newtooctavia

It is a while since I took the wheel off, it was quite easy

Welcome to the forum

Crikey, I went from a 16 inch to 15 inch, to make the ride less bouncy over poor sufaces, and it works

My 1.9tdi 2003 is approaching 216k miles, just had new rear shocks put on, and gearbox oil changed, first time for both I am sure.The shocks were completely gone, no spring in them at all when compressed. It now rides much better,( and is quieter , which I suppose is the change of gearbox oil,) I am very pleased. I got the oil, 2 litres, from the skoda dealers, only cost about 16 quid. Used Meyle shocks off ebay for around £50.

Sounds like a decent deal, see how it goes.

I have had loads of Pugs, loved all my 405's and 406's, and had a 309 for years, brilliant cars all, about 9 in total-nice drive and very reliable, comfy and economical; diesels of course

My 2003 tdi had the clutch and dmf done at 115,000, miles it is now on 211,000 miles ; of course clutch wear depends on how they are used, we do motorway miles, so I do not expect to replace the clutch for a while;

Keep your chin up

Sounds like a great deal

Result of mot ?

This is what I would do

That is much more like it !

Astonishing when you consider how much is being spent, very poor practice

Bought our 2003 tdi hatch with 124k on the clock in feb 2011, now has 210k on clock, had no issues at all with the rear shocks

Nice one !

Ireally do not like the fashion these days for the 'squashed' look at the rear of cars, looks like an elephant has sat on it, must be poor visibility

On 208k miles on 2003 tdi elegance, engine still going strong, just had a couple of rear springs put on as one of them went 'pop'. Also had a buzzer fitted , off ebay, which activates when the lights are left on, and you turn the ignition off ,works well

Point taken

You 'bought' them , you did not 'brought' them

Just passed 200,000 miles, 2003 tdi 110, car going very well

My 2003 1.9tdi elegance has 199.3 k miles, soon to pass 200k miles going very well thanks

Mine work, had them fitted this week

Got them fitted by the mechanic through the week, they work a treat

Might have a bash at this soon ( well, I'll ask the mechanic to do it ! ) Thanks for the guide, will show it to him

An engineering shop put a helicoil in for me 10 years ago, it was 50 quid