OK, so it's more than one cable wrapped up together, but in the pic with lots of green busted strands, isn't that the thick alternator cable part that's suffered? 

Anyway, you've got to replace whatever's degraded dramatically there, so add your reg number or VIN, and I can try to find a part number for the sub-loom.

 

28 minutes ago, JamieH86 said:

My god that's a nice clean engine (at least compared to mine!)...

Ha presume your having a laugh, it's got an oil leak I think is from oil pump if the oil pump sits on the right side of the rocker. It's 330k miles on it and probably a lot of original parts still on there

Badly needs degreaser the poor girl 

19 minutes ago, Breezy_Pete said:

OK, so it's more than one cable wrapped up together, but in the pic with lots of green busted strands, isn't that the thick alternator cable part that's suffered? 

Anyway, you've got to replace whatever's degraded dramatically there, so add your reg number or VIN, and I can try to find a part number for the sub-loom.

 

Thanks Pete you've been a big help here.

Removed the loom. And after looking thru eBay n google images finally discovered my loom doesn't go to starter...only the alternator and aircon pump (95% sure)

2nd pic the vin?

Thanks again 

 

Part number as per this listing:

Skoda Octavia 1Z Alternator Wiring Loom Cables 1K0971230GT (Item #287113) (prestigemotorservices.co.uk)

Still available new from Skoda at £58.90 + VAT (so £70.68)

 

I told you ages ago that it doesn't go to the starter motor. 

23 minutes ago, Breezy_Pete said:

Part number as per this listing:

Skoda Octavia 1Z Alternator Wiring Loom Cables 1K0971230GT (Item #287113) (prestigemotorservices.co.uk)

Still available new from Skoda at £58.90 + VAT (so £70.68)

 

I told you ages ago that it doesn't go to the starter motor. 

Cheers for that. Not so many breakers in Ireland as UK but that helps with my options