Breezy_Pete

More likely condensed water drained from the A/C evaporator housing, I think.

Don't know, sorry. The site I usually consult for supersedence info suggests there isn't a pathway from the -AM to the -CM part: That one was superseded by a part number starting 1JE, for only Audi and VW, and only in Brazil, according to this page: https://oemwolf.com/oem-parts/1j0413031am.html#replacements At a quick glance, images of the AM suffix part on google don't show the bracket/hole you're after?

Hmm, sounds like relatively good news. Wonder where that fluid went? Not coming out of any pipes/pipe junctions? Or out of the reservoir/module housing anywhere? (Can see more with N/S/F wheel and arch liner partly off).

Picture may not be accurate? Would be worth contacting them with VIN to confirm suitability. There are some aftermarket ones (e.g. the Kavo ones) on this page that look to show the fitment you need: https://www.sparepartstore24.co.uk/oen-1j0413031cm Nearly as much as the economy genuine ones on the previous link though.

OK, so I did link you to the right diagram and parts list, I think.

If you have plenty of cash these guys are saying they can supply them genuine, and there's an economy alternative that's more affordable, but still pricey:- https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/1j0413031cm-front-shock-absorber-rs-skoda-19450.html Your car is definitely a mk1 not a mk2 (1U in the VIN rather than 1Z), is it?

Not sure if the diagrams are truly representative, but it looks like you need the item 22A part number as opposed to one of the item 22s? https://skoda.7zap.com/en/cz/octavia/oct/2004-252/4/411-411000/ Check the build data sticker on the boot floor looking for that G85 PR-code and/or look for a part number sticker on the current shocks; does it match 1J0 413 031CM? If so, ECP, or a better motor factor should be able to match aftermarket/pattern parts (if available) to that number.

Is it not noticeably smelly when idling?

Burnt and into the atmosphere, seemingly. Catalytic converters can do quite a good job of cleaning up what used to be obvious smokiness, for a short time. When was its last MOT and was it using oil then? Sounds as though that engine is unfit for continued use.

Must be within the vacuum box, item 21 here: https://skoda.7zap.com/en/cz/fabia/fab/2004-225/1/131-131030/ Part number as per first item 18 here https://skoda.7zap.com/en/cz/fabia/fab/2004-225/9/906-906000/ 6Q0906625E

Next time you look at it, check if the driveshaft is what's stopping the bearing housing from coming down any further. Approx at inboard end of wishbone, from memory.

Driver's side by any chance? On mk1Fabias that side is awkward cos the driveshaft bottoms out into something, unless you disconnect the bearing housing from it and the end of the wishbone.

😁 Got their money's worth out of that disc. 👍

I expect it would fit and work fine if there's nothing else broken in the charging system. Why do you think you need to replace your present one? There's a really common fault on mk1 Fabias which can look like an alternator problem, but isn't; are you aware of that? Does your battery symbol light up when you turn the ignition key to the point where all the warning lights self-test?

I'd be tempted to go in via the cover under the back seat and just siphon it out, preferably not by mouth-sucking. Can't see running the in-tank pump 'til it starts to aerate doing any harm though. If you ran it dry and then kept going at it for long enough trying to get every last drop you could maybe overheat it, but I'd imagine you'll be listening/watching well enough to avoid that. Going in via the cover would confer the additional benefit of seeing any debris on the tank floor, but I doubt there'd be much/any.

Generally, their online look-up by registration number gives all the possible systems for the whole model range (i.e. mk2 Fabia), rather than for the specific car of that reg; bizarrely. If you phone them they may be able to do better, as the info they see on-screen is more detailed and better than their website, I believe. Without knowing the front brake PR code, I'd take a guess at this being the relevant page of the parts catalogue https://skoda.7zap.com/en/cz/fabia/fab/2011-697/6/615-615030/

The "Ways you can support Briskoda" announcement post could link to trees too, I'd've thought?

Undo the outer clip on whichever/both sides' boot has fluid in - over a catch tray. Replace clip, forget about it for a month. Recheck level in PAS fluid reservoir. Top up if required. Monitor leakage onto driveway. May be so slow and inconsequential that the car will expire from other causes before it needs any attention there.

@EnterName; that colour really works on the mk1 Fabia, no? Ours is corrida red which is nice, but I think that blue - whatever it is - works even better. Generally I barely give half a gnat's crap about cars' appearances, but on/for a mk1 Fabia - I'd be happy with that. Apparently I'm wrong; it's "awlright..." but not as good as the red. 😆

Air filter recent?

Gosh, contradictory/inconsistent information in a Haynes manual, whatever next? Show me an oil that meets or exceeds Skoda 504 00 or 507 00 spec that is within the range of the quoted viscosity pairings... Not that either of those are the correct specs for these cars on fixed service schedule, but never mind.

I'd settle for a cheap bottle of red. 😆

Yep, should be a chunk better. I get 42 on almost exclusively 5 mile each way suburban commutes. 55kW manual.

Good morning and welcome.

I care about statistics because they can provide me with vastly more data on any given subject than my own personal experience. Not much to do with the topic though.