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Had a very similar issue with mine, which I resolved when I changed the starter motor. I drove from Essex to Folkestone one night after work, stopped in Folkestone for about 3 minutes and it took forever to start the car again. Found a seller on ebay with a recon motor, no need to return the old one either, for about 60 quid. Bargain, never had a problem with it since.

I replaced my DMF with a solid flywheel and clutch kit. Kit cost me in the region of 300, and same again to have it installed. I've been driving it for 2 years plus since, with touch wood, no issues at all. Certainly a cheaper route to go down and a common swap. Unfortunately I can't tell you much about the difference between the two as I had this done pretty much as soon as I got the car. Others may be able to advise you for/against better than I could, but like I said I've had no issues at all.

Hi all, I’m new to the forum, but have had a search around and haven’t seen the answer to this before, so am posting this question. I have an 05 octavia, 1.9 pd engine, 103bhp, which I’m pretty sure I’m getting the signs of DMF failure. Not a huge concern, as I did a bit of research before getting the car and was pleased with the lack of troublesome DPF, but understood the perhaps equally troublesome DMF is installed on the car. I’ve started to notice a sort of dull knocking sound I can hear when idling, it isn’t totally regular, which I think is signs of the DMF beginning to fail. I’ve also recently started to get a squeak when lifting the clutch when the car is in first. Initially I thought perhaps engine mountings or something squeaking, but I don’t get it bringing the car to a stop, or accelerating quickly, which if it was engine mountings I assume it would do. Anyway, even if this isn’t the DMF failing, I’d like to convert the car to SMF as I’d love to keep it going for as long as I possibly can. And prevention is always better than cure, right? Finally, my question. I’ve been looking at the Valeo 4 part kit to convert to SMF, and wondered if anyone could confirm the Valeo kit number needed for my car. I’ve seen a kit on ECP/CP4L part number 633440070, but from older links I’ve seen on the site it doesn’t appear to be the same part number which others have posted. I *think* the correct valeo kit number is 835035. I don’t know what valeo kit number the ECP/CP4L part number tallies up to, but was going to phone them tomorrow to confirm. Just wondered if you guys could point me in the right direction so I know exactly what is the right one for my car. I had seen an older link to ECP/CP4L part number 633440150, but this doesn’t come up under my reg when I put it in. I’ve found 835035 for sale on Amazon of all places, for less than either the two above even with their discount code. I’ll order it if it’s the right part. Thanks in advance for your assistance. Apologies if this has been confirmed before, but like I said I did look but couldn’t see it. Cheers, Alex

Hi everyone. My name is Alex, and I’m a new owner of a 2005 Octavia hatchback with a 1.9 PD engine (103bhp BJB engine code) I’ve been driving for coming up to 12 years now, and its my first “grown up” car, after a Peugeot 106, Ford Fiesta, and most recently a VW Polo. I’ve finally got a 4 door car with a decent boot. I picked the car up with just 44k on the clock in January, and have clocked up just under 2k since. I’m loving the improved MPG, and power compared to my other cars. I’ve got some questions to ask, but will ask in the appropriate forums. A big hello to everyone here, looking forward to helping out if I can. There may be some stupid, perhaps simple questions I ask, as I’m not the greatest with cars but always looking to expand my knowledge. cheers all, hope you’re having a good weekend. all the best, Alex