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Same part on a manual gearbox. The slave cylinder is concentric on these cars and are an integrated part of the clutch pressure release bearing inside the gearbox. Thats why it is a pita to replace vs other cars that more than often have the slave cylinder outside the gearbox and therefore not integrated with the release bearing.

Mechatronic shares dsg oil with gearbox. Impossible to get all oil out, but will suffice with only draining from drain plug hole. I use vcds and a dsg gearbox filler system with manual pump. Not messy at all and actually cheap to buy.

Dsg service is basically same for dsg dq250 or dq381. Yes do the filter as well. Need vcds or other scantool to verify correct dsg temp when filling. Or else level could be wrong aka dsg will face problems in the long run.

Yes to both questions. And slave cylinder is concentric. Replacement is gearbox down... Clutch fluid shares same reservoir as brake fluid. Try firstly to bleed the slave. It could just dirt in clutch fluid system. Use at least one ltr of fluid to bleed and wash out any debris and dirt from system. Could be as easy as that since the pedal works now and then. It indicates a working slave cylinder imho. Could be the master of course and that might be just a bad spring or clutch pedal linkage arm.

Yes it does. Engine temp is often as it should be, but cabin temp is low/cold. More than often this is due to dsg thermostat failure. Easy fix, done in 20min.

The depicted ones are for 1.9tdi PD and 1.6/2.0 CR engine ea 189. Also vag has come up with a new set for 1.6/2.0tdi cr engine code ea288. I have both sets. The depicted one (one of them) meant for the 1.6/2.0 tdi cr ea189 engine will also be useful for the ea288 engine. The new set specifically designed for the ea288 is just a little better or one could argue it to be more practical. The former is way cheaper than the latter. The 1.9tdi pd crank locking tool will not be suitable for the cr engines. If I remember correctly the pd tool has its arrow mark on the tools wave top while the cr one (fits both ea189 cr and ea288 cr) has its arrow mark on the wave bottom.

Probably nees to pair it with the receiver from webasto. At least if it is the same webasto system and remote that the car was delivered from factory. If it is a retrofit webasto this can be done via vcds or by following the manual from original webasto supplier. If it is a new original remote from factory, they habe probably forgot to recode it. If remote is new bought from ebay, and webasto is still the same factory mounted. Well, then you are likely f.....d and have to get a new one from factory dealer (remote)

Do the shock absorbers with springs is absolutely recommended yes.

Oh, nice car. That explains the time for a trained mechanic. Fwd is pretty easy on VAG when it comes to labour. 4wd is a bit more worksteps. I did a 4x4 octavia manual diesel in 4hours and thought that was fast 🙂 I am not a professional mechanic, but have done som clutches now. When all goes well, no rust, no hassle with screws and nuts, I believe it is possible to do a 4x4 even down to 2,5-3hours for 1 man.

Thats great! 890 gbp incl dmf and labour is a very decent price for Luk/Sachs! 2hours? Wow, that is very fast for one man on a 4x4 Skoda manual.

@MarkyG82 I do see your point. Know how, experience and education is why craftmanship is what it is, craftmanship. So in that context it makes sense.

Did service an octavia mk3 for a friend now. All filters in car were Mahle, but also stamped VW/Audi. So, it is safe to say that do these things at home and save hundreds of euros. That particular carbon/2.5micron filter from Mahle, LAO 888 costs about 15 Gbp and to replace it is maybe a 7min job on a lhd car. Dealership serves customers in Norway approx 129Gbp to replace this.... I just dont get it...why charge 129 gbp for a replacement pollen filter (carbon, anti bacterial, anti allergic, 2.5PM) and 30 gbp for a airfilter replacement? Air filter is maybe 10 min job due to more screws and maybe some dustblowing....

Have used and use both. No issues so far. Either dsg or manual. But in june last year I did get a new in box faulty Luk concetric slave cylinder, but didn't stop me from buying another Luk last week. **** happens to both Sachs and Luk, since I couple of months ago received a broken concentric Sachs slave cylinder new in box as well... So yeah, what did I learn? Sometimes it is better to buy parts from local shop in norway rather than from Autodoc. Their retur policy is cumbersome, at least from norway.

Both are same quality, so take whats cheapest. VAG use both in their factory line.

Yeah, it all comes down to "whats in it for the company" etc I guess. Some dealers have good prices on either or the other. Sachs can be cheap or expensive

Correct VIN. Well, it looks like you need to buy dmf as single part yes. Anyway, this Luk fits: LuK 624 4052 09 since your OE number is 04L 141 015 G for clutch and pressureplate Flywheel is OE number: 04L 105 266 A, and that means this Luk fit: LuK 415 0964 10 But you need release bearing/slave cylinder as well, and that is OE nr 0A5 141 671 S which is Luk part nr.LuK 510 0176 10 You have MQ350 gearbox, but it seems that the 190hp version demands another flywheel than the 150hp version. So, unfortunately it is pretty damn expensive car you got. But hey, if one likes to drive a 190hp I guess one has the ability to also maintain it 🙂 (last is a joke ok)

Is it 4x4?

Depends on the gearbox, but yours is a manual and it is likely a MQ350 box due to max torque. So, to give an precises answer if I am to check, I need your VIN nr. Only that is the only way to actually locate correct partnr as a set.

Aha, gasoline then? Do you know the engine code and gearbox code?

I guess since you have a 150hp diesel engine, you also have gearbox DQ350? If so, that kit should fit.

Try this: Luk 600 0371 00 on autodoc.

Are you sure? Both Luk and Sachs more than often sells these as a kit. What is your VIN number?

Considering your driving style and use, why upgrade? If not only for looks, I am not sure it is worth it. Maybe replace rotors and pads with a more "sports look" like the Brembo x-line series? Discs with holes in them. At least they look more, hmmm, aggressive?? And maybe paint the calipers.

Wow, that pollen filter looked to be an oroginal one from the car was new...

Yeah, I also paid less than 300 Gbp for a complete set from Sachs back in 2021 for a Golf MK5, but have not seen complete Luk or Sachs for Octavia MK 3 under 500Gbp here in Norway, so thats why I think 890gbp parts and labour included at a VAG specialist dealer is very very cheap as f.... 🙂 It is a 3-5h job for a well trained mechanic