Hello,

 

I've noticed that the my engine is making more noise than normal at idle, what I would describe as a rattle (when warm as the revs are roughly 700-800rpm). I've attached a video for reference.

 

Is this noise normal or is it associated with something like the timing chain stretching or water pump failing?

 

The car is a 2013 with the CTHE engine. Servicing has been done every year including oil changes.

 

Thanks

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/438447-2012-2014-cthe-mk2-fabia-vrs-timing-chain-issues

 

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/457262-2013-fabia-mk-ii-vrs-rattle-to-left-of-engine

 

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/500003-fabia-vrs-water-pump-senario

 

I'm pretty certain that sound is when the waterpump on the way out, has your coolant dropped at all?

Thanks for your replies guys. After viewing the links and some other videos it sounds very similar to people that have had failed water pumps so it is most likely that as you said. 
 

However, the coolant level has stayed exactly the same for the last 6000-8000 miles. Are there any other signs that point towards a water pump issue to confirm it?

Sometimes it is the slight coolant loss.

It can be when using Cruise Control that you get the Engine Light on (Exhaust Emissions light)  or the EPC light, or even limp mode.

(As can happen with Misfires, but you have had those in the past have you not)

 

If all is well other than the noise then you need to find out is it the water pimp, and if the car is still on the original that would be no surprise.

 

As to the Timing Chain that was so is an issue with CTHE and there was / is a TPI covering that. 

14 hours ago, Concon255 said:

Thanks for your replies guys. After viewing the links and some other videos it sounds very similar to people that have had failed water pumps so it is most likely that as you said. 
 

However, the coolant level has stayed exactly the same for the last 6000-8000 miles. Are there any other signs that point towards a water pump issue to confirm it?

 

That coolant pump is a wearing part so it's not if it needs replacing, it's when. If money's tight then wait until you start losing coolant, otherwise just get it done.

They might not lose coolant but what you notice is that you do not have the supercharger, that is when you get the Exhaust Emissions light on or go into limp mode . 

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/501646-fabia-mk2-magnetic-clutch

 

 

mine sounded awful, but never leaked any coolant at all.

 

Once removed, the amount of wear in the shaft was very surprising.

 This was my old one when it failed early 2021, the garage noted that in the new part there was 'no play' like the original factory part above.. Also on a 'cold day but hot run' I had steam coming out from the vents in my bonnet. By then it was using more coolant for certain. Another part that fails slowly then suddenly....

 

Appreciate all of the replies guys. Luckily it's replacement is going to coincide with the car needing a service in April anyway so I can have both done at the same time. I was going to go to a dealer to get the servicing done but with the water pump needing doing I think I'll take it to a Skoda Specialist indy to avoid getting shafted by dealer prices.

 

Going to get a few quotes from local garages to compare, but seeing that some of you have had a water pump replacement done, how much did it cost you so I can have a ballpark figure in mind?