Hello, I'm new to this forum site, so please bear with me.

 

I have a 2000 (X reg) Fabia I 1.4 8v (MPI). After having read a few topics, I conclude that my loud engine rattle is possibly due to the timing chain needing changing (it's done 115K miles).

 

Many have mentioned that the marks on some new chains are incorrect, but I can't find anywhere what the correct markings are.

 

Can someone tell me what the correct markings are please or where I can get the correct info regarding the markings.

 

I would truly appreciate any help or advice you can give me please. Kind regards Captain

These are the topics that you need to look at:

 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/131845-idle-power-problem-14-mpi/

 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/141504-fabia-1-4-mpi-timing-chain/

 

They were inaccurately marked on the crankshaft (small) sprocket.

 

Moved to Fabia 1.

Thank you very much fordfan, the links were really helpful.

Just an update for anyone interested. I bought a new timing chain kit & gasket from my local Skoda dealer for £22.00 last week.

 

The parts department told me that the marking issue has been corrected on the latest batch.

 

The kit I bought was marked correctly & now my Fabia sounds brill & running so much better.

 the links were really helpful.

 

  There's a pun there somewhere!

  There's a pun there somewhere!

 

Yep I've always found that with chains!

 My jokes always have bad timing.

 My jokes always have bad timing.

 

I think we share a common SOH!  

@captaing can you point me in the right direction on where to get a timing chain at that price? I have looked on eBay and found them at around £37 are the ones off eBay any good? Does anyone know? Any comments/help from anyone would be good.

thanks

@SickoZero just noticed your post, i bought my timing chain kit & gasket from Hayselden Skoda in Doncaster for £22.00

http://www.hayselden-cars.co.uk/doncaster-skoda

Hope this helps