I've just found the site - it seems to be packed with interesting stuff.

I have had a Fabia 1.9 TDI for 4 months having had to part company with my Citroen ZXTD due to head gasket problems.

The Fabia seems to be a worthy successor. In many ways it is a little gem but I am having trouble getting dealers to take interest in "used car warranty work".

I have noises from the front nearside suspension when going over road humps - cured for just 2 days by the last trip to the dealers.

I also have a noise like a failing clutch release bearing, coming from the suspension at crawling/low speeds in traffic.

I have looked through all of the road tests published on the car and no one mentions transmission noise as a characteristic.

Is there anyone out there with similar noises - is it normal?

Also does anyone know how to remove a front door panel to check for a rattle in the door? The lack of availability of a workshop manual is a real problem.

Quent

Welcome, Quent. The threads below might help, and there are probably even more in the my ICE forum.

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/t9647-fabia-vrs-front-door-speaker-change---how-to-with-pics.html

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/t7287-removing-door-trim-in-fabia-vrs-.html

As far as noises are concerned, have you read the following thread which is a survey of common problems affecting the Fabia?

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/t6419-fabia-vrs---any-common-problems.html