Where to get a timing chain from?

devonutopia · 21-01-2008, 22:19

I thought they always rattled a bit, but I might be thinking of the older 1.3 engine...?

but if it really needs a new one, I would go to Skoda for one, or failing that try eurocarparts or GSF.

youngsyd · 21-01-2008, 22:22

A dealer for defo!

There only about 15-20 quid!

Thats a full kit too, chain and cogs

carl gillespie · 21-01-2008, 22:27

youngsyd · 21-01-2008, 22:45

We keep them in!

Difficult? Depnds how competant you are, sump off to do it properly....

carl gillespie · 22-01-2008, 16:36

youngsyd · 22-01-2008, 18:32

A skoda dealer...

carl gillespie · 22-01-2008, 20:52

youngsyd · 22-01-2008, 21:02

Ill enquire tomorrow.

Where abouts are you in the country?

Reason for asking is that some dealers prices are different...

carl gillespie · 22-01-2008, 21:20

youngsyd · 22-01-2008, 21:23

Ah!

Nowhere near me then!

Ive spoken to a mate...about 4 to 5hrs if done properly with sump off etc, but it can be done at home without taking it off...just.

carl gillespie · 22-01-2008, 21:28

youngsyd · 22-01-2008, 21:33

I dont think so...

Infact i doubt it very much.

carl gillespie · 22-01-2008, 21:38

youngsyd · 22-01-2008, 21:42

The labour might be depends if you take it to a dealer or good independent...

At least buy Genuine parts and you know there good enough especially at the low prices!

carl gillespie · 22-01-2008, 21:50

youngsyd · 22-01-2008, 22:05

In theory yeah, ring round see what you think.

My felicia rattled for about 20k....

carl gillespie · 22-01-2008, 22:12

youngsyd · 22-01-2008, 22:18

I sold the car!

HEHE.

carl gillespie · 23-01-2008, 15:40

***ncarring*** · 23-01-2008, 15:57

It'd be a long and quite messy job for an inexperienced mechanic. There is also the potential for engine damage if you get the new chain on out of step. Given a workshop manual, the right tools and sufficient patience, it should be achievable, though.

carl gillespie · 23-01-2008, 16:07

fig1 · 06-02-2008, 00:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngsyd

A dealer for defo!

There only about 15-20 quid!

Thats a full kit too, chain and cogs

Asked today at my SKODA del £28 before vat for chain and £25 before vat for the tensioner

my FAB has only 54000 mils on it and the chain is noisy

youngsyd · 06-02-2008, 13:42

You talking about the right engine?

1400 MPI 8v...Petrol.? No tensioner on it...

Welshy · 06-02-2008, 13:58

Cam chains tend to last 180-200k miles.

Is it just your opinion that it needs changing or have you have 2 & 3rd opinions from qualified people?

Age is not an issue with chains

21-01-2008, 22:18	#1
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21-01-2008, 22:19	#2
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,081 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 352 Times in 295 Posts	Re: Where to get a timing chain from? I thought they always rattled a bit, but I might be thinking of the older 1.3 engine...? but if it really needs a new one, I would go to Skoda for one, or failing that try eurocarparts or GSF. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

21-01-2008, 22:22	#3
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21-01-2008, 22:27	#4
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21-01-2008, 22:45	#5
youngsyd is chilled out! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scunthorpe, Nth Lincs Posts: 2,107 Members Car: Fabia vRS Black Magic Thanks: 71 Thanked 88 Times in 85 Posts	Re: Where to get a timing chain from? We keep them in! Difficult? Depnds how competant you are, sump off to do it properly.... __________________ Blood runs through our veins, thats where all similarities end....

22-01-2008, 16:36	#6
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22-01-2008, 18:32	#7
youngsyd is chilled out! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scunthorpe, Nth Lincs Posts: 2,107 Members Car: Fabia vRS Black Magic Thanks: 71 Thanked 88 Times in 85 Posts	Re: Where to get a timing chain from? A skoda dealer... __________________ Blood runs through our veins, thats where all similarities end....

22-01-2008, 20:52	#8
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22-01-2008, 21:02	#9
youngsyd is chilled out! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scunthorpe, Nth Lincs Posts: 2,107 Members Car: Fabia vRS Black Magic Thanks: 71 Thanked 88 Times in 85 Posts	Re: Where to get a timing chain from? Ill enquire tomorrow. Where abouts are you in the country? Reason for asking is that some dealers prices are different... __________________ Blood runs through our veins, thats where all similarities end....

22-01-2008, 21:20	#10
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22-01-2008, 21:23	#11
youngsyd is chilled out! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scunthorpe, Nth Lincs Posts: 2,107 Members Car: Fabia vRS Black Magic Thanks: 71 Thanked 88 Times in 85 Posts	Re: Where to get a timing chain from? Ah! Nowhere near me then! Ive spoken to a mate...about 4 to 5hrs if done properly with sump off etc, but it can be done at home without taking it off...just. __________________ Blood runs through our veins, thats where all similarities end....

22-01-2008, 21:28	#12
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22-01-2008, 21:33	#13
youngsyd is chilled out! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scunthorpe, Nth Lincs Posts: 2,107 Members Car: Fabia vRS Black Magic Thanks: 71 Thanked 88 Times in 85 Posts	Re: Where to get a timing chain from? I dont think so... Infact i doubt it very much. __________________ Blood runs through our veins, thats where all similarities end....

22-01-2008, 21:38	#14
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22-01-2008, 21:42	#15
youngsyd is chilled out! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scunthorpe, Nth Lincs Posts: 2,107 Members Car: Fabia vRS Black Magic Thanks: 71 Thanked 88 Times in 85 Posts	Re: Where to get a timing chain from? The labour might be depends if you take it to a dealer or good independent... At least buy Genuine parts and you know there good enough especially at the low prices! __________________ Blood runs through our veins, thats where all similarities end....

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