Hi all, new vRS member

Carl VRS · 17-07-2006, 17:22

Hi all, I have just bought a 2001 vRS, and its completely standard, as the day it left the factory, and its in immaculate condition. A few points that i would like answering if you dont mind:

1. Its done 51000miles, and has full skoda service history, should the cambelt have been done, and if not, when is it due to be done?
2. Under the boot where the spare wheel is, the foam carrier holds the wheel, jack, wheelbrace and warning triangle, yet there are a few empty spaces. What else should be stored here?
3. I would like a front strut brace fitted, can you recommend any dealers?

Speak to you all soon, i'm sure i'll have more questions!!

***DGW*** · 17-07-2006, 17:43

Welcome to Briskoda.

The cam belt change is due at 120,000 miles or 4 years - whichever comes the sooner. The latter is a very recent change of policy on VAG's part. The tensioner should be changed at the same time, and you may wish to consider having the water pump changed too. Have a read of these 2 threads:

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/ask-t...nterval/56532/

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/octav...-change/57512/

gillywibble · 17-07-2006, 18:16

Hi, and welcome

Carl VRS · 17-07-2006, 18:39

Thankyou. Also one more question, normal unleaded or Super. I have a Shell garage at the end of my road so was wondering whats best for my vRS

17-07-2006, 17:22	#1
Carl VRS Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bexleyheath, Kent Posts: 81 Members Car: Used to have a 2001 Octavia vRS until it wsa written off Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi all, new vRS member Hi all, I have just bought a 2001 vRS, and its completely standard, as the day it left the factory, and its in immaculate condition. A few points that i would like answering if you dont mind: 1. Its done 51000miles, and has full skoda service history, should the cambelt have been done, and if not, when is it due to be done? 2. Under the boot where the spare wheel is, the foam carrier holds the wheel, jack, wheelbrace and warning triangle, yet there are a few empty spaces. What else should be stored here? 3. I would like a front strut brace fitted, can you recommend any dealers? Speak to you all soon, i'm sure i'll have more questions!!

17-07-2006, 17:43	#2
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,299 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Estate & Fabia vRS Thanks: 51 Thanked 207 Times in 156 Posts	Re: Hi all, new vRS member Welcome to Briskoda. The cam belt change is due at 120,000 miles or 4 years - whichever comes the sooner. The latter is a very recent change of policy on VAG's part. The tensioner should be changed at the same time, and you may wish to consider having the water pump changed too. Have a read of these 2 threads: http://www.briskoda.net/forums/ask-t...nterval/56532/ http://www.briskoda.net/forums/octav...-change/57512/ __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.57 mpg...

17-07-2006, 18:16	#3
gillywibble Cuthbert Dibble Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Watching Tom peeping at Lady Godiva. Posts: 7,148 Members Car: Octavia Elegance 2.0 Tdi Thanks: 230 Thanked 262 Times in 220 Posts	Re: Hi all, new vRS member Hi, and welcome __________________ I drink, therefore I spam.

17-07-2006, 18:39	#4
Carl VRS Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bexleyheath, Kent Posts: 81 Members Car: Used to have a 2001 Octavia vRS until it wsa written off Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hi all, new vRS member Thankyou. Also one more question, normal unleaded or Super. I have a Shell garage at the end of my road so was wondering whats best for my vRS

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