Just a quick question for a little insight from those that may have fitted this.

 

I'm picking up a RARB tonight and I'm wondering should I fit it myself or get a garage to fit it?

 

So to people that have fitted it, did you have any problems? I read that you need a special tool to tighten the drop link screws, how did anyone get around this?

 

I've read the how to guide, but any extra useful tips would be great.

 

Thanks

 

Mike

If you are ever unsure about your ability to carry out a repair or modification to your car, then let a garage do it.

On the other hand, if you are reasonably confident, then try to read up beforehand (or get advice on here), then make sure you have the correct tools to do the job, read all instructions, and then double check every time to do up a bolt.

Most important - do not have anything left over afterwards - except the old bit you have replaced.

i did mine on my fabia myself. pritty straight forward. if your pritty handy with the spanners give it a go. i let a garage do mine on my octavia simply because they could do it quicker any with a little toddler to contend with i didnt have the time

I would say I'm ok when it comes to a spanner, fitted brakes, done a head gasket change etc. But I've a basic tool set.

 

I've got the usual spanners, torque wrench, socket sets etc. Though I've not got any ramps and from what I read the weight needs to be on the car at the time of change.

 

For example: What special tool is this?

 

The (Skoda) Part numbers for the replacement VAG Nuts and Bolts are:

Bolts for the Clamps x 4, P# == N 106 447 01 Cost 50p each +VAT --- Description == Socket Head Collared Bolt with inner multipoint head (M8 spline socket head) -- Tighten to 20nm + 90 degrees

Nuts for Coupling/Drop Link Screw x 2, P# == N 102 8661 10 Cost 46p each + VAT --- Description == Shouldered Hex Nut, Self Locking M10 thread with 16mm standard Hex Head -- Tighten to 45nm

Replacement Coupling/Drop Link Screw x 2, P# == WHT 000 226 Cost 79p +VAT ---Description == Socket head bolt with inner multipoint head (M6 spline socket head) M10 thread x 55mm long. Note it is not essential to replace this Screw just the nut.

Note -- the Screw which goes through the lower end of the Coupling/Drop Link is M10 thread x 55mm long, This has an internal M6 Spline and requires special tools to set the correct Torque. If you are familiar with using a Torque wrench and since the nut is self locking you may feel confident enough to simply tighten the new nut ‘by feel’ to the ‘correct torque’ using the 16mm Ring Spanner - but this is at your own risk.

what are you fitting it too mate?

what are you fitting it too mate?

 

Octavia mk2 FL estate.