Hi all,

 

I have owned a Fabia vrs diesel for the last 8 months.  Car is a 56 plate with full history (including cambelt change) and only covered 56k.

 

I have recently come across two concerns.

 

1.  The EGR valve is beginning to leak oil and drip down the valve. I have done my research and am fairly sure a new valve is required.  this is not a problem as they have them on Eurocarparts for just under £50, and following the online guide should be able to replace myself fairly easily.  I just wanted to definitely check that this will need replacing before I purchase this week.

 

2/  The second question is a fairly strange not.  When I look at the position of the engine in the engine bay itself the engine does not sit level, instead it slopes down to the right when looking at it straight on.  Is this normal for the VRS PD engine?  I only noticed it the other day and it did look strange?  Any help appreciated. 

 

Final question.  Has anyone had problems with the rear suspension and bushes?  The car has suddenly developed a strange noise when ever I go up a hill at low speed. 

 

Appreciate any help.

 

Thanks   

1.consider a straight pipe?

2 normal, they all sit like that

3. depends on the noise, not necessary the suspension, maybe bushes.

With regards to the rear noise - check the heat sheild around the exhaust. Mine had lost a clip and I was getting a rattle sound when idle or slow moving.

1.consider a straight pipe?

2 normal, they all sit like that

3. depends on the noise, not necessary the suspension, maybe bushes.

re1   what about a "wingnut stealth pipe"  ?