FabialouskodaVRS

I can't remember where I saw this but you can get a plastic cover for the front grille on the fabia, it said it's meant to help with getting coolant temps up quicker in winter time. Not too sure how much of a difference it would make to be fair.

I've now got it sorted. Had the tandem pump off a couple of days ago and changed the metal gasket. There was a lot of oil over the gearbox so got that all cleaned off. The coolant temperature sensor was a little loose and was dripping coolant from the housing. Probably would need a new O ring and new clip maybe. Car runs sweet now though, temps take a lot longer to get to the 90 degree mark.

Sorry for late reply, took the car out today in the cooler weather. It did take a while longer to warm up, which is good. Although scanning through the engine bay it seems like I've got a leak from the diesel/vacuum pump. It's leaked oil all over the gearbox, loads of black sludge.

Thanks for that VWD, I'll give that a go tomorrow. I'll check for leaks also 👍

I got the car about this time last year at 89,000 and I haven't changed the coolant since then. Thanks mrgf 🙂

Haha, I probably got sold a 1.2 with a vrs body kit on it. I remember a good few months ago i just managed to keep up with a Hyundai ioniq. Humiliation right there 🤣

Cars on 93,000 by the way

No coolant loss I've got limited service history with the car Cambelt says was done at 52,000 doesn't say if water pump was done at the same time. Probably long overdue, thanks for your input Wino

Ah okay. Thanks sepulchrave, two different problems then.

Hi guys I apologize if this has been already covered but didn't actually pinpoint my problems all in one thread. I've been keeping my eye on the coolant temperature gauge as I've been out on drives. And id say for the past 2 months I've noticed the coolant temp needle starts to rise about a minute after I've set off on a journey. And id say after about 2 miles the coolant temp needle has already risen to the half way mark ( it stays there at 90 degrees like usual ). Usually it would take much much longer than that. Also noticed today that when I turned my heater all the way to the hottest setting it blew very cold air, and when I turned back to half way it was roasting hot. Now I've read on other threads that some have replaced their thermostats, or have had to flush the radiator. Not sure if anyone else has had this? I'm clueless to be fair. It's an 04 fabia Rs Thanks in advance 😊