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@sepulchraveno clunking when steering (I know this isn’t definitive) how would you suggest to test further?

Morning All, Got a 2005 Skoda Fabia Vrs 1.9tdi it’s recently developed a clunk, when changing gears predominately at lower speeds engine torque. I’ve so far replaced dogbone mount as was original and once removed was showing signs of wear, similar story to the gearbox mount lots of play and front to back movement. Still have this annoying clunk/knock I’ve visually inspected wishbones and can’t see any issue with console bushings front or rear even pryed at them and no major issue. Any help and suggestions would be helpful, what to check now, if it’s to be checked under load etc etc Thanks in advance, Ade

@sepulchravegreat reply and fair point fairly new to diy on cars and the skoda brand. Thanks for taking time out to square things up

The bottom pipe (fog light) area is seeping oil so im guessing its seal is not that good, and i try to either replace with genuine, or very good aftermarket parts and dont mind paying extra in the name of improvement. Im presuming solid metal pipes will add longevity to the mix..... Totally agree with what your saying btw rather confusingly

yeh i know........... but improving surely don't hurt either ?

With summer almost on the horizon i'm looking into improving my fabia vrs......... Not planning any power upgrades just improving things and see how i go............... Had a quick look underneath checking something else and bottom boost pipes is quite oily and looking kinda sad and old whats peoples suggestions on replacements ive seen some ebay specials hard pipes has anyone fitted these any good/better ??????? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194736554922?epid=15047166559&hash=item2d573403aa:g:7-YAAOSwl6dh4U1O let me know your suggestions/solutions please

Good call thanks for your input 😃

Excellent comprehensive reply! I’d rather do things right first time, with the best quality parts.

Hi, i own a 2006 Fabia Vrs currently sat on 135k and since my ownership has cost very little aside from a few bits and servicing costs etc etc........... Its had a dmf rattle for a while but has never got any worse (just on start up) but its just started to have the odd slip around 2.5k so its now time to replace it..... Now car is totally standard and i'm not planning on doing anything silly power wise. So my question is parts are around the 3 piece clutch £150 and dmf £220 and fitting, whats best practice to do the job properly any seals or anything else? also is smf a realistic option or is the tick over noise and vibration a total no go? and do the cons outweigh any benefits? im here and listening...........

That would suggest it’s not leaking from slave or clutch components as they use brake reservoir as part of the system. My clutch/dmf is coming to the end, and my pedal bites an inch from floor. What clutch kit did you put in? It’s not unknown for parts to fail, or be faulty from factory but thankfully rare. Did they bleed the slave ?

Has the level in your brake fluid dropped at all during your issues or remained a consistent level ?

Mine was seal from pump to bottle, replaced both, fiddly but easy enough with bumper off….. reckon you could check by peeling arch liner back

Incase you fancied going down the replacement route https://youtu.be/PoJBfpTJWJk

Has the level in your brake fluid dropped at all during your issues or remained a consistent level ?

yes fair amount of wiggling (non technical term) but the car is up and running......... Checked out your project and was left envious and in awe its amazing what you have done!!!!!!!

Quick update.......... And a basic "How too guide" (Background) i'm no mechanic but will have a go, and im not used to working on skodas either........ Tools needed; 32mm socket socket extenstion 3/8 ratchet container to catch oil (500ml New top and bottom seals Torque wrench New Crankshaft sensor 9mm multi head socket t25 torx bit Jack car up or use stands (i used stands stands) either way ensure its safe and secure! Remove under tray (if its in place) with the t25 torx bit and pull towards rear of car, store under tray and screws safely. Locate bottom of oil filter, behind radiator and more or less central to your view there is a 32mm plastic nut identical to top of oil filter housing. Gently unscrew this and let the oil slowly drain out for a few minutes, then return and remove, it comes out quite easily, don't remove any other pipes just this. Next move the metal cooler element to the side and from the top you can unscrew to 9mm nut securing the crankshaft sensor. Wiggle it out gently, raise the removed sensor and wire following it up to the connector this just clips out at end, plug new sensor in and route wires. Clean around the sensor housing and install the new sensor and retaining nut. Now move your attention to the filter screw you removed clean with a lint free rag or paper towels ensuring spotlessly clean, pick the old seal out gently (This is the smooth one) apply some fresh engine oil and secure in place. Now move to the oil cooler metal part and remove the other seal that has rubber seating holes, again clean/lubricate with fresh engine oil and locate the holes onto the raised pins (There is no orientation) as long as its in place and secure. Go back under the car and raise the metal cooler part to the oil cooler housing, looking from directly underneath you can see when its in place, not gently put the the shaft in whilst holding the metal cooler part in situ. can be a tad fiddly but you will get there. Hand tighten it up then torque to 20nm remove car from stands etc and on level ground check oil levels and replace as needed. Clean all around where you have worked including pipes (This makes spotting any new leaks easier) clear any old codes, take for a test drive 20-30 mins on return jack car up check for leaks around area you was working in then replace under tray when you are confident you have no leaks hope the helps someone, please don't slate we all have to start somewhere..... Anything i have missed please feel free to correct me

@Lofty just wanted to say a personal thanks!!!!!! swapped out the sensor yesterday, and as i'm no mechanic but adapt a have a go mentality...... The information and a bit of research was invaluable and now the cars running again! I am going to write a short "How too guide" just on the off chance someone stumbles across this thread as i couldn't find a whole lot of information about it. The advice of getting the seals was absolutely spot on! Cheers Lofty 😃 ill be sure to check out project dafodil as i'm slowly improving mine.

Lofty thanks it is 32mm and looks almost identical to the one on top of I’m right it’s very tight in there

@sepulchrave can it be fitted without removing oil cooler as it looks awfully tight?

Thanks for the reply, im not great with cars....... So am i best disconnecting the plug near the oil filter housing and testing that ?

Would you mind explaining in a bit more detail? ive purchased a replacement just in case

Hi, My Skoda Fabia vrs just randomly cut out on me yesterday, no warning lights no nothing!!!! scanned it with a cheap generic code reader and got "P0727" Whilst trying to start the glow plug would flash and rev counter didn't move. Upon clearing code and taking key out and restarting car it started but flashing glow plugs remained along with eml light. Long story short had to repeat this process twice to get home..... After a bit of research its all pointing to crankshaft sensor????? So Question is........... Would you agree crankshaft sensor? it looks difficult remove due to its length and proximity to oil cooler, can it be done without removing oil cooler housing ? Any tips and thought please share Thanks In Advance, Ade

Amazing stuff, not entirely sure what it all means! But thanks so much for the input 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

I’ll have a look on the second unit when I purchase tomorrow, like posted below too I’ll try and unscrew the part that’s snapped on the old one if it’s sat there and a load of springs etc don’t come flying out it could be a quick fix........ Never usually works out like this in my limited experience

Good shout that!!!!