bit of a boring one but is the octavia supposed to have sound proofing material on the under side of the bonnet ,because mine has not  :think: thanks ,chris

Only on the diesels as standard I believe

Ok cheers thought it might be missing !

Not true the original mk2 vRS petrol had it , later on when red calipers were introduced it was dropped and only continued for the tractor variety . You can retrofit . Mine ( green calipers ) had it and engine keeps heat longer and does not sound tiny when you close bonnet . Proper battery tray too not fabric !

I have red calipers and a proper battery try.

Fitment is all over the shop.  All the diesels (should) have it.  

 

Fitment to the petrol engines seems somewhat random.

 

When i bought my 1.8tsi I pointed out the lack of sound deadener using a diesel as an example and the (relatively new) dealer fitted a new one under warranty.  

 

I think it's a great thing - helps the engine heat quicker, stops the paint on the bonnet getting too hot, keeps the noise down.

I thought I saw a MK2 Octy under bonnet insulation kit somewhere on here, can't remember where though.

I boight one from my skoda dealer to fit to my MKII vrs petrol - think it cost me about £24 including all the clips and took me about 5 mins to fit

They are on Aliexpress too.  cheap-as

Not true the original mk2 vRS petrol had it , later on when red calipers were introduced it was dropped and only continued for the tractor variety . You can retrofit . Mine ( green calipers ) had it and engine keeps heat longer and does not sound tiny when you close bonnet . Proper battery tray too not fabric . My Octavia is the red caliper version so that sounds right, I noticed on my sills near the front wheels it looks like there are a few rust spots from stone chips just above the stone guard paint which could have done with being painted higher lol think I will get it re painted as the cars only done 46k and is mint everywhere else and having just bought it will keep it a few years

Edited 23 June, 201511 yr by christophVRS

I have a 2011 FL RS from new and mine has no sound deadening under the bonnet at all :( Does any have the part numbers or the link to the aliexpress ones?

 

Cheers

 

Kit

I fitted mine from new, I have the plastic battery tray. I believe the fabric comes with the clips however I ordered my clips anyway so have some spare!

My 06/2007 TFSI had the plastic battery try but no under bonnet sound proofing.

 

Most of the noise comes from the back end of the car anyway.

I have a 2011 FL RS from new and mine has no sound deadening under the bonnet at all :( Does any have the part numbers or the link to the aliexpress ones?

 

Cheers

 

Kit

Price has gone up since last time I looked.  You are probably better to buy local.   There are other threads with partno.  They come with the clips

 

http://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-octavia-engine-insulation.html?initiative_id=SB_20150624003709&site=glo&SortType=price_asc&shipCountry=au&SearchText=octavia+engine+insulation

Sound Absorber - 1Z0863831A, cost me £23 nearly 4 years ago... still got the bill!

mine never had it from new - got one from here:- http://www.skodaparts.com/product/octavia-bonnet-insulation-31893

 

not noticed any difference to be honest, apart from looking nicer.

Dohhh I'm a spanner!!!...mine has the under bonnet lining!!! And its still too loud for me. My mate has a 2011 Audi A4 S line and his is really quiet!!! Is there an engine wrap fro the Octy like there is for the 1.9 fab? I had one on my Fabia when I had one, it was a sleeve that fitted around the engine.

 

kit

Must admit I was wondering how under-bonnet lining made any difference to the noise level in the cabin. Makes a difference to an observer outside (eg in the car park) as it cuts down some of the diesel clatter.

Must admit I was wondering how under-bonnet lining made any difference to the noise level in the cabin. Makes a difference to an observer outside (eg in the car park) as it cuts down some of the diesel clatter.

The same way the undertray makes a difference to cabin  noise?