Hi guys,

 

As some of you know/remember (or maybe you don't) I sold my 2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI DSG some time back and since move to Germany with my 2008 Saab 9-3 convertible.

 

Well since then it's not been plain sailing with the Saab. My Saab ownership consisted of:

 

- Rough gear shifts- finally cured with several gearbox oil changes

- One breakdown in France 40km from the Eurotunnel- Alternator and battery died

- Starter motor went

- Battery cable melted

- Xenon bulbs had to be replaced

- Swirl flaps broke and took it to someone reccomended to me who made a pigs ear of it and glued everything up resulting in massive boost leaks

- Swirl flaps finally removed and sorted elsewhere

- Further breakdown caused by blocked MAP sensor

- Further breakdown caused by a siezed turbo- Both turbos replaced (they come complete as a set) at a cost of €1,000

- Final breakdown as the engine decided to eat itself for some reason 😞

 

But other than that it was a lovely car. Flew through 2 MOTs and a German TÜV.

 

We've been to look at a car today and put a deposit down on it. Back in a Skoda!

 

It's a 2012 Octavia 1.4 TSI DSG. The spec is a european spec called "Family" lol. Basically consists of:

 

- Xenons

- Auto lights

- Auto wipers

- Cruise control

- 4 electric windows

- Removeable factory fit towbar

- Maxidot

- Auto dim mirror

 

Hopefully picking it up this week if all goes well.

 

So, hi again guys!

Edited 13 June, 20205 yr by Phil-E

Welcome back!

Looks like a good choice.

Welcome back Phil 👋

 

Hopefully this'll keep you off the radar of idiotic little twits with a point to prove!

 

Gaz

Lol... Yeah but then it will be the angry Merc/BMW/Audi's on the Autobahn wanting to get past as I'm trying my hardest to accelerate! 😁😂🤣

Welcome back Phil I had an Audi and a BMW trying to prove how slow they are on tonight's commute (yes I work weekends lucky me) and after 11 miles my average was a Bentley esque 18.2mpg (Colin D would have been proud of that maxidot shot).

Welcome back, Phil-E👍

@Phil-E was the basic block of that engine a gm diesel?

 

my 2009 in****nia ate its big end bearings last year, due to the crappy oil feed design... really common issue, i got lucky noticed a problem (thought it was the egr/maf) before it seized on me.

Does this mean we're going to see a resumption of the dashcam footage Phil? 

5 hours ago, mac11irl said:

@Phil-E was the basic block of that engine a gm diesel?

 

my 2009 in****nia ate its big end bearings last year, due to the crappy oil feed design... really common issue, i got lucky noticed a problem (thought it was the egr/maf) before it seized on me.

Jein. It's basically the same block as the 1.9 CDTI (it's a Fiat/GM/Alfa block) but with many changes made to it. But it did suffer from failed swirl flaps being injested and also oil pump issues caused by a dodgy seal. So I reckon that was the cause.

3 hours ago, john999boy said:

Does this mean we're going to see a resumption of the dashcam footage Phil? 

My dash cam hasn't been in for a long time. The battery is dead in it. So I either need to see about a new LiOn battery pack or get a new dash cam. But yeah. In principle I will be installing a dash cam again and will upload anything interesting. Although the driving is general good here. Also far less aggressive than the UK. But you still get the odd idiot! 

 

I think I may want to invest in a dual cam setup now.

8 hours ago, Phil-E said:

Jein. It's basically the same block as the 1.9 CDTI (it's a Fiat/GM/Alfa block) but with many changes made to it. But it did suffer from failed swirl flaps being injested and also oil pump issues caused by a dodgy seal. So I reckon that was the cause.

 

yeah, thats the block they took and rebored to make it a 2litre for the insignia, but never changed the oil galleries or the feed system, so bottom end oil could be less than needed, followed by lots of excess wear and eventual death.

 

anyway, good luck with the new Octavia!!

I've just found my old VCDS cable in the cellar. Bonus. Thought I'd sold it!

 

The only thing I'll be missing is Bluetooth/sat-nav but I've ordered a decent phone mount that clips down the side of the stereo and Bluetooth thing that plugs into the aux and has a control and microphone.

 

Also been looking at the Pumpkin PX6 9" Android stereo. Seems good value for money.

But first. Just enjoy the car a bit. Picking it up hopefully this week and then we're driving down to the Mosel (where all the lovely German wine comes from) next Monday 😁👍

On 14/06/2020 at 12:18, Phil-E said:

 

But first. Just enjoy the car a bit. Picking it up hopefully this week  😁👍

 

'I'm  Back'...........Who do you think you are, Arnie, Lol.

 

Welcome back Phil.

For some reason I remembered you just the other day whilst reading a thread iirc.............amongst other missed Briskodians......

Probably remembering your sensible advice / replies.

I had a 9-3 and it was great, apart from being very sluggish before the turbo kicked in. It was only one year old though........most comfortable car iv'e ever owned.

 

I'm sure you'll update once you get the car. Good luck.

Edited 17 June, 20205 yr by Tilt

Ain't she pretty!?

15 hours ago, Phil-E said:

Ain't she pretty!?

 

Agreed, love the Octavia II shape especially in facelift trim. I've just purchased myself a very similar 2011 Octy 1.4T SE Plus Estate in black - will post some pictures when I've picked her up!