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I can't believe the lack of interest in this meet after the mega numbers at previous ones:confused:. Is it the credit crunch or is Sunday not suiting everyone?

We've just got back from the Fiat X1/9 owners club national meeting and we won best car. Not earth shattering I know but it's made my weekend.

How much did you put in and what grade was it?

It sounds like your dampers are getting tired. Bas reported his standard ones were knackered a while back. The ride quality is getting harsh on my 04 vrs with 48k but I've got Eibach springs and I think they have killed the OEM dampers.

The Manifold Inn at Hulme End is nice. They are car club friendly and were keen to have us last time I asked. Some nice roads on the way over there too.

I would agree with that, we've had 2 1.2 16v's and never had a problem. They are good value (especially when bought pre-registered), frugal and very easy to sell-on when you've done with them.

I would go with another pair of Conti's or the Goodyears as mentioned above. Speaking from my own experience, I would stay away from Toyo's that seem to get recommended on here a lot. I've had a set on for 10k now and while they may be fine in the warm and dry, they are next to useless in the grease and damp conditions of autumn and winter. They even lack low speed bite in the dry.

Lovely watch mate . I couldn't decide between a Speedmaster or Seamaster, ended up with a Seamaster chronograph.

The Octy is a different chassis to the Fabia and I think the bushes are in a different orientation, an easier job IIRC.

You're welcome to borrow my set. You can collect from my workplace. We are 5 mins from M1 J27. Drop me a pm if you are interested

October is best for me. Give me a shout Rob if you need a hand with anything.

I would still go for the Cupra bushes just from the longevity aspect although standard ones will be much easier to fit. If the front bushes look ok I would leave them alone. I have a set of washers for pulling in the new bushes but I am in Nottingham, although I do get as far a Matlock Bath quite regularly for a bag of chips.

Yes it will fit. There was a guy at the last Awesome rolling road day with one fitted to 1.4 TDi but I can't remember his name.

I run to zero on the miles left, zero the trip and ussually do another 10 miles as long as I'm in a familiar area.

That does look like lubrication failure, either as said before, the wrong oil grade or low oil pressure again. Have you checked the oil pressure with a trusted gauge John? Most independant garages I've dealt with don't have a clue about the special oil requirements of a PD motor and just want to use an oil of the correct viscosity but, as mentioned above, it's the special addatives in PD oil that help the cam cope with the massive loads generated by the PD pumps. I don't think cam change is that different to most engines other than resetting the cam to PD pump clearances. Good luck with it, you must be due for a run of good luck soon.

A couple of pictures of the problem area and my solution (a small fuel line clip)

Jesus :eek:. Glad you're ok. You want to make sure you claim for a change of underwear aswell.

I've got an Omega Seamaster Chronograph. My 40th birthday present.

I'd be up for another meet at the Bull. Great food and nice surroundings.

No difference at all except in the looks department

Sunny and dry in Nottingham

I think mine was the first on a black Fabia. There are some photos on the second Cat and Fiddle meet in early 2005.

You can't go wrong with Hobao and Hong Nor products. Great performance and value with a great spares backup at reasonable prices. We have sold many Hobao Hyper 7 and 8 kits with minimal problems. The Hong Nor CRT Truggies are excellent aswell. As mentioned previously, the HPI Savage is also a great all rounder. Have a look at the shop:- Microtech Racing - RC Cars, Trucks and Buggies

505.01 is the correct oil for a fixed service PD diesel like yours. I use Fuchs from Oilman on this forum, Quantum (VW's own brand) is obviously good aswell and a lot of owners on here rate Millers XFE-PD as a cheaper option. They've all been tested to the correct spec and will be fine with Millers offering the best value for money. HTH

Take a look here - http://briskoda.net/forums/technical-guides/fabia-wishbone-bush-replacement-diy-guide/101781/