mk1 octy vrs engine undertray (again)

fatty5000 · 15-11-2006, 15:59

after speaking to my dealer yesterday i was informed that " some models did'nt have them fitted as standard "
so i am just wondering how many of you vrs owners have these fitted

cheezemonkhai · 15-11-2006, 16:20

I've never seen one without.

I wouldn't even think about driving a VRS without one bearing in mind how low the sump is on it. The plastic one is pretty useless but as said on the previous thread it stops sensors getting soaked and the alloy ones stops you needing a new sump every time you go over a crap road surface.

VRSPhil · 16-11-2006, 16:01

Mine has one but it doesn't cover the sump. It bridges the gap between the front bumper and the sump. I was told by Skoda that all the petrol models came with this and the derv's have a full cover.

**VRStu** · 16-11-2006, 16:19

I think the dealer is talking 8ollox. He is possibly confused with the metal sump guard for the Rozzer cars.

There are different ones for the petrol and diesel.

Goochie · 16-11-2006, 16:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

I think the dealer is talking 8ollox.

fatty5000 · 16-11-2006, 16:55

i don't suppose anyone has a tidy photo of one in place they could post so i am armed correctly for the dealers on monday

sneeks · 06-09-2007, 10:39

My plastic undertray decided to break into several small chunks while driving along the motorway today. Where it wraps up and around the engine it was rubbing against the belts which had me slightly worried. My local Skoda dealer have quoted me £48 inc vat to supply and fit a new plastic cover, for now they have removed the tray. Is it needed and would you recommend I do replace it?

fatty5000 · 06-09-2007, 11:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by sneeks

My plastic undertray decided to break into several small chunks while driving along the motorway today. Where it wraps up and around the engine it was rubbing against the belts which had me slightly worried. My local Skoda dealer have quoted me £48 inc vat to supply and fit a new plastic cover, for now they have removed the tray. Is it needed and would you recommend I do replace it?

On a Vrs you only have the smaller undertray. They cost around £25 and are easy enough to fit if you jack the car up. The only problem I came across was feeling a bit dizzy when lying on my back and tilting my head backwards

I think they help with reducing road noise aswell so you will probably be better off with one than without

HTH

piv34uk · 06-09-2007, 11:12

From new (03) i have never had one on mine........Perhaps the stealers stole it

Phil

Liverpool-Lad · 06-09-2007, 11:17

I think mine went missing possibly when I had the cambelt done, had no problems since (9 months ago)

fatty5000 · 06-09-2007, 11:25

Don't be mistaken the tray doesn't really cover much it only just sits behind the bumper really, then you have a big hole where the derv variant's cover would sit at a glance you would think you have no tray. I was very confused by this for a while till my chassis number confirmed that I only had the smaller one and not the whole shebang like the derv's do

fatty5000 · 06-09-2007, 11:26

Vrs phil's desription is correct for a petrol engined octavia

HTH

Sadielou · 06-09-2007, 11:49

Hi ive had a 2001 octavia vrs..untill i wrote it off ooopppssss and when it was serviced by skoda they always said it was missing ? and i now have a 2002 one and they say the same thing about that one so who knows ??? xx

pdhealy · 06-09-2007, 12:14

Both my Octavia RS's had the plastic covers, and both have been pulled to bits on poor road surfaces, must order another one.

iain · 06-09-2007, 12:39

guys

give up and do like me and get a steel one fitted

yes I have hit a few time but still a bit more reassuring than hitting the sump

on a side note you can have the fun of watching the dealer trying to fit the thing

RichB86 · 06-09-2007, 12:48

whats the part number? and rough cost?

bluebeat · 06-09-2007, 12:52

Iain Where do you get these steel ones from incidently, someone must make themfor both octavia and fabias

fatty5000 · 06-09-2007, 13:00

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/items...fixings/81489/

Try here

HTH

iain · 07-09-2007, 12:22

got mine done by the main dealer it was about £250 something fitted.

I have a feeling that it is the one that was standard fit on the 4x4 or it could be the police spec one. I know that it was not a problem to them to identify it and order in.

as I have said before the only downside is that you will catch it! but it is a bit cheaper than a new sum/engine

VRSPhil · 07-09-2007, 12:37

How easy is it to access the sump plug/oil filter with this fitted?

vRS_Si · 07-09-2007, 13:08

Not easy, it needs to be removed for service.

VRSPhil · 07-09-2007, 13:24

Is removal (once it's been fitted the first time) a pain in the behind then?

iain · 15-09-2007, 21:03

sorry guys been away for a week.

on the question of removing it. no it is just a few extra bolts to undo.

the painful bit is fitting the captive nuts to attach it to. for this you need a special tool I was told.

anyway I am glad I had it last week in scotland as hit it a couple of times with a real bang

15-11-2006, 15:59	#1
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15-11-2006, 16:20	#2
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,478 Thanks: 106 Thanked 507 Times in 470 Posts	Re: mk1 octy vrs engine undertray (again) I've never seen one without. I wouldn't even think about driving a VRS without one bearing in mind how low the sump is on it. The plastic one is pretty useless but as said on the previous thread it stops sensors getting soaked and the alloy ones stops you needing a new sump every time you go over a crap road surface. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

16-11-2006, 16:01	#3
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,281 Thanks: 205 Thanked 202 Times in 146 Posts	Re: mk1 octy vrs engine undertray (again) Mine has one but it doesn't cover the sump. It bridges the gap between the front bumper and the sump. I was told by Skoda that all the petrol models came with this and the derv's have a full cover.

16-11-2006, 16:19	#4
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,763 Thanks: 142 Thanked 987 Times in 884 Posts	Re: mk1 octy vrs engine undertray (again) I think the dealer is talking 8ollox. He is possibly confused with the metal sump guard for the Rozzer cars. There are different ones for the petrol and diesel. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

16-11-2006, 16:55	#6
fatty5000 Why So Serious Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: "What" ...What ain't no god damn country Posts: 5,529 Thanks: 271 Thanked 199 Times in 180 Posts	Re: mk1 octy vrs engine undertray (again) i don't suppose anyone has a tidy photo of one in place they could post so i am armed correctly for the dealers on monday __________________

06-09-2007, 10:39	#7
sneeks Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 168 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: mk1 octy vrs engine undertray (again) My plastic undertray decided to break into several small chunks while driving along the motorway today. Where it wraps up and around the engine it was rubbing against the belts which had me slightly worried. My local Skoda dealer have quoted me £48 inc vat to supply and fit a new plastic cover, for now they have removed the tray. Is it needed and would you recommend I do replace it?

06-09-2007, 11:12	#9
piv34uk NOW @ PEUGEOT Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bicester,Oxfordshire Posts: 1,447 Thanks: 32 Thanked 44 Times in 42 Posts	Re: mk1 octy vrs engine undertray (again) From new (03) i have never had one on mine........Perhaps the stealers stole it Phil __________________ 1)RED ONE, FEW MODS; AND A HEALTHY 237bhp 2)GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN, 2ND OWNER OF THE BLACK BEAST, GOD WHAT A HOOT LACK OF PLANNING ON YOUR BEHALF DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMERGENCY ON MINE

06-09-2007, 11:17	#10
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,648 Thanks: 12 Thanked 47 Times in 47 Posts	Re: mk1 octy vrs engine undertray (again) I think mine went missing possibly when I had the cambelt done, had no problems since (9 months ago) __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

06-09-2007, 11:25	#11
fatty5000 Why So Serious Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: "What" ...What ain't no god damn country Posts: 5,529 Thanks: 271 Thanked 199 Times in 180 Posts	Re: mk1 octy vrs engine undertray (again) Don't be mistaken the tray doesn't really cover much it only just sits behind the bumper really, then you have a big hole where the derv variant's cover would sit at a glance you would think you have no tray. I was very confused by this for a while till my chassis number confirmed that I only had the smaller one and not the whole shebang like the derv's do __________________

06-09-2007, 11:26	#12
fatty5000 Why So Serious Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: "What" ...What ain't no god damn country Posts: 5,529 Thanks: 271 Thanked 199 Times in 180 Posts	Re: mk1 octy vrs engine undertray (again) Vrs phil's desription is correct for a petrol engined octavia HTH __________________

06-09-2007, 11:49	#13
Sadielou Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 91 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: mk1 octy vrs engine undertray (again) Hi ive had a 2001 octavia vrs..untill i wrote it off ooopppssss and when it was serviced by skoda they always said it was missing ? and i now have a 2002 one and they say the same thing about that one so who knows ??? xx

06-09-2007, 12:14	#14
pdhealy Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 969 Thanks: 23 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts	Re: mk1 octy vrs engine undertray (again) Both my Octavia RS's had the plastic covers, and both have been pulled to bits on poor road surfaces, must order another one. __________________ Dear Lord.. The gods have been good to me. For the first time in my life, everything is absolutely perfect just the way it is. So here's the deal: You freeze everything the way it is, and I won't ask for anything more. If that is OK, please give me absolutely no sign. OK, deal.

06-09-2007, 12:39	#15
iain Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the great north west Posts: 228 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: mk1 octy vrs engine undertray (again) guys give up and do like me and get a steel one fitted yes I have hit a few time but still a bit more reassuring than hitting the sump on a side note you can have the fun of watching the dealer trying to fit the thing

06-09-2007, 12:48	#16
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bluebeat Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: north wales Posts: 176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: mk1 octy vrs engine undertray (again) Iain Where do you get these steel ones from incidently, someone must make themfor both octavia and fabias

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06-09-2007, 13:00	#18
fatty5000 Why So Serious Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: "What" ...What ain't no god damn country Posts: 5,529 Thanks: 271 Thanked 199 Times in 180 Posts	Re: mk1 octy vrs engine undertray (again) http://www.briskoda.net/forums/items...fixings/81489/ Try here HTH __________________

07-09-2007, 12:22	#19
iain Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the great north west Posts: 228 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: mk1 octy vrs engine undertray (again) got mine done by the main dealer it was about £250 something fitted. I have a feeling that it is the one that was standard fit on the 4x4 or it could be the police spec one. I know that it was not a problem to them to identify it and order in. as I have said before the only downside is that you will catch it! but it is a bit cheaper than a new sum/engine

07-09-2007, 12:37	#20
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,281 Thanks: 205 Thanked 202 Times in 146 Posts	Re: mk1 octy vrs engine undertray (again) How easy is it to access the sump plug/oil filter with this fitted? __________________ '54 Passat PD130 Sport... 55mpg Octavia vRS WRC - Gone but not forgotten!

07-09-2007, 13:24	#22
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,281 Thanks: 205 Thanked 202 Times in 146 Posts	Re: mk1 octy vrs engine undertray (again) Is removal (once it's been fitted the first time) a pain in the behind then? __________________ '54 Passat PD130 Sport... 55mpg Octavia vRS WRC - Gone but not forgotten!

15-09-2007, 21:03	#23
iain Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the great north west Posts: 228 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: mk1 octy vrs engine undertray (again) sorry guys been away for a week. on the question of removing it. no it is just a few extra bolts to undo. the painful bit is fitting the captive nuts to attach it to. for this you need a special tool I was told. anyway I am glad I had it last week in scotland as hit it a couple of times with a real bang

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