Peterj222

Yeah I saw that... not particularly cheap either! I'm going to take my mk1 Octavia Diesel (Think I told you about it... my dad bought it new still only done 53k) its not quite 30 years old yet but I have not seen one like it for years. Will look forward to getting a look at your Superb!!

I know what you mean... need to get up early to beat the sun!!! Let me know anyway.

You still going to this Gav? Its fairly local to me now so might take the missus as she always says I never take her anywhere!!

The water pumps on these had a plastic impeller which was renowned for shearing off or breaking up. Try filling up with water removing the small pipe that goes back to the top of the expansion tank, start it up and see if water is coming out of that small pipe....if not pump is not pumping. You may get away with a belt kit and pump if this is the case.....still doesn't explain the burning oil though!

The clocks are not plug and play even if you had a set with the EXACT same number, they are coded to the ECU along with the transponder in the key so if you swap the clocks the immobiliser will stay on.

Its behind the vacuum reservoir, (the black plastic ball on the front of the block held by one hex bolt) I would also replace the thermostat housing as the little plastic tags get brittle and fall off and usually end up stuck in the thermostat....sticking it open!!

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Just to add to what the others have said, Remove whole driveshaft and do it on a bench, the genuine ones are thicker and stronger BUT so are the metal clips that hold them at both ends. You are supposed to use a special tool to crimp them tight. I had to borrow a tool (about 2 feet long) there's no way you can squeeze them tight with pliers or similar!