skomaz

Likewise on our Kodiaq... It helps and isn't a hardship to correct every now and then

Which 2.0 tdi are you after comparing with? 2.0 8v pd? 2.0 16v pd? 2.0 16v cr?

That's a result then... Sounds like they forgot to change the cameras to reflect the changes in restrictions

Challenge the NIP then and ask for furthe evidence and clarification.

Often the cameras are located just outside the speed restricted area not within so that could explain the pictures. In addition the restrictions usually extend some way past the lane closures and well into the normal lane arrangements so are you sure that is not the case? However each picture should have the camera reference on it which should show which camera was used for the calc. And you should be able to ask for a cross check of those against the Not in use ones

Yep dpf off and mapped to 185bhp. No other changes.

Torque limit is 500nm if I recall correctly. Fuel economy was pretty much unchanged on my dpf off stage 1 2.0pd but then that depends on how much you use the extra. No issues with reliability other than it bursting the flexible turbo to intercooler bend every 7 years I didn't bother with any other mods

oops - looks like new spring / exhaust needed and a bit of adjustment on the handbrake cable to take up some slack? Not ideal but could've been much worse!

As I said... Not really relevant and is a comment like many others on here about completely different engines but does show belt failure is unlikely.

For reference the cambelt on my Fabia TDI did over 80k in 5 years and was like new. The car then went on to do 130k with us over 12 years and totalled 186k with a subsequent owner and the belt didn't fail. The cambelt on our Octavia TDI did 6 years and about 60k and was like new when replaced. The second one then lasted to 100k and 13 years and didn't fail. When sold neither buyer asked about it. Not really relevant given a different engine but shows failure is unlikely. At the end of the day it's the owners choice but the costs being quoted for something that the official workshop manual says isn't needed are daft and probably equate to throwing money away. Sure the belt could fail but the risks are very low. And if you take it to a main dealer don't in any way kid yourself your getting a better more reliable service. In my experience of some the exact opposite is the case.... Hence the greater risk associated with having it done than not

The key message there is decades ago the cambelt failed on a vauxhall. That's like me saying Ive had a mk 1 mx5 for nearly 25 years and can't remember ever changing the cambelt (maybe once donkeys years ago). It's never failed. It's a totally irrelevant statement in relation to modern engines from a different manufacturer. To me given the complexity of the job and the workshop manual requiring no replacement there is more risk involved doing the job and getting it wrong than there is not doing it.

Snapped off? Worth trying to botch something?

But according to the official workshop manual it isn't - there is no periodic requirement to replace it...

Hybrids tend to use the motor generator to restart rather than the starter motor. Certainly my Swift only uses the starter motor for the first start on each drive cycle. Every subsequent one uses the hybrid motor.

Maybe it's so difficult because it was designed not to be replaced as a lifetime component - hence the pulley and belt design - but the workshop manual has to have the replacement procedure in case it is needed, say as a result of failure of a completely different part...

The thing is though... the design of the pulleys and belt was changed for ACT to reduce stresses on them - ie the ovalised cam pulleys and the kevlar reinforced belt. I know I'm slightly different as I have a 1.4TSi ACT but I'll certainly not be getting the cam belt replaced at 5 years!

The Mk1 Fabia vrs did have an option for factory xenons and they do look like them. Do you have a picture of the top / back of the light to check part numbers etc. Also what is the issue with them?

I don't think it was just projectors... Bthe OE HID reflectors on my old 2006 Civic were poor too even when properly adjusted (they were adjusted far too low initially). However the OE Led projectors in my Swift are excellent. The reflectors on the Kodiaq seemed poor initially but new Night breakers and proper adjustment has made a lot of difference, although I do wish Osram would get approval for their Nightbreaker Led drop in kits in the Kodiaq as they have done for other vehicles...

If you do try a HID conversion many on here have used the kits from a seller called London Colour on eBay with good results and success, including myself, and his kit was far better quality and longevity than another I tried.

HID conversions were banned in 2018 if not earlier and it passed since then. Most MOT testers seem to be pragmatic and if the beam pattern is OK pass them. With a projector with shutter there's much less chance of glare due to the way the optics work. Reflectors are a different story which is why I still have halogens in the Kodiaq. You can make your own decision but given the difference in light output if I were in your position I'd make the change. It will pass the MOT I'm sure and, if it doesn't its not a big job to change the bulbs back to halogen and retest... Maybe 10 minutes work each side? Up to you but if your that bothered...

Well just to chip in here I had a 2007 mk ii Octavia with projector lights for 13 years and for the vast majority of that was with a HID conversion and it never failed an MOT.

I agree... I don't have an issue with them and TBH people do 70mph or more on a dual carriageway with no hard shoulder... But that just my view

That'll explain why I didn't get the CWW one .. MGs were well out of my price range... My first car was a S/H Chevette.

Heated rear window Full service history Something wash wipe? One loving owner Full main dealer service history Power assisted steering Electric wondows front and rear 5 speed box Taxed and tested Very good condition ****ed up beyond repair God I'm showing my age

I may be going over old ground here but... doesn't the 1.5TSI ACT have a similar cam arrangement to the 1.4TSI ACT which, according to the Skoda technical manuals, doesn't need changing and is only an 'inspection' item as it's a lifetime belt? If so I can understand why people are getting ridiculous quotes...