The sad fact is, the fuel could have caused the failure. I've heard of that happening on Fords (from someone who worked at the company that made the alternators that mysteriously failed shortly after services) and a similar failure on Rovers where engine oil would get dropped on the alternator when the filter was changed.

But as above, if you highly suspect that fuel got to the alternator, you MUST also check the cam belt as the diesel will start perishing it, and that will be a much more expensive failure for you.

But as above, if you highly suspect that fuel got to the alternator, you MUST also check the cam belt as the diesel will start perishing it, and that will be a much more expensive failure for you.

 

I agree, check/replace  cam belt "tous de suite" If there is any sign of contamination inside the cam cover get it changed (and cleaned inside)

Well a good result at the dealers today. They have agreed to change the alternator under warranty. I'm going to call them in the morning and price up a cam belt change just for peace of mind.

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There you go, after all that worry...lol

These are top end but a good rough indication of expected main dealer cambelt pricing...

 

http://www.skoda.co.uk/owners/service-and-maintenance/simply-fixed

chuckle

 

so a cambelt change on a fabia is less than on a superb

 

logic dictates its the same damn job!

 

well certainly when the engine is the same?

had this when i had a chevrolet epica and the lad had a cruze, same engine, same sized engine bay, £70 difference in cambelt change prices

These are top end but a good rough indication of expected main dealer cambelt pricing...

http://www.skoda.co.uk/owners/service-and-maintenance/simply-fixed

That would be right. I was quoted £459 for the cambelt and water pump. I also had a minor service done at the same time.

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I don't know why you thought you were saving , I've had a 20 k service for £209 the other day

I don't know why you thought you were saving , I've had a 20 k service for £209 the other day

 

My 20k mile service cost £109 and I supplied the oil for £33.  

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I don't know why you thought you were saving , I've had a 20 k service for £209 the other day

The labour rate of the Indy I was using was less than half that of the main dealer.

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