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Short video of problem before new clock spring fitted... Scala-Steering-Creak.mp4

Yes, steering wheel clock spring replaced without question under warranty on my 2024 built 1.5 SEL. Even after changing it there is an odd 'tick' coming from the same place on turning the wheel, but the creak is gone. The creak was around the 8 o'clock position. Plenty of after market options for the clock spring (mine was warranty so didn't use one). Part number replaced on mine was 2Q0 959 653 (yours may be different) and also a new steering wheel bolt which is supposed to be changed every time the wheel is taken off, part N90799102. I don't know if they had to code in the new one.

Hello After many years in an Octavia, I've just ordered a Scala SEL 1.5 DSG and was wondering if anyone could confirm the engine type in your *facelift* Scala. Could be DADA, DPCA or DXDB and is probably mentioned on the sticker on the boot floor (under the mat). They upgraded the 1 litre engines for the facelift but the 1.5 is proving more difficult to clarify. Thanks, Richard Matlock, UK

Sorry, a bit late to this thread - oil filter variants on the CAXA engine were mentioned in an earlier thread linked here. Picture shows the 2 types have a different seal to the engine. A 2012 car will be the later type (right in picture) and it certainly appears that if the left hand type was fitted there wouldn't be a good seal.

This may be of interest (Scirocco forum): http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=8017&start=20#p100448 Rich

Again Mann still offer two (earlier/later cars) meaning they are not interchangeable....but both show 2 none-return valves. If you put the 2 pictures side-by-side for Mann W712/93 and W712/94 the bit that mates with the engine does look different (red arrow).

+1 If Mike's car is 2012 then the VAG ..H type appears correct which equates to Bosch ..183. The wider issue of VAG (+ Bosch) continuing to supply 2 types suggests that they are not inter-changeable. If the later one has a none-return valve why can it not be fitted to earlier cars.?...presumably something was also changed on the engine in June 2010 (this comment relates to my vehicle being an earlier one rather than Mike's later one). Rich

I've has this engine from new in a 2009 Octavia though still only on a very low 59K miles. It was always noisy (from new) when cold but settles down. There is certainly a 'drain back' issue when it stands for a few days and the noise shown in the video (post 1) occurs very occasionally, but by no means always. I foolishly went with the 2 year dealer servicing at first, although mileage was low. I do my own annual servicing now and it has only ever had VAG oil filters and branded oil, usually Castrol. The filter part number was originally 03C115561 B on mine, now superceded to J at the end. The other type listed for CAXA is the D variant now superceded to H. According to the VAG info: B or J for build dates up to 06.06.2010 D or H for build date from 07.06.2010 Who know the difference between them? They have continued to offer the choice so if only the later one only (D/H) has a none-return valve it is not in theory supposed to be fitted to earlier engines. I was worried about it when the car was out of warranty but still worth a reasonable amount (say years 4 to 7) but less so now at 11 years. Hope this helps. Rich