Richard's mk1 Fabia thread. (Yes, I have a mk1 Fabia problem...)

[Taylor93]

IIRC the fabia only had two types of rear axle, those with and those without disc brakes. so really any fabia (including a 1.4 16V) with rear discs should be fine for obtaining the rear brake setup, 

 

Jacks idea of going Petrol to Diesel would be insane as you would need it stripped back to the chassis to fit everything like the Diesel fuel cooler under the car and all sorts of crap which is all too much hassle. Much better to start DERV.

 

Fuel lines, pump, pumps wiring, fuel tank and filler.....

 

the list goes on!

 

so if you have a petrol go 1.8T

[Toxicvrs]

Yes, it's a lot easier too.

I have a PD130 VRS engine, box, hubs etc.. sitting here.

But you could just upgrade the TDI.

:yes:

As much as I'm enjoying my project it won't get too far unless I have a full donor from what I'm learning!

[Toxicvrs]

IIRC the fabia only had two types of rear axle, those with and those without disc brakes. so really any fabia (including a 1.4 16V) with rear discs should be fine for obtaining the rear brake setup,

Jacks idea of going Petrol to Diesel would be insane as you would need it stripped back to the chassis to fit everything like the Diesel fuel cooler under the car and all sorts of crap which is all too much hassle. Much better to start DERV.

Fuel lines, pump, pumps wiring, fuel tank and filler.....

the list goes on!

so if you have a petrol go 1.8T

Ik that's why I was looking at a sdi estate up the road

[BossFox]

IIRC the fabia only had two types of rear axle, those with and those without disc brakes. so really any fabia (including a 1.4 16V) with rear discs should be fine for obtaining the rear brake setup, 

 

I just went and checked my Y plate FGF and you are right, it's got discs.

That's that problem sorted the easy way then.

 

[Toxicvrs]

I just went and checked my Y plate FGF and you are right, it's got discs.

That's that problem sorted the easy way then.

I'm guessing the MPI won't

[BossFox]

I'm guessing the MPI won't

 

No, I checked that too.

They are parked next to each other.

Drums.

[Taylor93]

I'm guessing the MPI won't

 

No, every Fabia Mk1 ive ever worked on (so mainly petrol models), if it has equal or greater than 100bhp, they have rear disc brakes. Not sure about the Automatics, as they were only 75bhp (in 1.4 16V form) or something rubbish in the 1.2 form. or the PD100 engines. 

[vrsRob]

No, every Fabia Mk1 ive ever worked on (so mainly petrol models), if it has equal or greater than 100bhp, they have rear disc brakes. Not sure about the Automatics, as they were only 75bhp (in 1.4 16V form) or something rubbish in the 1.2 form. or the PD100 engines. 

 

The auto Fabia (MK1) was only ever a 1.4 16v 75 BHP lump and had rear drum brakes I believe...

[Taylor93]

In which case hes looking for a fabia with:

 

1.4 16V

2.0 8V (Mustang Slayer!!)

PD130

 

PD100? - not sure about this one, perhaps Lee would know whats fitted to his?

[Toxicvrs]

No, I checked that too.

They are parked next to each other.

Drums.

Shame! That reminds me I'd better hurry up and get the thing booked in for collection!

[BossFox]

Shame! That reminds me I'd better hurry up and get the thing booked in for collection!

 

Yes,  two days!

If you still want it.

[@Lee]

In which case hes looking for a fabia with:

 

1.4 16V

2.0 8V (Mustang Slayer!!)

PD130

 

PD100? - not sure about this one, perhaps Lee would know whats fitted to his?

things are indeed fitted to mine

 

 

Rear discs, same size as the standard PD 130. I think the rear discs are all one size.

[Toxicvrs]

Yes, two days!

If you still want it.

Yes I forgot to confirm the delivery :( :(

Yes I'm still after it :P

I've got to empty this damn driveway as it's ridiculous lol

Edited 15 September, 2014 by Toxicvrs

[Taylor93]

 I think the rear discs are all one size.

 

you are probably right there lee. well except the Mustang Slayer that has 500mm rear brakes to help it cope with the 500 hp

[Toxicvrs]

things are indeed fitted to mine

Rear discs, same size as the standard PD 130. I think the rear discs are all one size.

Yeah I just had a google and it does have rear discs

[Taylor93]

Yes I forgot to confirm the delivery :( :(

Yes I'm still after it :p

 

£50 call out + £1.5 per mile, and you cover the insurance and fuel

[Toxicvrs]

£50 call out + £1.5 per mile, and you cover the insurance and fuel

It's a write off

[Taylor93]

what if its booked in for an MoT?... lol just 300 miles away XD

[Toxicvrs]

what if its booked in for an MoT?... lol just 300 miles away XD

Vic check! It's a Cat C otherwise I'd have driven it up on trade plates

[@Lee]

Yeah I just had a google and it does have rear discs

I know it does, it's my bloody car and I changed them myself

[Toxicvrs]

I know it does, it's my bloody car and I changed them myself

I was typing as you posted so I quoted you :P

[@Lee]

cheap and tidy;

 

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201409067186539/sort/default/postcode/so169jl/page/1/maximum-age/over_10_years_old/body-type/hatchback/make/skoda/usedcars/radius/1500/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/model/fabia/colour/green?logcode=p

[@Lee]

you need this on a FGF 1.8T :yes:

[BossFox]

cheap and tidy;

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201409067186539/sort/default/postcode/so169jl/page/1/maximum-age/over_10_years_old/body-type/hatchback/make/skoda/usedcars/radius/1500/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/model/fabia/colour/green?logcode=p

It's still for sale because if you look closely the passenger wheel arch has been whacked and is rippled/bent.

Otherwise...

[BossFox]

you need this on a FGF 1.8T :yes:

Can you paint it for me?