I have 2010 FL VRS estate

Been sent these Bilstein 36-199648 from my VIN number - but otters online say this for 1Z3 hatch

To name one site

https://www.mdmtechnik.co.uk/product/bilstein-oe-replacement-rear-suspension-coil-springs-36-199648/

But most online sources say 36-199655 for 1Z5 estate

 

Anyone changed their springs, or know of a database to confirm correct part please?

A great starting point is to figure out the part number of the original springs. This can be done by looking at the coloured paint mark sequence on them, then referring to sites like 7-zap,com which 'parallel' ETKA. Can't do much without those colour mark sequences in my experience.

 

By the way your typo conjured up a great mental picture for me, setting me up for the day with some comedy - "otters online". 

Edited 17 December, 20205 yr by Wino

Good job it wasn't beavers online!

11 hours ago, pmdc199 said:

I have 2010 FL VRS estate

Been sent these Bilstein 36-199648 from my VIN number - but otters online say this for 1Z3 hatch

To name one site

https://www.mdmtechnik.co.uk/product/bilstein-oe-replacement-rear-suspension-coil-springs-36-199648/

But most online sources say 36-199655 for 1Z5 estate

 

Anyone changed their springs, or know of a database to confirm correct part please?

 

Bilstein 36-199648 corresponds to OEM part number 1K0511115BS

 

Bilstein 36-199655 corresponds to OEM part number 1K0511115BT

 

According to Kilen's online catalogue, the Octavia MK2 RS hatchback uses 1K0511115BS and the Octavia MK2 RS estate uses 1K0511115BT

 

Octavia MK2 RS Hatchback

https://web.tecalliance.net/kilen/en/parts/176/63127/detail?targetType=cars&targetId=26623&typeNumber=26623&targetCountry=AT&groups=188#@brc/brands:Car;targetType:cars;mandator:kilen/assem:SKODA%20OCTAVIA%20II%20(1Z3)%202.0%20TDI%20RS;targetType:cars;mandator:kilen;targetId:26623;typeNumber:26623;targetCountry:AT/lnkparts:Coil%20Springs;targetType:cars;mandator:kilen;assemblyGroupId:100113;targetId:26623;typeNumber:26623;targetCountry:AT;groups:188;brands:176;pf:2;page:0/detail:63127;brandId:176;articleNo:63127;mandator:kilen;targetType:cars;targetId:26623;typeNumber:26623;targetCountry:AT;groups:188

 

Octavia MK2 RS Estate

https://web.tecalliance.net/kilen/en/parts/176/63128/detail?targetType=cars&targetId=26624&typeNumber=26624&targetCountry=AT&groups=188#@brc/brands:Car;targetType:cars;mandator:kilen/assem:SKODA%20OCTAVIA%20II%20Combi%20(1Z5)%202.0%20TDI%20RS;targetType:cars;mandator:kilen;targetId:26624;typeNumber:26624;targetCountry:AT/lnkparts:Coil%20Springs;targetType:cars;mandator:kilen;assemblyGroupId:100113;targetId:26624;typeNumber:26624;targetCountry:AT;groups:188;brands:176;pf:2;page:0/detail:63128;brandId:176;articleNo:63128;mandator:kilen;targetType:cars;targetId:26624;typeNumber:26624;targetCountry:AT;groups:188

 

If you have the estate, you could use the slightly softer 1K0511115BS version if you don't normally carry a heavy load.

 

Some aftermarket brands only sell one spring to replace both 1K0511115BS and 1K0511115BT OEM part numbers.

 

 1K0511115BS has 1 blue dot and 2 yellow dots.

 

1K0511115BT has 1 blue dot and 3 yellow dots.

 

http://www.oemepc.com/skoda/part_single/catalog/sk/markt/CZ/modell/OCT/year/2013/drive_standart/663/hg_ug/511/subcategory/511020/part_id/0/lang/e

 

Edited 17 December, 20205 yr by Carlston