, but air con still won't kick in! I dont even see an increaso0e in revs when I turn the temperature down to the lowest setting. Mechanic said it took all the gas, no leaks, and saw no issues other than the temperature sensor. What would cause it not to engage 🤷🏻‍♀️?

Hello everyone, I'm looking for recommendations on a roof tent I could use with my 2008 hatchback octy? Have a set of roof bars that came with the car. I have never shopped for a roof tent before, so any recommendations are welcome. Many thanks

Haha well, I'm a poor apprentice, have you ever heard of the boots theory? 🤔 The car in question has probably had spent on it more than it's worth, gearbox refurbished, sport link springs kit all around, upgraded brakes, performance oil serviced twice a year. It's getting old and I could have said no when it kept breaking, but I think I'm attached to it and to me it's a great car. I've not really had any issues with it for nearly a year now - I'd like to think that it's because I've been keeping on top of them. Now there's a track rod out and the alignment bolts are seized - in the condition it is, wheel alignment would cost me a fortune so I'd rather replace the whole thing and just take it in for alignment with new bolts and bushes fitted by myself 🙃 I'm sure that a newer car would cost me similar, only instead of buying car parts, I'd be spending on wrap kits and painting the wheels. I didn't need all the upgrades I have done, but it's just me, I love the octy 🙈

Hi sorry for the late reply! No, I meant the wee hook in the bottom picture has been bent. I'll post proper close up pictures when I get down to fitting it all, probably begin next week. I'll be doing it myself but I'm an apprentice at a workshop so I'll have a ramp and plenty of help. I was thinking of painting some underseal over before fitting it.

Must have been dropped * thanks parcel force I will post more updates once I get down to fitting the kit.

Package must have been dropped 🙄

Close up

Hi all, this is what's inside the package - not yet fully unpacked as won't be fitted until later on. 2 lower wishbones, 2 upper wishbones, 2 track rods, rear axle, bolts, 2 drop links