Good afternoon chaps

 

The Skoda 1.8tsi that I gave my soon started to play up on his way from home the other day.

He went back to the depot and the mechanic there only had a brief moment to look at it and make a quick diagnosis.

He thinks it may be the inlet manifold flaps not working correctly.

I've just had a look at it and it doesn't sound too bad when running but it lacks power when driving.

We will of course be taking it to a garage soon.

 

But does anyone know what it might be and how much is a new manifold

The inlet flap mechanism is a weak point and plenty of failures but it doesn't usually result in much noticeable power loss.  And usually throws engine codes.

 

Who did you buy the vehicle from, how long ago exactly, what's the history?

 

What's is the engine code, first 3 or 4 characters of the engine number? 

I bought the car 4 years ago last October

Always serviced by the local Skoda dealer

 

We think now that it is the PCV valve

 

Wheres the best place to buy them online?

 

Cheers

 

Red

Is it a mk2 face lift?  If it is you need to get a genuine pcv / fine oil separator. They are integrated unit together. And there are two variants, depending on engine manufacture date. VW, skoda spare parts departments (retail) or TPS (if they will serve you).  Not cheap either ~£90.  

But Cheaper than the manifold and a lot lot less labour.....  Is the boost down on WOT??