skoda fabia 1.4

[lauralee]

Hi, am about to but a Skoda Fabia tomoro but after i test drove it and pulled in, i noticed the chain was quite noisy when i Parker up. Is this normal? if anyone could help me please.

[Ootohere]

Welcome to the forum.

Is this a new car, or a used one.

What type of 1.4 Fabia?

Maybe worth giving a noisy car a miss, i know it would annoy me.

george

[robk1]

Hi, we've got an 02 plate 1.4mpi that's now got around 87k on the clock. The timing chain is relatively quiet on ours & it has full service history which is an important factor in wear/tear items. The recommended replacement interval is 120k but this is dependent on whether consistent/regular servicing has been applied with the right oil spec & general driving characteristics etc.

Are you sure it's the chain you're hearing as this engine can have a characteristic lumpiness? Check/verify the service history & if the mileage is creeping up then you could be faced with replacement! Cost wise I suspect you'd be looking at £200 + ?

Rob

[Ootohere]

I was thinking it might be a 1.4 TDI.

[lauralee]

its a 02 mpi aswell. It has 55000 Miles on clock and a service history was recorded yearly. The salesman told me this was normal for a car with a chain but i wouldnt be so sure

[lauralee]

Oh and thanks all for the quick replys

[robk1]

its a 02 mpi aswell. It has 55000 Miles on clock and a service history was recorded yearly. The salesman told me this was normal for a car with a chain but i wouldnt be so sure

Hi, I think you're right to be cautious. That's low mileage for the year & sounds like you have some consistent service history there. If all is well the chain shouldn't be noisey, but as I say this engine is characteristically not the quietest & I would say my older higher mileage Felly runs quieter, apart from the transmission that is!

I always say if in doubt walk away, there's plenty more out there to view!

[lauralee]

Ok robk1 ill stay away from it..ive just found another One to view tommorow so ill see how it goes. Thank you

[skodanorman]

Although bare in mind, the old chain driven Skoda engines were never very quiet...

[robk1]

Ok robk1 ill stay away from it..ive just found another One to view tommorow so ill see how it goes. Thank you

Hi, it doesn't do any harm to compare & contrast before taking the plunge. If you need any more help/advice please do re-post.