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K04'd Yeti 4x4, Polo CL turbo, Fabia Estate 1.2TSI 105PS
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John - I've PM'd you my email address.
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I'm just north of the tip of the Cotswolds - so about 75 miles up the Fosse Way from Chippenham. Are you ever up this way?
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How old are the tyres please - are they still pliable without cracking? Would you consider shipping them?
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There wasn't any noticeable stretch, just slight wear to chain and sprockets. I think our issue was worn tensioner though, rather than chain. The only new part number (apart from fixing bolts) was the tensioner and the old part was obviously slacker than the new one. I used the Nielson timing kit - it looked a bit better than some of the unbranded Chinese specials, and was fit for purpose. Not amazing quality, but good enough if you don't mind cleaning it up a bit. Other observations - you can do the chain without dropping the sump, but I'd take the sump off. Engine mount needs to come out too, but you can support the engine easily enough whilst you do this. The generic VW water pump pulley tool needs 1mm boring out of the bolt holes to get it to fit on the 1.2TSI. I also got the proper cam and crank pulley wrenches too - about £50 delivered for the pair proved to be a sound investment. The generic version of the VAG sealant for the lower timing chain cover is Elring Dirko. Loctite 5970 for the upper cover. I use Dirko on both as the tube was open and it's a higher temp spec IIRC than the Loctite stuff. The car rewarded me with the other 1.2TSI common fault of no.3 HT lead failure, which worked out okay as it turned out that (despite full Skoda service history to date) it'd never had the plugs changed (or the airfilter) - so I did them at the same time. Now it's running sweetly and quietly again.
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I think it'd be possible, but you'd have to be careful to avoid moving cam or crank whilst the tensioner is out. If you're not sure, the timing kit is under £15 delivered online, and simple to use. In case the info helps others: I thought we'd be without worry of these dreaded timing chain issues, given that our 1.2TSI 105PS Fabia is a 2014 model - and therefore had the new type chain; guides and sprockets from the factory. However, over the last 6 months the dreaded cold-start rattle developed. The car's got full Skoda service history, but is out of warranty. 53k miles on the clock. I've just bought and fitted a new chain and tensioner kit (and water pump - but that's another 1.2TSI familiar story!). The chain was the same type and style as the original, as were the sprockets - the tensioner was now suffix 'F' on the part number compared to 'D' on the original. Other key part numbers were the same, although the new guides were clearly from a different batch/source. The spring in the new tensioner was significantly stiffer than the part I removed, and in its uncompressed state was approx 1mm longer than the original. Whether this is down to wear and tear, part revisions, or both - I can't comment. The conclusion I'd draw from this though, is that for those with the rattle on later cars, that a tensioner-only replacement is a cheap initial first step worth a punt.
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Which headunit/adding bluetooth to Swing?
amstrange1 replied to amstrange1's topic in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)
I bought a used one on eBay. Had to check the pics to see that it had a non-zero MAC address on the label (as that indicates it has built-in bluetooth), and you need to check that they come with the security code too - quite a few don't. -
Which headunit/adding bluetooth to Swing?
amstrange1 replied to amstrange1's topic in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)
Arrived and installed - followed the guide on here to make sure I had one with a MAC address written on the side for built-in bluetooth. Working like a charm at a fraction of the price of a Columbus. Used a generic sat nav aerial and genuine VW/Skoda microphone to get it all working. Thanks for the advice! -
I have a 2011 vintage Amundsen+ bought secondhand, so haven't got the original SD card. Any other way I can find out please?
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Which headunit/adding bluetooth to Swing?
amstrange1 replied to amstrange1's topic in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)
Still waiting on an Amundsen+ to arrive! -
How do I know which type I need please?
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Which headunit/adding bluetooth to Swing?
amstrange1 posted a topic in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)
Our 2014 Fabia has a Swing stereo, but no steering wheel controls or Maxidot. I'd like to add decent handsfree 'phone function, but it seems like the aftermarket 'phone kits don't work with the late Fabia 2 versions of the Swing radio. I could add a VAG bluetooth module of some description, but then I'd not have 'phonebook access through the Swing unit - is my understanding correct? Therefore I'm looking at the Chinese Android headunits - what can people recommend please? -
Now sold.
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18" x 8J ET32 wheels made by WSP in Italy - 5x112 PCD and 66mm centre bore. Fit Audi S5/A5 and B8 onwards A4/S4 I believe, will fit other VWs/Audis etc. with the same PCD but you might need some 57mm to 66mm spigot rings (£5 on eBay). Come with genuine Audi centre caps. (The wheels are £615 new without the caps!). £200ono. Collection from South Warwickshire.
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Now sold! :(