I picked up a 60 reg Octavia VRS yesterday, in blue with 30k from a Skoda dealer in Reading. To say I'm over the moon with it is an understatement!!

I basically bought it over the phone as it was too far to go and view the car but it's perfect. The only thing is the dealer told me it was a T FSI so I did my research and was prepared to get the cam belt and water pump changed soon as it's coming up to 4 years old. I had read about the TSI engine and the whole cam chain tensioner thing and to be honest I wasn't fussed either way which engine I got when finding a car. Fast forward to collecting the car and what was supposed to be a T FSI is actually a TSI.

So, I don't need to change the cam belt now as there isn't one but should I invest in a new cam chain tensioner to be on the safe side and if so what sort of cost am I looking at?

It's got a full skoda SH and a 12 month warranty so I'm tempted to leave it for now but just wondering.

Thanks

Id leave it for now whilst its under warranty,you can always take out a extended warranty to cover it later on. 

I've had two skoda stealers in London quoting just shy of 1 grand. I had also contacted an independent vag specialist garage who would do it for £600 with 2 year warranty should the tensioner fail. So no brainier which one i will go for. Just like what Micky said leave it while under warranty.

Edited 21 September, 201411 yr by vRSrod

Does the £600 quote include a new timing chain and slide rails as well as the tensioner?

£600 - £1000..... Seriously!!

Jesus, wasn't expecting that, makes the TFSI seem like a better bet.

Will have to weigh up the cost of an extended warranty then perhaps in 12 months time.

Thanks guys.

Does the £600 quote include a new timing chain and guide rails as well as the tensioner?

The price includes tensioner, chain, top and bottom covers. No mentioned of guide rails though. As I am planning to keep the car for long as it is a great car so will be making sure this is changed.

Edited 21 September, 201411 yr by vRSrod

That is a good price.   The 4 slide rails - not guide rails as I previously posted - would add circa £30 to the bill.