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Ohlins, mmmmmm http://www.roadandtrackbyohlins.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ohlins_prodnews_201012_rt-auto_vw_golf5_1.pdf
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Changing Coolant On Vrs 2.0Tfsi
rsbspt replied to donovan's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
As far as I know coolant in VAG engines is a 'fit for life' item. You won't find changing coolant in the manufacturer's serivce schedule... -
Cold Start problems with a PD TDI 170
rsbspt replied to bubblec's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
No it isn't the glow plugs. I've changed mine and it made no difference to the issue of poor starting in low temperatures. -
Cold Start problems with a PD TDI 170
rsbspt replied to bubblec's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
We're getting way off topic here. This thread is to try to find a cure for the 'first start on a cold morning' problem. -
Cold Start problems with a PD TDI 170
rsbspt replied to bubblec's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
I'm sure they are. And that's one reason why the cold starting's got worse... -
Cold Start problems with a PD TDI 170
rsbspt replied to bubblec's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
I've had the same problem for three of the four years I've had the car (vRS PD TDI). It was 'liveable with' until recently when the injectors were replaced under warranty. Now it takes extended cranking to fire up when cold and coughs and wheezes before finally running smoothly. Glow plugs also replaced to no effect. On one of these threads it was suggested the cause was cam sensor, but I can't see that, since it only happens when very cold (ambient below 3 degrees). The only posiitve is that the new injectors have significantly improved fuel consumption... -
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Had replacement injectors fitted last week. Agree with massive improvement in fuel economy (10% better). Unfortunately it's made the cold starting issue worse. At 4degrees or lower, the engine coughs and stumbles on cold start-up (alredy fitted new glow plugs). Are we coming to the view this is a cam sensor problem? If so, does anyone know where the sensor is fitted, how much it is, and how difficult to change? I was wondering if the cold start problem could be due to a faulty temp sensor telling the ECU the temp was higher than it is, so not enough fuel is dispensed for start up. Just a thought...
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I'd be interested in your evidence Mafuta, as in theory, progressively wound springs should ride better than Eibach's linear wound...
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I've had ProKit and FSDs for four years but if I had my time over again I'd get H&R springs not Eibachs, because of the better ride quality (progressive rate springs).
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I've got an itch...suspension
rsbspt replied to gor131-x's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
Here you go: http://www.roadandtrackbyohlins.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ohlins_prodnews_201012_rt-auto_vw_golf5_1.pdf -
I've got an itch...suspension
rsbspt replied to gor131-x's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
As far as I know, the WALK is for the front (only), the Whiteline kit for the rear is a revised ARB. -
I've got an itch...suspension
rsbspt replied to gor131-x's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
If you go for the H&Rs let us know how you find them. I'm thinking of changing my Eibach/Koni FSD set up for H&Rs ('cos they're progressive not linear) and (whisper it) Ohlins dampers. -
Strange fault on PD170 vRS
rsbspt replied to silver1011's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
Yep, same thing happens to me when the engine's in the re-gen cycle... -
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