Exhaust rattle?

bigal rallyred · 20-10-2006, 08:31

My 51 plate Octy Vrs had an advisory at it's MOT for a broken exhaust bracket but wanted about £150 to sort (main Skoda dealer). Since this Mot the rattle when the engine is at low revs like pulling away from junctions and lights has worsened.

Can this be sorted at any exhaust/tyre fitting place for a reasonable price and is it doing any damage?

Goochie · 20-10-2006, 08:43

It is a reasonably common problem with the VRS exhaust and to be honest, the price the SKoda dealer has quoted you seems fair as I guess they are quoting for a new exhaust mid section including fitting.

It wont be doing and damage as such but will obviously be placing more load on the other exhaust mounting points.

yaktrebor · 20-10-2006, 08:54

Is the exhaust of a 2001 TDI similar? As I have the very same situation.

My MOT centre, (not main dealer) has used a very large 'jubilee' clip to make a temporary repair.

As with most temporary repairs, it has been like this for some time, but the rattling is getting annoying.

Is there going to be any difference between an OEM Skoda part and a tyre/exhaust fitter part, other than price?

AwesomeSarah · 20-10-2006, 08:58

Hi
We can do a repair on these and have done many.
Same as a Mk4 Golf centre section , as has been said very common
We charge £45.00 + VAT to do a repair on them
Or you could go down the route of a cat back system at £255.15 + VAT
Hope that helps
Sarah

**TaviaRS** · 20-10-2006, 09:07

Mine does the same. I replaced the centre and rear mounts but no joy. May be I need a new exhaust - seems a bit premature - its only done 135,000 miles

yaktrebor · 20-10-2006, 10:27

I was thinking the same, my TDI is only on 105k, whereas my old Passat had done 160k+ on the original exhaust. (and clutch).

Can you get a 'better' exhausts for the Octy TDI, or should I just put a standard one on?

Sorry for turning this from a VRS thread into a TDI tread, but I'm sure is all very similar for the two.

AwesomeSarah · 20-10-2006, 10:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by yaktrebor

I was thinking the same, my TDI is only on 105k, whereas my old Passat had done 160k+ on the original exhaust. (and clutch).

Can you get a 'better' exhausts for the Octy TDI, or should I just put a standard one on?

Sorry for turning this from a VRS thread into a TDI tread, but I'm sure is all very similar for the two.

Hi Mate
Yes we do the Milltek ones to fit your car.
£255.15 + VAT for the diesels resonated or the non resonated is £243.82 + VAT
The non resonated is the noisier one , straight through pipe for the centre box.
Hope that helps
Sarah

Ali C · 20-10-2006, 14:44

I had the same porb. I took it to a local tyre/exhaust place and all he done was to tac weld the clamp and all it cost was a tenner problem solved

bigal rallyred · 20-10-2006, 16:52

Cheers Ali C, I live in Livingston and was wondering where you had it done my car has only done 43,500 miles and seems a little early to need to replace any part of the exhaust.
The dealer didn't mention replacing any parts and I have heard of the bracket breaking before and just assumed it was that.
Thanks for info and advice from all.

Ali C · 21-10-2006, 07:48

I had it done at national tyres in dunfermline

VRSPhil · 21-10-2006, 20:33

Skoda sorted mine for free. Car was in for some other work and they pointed the problem out and said they would weld it back on FOC which was nice of them!

yaktrebor · 21-10-2006, 21:21

It goes to show how much difference there is between dealers.

One fixes a problem for free, while the other asks for £150.

I'm sure the one that does the odd 'good will' gesture has more work from returning 'happy' customers than the other.

I know that this was the reason why I stopped going to my dealer.

I once told them about a noise from under the car when I booked it in for a service and they replied;
"If you want the car road tested, it will have to be specifically booked in for that reason and we will charge you for the time it takes"

So for just an investigation, they suggested it would be around the £50 mark.

As I have said, that was the last time I went near that well known dealers in Sheffield. I think it went downhill when they moved into their glass n chrome greenhouse.

bigal rallyred · 22-10-2006, 08:13

At least I can try a local exhaust fitter and if they can manage then the Skoda dealer is a last option. I will being trying a different dealer as the one that quoted £150 for the exhaust repair also quoted £545 for my 40,000 mile service including timing belt and found it close by with another Skoda dealer for £387 so I'm sure they will be more reasonable.

**GAFF** · 22-10-2006, 08:53

Dunno if this is the exact same issue as you but I had a similiar issue...cost me the price of 2 dublie clips

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/octav...hlight=exhaust

roblatus · 22-10-2006, 09:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigal rallyred

My 51 plate Octy Vrs had an advisory at it's MOT for a broken exhaust bracket but wanted about £150 to sort (main Skoda dealer). Since this Mot the rattle when the engine is at low revs like pulling away from junctions and lights has worsened.

Can this be sorted at any exhaust/tyre fitting place for a reasonable price and is it doing any damage?

Just had this exact thing happen to my octy. Mine was repaired under warranty and as others have said it is a common failing apparently.

Ali C · 22-10-2006, 10:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigal rallyred

At least I can try a local exhaust fitter and if they can manage then the Skoda dealer is a last option. I will being trying a different dealer as the one that quoted £150 for the exhaust repair also quoted £545 for my 40,000 mile service including timing belt and found it close by with another Skoda dealer for £387 so I'm sure they will be more reasonable.

Try Skoda in Dunfermline they charge 270 for the 40,000 and you get a car while yours is in getting serviced

bigal rallyred · 23-10-2006, 08:41

Got the service and cam belt done at Newmarket garage in Bannockburn all in for £387 which was also better than the quote from Chathem's in Dunfermline and the service women didn't seem up to speed on the revised cam belt replacement intervals.

20-10-2006, 08:31	#1
bigal rallyred Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central belt in Scotland Posts: 817 Thanks: 31 Thanked 47 Times in 45 Posts	Exhaust rattle? My 51 plate Octy Vrs had an advisory at it's MOT for a broken exhaust bracket but wanted about £150 to sort (main Skoda dealer). Since this Mot the rattle when the engine is at low revs like pulling away from junctions and lights has worsened. Can this be sorted at any exhaust/tyre fitting place for a reasonable price and is it doing any damage?

20-10-2006, 08:43	#2
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,363 Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Exhaust rattle? It is a reasonably common problem with the VRS exhaust and to be honest, the price the SKoda dealer has quoted you seems fair as I guess they are quoting for a new exhaust mid section including fitting. It wont be doing and damage as such but will obviously be placing more load on the other exhaust mounting points.

20-10-2006, 08:54	#3
yaktrebor Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bakewell, Derbyshire, where the puddings come from. (That's tarts to foreigners!) Posts: 553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Exhaust rattle? Is the exhaust of a 2001 TDI similar? As I have the very same situation. My MOT centre, (not main dealer) has used a very large 'jubilee' clip to make a temporary repair. As with most temporary repairs, it has been like this for some time, but the rattling is getting annoying. Is there going to be any difference between an OEM Skoda part and a tyre/exhaust fitter part, other than price? __________________ 'No more beer!' (unless it's GF)

20-10-2006, 08:58	#4
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,919 Thanks: 35 Thanked 182 Times in 162 Posts	Re: Exhaust rattle? Hi We can do a repair on these and have done many. Same as a Mk4 Golf centre section , as has been said very common We charge £45.00 + VAT to do a repair on them Or you could go down the route of a cat back system at £255.15 + VAT Hope that helps Sarah

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yaktrebor Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bakewell, Derbyshire, where the puddings come from. (That's tarts to foreigners!) Posts: 553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Exhaust rattle? I was thinking the same, my TDI is only on 105k, whereas my old Passat had done 160k+ on the original exhaust. (and clutch). Can you get a 'better' exhausts for the Octy TDI, or should I just put a standard one on? Sorry for turning this from a VRS thread into a TDI tread, but I'm sure is all very similar for the two. __________________ 'No more beer!' (unless it's GF)

20-10-2006, 14:44	#8
Ali C Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dunfermline Scotland Posts: 118 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Exhaust rattle? I had the same porb. I took it to a local tyre/exhaust place and all he done was to tac weld the clamp and all it cost was a tenner problem solved

20-10-2006, 16:52	#9
bigal rallyred Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central belt in Scotland Posts: 817 Thanks: 31 Thanked 47 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Exhaust rattle? Cheers Ali C, I live in Livingston and was wondering where you had it done my car has only done 43,500 miles and seems a little early to need to replace any part of the exhaust. The dealer didn't mention replacing any parts and I have heard of the bracket breaking before and just assumed it was that. Thanks for info and advice from all.

21-10-2006, 07:48	#10
Ali C Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dunfermline Scotland Posts: 118 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Exhaust rattle? I had it done at national tyres in dunfermline

21-10-2006, 20:33	#11
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,278 Thanks: 205 Thanked 202 Times in 146 Posts	Re: Exhaust rattle? Skoda sorted mine for free. Car was in for some other work and they pointed the problem out and said they would weld it back on FOC which was nice of them!

21-10-2006, 21:21	#12
yaktrebor Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bakewell, Derbyshire, where the puddings come from. (That's tarts to foreigners!) Posts: 553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Exhaust rattle? It goes to show how much difference there is between dealers. One fixes a problem for free, while the other asks for £150. I'm sure the one that does the odd 'good will' gesture has more work from returning 'happy' customers than the other. I know that this was the reason why I stopped going to my dealer. I once told them about a noise from under the car when I booked it in for a service and they replied; "If you want the car road tested, it will have to be specifically booked in for that reason and we will charge you for the time it takes" So for just an investigation, they suggested it would be around the £50 mark. As I have said, that was the last time I went near that well known dealers in Sheffield. I think it went downhill when they moved into their glass n chrome greenhouse. __________________ 'No more beer!' (unless it's GF)

22-10-2006, 08:13	#13
bigal rallyred Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central belt in Scotland Posts: 817 Thanks: 31 Thanked 47 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Exhaust rattle? At least I can try a local exhaust fitter and if they can manage then the Skoda dealer is a last option. I will being trying a different dealer as the one that quoted £150 for the exhaust repair also quoted £545 for my 40,000 mile service including timing belt and found it close by with another Skoda dealer for £387 so I'm sure they will be more reasonable.

22-10-2006, 08:53	#14
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,871 Thanks: 29 Thanked 70 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Exhaust rattle? Dunno if this is the exact same issue as you but I had a similiar issue...cost me the price of 2 dublie clips http://www.briskoda.net/forums/octav...hlight=exhaust __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS

23-10-2006, 08:41	#17
bigal rallyred Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central belt in Scotland Posts: 817 Thanks: 31 Thanked 47 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Exhaust rattle? Got the service and cam belt done at Newmarket garage in Bannockburn all in for £387 which was also better than the quote from Chathem's in Dunfermline and the service women didn't seem up to speed on the revised cam belt replacement intervals.

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