pmcg

Thanks.

Are you going out of your way to start an argument? I'd expect more from someone with so many posts to a newer member! OK, yes there is no way to spot a bolt that is going to snap other than the fact that there is a defined procedure in the US as per the VWAG document which was the point I was raising. In the UK #ignore Wait for fault tell customer they have a big bill to pay. In North America, #recall all cars, go through the procedure, change the bolts at least or depending on finding change the fuel rail, injectors bolts and all. Point I made was it is ignored here in the UK and don't get me started on the bull that is the cam belts at 5 years from the VWAG dealers that then can't be inputted into erWin as VWAG don't actually recommend doing this!

No, there is a recall with a pre-defined procedure, perhaps check this before trying to make someone look silly? At the very least the bolts are replaced and if a feeler gauge slips down between the head and fuel rail the lot is replaced including the injectors.

They are not and this is simply stupid. Fuel leaking at High Pressure (HPP) does not need a close ignition source as it will fire everwhere. Both our cars @ 5 years had the timing belts changed and no notice of the fault only weeks earlier. Why would there be, is the operator going to look closely for a dodgy bolt. No, they will in the US though as they will go through the defined procedure!

Yes, had to remove the coolant pipes. There was a little hose on the underside of the inlet manifold that seemed like it would break so with everything removed we simply moved the inlet manifold forward enough to get access to the fule rail.

Fixed the car today as the new injector seals and bolts arrived yesterday. Fairly straight forward repair, took about 2 or 3 hours all in to put it all back together. That was taking time and stopping for 3 tea breaks. Quite why VAG don't hold their hands up and have these checked and repaired by the dealers speaks a lot of their attitude towards customers.

Yes, other bolts were loose, #shocking. We are repairing this and will send a letter to Skoda claiming the costs back, if they ignore we will take to Small Claims Court. Very typical Main Dealer attitude now, they are all in the main part quite simple pathetic. Tracking number: SN860054095GB Tracking number: SN860054095GB

Another one here, 2017 Fabia 1.2. Fuel all over the engine bay, AA man was astounded. By the time he got the car home I'd found this and told him likely a snapped bolt. Spoke to Skoda, of course they have never heard of the fault before so would only book the car in for a paid repair! Stripped it today and found the bolt head then after removing the intake manifold could see the snapped bolt. The fuel rail brackets are also bent so I either need to fit a new one or get them back straight again. Nice to see that the folks in North America have this all fixed for free while over here VAG say they have never heard of it! It's no wonder main dealer garages get such a bad name.