This issue has presented me with the most difficult problem in order to source the appropriate parts without going bankrupt through the SKODA dealer. They will not tell me the part numbers or how many of each size I need.

 

Has any member gone through this already or knows how to solve it. I need to get them clamps quickly. There is no stainless steel part number for a genuine part. I accept that. I am just on a mission to spruce my car up and have done a lot in the engine bay already, but new clamps would be icing on the cake.

 

I guess this is probably a hopeless ask judging by the difficulty I have encountered. Members might be able to tell me how to identify the part and size, then I can source them from alternative suppliers. I have been in touch with alternative suppliers, but they can't cope with the question, what are all the sizes and quantities needed! Can understand that I guess. Only perhaps a dedicated shop might be able to do it.

On 03/09/2022 at 16:21, OctaviaVRS2 said:

This issue has presented me with the most difficult problem in order to source the appropriate parts without going bankrupt through the SKODA dealer. They will not tell me the part numbers or how many of each size I need.

 

Has any member gone through this already or knows how to solve it. I need to get them clamps quickly. There is no stainless steel part number for a genuine part. I accept that. I am just on a mission to spruce my car up and have done a lot in the engine bay already, but new clamps would be icing on the cake.

 

I guess this is probably a hopeless ask judging by the difficulty I have encountered. Members might be able to tell me how to identify the part and size, then I can source them from alternative suppliers. I have been in touch with alternative suppliers, but they can't cope with the question, what are all the sizes and quantities needed! Can understand that I guess. Only perhaps a dedicated shop might be able to do it.

 

You can locate and determine the relevant part numbers yourself by using one of the online catalogues - THIS is one example for a 2.0 litre BMM tdi engine, which may be the one in your car.  Having obtained a list of part numbers you can web search for offers and several sites will include measurements against their descriptions, or will offer an equivalent part but in another material such as stainless.

Edited 4 September, 20223 yr by MikeTheThinker

Thank you @MikeTheThinker. Thinking as always. At least I have a route to solving the problem now. It may take a few steps. I think my engine is similar its a CEGA BMN? I'll check out your link. There's so many connections points on the cooling system for these engines. Want to get them all and especially those I can't get to once my engine is back in.

Not sure if this is the sort of thing you're looking for https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114212795933/  ??

As you will discover when you explore the link to the parts catalogue, all the hose clamps are listed together complete with their sizes - exactly what you need, I think.

 

The coolant cooling system parts diagram and catalogue for a post 2009-08 CEGA engine is HERE, and I believe from what you say this is your motor.  The link will take you straight to the list of hose clamps, giving part numbers, quantities and sizes.  I do encourage you to visually check against your motor and the diagram just in case there are any minor differences.

 

 

You might also take a look at aliexpress for clamps; usually mucho cheaper as long as you don't need them tomorrow - https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20220904091700&SearchText=spring+band+clamp&spm=a2g0o.home.1000002.0

Super @mikethethinker Couldn’t have wished for a better set of links. Now I feel uniquely empowered by that help Mike.

 

Wont do Ali as you say no good if you need it quickly! 
 

Now I just have to find stainless steel.

How about good old fashioned stainless Jubilee clips? - I find them more reliable as well.

 

Saying that I'll save that Aliexpress link - looks rather useful.

Edited 4 September, 20223 yr by bigjohn

1 hour ago, OctaviaVRS2 said:

Now I just have to find stainless steel.

These guys looked interesting.  Don't know if they'll have what you want but they seem to offer a lot!

 

https://hcl-clamping.co.uk/pages/hose-clamps

Excellent @MikeTheThinker. Thanks very much for all your valuable input.

On 04/09/2022 at 20:17, bigjohn said:

How about good old fashioned stainless Jubilee clips? - I find them more reliable as well.

 

Saying that I'll save that Aliexpress link - looks rather useful.

 

I hate them @bigjohn. They can cut into the pipe, they can't expand & contract while maintaining the same pressure, and they need unscrewing and screwing up to remove or refit. Not too keen on the look either. They look really bad when they get dirty or start to corrode