Rapid project, help!

Rapid_owner · 17-08-2007, 13:06

I am the proud owner of a non-running Rapid. It actually used to run very nicely until the Lambda sensor fried. Now it sits in a garage waiting for some TLC.

I've finally saved up some cash to spend on it, but need soem help as I have very little experience with engines. I really want to just get it back up to its original standard as that was the car I bought and loved.

If anyone is prepared to put in some tiem and effort restoring this little piece of Czech history then I would be very interested in talking to them. All offer considered!

sharkrider · 17-08-2007, 19:29

theres one guy on here, who'd really into the old ones, and he has a couple of rapid's I think.... lets hope he sees your post, I'm sure he could advise you (can't remember his name, even though I did meet him once! lol..)

KenONeill · 20-08-2007, 13:30

I'd try posting in "other Skoda models" instead, or hopeing that a kind moderator will move the thread for you.

gcr31463 · 20-08-2007, 20:17

I think you guys maybe thinking of the legend that is daverapid
He runs a garage in cambridgeshire, that's where my 2 old octies are.

Lummox · 20-08-2007, 20:22

Blimey, does a Rapid even have a cat?

apd007 · 20-08-2007, 20:28

Would the 136 Ric have a lambda sensor on it?

surprising_skod · 20-08-2007, 23:09

nope, a 135RiC is more likely to have one though

surely it's just a matter of replacing the sensor - all the plugs are easy-off too...

rigsby · 20-08-2007, 23:09

it wont as there is no 136 ric, it is a 135 ric and it is in the exhaust

apd007 · 20-08-2007, 23:42

Jeez, so I hit the wrong number.

surprising_skod · 21-08-2007, 14:10

we're only teasing fella

apd007 · 21-08-2007, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by surprising_skod

we're only teasing fella

I know. Didn't take it personally.

*Puts away submachine gun*

rigsby · 22-08-2007, 17:57

it should still run with the lambda sensor disconected

daverapid · 22-08-2007, 20:19

I'd be very interested in helping to get your car running. The RiC model is a very rare car, most were converted back to carb.

Dmac1969 · 23-08-2007, 15:52

That was the model I was going to buy in about 1989 , the Rapid RIC , wasnt it the 'run out' model of the rear engined cars? I remember seeing an article in Auto Express about it , and I wanted one at the time , but talked myself into buying an Escort instead....oh dear.

daverapid · 25-08-2007, 21:52

Any news on this car?

favfab · 25-08-2007, 23:08

When the treasurer of the Skoda club was asked for help and let bygones be byegones he refused i wonder why.

daverapid · 26-08-2007, 00:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by favfab

When the treasurer of the Skoda club was asked for help and let bygones be byegones he refused i wonder why.

Eh? What do you mean?

pinkskud · 27-08-2007, 22:08

put a fabia 1.4 in the back. go on you know you want to!!!!!

Skoda-Msport · 11-09-2007, 21:21

...I had a 135RIC and the lambda sensor was faulty and caused the engine toi run rich, car would just cut out, normally at junctions or at the lights. They run Bendix/Renix injection/ECU which is roughly the same as the renault 5s I think.
I had the lambda replaced with a generic one and still had the same problem, so sold it on ebay.
The guy who bought it replaced the lambda with the correct one and is running fine to this day. Best thing to do is junk all the french crap and use the Bosch mpi system or replace it with a 1.3 felicia or 1.4 MPi fabia motor

The 135Ric is a rare model, only approx 1200 made. They were designed for the canadian, austrian and UK market. Single point injection and they have a closer ratio box than the 136 rapid. The only difference with the 135 engine is that the compression is slightly lower. They arent as quick as the 136s due to only having 58bhp against the 136s 62bhp.

daverapid · 29-09-2007, 20:31

Just replied to your PM Rapid-owner.

Anyone know what the post from someone saying I refused to help is all about?

17-08-2007, 13:06	#1
Rapid_owner Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rapid project, help! I am the proud owner of a non-running Rapid. It actually used to run very nicely until the Lambda sensor fried. Now it sits in a garage waiting for some TLC. I've finally saved up some cash to spend on it, but need soem help as I have very little experience with engines. I really want to just get it back up to its original standard as that was the car I bought and loved. If anyone is prepared to put in some tiem and effort restoring this little piece of Czech history then I would be very interested in talking to them. All offer considered!

17-08-2007, 19:29	#2
sharkrider rider of sharks Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,677 Thanks: 186 Thanked 89 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Rapid project, help! theres one guy on here, who'd really into the old ones, and he has a couple of rapid's I think.... lets hope he sees your post, I'm sure he could advise you (can't remember his name, even though I did meet him once! lol..) __________________ Fiat Grande Punto Sporting (158 bhp 314 lbs/ft) in Red.... Furby vRS , black magic,passenger airbag de-activation switch, (now gone, but not forgotten!)

20-08-2007, 13:30	#3
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally somewhere in Scotland! Posts: 9,326 Thanks: 43 Thanked 434 Times in 427 Posts	Re: Rapid project, help! I'd try posting in "other Skoda models" instead, or hopeing that a kind moderator will move the thread for you.

20-08-2007, 20:17	#4
gcr31463 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 615 Thanks: 18 Thanked 21 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Rapid project, help! I think you guys maybe thinking of the legend that is daverapid He runs a garage in cambridgeshire, that's where my 2 old octies are. __________________ ... owner of a "rare" TDI Sport (and also a couple of common as muck old RWD Octavias)

20-08-2007, 20:22	#5
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,160 Thanks: 18 Thanked 538 Times in 470 Posts	Re: Rapid project, help! Blimey, does a Rapid even have a cat? __________________ MK2 Golf GTi - APX 225bhp 1.8T - Emerald K3 - Quaife ATB - VR6 Widetrack - VR6 brakes front and rear - Neuspeed ARBs - Speedline alloys - H+R coilovers - Powerflex bushes - Helix clutch G60 flywheel - Adjustable solid top mounts - Custom engine bay - Tornado Motorsport MSA cage - and lots lots more.

20-08-2007, 20:28	#6
apd007 Oops! :( Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The 2nd biggest city in the whole of England. Posts: 2,736 Thanks: 35 Thanked 49 Times in 43 Posts	Re: Rapid project, help! Would the 136 Ric have a lambda sensor on it? __________________ Support Briskoda join Freedom ======> Was :- Skoda 120LSE Yellow 1.2 ~ 60 BHP? Then :- Mk I Skoda Octavia Blueline 1.9 TDi 90 BHP. Now :- Mk II Skoda Octavia vRS Black 2.0 TFSI. 200 BHP.

20-08-2007, 23:09	#7
surprising_skod Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: N.I. Posts: 237 Thanks: 2 Thanked 38 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Rapid project, help! nope, a 135RiC is more likely to have one though surely it's just a matter of replacing the sensor - all the plugs are easy-off too...

20-08-2007, 23:09	#8
rigsby Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: DONCASTER Posts: 991 Thanks: 16 Thanked 102 Times in 100 Posts	Re: Rapid project, help! it wont as there is no 136 ric, it is a 135 ric and it is in the exhaust __________________ I DONT WANT TO DIE A GROWN UP!!!

20-08-2007, 23:42	#9
apd007 Oops! :( Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The 2nd biggest city in the whole of England. Posts: 2,736 Thanks: 35 Thanked 49 Times in 43 Posts	Re: Rapid project, help! Jeez, so I hit the wrong number. __________________ Support Briskoda join Freedom ======> Was :- Skoda 120LSE Yellow 1.2 ~ 60 BHP? Then :- Mk I Skoda Octavia Blueline 1.9 TDi 90 BHP. Now :- Mk II Skoda Octavia vRS Black 2.0 TFSI. 200 BHP.

21-08-2007, 14:10	#10
surprising_skod Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: N.I. Posts: 237 Thanks: 2 Thanked 38 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Rapid project, help! we're only teasing fella

22-08-2007, 17:57	#12
rigsby Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: DONCASTER Posts: 991 Thanks: 16 Thanked 102 Times in 100 Posts	Re: Rapid project, help! it should still run with the lambda sensor disconected __________________ I DONT WANT TO DIE A GROWN UP!!!

22-08-2007, 20:19	#13
daverapid Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sawston, Cambridgeshire Posts: 760 Thanks: 19 Thanked 81 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Rapid project, help! I'd be very interested in helping to get your car running. The RiC model is a very rare car, most were converted back to carb. __________________ David McKinney TREASURER OF SKODA OWNERS CLUB GREAT BRITAIN www.skoda-owners-club.org.uk

23-08-2007, 15:52	#14
Dmac1969 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Berwick upon Tweed , Northumberland , The Northernmost Town in England , home of the mighty 'Dream Team' , Berwick Rangers FC! Also home of 'The Barrels Alehouse' purveyor of Staropramen Czech Beer , I wouldnt give a xxxx for anything else!! ;) Posts: 2,393 Thanks: 18 Thanked 53 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Rapid project, help! That was the model I was going to buy in about 1989 , the Rapid RIC , wasnt it the 'run out' model of the rear engined cars? I remember seeing an article in Auto Express about it , and I wanted one at the time , but talked myself into buying an Escort instead....oh dear. __________________ Duncan - England's most Northerly Briskodian! 2000/V reg Fabia 1.4 Mpi Comfort-Dynamic Blue Ex Octavia vRS and Octavia Slxi 1.8T.

25-08-2007, 21:52	#15
daverapid Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sawston, Cambridgeshire Posts: 760 Thanks: 19 Thanked 81 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Rapid project, help! Any news on this car? __________________ David McKinney TREASURER OF SKODA OWNERS CLUB GREAT BRITAIN www.skoda-owners-club.org.uk

25-08-2007, 23:08	#16
favfab Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 32 Thanks: 9 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Rapid project, help! When the treasurer of the Skoda club was asked for help and let bygones be byegones he refused i wonder why.

27-08-2007, 22:08	#18
pinkskud not a bird!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: pixi said not to fill my box Posts: 2,086 Thanks: 1 Thanked 70 Times in 67 Posts	Re: Rapid project, help! put a fabia 1.4 in the back. go on you know you want to!!!!!

11-09-2007, 21:21	#19
Skoda-Msport Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire Posts: 264 Thanks: 19 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Rapid project, help! ...I had a 135RIC and the lambda sensor was faulty and caused the engine toi run rich, car would just cut out, normally at junctions or at the lights. They run Bendix/Renix injection/ECU which is roughly the same as the renault 5s I think. I had the lambda replaced with a generic one and still had the same problem, so sold it on ebay. The guy who bought it replaced the lambda with the correct one and is running fine to this day. Best thing to do is junk all the french crap and use the Bosch mpi system or replace it with a 1.3 felicia or 1.4 MPi fabia motor The 135Ric is a rare model, only approx 1200 made. They were designed for the canadian, austrian and UK market. Single point injection and they have a closer ratio box than the 136 rapid. The only difference with the 135 engine is that the compression is slightly lower. They arent as quick as the 136s due to only having 58bhp against the 136s 62bhp.

29-09-2007, 20:31	#20
daverapid Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sawston, Cambridgeshire Posts: 760 Thanks: 19 Thanked 81 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Rapid project, help! Just replied to your PM Rapid-owner. Anyone know what the post from someone saying I refused to help is all about? __________________ David McKinney TREASURER OF SKODA OWNERS CLUB GREAT BRITAIN www.skoda-owners-club.org.uk

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