RobSuf
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RobSuf started following After front wheel tracking steering wheel on wonk? Is this normal? (drives straight still) , Garage is saying they can't do wheel alignment because track rod end is seized. Trying to charge £350+ to fix. Advice needed please. , Warning light for Light Bulbs, but no bulbs are out? and 3 others
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Hey - as title states, took my car in for a 4 wheel alignment, and they are saying they can't do it because the track rod ends are seized. They are trying to charge £80 for parts and 4 hours of labour to fix. I am going to do the work myself but had some queries: 1) Can I just replace the track rod end or is it worth doing the whole track rod? 2) They are saying they have already aligned the rear, so if I was to fix the track rods ends myself would I need to get the rears checked again? Not sure if they need to match up or something? (probably stupid question but I'd rather check) 3) Been watching some videos on how to replace the whole rod, does anyone know the socket size to undo the inner rod? been looking at this sort of thing https://www.diy.com/departments/track-rod-end-remover-installer-socket-35-45mm-neilsen-ct3182-/5055282031827_BQ.prd Thanks!!
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Warning light for Light Bulbs, but no bulbs are out?
RobSuf replied to RobSuf's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
It started happening randomly for a few weeks, then the main right hand headlight bulb went, which I replaced, but the light didn't go away The warning is constant even when the lights aren't on -
Literally every member of this forum has cross threaded a bolt at some point, no need to be condescending. If it works it works. It's tight as hell and fully done up. Even if the car is still somehow alive long enough to need another new set of shocks, I'll still be in the same situation next time I need to undo it.
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Hi all, Was fitting new shocks and springs to the rear of my Octavia, and I crossthreaded the bolt which goes through the bottom of the shock - I measured the bolt with a caliper and it said 13mm, but wondered if anyone knew exactly what type of bolt this was? Then I can order a tap/die for exactly that size. Or any 'hacks' I can try to fix? It's a pain because that hole is closed/doesn't go through the otherside, so I guess is harder to rethread? Annoying as we're supposed to be driving to the peak District at the weekend!
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Drivers side Xenon light completely stopped working?
RobSuf replied to RobSuf's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
Ah good idea.. slow moment thought xenon lights were one sealed unit! cheers -
Hi All, was driving in the dark yesterday and noticed my drivers side xenon light wasn't working on my 2012 MK2.. and got a warning light on the dashboard I've swapped the lights over and the passenger side works with that sides connector, so it must be an issue with the actual bulb unit. Am I looking at a replacement or is there a common fault/fix I can try? Cheers!
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Rattle when accelerating/over bumps.. exhaust mounts?
RobSuf replied to RobSuf's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
Just as an update to this, it was the exhaust clamp as hoped. I'm surprised it wasn't louder haha. Spot the issue... Easy fix This is the part if anyone else has the same issue: https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/klarius-exhaust-clamp-712440201 -
Rattle when accelerating/over bumps.. exhaust mounts?
RobSuf replied to RobSuf's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
Panic over, I'm 90% sure its the slip joint/clamp for the front section of the exhaust. Thank the lord for the internet lol.