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I believe I have a bad torque converter because the car slips gears driving forward. It also cuts out if just placed into drive when cold and jerks forward. If I press the gas flat out it does not move from the first gear unless I take my foot off the gas slightly. The main problem I have is when placed in reverse gear the car does not move at all (not even on a level road). What can be the cause of that? I am struggling and not sure if I need a whole new transmission!

Hi all, I need some assistance. I had an oil leak with my 2004 skoda octavia wagon and I just kept putting oil in it until it was really bad...really needed the car!!! Anyhow, the mechanic replaced the oil cooler as it seemed to be pouring out oil whenever the engine was running. It somehow got cracked even though I did not hit or go under the bonnet for ages. I now have very loud engine knocking and the mechanic told me I need a new engine because I damaged it with the oil leak. He hasn't given me the option to rebuild my engine by replacing the damaged parts. He simply told me that I need a new engine. Are skoda engines hard to rebuild and do you recommend changing the parts, or is it better to buy a second hand engine? It is very hard to get skoda parts in Barbados and I am also having trouble sourcing a compatible engine. Mannie Fresh