First Dabble into Shedding | MK1 Skoda Octavia TDI
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viciousj377o said:
R.E. to the lack of power/limp mode issue.
The 110bhp shouldn't have a variable vane turbo. In fact the only non PD engine with VV is the ALH and that was 90bhp... I am fairly sure it never saw different states of tune or that it ever found its way into the octavia...
You will be looking at potentially the n75 valve or a boost leak at that age/mileage i'd imagine. Check pipework to/from intercooler, and all associated vac lines from/to/around the n75 valve (should be located by the top of the bulkhead but entirely possible Skoda put it elsewhere)
Enjoy!
I am under the impression it is a VNT. It is a ASV engine which I believe they changed the turbos between the ALH and ASV engine. The 110bhp shouldn't have a variable vane turbo. In fact the only non PD engine with VV is the ALH and that was 90bhp... I am fairly sure it never saw different states of tune or that it ever found its way into the octavia...
You will be looking at potentially the n75 valve or a boost leak at that age/mileage i'd imagine. Check pipework to/from intercooler, and all associated vac lines from/to/around the n75 valve (should be located by the top of the bulkhead but entirely possible Skoda put it elsewhere)
Enjoy!
So had to do my first repair today, but I could have gone full hog - but decided to do a 'cheap and easy' fix.
Frosty this morning, went to de-ice the car and noticed a small gap in the rear passenger window. This is the window that refused to open, so I decided to try and close it again, when I ended up opening it another inch or so (facepalm).
You could put it back with your hands, but it kept falling down. So after 85 miles of the M62 in the rain, I went via Morrisons and bought some gorilla tape.
Hopefully now fixed...
Frosty this morning, went to de-ice the car and noticed a small gap in the rear passenger window. This is the window that refused to open, so I decided to try and close it again, when I ended up opening it another inch or so (facepalm).
You could put it back with your hands, but it kept falling down. So after 85 miles of the M62 in the rain, I went via Morrisons and bought some gorilla tape.
Hopefully now fixed...
viciousj377o said:
R.E. to the lack of power/limp mode issue.
The 110bhp shouldn't have a variable vane turbo. In fact the only non PD engine with VV is the ALH and that was 90bhp... I am fairly sure it never saw different states of tune or that it ever found its way into the octavia...
You will be looking at potentially the n75 valve or a boost leak at that age/mileage i'd imagine. Check pipework to/from intercooler, and all associated vac lines from/to/around the n75 valve (should be located by the top of the bulkhead but entirely possible Skoda put it elsewhere)
Enjoy!
The Classic and Ambiente had the 90bhp ALH. The Elegance got a 110bhp ASV. The 110bhp shouldn't have a variable vane turbo. In fact the only non PD engine with VV is the ALH and that was 90bhp... I am fairly sure it never saw different states of tune or that it ever found its way into the octavia...
You will be looking at potentially the n75 valve or a boost leak at that age/mileage i'd imagine. Check pipework to/from intercooler, and all associated vac lines from/to/around the n75 valve (should be located by the top of the bulkhead but entirely possible Skoda put it elsewhere)
Enjoy!
Both were VV.
So just over 3 weeks since I bought the Octavia...a quick update.
Overall, still mighty impressed by the car. Returns regular 62mpg on way to work, with an average of 52 over the 1,000 miles done so far.
Hit my first milestone tonight
Bought a few little bits for it since I purchased it;
1. New set of wipers all round
2. New mats
3. Replacement keys (see below)
As you can see, the metal bits had broken away after 17yrs so it was time to replace at £4 each.
As I am working in Sheffield a lot for work, I dropped the car in at the garage locally for an oil change (peace of mind) and balancing/tracking that clearly was out. Given cold weather and lack of time, it will be the only service work a garage does.
Ended up coming out with 2x new tyres (to be fair they needed doing before MOT as were getting close) and new rear shock as the car was skipping all over the shop.
So an expensive day, but it puts the car right now for hopefully a good 12 - 18 mths.
Overall, still mighty impressed by the car. Returns regular 62mpg on way to work, with an average of 52 over the 1,000 miles done so far.
Hit my first milestone tonight
Bought a few little bits for it since I purchased it;
1. New set of wipers all round
2. New mats
3. Replacement keys (see below)
As you can see, the metal bits had broken away after 17yrs so it was time to replace at £4 each.
As I am working in Sheffield a lot for work, I dropped the car in at the garage locally for an oil change (peace of mind) and balancing/tracking that clearly was out. Given cold weather and lack of time, it will be the only service work a garage does.
Ended up coming out with 2x new tyres (to be fair they needed doing before MOT as were getting close) and new rear shock as the car was skipping all over the shop.
So an expensive day, but it puts the car right now for hopefully a good 12 - 18 mths.
Had a client meeting today in St Albans (180 miles from home).
Naturally, I would normally look at taking the train but it would have been £220 return and cheaper for work to pay my mileage, so I thought I would put trust into the old shed for a 360 miles trip to St Albans and back in one day. I mean what could go wrong?
Absolutely nothing. Car behaved brilliantly.
1/2 tank of diesel used, numb bum in the last 10 minutes of journey but what a car - starting to really like it now.
Route down, nice 65 - 70 all the way
Same speeds coming back but more traffic
Majorly impressed with that, I work out that I used roughly £35 worth of diesel for £160 return from work.
Naturally, I would normally look at taking the train but it would have been £220 return and cheaper for work to pay my mileage, so I thought I would put trust into the old shed for a 360 miles trip to St Albans and back in one day. I mean what could go wrong?
Absolutely nothing. Car behaved brilliantly.
1/2 tank of diesel used, numb bum in the last 10 minutes of journey but what a car - starting to really like it now.
Route down, nice 65 - 70 all the way
Same speeds coming back but more traffic
Majorly impressed with that, I work out that I used roughly £35 worth of diesel for £160 return from work.
The cambelt roulette thread got me thinking and I decided to bite the bullet, so it's been replaced next Wednesday.
£250 inc waterpump for either a Gates/Continental kit.
Given car cost £400, it's a lot of money but I'd rather spend that then causing an accident as it fails on motorway. It's not been changed since 2011 when it was on 90,000mls.
£250 inc waterpump for either a Gates/Continental kit.
Given car cost £400, it's a lot of money but I'd rather spend that then causing an accident as it fails on motorway. It's not been changed since 2011 when it was on 90,000mls.
LukeyP_ said:
The cambelt roulette thread got me thinking and I decided to bite the bullet, so it's been replaced next Wednesday.
£250 inc waterpump for either a Gates/Continental kit.
Given car cost £400, it's a lot of money but I'd rather spend that then causing an accident as it fails on motorway. It's not been changed since 2011 when it was on 90,000mls.
I’d have got it done too. For the price, I definitely think it’s worth it. Long overdue and it’s peace of mind. £250 inc waterpump for either a Gates/Continental kit.
Given car cost £400, it's a lot of money but I'd rather spend that then causing an accident as it fails on motorway. It's not been changed since 2011 when it was on 90,000mls.
LukeyP_ said:
Gallons Per Mile said:
Superb! Share the details then 
My Golf shed sits at just over 8p a mile for buying the car and any maintenance costs...
Surely that doesn't cover fuel?My Golf shed sits at just over 8p a mile for buying the car and any maintenance costs...
Great shedding by the way, I'll only ever shed from now on. Going to treat mine to a wash and a vacuum this weekend, and some posh wipers (the no-branders I bought previously are shiiiite)
p4cks said:
I suspect not, given fuel is a 'fixed cost' as such.
Great shedding by the way, I'll only ever shed from now on. Going to treat mine to a wash and a vacuum this weekend, and some posh wipers (the no-branders I bought previously are shiiiite)
I did same, replaced wipers with some £7 eBay ones. They'll be getting swapped again soon I reckon. The back one is awful.Great shedding by the way, I'll only ever shed from now on. Going to treat mine to a wash and a vacuum this weekend, and some posh wipers (the no-branders I bought previously are shiiiite)
LukeyP_ said:
I did the same, replaced wipers with some £7 eBay ones. They'll be getting swapped again soon I reckon. The back one is awful.
Yep, I've now realised it's a false economy. I managed to get a front set of Bosch ones from CP4L for £20 delivered (using one of their codes from their incessant (but sometimes useful!) marketing emails) and found a rear Motorcraft one on eBay from a Ford dealer for £2.99 delivered Gassing Station | Readers' Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff