murphyv310

Hi I'm in the middle of trying to resurrect a 1.6tdi that had the oil pump wet belt fail. I've collected most bits and pieces but one part evades me and I've a question regarding the oil pump retaining bolts. There is a small seal on the pump outlet to the cylinder block and this should be replaced, it's an odd shape, squarish and then rounded. I need a part number and is it only available from the dealer network? Also the pump bolts apparently require replacement when removed, is this obligatory? Many thanks in advance. Regards Trevor

Hi Nigel. No the head bolts on the 135 are not stretch types. From memory not even final angle tightening, mind you I'll check for you to be 100% sure. It's a long time since I've had a head off an OHV Skoda 🤓

Hi. Thanks for letting me join. My first Skoda was a 1000mb mk2 bought in 1974, after that I had virtually every model till my last a 1997 Felicia L. I was a member of the SOC for years and won a holiday to CZ in 1980 given by Cedok. I did loads with Skoda back in the day. Marriage and kids came in the way and TBH I didn't particularly like the VW influence. I have just bought a very cheap 2015 Octavia 1.6Tdi from my neighbour, very cheaply, an ex private hire Taxi which has the oil pump belt break at 196,500 miles, there is some slight big end noise when hot and I'm going to set about fixing it. At 71 I suppose I'm daft but why not? Kind regards Trevor MM0KJJ

Hi. What engine do you have? Mine had a broken oil pump belt and also no vacuum, there is now signs of main and big end bearing damage. 1.6Tdi CXXB Engine Trevor