Gaz

I'm not sure which is worse; barn envy, retirement envy, or 105 envy. Think I've got a touch of all three! Enjoy your new found freedom and toy Gaz

Was -3 when I got up. Is now -1. I've looked outside (it's very pretty), but that's it from me Mrs Gaz has gone out for a walk with a mate. I might do a lap from here to the kitchen (and back - I'm no lightweight) as the kettle seems under occupied again. G

Hello Scott, greetings of the belated kind from me too Cool scenic photo - tarmac looks a bit unfinished Gaz

Think there are a number of threads on this. A recent example: Superb's also affected: Gaz

Hello Thomas Gaz

It is not possible to analyse from photo's of the outside of a toothed belt, where the all important bit is the teeth on the inside. The belt might look good on the outside but be a mess on the side not shown. I've certainly seen, and been shown, toothed belts that look good, but are actually unsafe. I'm happy to be corrected, but my understanding is the only true way to check a toothed belt is to remove it, turn is so that the 'teeth' are on the outside, then inspect the teeth for damage, or signs of cracks or perishing at the base of the teeth. By which time, even if the belt's good, it's might not be sensible to put it back on. Agree with Mac on everything else (although I did think if it's a PD engine, the first change was due at 60k miles). I suggest if you're not sure, play it safe and change it, or don't and accept the risks. Gaz

It can be a good idea to sit inside the car and have someone spray it with a hose if you can't find any obvious water run lines. Does your rear washer work okay? - some of the joints on the tube runs are known to come apart. Other areas to consider are the rear light cluster seals, drain holes in the tailgate itself and sunroof drains (if you have one). Gaz

Did cross my mind that it might be as obscure as heated mirrors, but I really haven't a clue. Doesn't he spout some absolute drivel. Quite hard listen to for the duration. His description of it being 'ridiculous' shows how wide of the mark he is - point well missed. Still want one. Thankfully not this one as I can only drive an auto, so I can stop dribbling. G

Agree - too much risk; One to walk away from. The right one'll come along Gaz

I’m the 3rd owner of my GTI, but it had done twenty four miles when I bought it. First two owners were VW and VWFS. I have the 2.0 TSI and six speed DQ250 DSG in this and the vRS I had before the GTI, and I think they're well suited to one another. There's no need to spin the wheels, unless you really want to. Gaz

Doesn't look like you're alone: Gaz

Hello and welcome Bob Gaz

Briskoda is the reason I'm still here - it's a great forum. I went from the Superb to an Octavia vRS, and then on to the Golf GTI I have now. Gaz

Hello Francesco, welcome aboard My first Skoda was a 2005 Superb. Smashing car and a great intro to the brand. Gaz

Hello ST Gaz

Hello Surrey, from..... errr.....Surrey Gaz

Cheerio Jon - where're ya movin' to? Gaz

Wishing you a pain free experience and a speedy recovery Mac. Gaz

Manual, petrol. I'm with you on the press every button and get on the floor (with a torch): https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202011126055897?postcode=bn213uu&year-from=2007&keywords=vRS&model=OCTAVIA&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&sort=relevance&include-delivery-option=on&body-type=Estate&year-to=2008&make=SKODA&advertising-location=at_cars&radius=1501&page=1 Wonder what 'Rekotw Centeal Lockinng' is Gaz

As skodavia has said, if you think the pressurisation is any more than normal coolant expansion, then it might be time to arrange a sniff test to confirm or exclude HG failure. If it is compromised then any pressurisation from the combustion process is likely to add to any air lock woes. Gaz

Hello and welcome Tim Gaz

Hello from a partially sunny East Sussex Gaz

Mine went back for warranty work on suspension creaks, which resolved the noises being made. G

Brakes would be my initial guess. Bit of lateral pressure changing the pads contact. Can you make the noise happen? If so and you have a manual handbrake, it might be worth gently applying the handbrake while in motion to see if that alters the noise. Only if you can do it safely. If it's not rotational then it could be suspension bushes/components creaking. Either way, it's worth having it checked - a stitch in time.... It's also worth carrying out a visual inspection in case it's something obvious. A friend once had a strange noise from the rear of her TT. A quick look revealed a rather obvious 4' branch caught under the car! Gaz

Bonjour s16206 Shame to get rid of what looks to be a nice Yeti, but needs must, I suppose. Gaz