hello guys, just recently bought a mk1 Fabia vRS SE 1.9 TDI. 

 

So far so good in terms of the drive and fuel efficiency. Is there anything specific i need to watch out for??

 

thanks

Thought you had drama by your title 

 

There is a few things to watch, DMF is a pain and hates low down boost.

Turbo is a kkk and if not treated kindly can cause issues as it is considered weaker than garett , it also leaks oil through seals so watch oil level

 

Egr Asv can give judder issues.

 

Radiator's were prone to leaking so watch coolant etc

 

Rear door seals can leak making footwells sodden.

 

Depends on your mileage and history tbh and if your staying standard spec.

 

Relax and enjoy but if your increasing spec then budget for new things like Dmf / turbo etc

 

Phew, someone else can carry on lol. Oh and welcome 

thanks very much will watch out for them  has one previous owner from new with full service history 102k. just been serviced and front brake discs and pad both sides new

So this thread is really a bit like the joke where the bloke goes to a lady doctor, slaps his **** on the desk, lady doctor examines it, says there's nothing wrong with it and the bloke says "I know, lovely isn't it".

16 hours ago, sepulchrave said:

So this thread is really a bit like the joke where the bloke goes to a lady doctor, slaps his **** on the desk, lady doctor examines it, says there's nothing wrong with it and the bloke says "I know, lovely isn't it".

haha thats quite funny i give you that but i only made this to find out what i need to watch out for... after all it is briskoda