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thanks for the answer would the slow cranking make it judder and run lumpy? how would i test the starter to see if its faulty? cheers

hi folks i have a twin cam 2.0 tdi PD DSG 2006 Octavia and it seems to not want to start properly, sometimes its like the battery is flat or the starter motor is lazy for a second or 2 and then it seems like it doesnt want to start for a second and then jumps into life. i have had issues with the EGR and the ant shudder valve/throttle body and have changed both but it seems to be getting worse. the engine has lag when you press the pedal as if its thinking about things and then it shoots off especially in reverse. there is what seems to be a miss or something else causing a judder when stationary or moving as if the revs are going up and down but the rev counter stays the same these bkd engines according to google do this but it can be 1 of 10 things ranging from the injector/heater loom to blockage in the manifold or even vac pipes etc i am wondering what measuring blocks to log to test from cold start to warm so that may shed some light on things? any help appreciated guys

put it in sport and it wont change up as quickly

dont want to jump on the op toes you need to delete some messages mate

i am watching this :p same as billywhiz no maxidot and no mfsw etc

i did a search but didnt manage to finad any part numbers or useable info on what i would need

i have fitted a Columbus and now want to fit a Bury car kit into the loom https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autoleads-SOT-976FB-Accessory-Interface-Populated/dp/B005JZ89CM i have read that the blue plug in my loom is for the cd changer in the boot but that does not show up in the Columbus and that could be to do with the earth wire not being in the right place? i would like to get the cd changer to be seen if possible and would like to do it while i fit the hands free unit any advice or help appreciated cheers

had a Hunter 4 wheel alignment done on Friday and all was good except the fronts needed adjustment im now happy that my tyres should wear nice

thanks for the replies

the rear tyres were down to the limit and making the "wheel bearing" noise i will be getting 4 wheel done asap so i know its right thanks for the comments guys

had 4 new tyres on last week or so and decided to get the car tracked but i have been told that the Octavia needs 4 wheel alignment as the rears scrub tyres if not done and they are known for killing rear tyres is this the case? or is it a sales pitch?

great service so far and they give you a padded case but Gendan and Ilexa dont so that swung it and i ordered yesterday at 4pm and its on the delivery van for today so im happy so far

i have just ordered it from because it comes in a plastic protective box http://www.mi-uk.com/ will be here tomorrow if i use it and cant get on with it then i can sell it without losing too much i think so its worth it

new gearbox oil has sorted the juddering and harsh gear change 95% i have not had the shudder since and had only 1 or 2 clunks in the past few days i just need the adaptations setting in the gearbox via vcds and then i will know what is what

after changing the oil today everything felt better and although i need to take it on a run to get the oil as thin as possible and then any issues show up i have already tried both ways of doing it as per Google and your posts above Tony and to be honest it does not seem to have made a difference to me as it felt sharper and smoother after the oil had been changed as RRG says below what i am after is best doing via VCDS and then clutch and pump pressure can be optimised. thanks for the help i do appreciate the help this is what i want doing James and i am willing to pay for someone who knows how to do it, i dont think its mega hard for someone who knows what they are doing thanks for the reply i do appreciate all help