New VRS Owner

scoobydoobry · 20-10-2007, 20:52

Hi,

Just wanted to say errr Hi. I have just purchased a new Mk1 Octavia VRS. Pick it up next week so can't wait. It's an 02 plate and done 40K.

Have noticed a few people mentioning the dreaded cambelt. When's it a good idea to get mine changed if it hasn't already been done?

Crasher · 20-10-2007, 20:57

Every four years or 60K, whichever comes first and also the water pump must be changed. It isn't just the belt by the way; there is a tensioner roller as well which is what usually fails.

VeedubyaGTi · 20-10-2007, 21:00

Hi and welcome. yes it`s a good idea to change your cambelt and water pump too, and insist on one with a METAL impeller as they are much more desirable, as the plastic ones break up. Enjoy your new vrs, I bought mine 3 months ago, and love it!

scoobydoobry · 20-10-2007, 21:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by VeedubyaGTi

Hi and welcome. yes it`s a good idea to change your cambelt and water pump too, and insist on one with a METAL impeller as they are much more desirable, as the plastic ones break up. Enjoy your new vrs, I bought mine 3 months ago, and love it!

Thanks guys, that was quick.

Can Skoda supply the cambelt kit (or parts seperatly) and any ideas where to get the water pump from with the metal impeller?

Crasher · 20-10-2007, 21:16

It is a good idea to buy the bits genuine or insist of a kit from Gates or INA which is OE VAG. The metal water pump impeller only comes on aftermarket pumps and I tend to use genuine ones with the plastic impeller, it seems to be a fast fading problem with the plastic impellers failing and I have never had a failure on a new unit. If a pattern pump fails, the supplier will change the pump within 1 year and they do fail, if a genuine pump fails VAG will replace and fit the pump on a two year guarantee. We only use genuine pumps these days as they are only a few pounds more than a pattern item.

Fezboy · 20-10-2007, 22:59

Welcome

Have a search around and see if you local to any of the specialist places that can do it for you(That's if your not going to fit it yourself?)

Gluck202 · 21-10-2007, 10:35

Welcome

scoobydoobry · 24-10-2007, 18:46

I picked it up today....My mk1 Occy VRS and what can i say

It's bloody quick, a speeding ticket waiting to happen lol. Will probably have to re-mortgage my house now to purchase cleaning equipment.

I'll post pics when i can.

mluton · 24-10-2007, 19:09

Welcome to Briskoda

20-10-2007, 20:52	#1
scoobydoobry Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New VRS Owner Hi, Just wanted to say errr Hi. I have just purchased a new Mk1 Octavia VRS. Pick it up next week so can't wait. It's an 02 plate and done 40K. Have noticed a few people mentioning the dreaded cambelt. When's it a good idea to get mine changed if it hasn't already been done?

20-10-2007, 20:57	#2
Crasher Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nottingham Posts: 63 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: New VRS Owner Every four years or 60K, whichever comes first and also the water pump must be changed. It isn't just the belt by the way; there is a tensioner roller as well which is what usually fails.

20-10-2007, 21:00	#3
VeedubyaGTi Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Widnes Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: New VRS Owner Hi and welcome. yes it`s a good idea to change your cambelt and water pump too, and insist on one with a METAL impeller as they are much more desirable, as the plastic ones break up. Enjoy your new vrs, I bought mine 3 months ago, and love it! __________________ Regards, Rob

20-10-2007, 21:16	#5
Crasher Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nottingham Posts: 63 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: New VRS Owner It is a good idea to buy the bits genuine or insist of a kit from Gates or INA which is OE VAG. The metal water pump impeller only comes on aftermarket pumps and I tend to use genuine ones with the plastic impeller, it seems to be a fast fading problem with the plastic impellers failing and I have never had a failure on a new unit. If a pattern pump fails, the supplier will change the pump within 1 year and they do fail, if a genuine pump fails VAG will replace and fit the pump on a two year guarantee. We only use genuine pumps these days as they are only a few pounds more than a pattern item.

20-10-2007, 22:59	#6
Fezboy Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Watford Posts: 2,319 Thanks: 19 Thanked 111 Times in 105 Posts	Re: New VRS Owner Welcome Have a search around and see if you local to any of the specialist places that can do it for you(That's if your not going to fit it yourself?) __________________ Octavia VRS A standard looking car with a twist of Impossible Performance Herts South Mimms Meet 30.10.2008

21-10-2007, 10:35	#7
Gluck202 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 15 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: New VRS Owner Welcome

24-10-2007, 18:46	#8
scoobydoobry Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New VRS Owner I picked it up today....My mk1 Occy VRS and what can i say It's bloody quick, a speeding ticket waiting to happen lol. Will probably have to re-mortgage my house now to purchase cleaning equipment. I'll post pics when i can.

24-10-2007, 19:09	#9
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