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Skoda Fabia 2001, service recomended the following repairs.

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  • 22-06-2008 12:41pm
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    eoinm1
    Registered Users Posts: 627 ✭✭✭


    Hi Everyone

    I took my car a Skoda Fabia 2001 1.4L petrol to a Skoda dealer for a service on 90,000 M.

    The service came in as expected in terms of cost etc. however the have told me I need the following repairs.

    Alternator Belt
    Front prob
    Rear shock stop buffers
    Wish bone bushes
    Timing chain seal and gasket

    Also my clutch needs work.

    Now I know the clutch is going, the pedal is almost fully released when it engages. I and driving with this fault and have done more than 5K with it like this.

    The Timing chain i thought was a item that lasts for the life of the engine.
    In fact when i brought the car to the same dealer for it's previous service the timing chain was mentioned to me. That time the dealer said it was a life time part and the only reason to change would be if the rattle/noise became an issue for me.

    So I'm looking for some advice on what to do, how much of the above work should be completed ASAP or can i put it on the long finger until finances improve.

    Could any one suggest an estimated price for the above work.

    Thanks,
    Eoin


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    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,712 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    Ask the dealer for an estimate.

    What's a front prob?

    They are not suggesting changing the timing chain, only a seal and gasket.

    Personally I'd get it all done, and quickly too. Minimise your costs where possible though.


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    eoinm1
    Registered Users Posts: 627 ✭✭✭eoinm1


    Hi Henry

    Thanks for your feed back.
    Henry Ford III wrote: »
    Ask the dealer for an estimate.
    They gave me one, but I have mislaid it.
    Henry Ford III wrote: »
    What's a front prob?
    I have no idea, thought some one here might know.
    Henry Ford III wrote: »
    They are not suggesting changing the timing chain, only a seal and gasket.
    I'm pretty sure that they were suggesting changing the timing chain, the seal and the gasket.

    Thanks,
    Eoin


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    snowman707
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    Is there any adjustment for the free play in the clutch pedal? guess not if so it should have been done as part of the service, also i would have changed the belt as an service item

    How do you rate the fabia after 90K mls ? Will be buying a car for my daughter in the next couple of weeks & still loooking around .


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    eoinm1
    Registered Users Posts: 627 ✭✭✭eoinm1


    snowman707 wrote: »
    Is there any adjustment for the free play in the clutch pedal? guess not if so it should have been done as part of the service, also i would have changed the belt as an service item
    I didn't have any budget left after the cost of the basic service.
    The stuff is still outstanding and i'll need to get it looked at.
    Just wondering what to prioritise, as i can live with the clutch for a while, i think.
    snowman707 wrote: »
    How do you rate the fabia after 90K mls ? Will be buying a car for my daughter in the next couple of weeks & still loooking around .

    I like the car, never let me down. The clutch issue is of my own making (pulling a heave load.)

    I have the sedan model which makes it feel like a bigger car, with the boot.
    when i upgrade it I'll be looking first for the same car just newer.

    Thanks,
    Eoin


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