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Hi Tony, yes, the 'castellated nut and split-pin' setup would possibly have been tapered-roller bearings - which are both adjustable for end-float and also much more endurable.

Hi, further to my previous reply, it appears that all Gen3 EA888 engine versions from 2015 are fitted with timing chain.

Hi, depending on your version of EA888 engine - CJSB, DKZA, CHHA, CHHB & DLBA engines are all listed as having timing chain on Timingbelt or Chain.net.

Actually topped up with fresh, pre-mixed G13 - turky baster was used to empty the header tank so as not to spill old coolant into engine bay. When I find an easy way to drain coolant without risk of creating an air lock, I intend to do full coolant change - probably G12 evo.

Hi Bollcat, has there been any progress on this? If not, I'd really suggest opening a case in County Court.

Tried that, just made them run a bit faster in my direction of travel - damn things were more stupid than chooks!

I was in roadkill heaven last month, I visited the shrine at Pennant Melangell in North Wales - the road up to the church was literally crawling with hundreds of young pheasants (around the size of quail) - It was extremely difficult avoiding wholesale slaughter!

Thanks JR - that looks like the perfect solution for DSG SS haters.

My understanding is that part of the function of the voltage sensor is to restrict battery charge to around 80% when charging from the alternator - allowing capacity for regenerative charging under braking or 'coasting in gear' conditions.

That vacuum fault could very possibly be significant - I'd certainly try to get to the bottom of it if it's still in the system.

Hi Chris, my wife has a 2018 1.0 TSI Fabia, I don't detect any particular juddering from the clutch or engine when pulling away - not quite as smooth as my Octavia 1.4, but certainly no need to pull more than around 1500 RPM on launch. I'd suspect some sort of clutch, flywheel or engine mount problem if it's juddering when "holding" on the clutch.

Hi Wgms, hopefully your V5 will get to you shortly - my wife recently joined the Skoda clan with a Mk3 Fabia, the salesman did say that the DVLA was experiencing some delays in issuing new V5s - she got hers a little over two weeks after taking delivery.

That attitude is not useful Joss - you may be new to the forum but please consider that the poster you responded to was only making a comment about using manual mode.

Hello Richard, welcome back to the fold - testing with a toe in the water?

They certainly should have the capability - whether they have it is a completely different question!

Hello, that is your rear collision avoidance system activating. The rear parking sensors activate the abs braking system to prevent you from reversing into something.

From the fusion reactor that Xman compares with hydrogen fuel cells.

Hi Wgms, welcome to the forum. A great pity re your problems. I agree it's not unreasonable you keep their loan vehicle until they have refunded yours - but make sure you don't have your dealer (stealer?) try to do the same thing I had happen when my Octavia had a warranty issue! The manager at a certain Skoda dealership in Ewell, Surrey, threatened to report my loan vehicle as stolen when I refused to return it unless I had written confirmation that the faults had been fixed! Needless to say, I immediately moved to a different dealership for the remainder of the warranty period. Good luck.

I think fuel cells may be a little closer - also not keen about sitting next to what is effectively a H-bomb on a leash.

Then start proceedings in County Court. You can add the case filing fee, which isn't that high anyway, onto their final bill.

I disagree, allows me a little time until hydrogen fuel cells become a practicality.

Tena koe Malcolm, welcome to the forum. Whereabouts in Godsone are you? I'm interested in doing this too - so that I can change my coolant without risking causing an airlock.

I'd say that does indicate significant contamination, change filter too.

Hi Giff, welcome to the forum. A little counterintuitive, but depending on the reason why it is using so much oil, you should still do complete oil changes - if piston ring sealing is the issue, there will be significant combustion product contamination to the oil. How dark is the oil when wiped on a clean cloth?