so got a slow leak from water pump so time to swop out any advice please or any special tools or anything to look out for thanks in advance 😊 

1 hour ago, Stewartasb said:

so got a slow leak from water pump so time to swop out any advice please or any special tools or anything to look out for thanks in advance 😊 

 

Not on the 1.4 MPI, it's incredibly straightforward, just get 'er done.

i saw something somewhere about needing some special pliers to get the hose off ???

52 minutes ago, Stewartasb said:

i saw something somewhere about needing some special pliers to get the hose off ???

 

I use ordinary water pump or gland nut pliers, works great 

Great all ordered are there any guides floating about and bolt torques please 😀

15 hours ago, Stewartasb said:

are there any guides floating about and bolt torques please 😀

 

https://workshop-manuals.com/skoda/fabia-mk1/drive_unit/1.0/37;_1.4/44;_1.4/50_kw_mpi_engine/engine_cooling/parts_of_cooling_system_summary_of_components/removing_and_installing_coolant_pump/

thenks tmb guess i got to work out how to slightly raise engine with trolley jack and bottle pumps lol.

Should I be changing the mounting bolts ???

Last question I promise lol can someone please tell me the bolt torques please I can't get that page loading.

10 minutes ago, Stewartasb said:

Last question I promise lol can someone please tell me the bolt torques please I can't get that page loading.

Hopefully these are what you need

AQW engine

 

 

 

On 30/11/2022 at 14:38, Stewartasb said:

thenks tmb guess i got to work out how to slightly raise engine with trolley jack and bottle pumps lol.

 

I just jacked my engine under the sump with a block of wood on the jack. It's a pretty light engine.

 

On 30/11/2022 at 20:17, Stewartasb said:

Should I be changing the mounting bolts ???

 

Engine mounting bolts? Yeah, you're supposed to but I just reused mine and the engine hasn't fallen out yet 😁

Engine/Gearbox mounts

cheers guys as always just waiting on the new water pump coming by royal mail so could be next year with all the strikes sighhhhhh.

 

is mannol g12+ coolant okay to use thought i might as well change it now i have to drain it

15 minutes ago, Stewartasb said:

is mannol g12+ coolant okay to use thought i might as well change it now i have to drain it

 

Yep.

Ok so pump finally arrived going to get it swapped out tomorrow just to confirm I only need to take out drivers side mount dont need to touch other ???

Yeah, just the drivers side. Hope it goes well.

put on hold yesterday was way to cold lol so weekend now so can anyone explain how I use this to release the v belt tension please ???

superfluous post

Edited 8 December, 20223 yr by TMB

There should be an oblong hole so that you can insert a ratchet or whatever suitable tool to be able to turn it to release the spring tension on the belt.

 

There is a screw (6mm Allen head) to remove inside the hole before doing this (see my next post).

 

Edited 8 December, 20223 yr by TMB

Ah got you I had found the Allen head bolt but you've clarified it for me now surprised would have thought logically levering upwards not downwards would have loosened glad you put me straight thanks tmb 😀

and another job done just in time as got mot booked tomorrow lol thanks for all the advice as always see what she wants to break on me next haha.

3 minutes ago, Stewartasb said:

and another job done just in time as got mot booked tomorrow lol thanks for all the advice as always see what she wants to break on me next haha.

 

They're good cars for surprise MOT fails and knowing when you've just been paid. Don't ask me how I know.

 

I'm ****ting bricks in anticipation for the next MOT. Good thing I know is that it won't be a structural rust issue, otherwise, your guess is as good as mine.

8 hours ago, AnnoyingPentium said:

 

They're good cars for surprise MOT fails and knowing when you've just been paid. Don't ask me how I know.

 

I'm ****ting bricks in anticipation for the next MOT. Good thing I know is that it won't be a structural rust issue, otherwise, your guess is as good as mine.

 

The word 'Skoda' in Czech translates as ''damage'' 😉