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Thanks Trundlenut - Useful info when getting quotes - Will ensure that ALL of the above is included.

Looking at getting my timing belt and water pump done soon. Haven't gotten any quotes yet. Came across this on Boards.ie while 'Googling' - "When fitting new timing belt you should ensure that as well as a new belt, the belt tensioner and the belt idler pulley should also be renewed. New cam bolts, idler bolts and tensioner bolts should also be fitted". Just some guy's opinion without any reference Skoda etc., This sounds like a lot more than a straight belt/pump change. I wonder would this be normal practice when carrying out a timing belt change?

Check this out - http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4234178 Hope it helps

Found this guide for rear brakes on MKV (Same as Octy 2) - Hope this helps. VWVortex - Rear brakes

Guys. Had the same prob. Mate's son was a mechanic in a Skoda dealership in Dublin. He says the prob is the rubber seal on the hatch. Apparently Skoda put the drain holes in the seal on the TOP rather than the bottom (have a look if you don't believe me!) - Result; the seal fills with water and drains into boot. The fix advised is to cut some small Vs into the rubber seal on the BOTTOM thus letting water drain down instead of up and into the interior. Skoda have not officially admitted to this very basic design flaw - The holes in the seal are to allow the compressed air to escape when the hatch is closed - Unfortunately, with the holes placed on TOP you get rain filling the seal and eventually leaking into the boot due to the incorrectly positioned drain holes. Cutting the Vs in the bottom of the seal allows water to drain out (water was never intended to enter the seal in the first place so the fix is just a way of getting over a design flaw) Hope this helps - It worked for me!

Check the link below to an earlier post on the gear knob insert replacement. Gear knob insert replacement

Very recently replaced my factory fitted Bridgestone Turanzas with CONTINENTAL PREMIUMCONTACT 2 having read some very favourable reviews - Absolutely great in the wet compared to the Bridgestones and inspire confidence in all conditions. A lot quieter too. Can't comment on mileage yet but expect they will last at least as long as the Bridgestones. Would defenitely recommend the Contis.

I think that must be the saddest thing I have ever seen!

Finally got around to buying new tyres! - Dave McCann tyres in Coolmine, D15 do a good deal on Continental tyres - Fitted me with CONTINENTAL PREMIUM CONTACT 2 - 205/55R16 91V TL for €90 each, fully fitted. Fastfit in Blanch were looking for €420 to fit 4. Heard good reports about Continentals - Will post obs later.

Thanks for all the helpful advice - Very much appreciated. Jacko

Thanks for all the helpful info and advice guys - Very much appreciated. Jacko

Thanks SDENNY - Nice one! Just what i was looking for - Great photos! Jacko

Hi, Any tips on removing Octy 2 rear bumper? Thanks, Jacko

Thanks cheezemonkhai, That had occured - I've already tried several breakers in the Dublin area but no joy - I thought maybe I might be lucky on here where somebody might have sourced a crashed Octy recently. You can't beat the 'net! Rgds, Jacko

Hi, I'm in Dublin and am hoping someone might know where I could get a secondhand rear bumper for my Octy 2 hatchback (same colour as my own car - anthracite grey) - I was rear ended a while back by an uninsured driver and really need to get this sorted soon - :'( Dealer is looking for crazy money so not really in a position to go that route. Not too hopeful but thought I'd give it a try - Thanks, Jacko