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vRS oil change g/box
andrew-ralston replied to andrew-ralston's topic in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)
I think it's probably burned 2.5l in 10k so not that bad. I don't have a tesco near me... I used to put v power in but it's a 40 mile round trip for fuel,,. Bad enough getting for my race car lol I was thinking in middle silencer out and that would be it... Not really want to tinker too much. -
vRS oil change g/box
andrew-ralston replied to andrew-ralston's topic in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)
Mines is Sp11 vaa... If you owned it and had problems... Let me know that will be great! It's running great just burns a bit of oil... What one doesn't though! -
vRS oil change g/box
andrew-ralston replied to andrew-ralston's topic in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)
Lol go on then! Lol -
vRS oil change g/box
andrew-ralston replied to andrew-ralston's topic in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)
what Reg was it? -
vRS oil change g/box
andrew-ralston replied to andrew-ralston's topic in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)
yeah I bought the car from specialist cars skoda in Aberdeen... Got a cracking trade in deal so had to do it. I live closer to maud than Aberdeen and I had my last vRS serviced at maud all the time. He's sound knows his stuff and doesn't bull ****. First time I dropped my old fabia vRS in he said that's not standard is it? Lol -
vRS oil change g/box
andrew-ralston replied to andrew-ralston's topic in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)
I wanted to keep the fskodash but now a days it doesn't really matter I don't think. I was about to buy fully synthetic valvolene what I use in my race engine. -
vRS oil change g/box
andrew-ralston replied to andrew-ralston's topic in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)
That's usefull info thanks. Yeah I was going to change all filters, fluids and spark plugs. I may as well take it to my local skoda dealer and get him to do it since there ain't any gearbox oil to change. -
Hello, Had a quick scan for any info can't see any... If anyone with info or a link please send it my way! Got my self a 11 plate vRS with I think 30k on it now and looking to give it a big service including dropping gear oil. has anyone done gear oil change? I had a quick look can't see a how too and I beleive it isn't as straight forward as dropping and putting fresh in.
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vRS brake pads and disc question
andrew-ralston replied to andrew-ralston's topic in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)
Challenge = Fail! I leave everything last minute lol. The discs are correct, pads are different. However... Can get pads today but I don't have nor do I know what type of thread the caliper mounting bolts are.... Can anyone help? I think the pads will come with 2 but I need 4! -
vRS brake pads and disc question
andrew-ralston replied to andrew-ralston's topic in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)
I ended up past the scrappys with a mate today... mk4 golf GTi there... Hoping it's the same kind of pads! -
Hows it going folks? No one has standard front discs and pads lying for a mk1 fabia vRS that they don't need? Trading in times
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Hello, Trading in my Fabia vRS for the mk2 Fabia vRS.... I want to take my front 312mm off the mk1 but I don't have the discs and pads for standard calipers and carriers.... Anyone tell me the disc size and type of pads needed... Pictures would be best! One of my mates is changing the discs and pads on a 1.9 audi A3 and I was thinking they might be the right size for the vRS but clueless! Cheers, Andrew.
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Fog Light Surround Removal
andrew-ralston replied to SmoggieVRS's topic in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)
Lol What he said^^ a sharp pull will get it free! -
06 Fabia vRS Gearbox issue
andrew-ralston replied to andrew-ralston's topic in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)
Well sir... your a really good accountant! I'm just a Gas Turbine Technician! ;-) This time last year I topped it up thought I was doing good to the car... that bloody night I hit a deer! :-( -
06 Fabia vRS Gearbox issue
andrew-ralston replied to andrew-ralston's topic in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)
Your a star! Looked to see if I could do it myself but had no luck! Your right! I honestly thought it was MK1 I clicked on but oh well sorted now You know what my problem might be ;-) -
06 Fabia vRS Gearbox issue
andrew-ralston replied to andrew-ralston's topic in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)
Just noticed i put it in the mk2!!! fool! -
Hello all, I've a 06 Fabia vRS and recently I've had an issue with the gearbox. When I'm coming to a stop or even stopped when I put it into 1st gear it seems to be at the bite point when the my foot is pressed on the clutch. I've thought maybe changing the fluids would help it unless someone has had this issue before and know's exactly what is wrong... (gearbox / clutch on way out!!)
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I work for a company what overhauls Gas Turbines... Perks... I work in the Repair Department... I have the use of shot blasters, degreasing washing machines and a spray booth! Not all that great but get to refurbish alot of car parts
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Should these codes be looked at ASAP
andrew-ralston replied to andrew-ralston's topic in Diagnostics & VCDS
Thank you both for the input... I really wish it was as simple as my other cars to fix! I will just leave it to save doing anything else wrong until i put it for a service at Skoda I will tell him the codes and about the DI system relay to hopefully save him charging me for checking! -
Should these codes be looked at ASAP
andrew-ralston replied to andrew-ralston's topic in Diagnostics & VCDS
The fuel pump relay common problem? i had this replaced about a year ago. my car's due a service in like 2k miles and it won't take me long to get there so I will wait untill my car goes for its service and get it seen to then -
Decided it would be a good idea to see if my Fabia vRS was clear of any codes as it usually is... To my surprise it came back with a few of them... I was wondering if they should be seen to ASAP or can they wait a few month until my service is due. P2100 Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Open P0237 turbo Boost Sensor A Circuit Low P0113 Intake Air Temp Sensor 1 Circuit High P0230 Fuel Pump Primary Circuit Any help greatly appreciated
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Looking good! My mate told me of ETKA it's a downloadable program but its huge!!! 2gb!
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Hello, does anyone know if there are Skoda catalogs for all parts of the car? I like to know P/N's of things am ordering etc. There is one for all my French cars and was wondering if there is one for Skoda's...
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Your counterpart lisence will say something about extended test on it if you require to take one.
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Welcome! I used to be a man with a ban too! banned for dangerous driving which is DD40 1 years ban and extended resit. 1)You will be taking an extended test which they will keep a close eye on you and you will have to drive basically as a learner and do ALL the maneuvers like I did... think mines was about an hour driving. No you don't go back to the 6 points... I called up the DVLA and asked... They said that I passed my test in 2007 so i'm not on the probabtion period regardless if I got banned a year after for a year and had to resit my test. 2) Tell your insurance when you 1st passed your test and tell them what convitions you have... 3) It should be on your counterpart of your license when you recieve it back. 4) think its a month before... sure you get a letter notifying you that you can apply for it. Take the ban as a lesson and look forward to the £1000+ insurance premium! it sucks! :(