I am new to this site. I have just bought a Fabia 1.4 8valve on an 02 plate. I had to have the head gasket replaced which fortunately the guy did for me. I am told that it has a Skoda engine and that they do rattle a bit is this the case? Also I take it that this has a timing chain and not a belt. Another question is that does anyone now where I can get a driver's handbook from as there wasn't one with the car

Welcome to Briskoda :wavey:

Here is the link you need to download a copy of the handbook

http://new.skoda-auto.com/com/service/documentation/olders/pages/fabia.aspx

HTH

welcome to briskoda