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@nta16 @Paws4Thot I took my Skoda to a garage to correct issues with car starting the mechanic put incorrect coolant... Using OAT coolant; the car was ticking over then a leak came from water pump ... I told them about this corrosive effect can have on older cars... Needless to say I've had to buy a replacement water pump ... This new water no longer leaks... The old water pump I was told had simply broken down with particle fragments evident... They removed these fragments but my suspicion is some of those fragments could have circulated.. Could the OAT coolant have destroyed the old water pump so quickly? Could this OAT coolant have damaged the heater matrix? Or do you think it simply needs multiple flushing out ?? Needless to say I told them to drain the water and remove this OAT coolant and flush it with repeated water etc... then used conventional proper blue coolant I seek your valued opinion 😬

@nta16 a hypothetical question here.... Can we bypass a heater matrix so hot water can go direct to radiator and then to engine area? I'm not sure if the heater matrix is totally shot or not .... Time will tell... The car engine drives nice etc

@nta16 WOW thank you from the bottom of my heart for providing such a comprehensive reply including links with YouTube video.... You are an absolute legend... I'm glad these 'post' remain on the forum because I'm sure others will find the advice really helpful 🤩😏😉... Thanks again Rich

Reaching out to group members.... Having fitted a new replacement water pump & everything is as it should be from engine perspective. The engine section water pipes are warm to hot on low tick over but it seems water is flowing slow going through radiator part... The radiator remains cool Could members advise ... Is there anything I can use to flush out radiator section to maybe removed sedimentary clogged sections that maybe preventing water circulation?? What is the best way to increase water flow through radiator? There is a small water hose pipe in boot section under front window (driver side) with a tap fitted which allows a (kind of water bleed process) like you would on brakes with bleed nipple. Do I use this at all ?? Help would be greatly appreciated Rich

Sourcing an alternative radiator fan @nta16 @Paws4Thot is proving to be a hard challenge to say the least. Does anyone know what size the original would have been ? Fitting the fan behind the radiator rather than some cars which have the fan fitted on the front... Does the fan suck air inwards or blow outwardly?? Tried sourcing a MGB Kenlowe fan 😬👀... Does anyone on this forum have a spare old fan 😬 ?

Thank you @nt Thank you @nta16 once again ... The recommendation is invaluable... Ordered via ebay £6.95 including post which is very reasonable to be fair. Managed to source a new / old stock water pump in the UK for an absolute bargain... £25 😉😬👀

Would gasket sealant would you suggest with this ?

You are a legend @Thefeliciahacker 😏 what thickness would you suggest 👀 I've found listing on ebay and it asks what thickness the buyer requires https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225058385673

Oh thank you for that information @Thefeliciahacker do you have details where I can buy this flexoid online? Could I use the old gasket with sealant?

It seems Hermatite is NO longer produced 😬👀 https://modeleng.proboards.com/thread/10936/red-hermetite-alternatives

Rowan Red 😜😏✌️😉 ...it was my first car ... The first car is like > first love, first cut is the deepest 🚘

Thank you for the reply but if I can I'll always try and source the original item .. but obviously sometimes we have to think outside the norm 😬

Oh thanks for suggestion @nta16 😏.. btw @Thefeliciahacker can you suggest a gasket sealant that I could use ... To ensure I'm using a correct workaround solution > can you direct me with an ebay link item ? ✌️😉

Excellent 😜😏🚘 thanks

Thank you for the reply... sorry for that late reply 😬... I did find excellent parts sourced including the ultra rare three pin fuel pump... Please feel free to share the post link below...

Hope this helps 😏🚘

Hope this helps 😏🚘 >>

Just updating group members with a supplier of large range of parts for Skoda's This one has a large selection of serviceable items and some very hard to source items but some items still incredibly hard to find.... https://www.skoda-parts.com/catalog/105-120-130.html Another website in Germany which is excellent for sourcing extremely hard items to find.... The website is in German but very easy to translate using Opera browser or many other browsers. https://www.skopart24.com/shop/ 🚘😏 Hope group members find these of some use

My Skoda Estelle Rapid ... Owned Brand New from dealership in 1988... I do require help & assistance from group members on a few items I need to keep car on the road. The car works beautifully with only 30,000 miles from new but alas I need to source the odd item 😬 🚘 🚘

Skoda Estelle Rapid (1988 Model) Water Pump required Can group members provide assistance.. I require a 'Water Pump' plus gasket seal or advice on finding a work around solution Have group members experienced problems in this area.... In seeking replacement or making a gasket seal ?? I look forward to replies [email protected]

Skoda Estelle Rapid Radiator Fan Can group members provide assistance.. I require a radiator fan or a modern replacement workaround option. Have group members experienced problems in this area. I look forward to replies [email protected]

After resorting my Skoda Estelle Rapid 130.... I need members help on a Mechanical Fuel Pump or a work around with an alternative.... Can you ask if anyone has one for sale 'complete' or if you can advise on a supplier .... Had the car working bypassing the fuel pump .... Pipe from carb attach to electric fuel pump and then other pipe in petrol can . The fuel pump is bone dry and ain't dragging petrol from tank 😬😳

Can anyone help .... Looking for second hand mudflaps for Skoda Estelle Rapid Coupe for my restoration work for my Skoda .... Can group members have a look in their garages or boxes of spares... Failing that can anyone direct me to where I can buy original or modern version 😏

The reason for my contact is that I'm looking for the following.... I'm looking for spare items .... I think they are called Auxiliary Headlight Switching Relay for a (1988 Skoda Estelle Rapid 130 model) there's one in the front boot and one near the coil (engine bay) .. Please help pictures attached.... Does anybody have old parts ??

The reason for my contact is that I'm looking for the following.... I'm looking for spare items .... I think they are called Auxiliary Headlight Switching Relay for a (1988 Skoda Estelle Rapid 130 model) there's one in the front boot and one near the coil (engine bay) .. Please help pictures attached.... Does anybody have old parts ??