PaulTheCat

My mechanic kept the box, but not all the parts he'd removed to replace, so what I've photographed and shared isn't the full inventory on the invoices. The wrong bolts were ordered initially, (TPS error I think), but I can confirm the fuel rail takes four bolts - One of mine had sheared, and a second was in the process of being stretched. I think the only way to get all the parts needed was to buy a complete kit, even though some components didn't need replacing.

Thanks for flagging that up - My mechanic did say TPS originally sent the wrong bolts, and he had two sheets of invoice. I mixed them up, and posted a crop of the first invoice, which had the wrong ones on - Here it is again, but followed by the replacement bolt invoice. As rum4mo says, the part number for the correct M6 x 16mm bolts is N1054603. The question of the correct torque to be applied to those bolts seems to differ - Mine are now at 10 Nm, based on current info my mechanic obtained from Lookers Skoda. Here's hoping they torqued a good game...

Hello Erik, Thanks for that - Very much appreciated. I found that technical response from Skoda you mentioned, and I'll be sure to quote this in my letter ask for the parts to be refunded. I've have paid more than that in labour, so feel my half of the bargain is covered! Best wishes, Paul

Don't worry Wino - I didn't take it that way After posting on one of the threads you directed me to, I've just had a comment for a helpful chap in Denmark, who's mechanic had the technical spec back from Skoda. To quote Erik DK: I received a copy of information about the manufacturer's work to resolve the problem. The problem affects 1.2 TSI and 1.4 TSI engines (CZE*, CZD*, CHP*, CJZ*, CYV*) New equipment was implemented in the production process to automatically tighten the rail bolts in week 25 of 2018. Sold vehicles with the problem need to have the rail, injection gaskets and all rail mounting bolts replaced. The rail mounting bolts should be tightened to a torque of 10 Nm. I'm lucky, as my mechanic has a friend who works for Lookers Skoda, and he rang him to double-check the torque needed, before doing the work. I'm just concerned I should have had the rail replaced, as well as the bolts and gaskets. But if the issue is with the tightening of the bolts in production, why would a new rail be necessary?

Thanks Wino - I didn't realise you had to use quotation marks, so I started a fresh thread. Am appalled at what I'm reading elsewhere on the forum - exactly the same pattern of bolts shearing. Wondering if I did the right thing getting official VW replacement parts, if they're the same 'quality' as the ones that failed. Your'e so right - This is crazy fault to allow to go unresolved, and Skoda Uk need to sit up and take note before someone goes up in smoke.

Hello, Have been sifting through this thread, trying to see how many people have had exactly the same issue with a sheared bolt head on the fuel rail, With a pattern forming, and all these complaints, how are Skoda UK not taking this seriously?! Just look at the trails and puddles my Spaceback left behind, when I parked it briefly to go into the garage to do the paperwork. (Partly obscured by my friend's Vauxhall, as he shadowed me on my tentative drive to the garage). I've just posted details of my fuel rail failure under: Major Fuel Leak - Due to bolts shearing on the fuel injector rail assembly I'll be citing the number of complaints on this forum in my letter to Skoda, to try and get my replacement parts refunded, at the very least. I anyone has been successful in getting compensation/goodwill gesture from Skoda on this, please let me know. P

I've just had exactly the same problem, and the same pattern of breakage - I've posted about it today under the title: Major Fuel Leak - Due to bolts shearing on the fuel injector rail assembly Forum member 'Wino' just replied, and showed me how to search previous threads for key words in speech marks, and so I was led to yours. I'm disturbed by how common this issues seems to be. How long before someone's Skoda becomes a Chariot of Fire? I lost 1/8th of tank of fuel. Thankfully, we're in a wet spell in London - In hot, dry conditions, things might have turned out differently. I was lucky it happened locally, an had my annual service/MOT booked the next day - My mechanic is great, and the total bill came to £350. But I intend to get the parts refunded by Skoda/VW if I can. P

Hello, I'm looking to see if any other Skoda owners have experienced issues with fuel leaks, due to the bolts shearing on the fuel rail assembly, compromising the seals around the fuel injector. I'm sorry I don't have photos of the damage in situ, but the problem was hidden behind the inner manifold, so I had to leave it in the capable hands of my local independent garage. My Rapid Spaceback is barely 5 years, old, and has only done 38,000 miles, so I wasn't anticipating any issues with the engine for a while yet. It's had an easy life. For reference, it's a Rapid Spaceback Se Tech T 1197 Petrol Manual 6 gears Engine code CJZD980068 I bought it second hand, from the Skoda dealer who had sold it new to the previous owner in 2016 - It had about 23,000 miles on the clock. Last week, there was a strong smell of fuel in the passenger compartment, which I initially thought was from neighbouring cars, as I had the windows open. The smell lingered, so I checked under the bonnet, but could so no obvious issues. Then an EPC engine light came on, and a short while later (under 2 miles), the fuel light flashed up, saying I had only 50 miles capacity left. Then 200 metres later, the car just conked out while idling at the lights. I ended up being stranded on the after-school run, and had to be rescued by my neighbour with a 5-litre can, which got me to the petrol station and tentatively re-fuelled. It was lucky that I'd already booked my annual service and MOT, and the distances were short, so it was into the garage 8:00am next day. No fuel had leaked onto the ground while the engine was off overnight, so I was prepared to start the engine cold in the morning. But as soon as the engine was running, there was a clear trail of leaked fuel where I'd driven - My friend followed me as back-up, and said the smell of petrol was overwhelming. The trails and puddles I left when I arrived at the garage are in the photo - It was pumping out. All this happened very quickly. From first smelling fuel, to getting it into the garage, I covered no more than 10 miles, tops. I am just incredibly relieved it happened on short local runs, and not on a long journey up the M1. The mechanic thinks it happened in quick succession - One bolt came loose, then it sheared, then the slack allowed the vibration to start loosening a second bolt, and petrol just flooded out. The seals were damaged, so in addition to buying new bolts, I had to buy a new seals set, so the parts bill came to £53 from an approved VW supplier. The last two bolts were still tight. This is is not something you'd expect from a car of this age and mileage. It's possible there's a design flaw, and the action of the injectors hammers the bolts loose over time, but you would have to remove the inner manifold to check them, and that's not a routine service. Equally, the bolts might not have been torqued down correctly at the factory, but it seems strange it would take 38,000miles for that to have an impact. I'd love to hear from anyone who's had similar problems, as I'm intending to write to the Skoda dealer, and try and get the £53 parts bill paid, if nothing else. If it hadn't coincided almost exactly with my annual service, the bill would have a lot higher. Thanks for reading, Paul