MikeTheThinker

Just checked the '08 Octy in case you had a late '07 build but it looks the same. https://skoda.7zap.com/en/cz/octavia/oct/2008-419/9/941-941040/ Is it just the bulb you need or is the unit damaged/faulty?

This is the parts diagram for an '07 Octy. You may need to look at the option codes to decide which one applies to your car. https://skoda.7zap.com/en/cz/octavia/oct/2007-419/9/941-941040/#25

On the mk2 Octavia forum there was discussion a while back where it was revealed that the Haldex clutch only engaged when the right hand front wheel started to slip. This is apparenly to deal with soft or greasy verges or snow runs on the offside of the vehicle for LHD cars. This means that for RHD cars - where the same Haldex setup applies - that we won't get 4WD assist if our left hand front wheel loses traction. I don't recall whether this was manual or auto and cannot comment on whether the 'feature' has continued into later models.

Can you unlock the car using the plip?

As George noted this is a late registration for a mk2, which ceased normal availability in 2013/14. Take a look at the vehicles VIN (bottom corner of passenger side front windscreen); the three characters at positions 7,8,9 will tell you which model range you have (1Z = mk2, 5E = mk3). There's a more detailed explanation in the post linked below.

I hope you are very happy with your new purchase. We've had five Octys in the family (1x mk1, 4x mk2) and are very happy with the cars. I really enjoy our Scout and - despite the larger motor - can still see fuel mileage over 50 on longer trips.

It's probably a BMM or BMN motor and will likely have a dpf. They're generally solid motors but worth checking for history of regular oil changes and using the correct grade for as PD motor. Also check on cambelt/water pump replacement - due every 4 years - and whether the dual mass flywheel has been replaced at any point.

Still begs the question - how did they get into the sump? I wonder if there has been a previous engine event that was not properly cleaned up?

The only needle roller I can see in a CAYC engine is for the flywheel centre - item 9 (details HERE) and I can't see how a loose roller could drop into the sump from there. Is it possible the foreign object is only there by chance, dropped from elsewhere in a workshop and forgotten? There's also item 8 although the parts catalogue is coy about identifying it. Same applies as to a roller - how would it get into the sump?

From the video I think that makes the fan issue unlikely as failing bearings tend to screech/squeal/rumble (or all three), whereas what I could tell from the audio sounded more like a squeal or whistle or some sort. Just to check, if the noise starts whilst you are out on the road can you change gear and have the noise remain constant without change of road speed?

I was wondering if the noise could be coming from the temperature-controlled radiator fan/s and thus would be more influenced by ambient temperature and cooling system heat than by engine or road speed.

I take it from your list that the screech is independent of engine speed, gear or road speed but only starts at 60 and stops at 20 or below. If you drive at 50 but for a little while does the screech appear?

@AnnoyingPentium: Ryan, this is in your region and may be of interest.

I have a CTek car charger (which includes a maintenance capability) and a couple of small battery chargers. Apart from some at times quirky use of English in the instructions all have performed well for the last 3 years or so.

Interesting. Do you have similar details for the estate as well?

Make sure you are looking for a maintenance charger and not a trickle charger - explainer HERE.

Can I suggest this goes in the Wheels & Tyres forum as it's of interest to other models also?

A robust site or vehicle security box made from powder-coated 2mm steel and supplied with two new locks each with two keys. Dimensions are 960 × 650 × 450 mm. New price just shy of 170 squid. If you want to take a look at their website it's HERE. I got this to use as a toolbox on the drawbar of my trailer but I can't fit it and my bike on at the same time, so I'll be looking for a smaller box. Box is currently at Heswall on The Wirral (CH60) but I travel back and to to Chorley (PR7) if that's of any help. Collection only. It's on Preloved for £85 but I'm offering it to paid Brisky members for a tenner less - £75. Reply through the forum or 0758 110 4800.

Thanks for the help, gents. Seems they were fitted to Audi A4/A5 around 2015, although I can only find the 19" version on the parts catalogue.

Came with a 2008 Octavia 2 we picked up for our daughter but not originals. Not sure if the VW hub badge is original or not. I've hunted through the parts catalogues and so far drawn a blank.

These guys looked interesting. Don't know if they'll have what you want but they seem to offer a lot! https://hcl-clamping.co.uk/pages/hose-clamps

You might also take a look at aliexpress for clamps; usually mucho cheaper as long as you don't need them tomorrow - https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20220904091700&SearchText=spring+band+clamp&spm=a2g0o.home.1000002.0

As you will discover when you explore the link to the parts catalogue, all the hose clamps are listed together complete with their sizes - exactly what you need, I think. The coolant cooling system parts diagram and catalogue for a post 2009-08 CEGA engine is HERE, and I believe from what you say this is your motor. The link will take you straight to the list of hose clamps, giving part numbers, quantities and sizes. I do encourage you to visually check against your motor and the diagram just in case there are any minor differences.

You can locate and determine the relevant part numbers yourself by using one of the online catalogues - THIS is one example for a 2.0 litre BMM tdi engine, which may be the one in your car. Having obtained a list of part numbers you can web search for offers and several sites will include measurements against their descriptions, or will offer an equivalent part but in another material such as stainless.

After more than a couple of hours hunting through the parts catalogue I cannot identify these. I'll see if I can locate any part number on the ones in my car tomorrow.