55 plate Octavia MK2 VRS OSF Track rod end busted

andrew-sankus · 29-11-2007, 20:18

Hi All,

no sooner had the rev counter been fixed, now the OSF track rod end is busted. Just made it home too lol was clunking all the way. Now waiting on a RAC patrolman from skoda assist to show and assess it now.

The joys of octavia vrs (petrol) ownership eh ???

rant over

Andy

vRSLen · 29-11-2007, 20:21

Bad luck

Hope you get it sorted soon..

**VRStu** · 29-11-2007, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrew-sankus

Hi All,

no sooner had the rev counter been fixed, now the OSF track rod end is busted. Just made it home too lol was clunking all the way. Now waiting on a RAC patrolman from skoda assist to show and assess it now.

The joys of octavia vrs (petrol) ownership eh ???

rant over

Andy

Jeez that must take some doing.

Is it a material failure or has it hit something?

andrew-sankus · 29-11-2007, 22:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

Jeez that must take some doing.

Is it a material failure or has it hit something?

RAC patrol confrimed what we already knew, also phoned skoda assist back to confirm the track rod end is covered under warranty good news it is.

As for material failure or has it hit anything l don't know stu? All l know is that it is busted. The RAC guy said that we were very lucky that we made it home tonight. The OSF track rod ends threads were totally stripped where the rod screws into the steering box side. it was just rattling around inside hence the clunking

Will keep you guys updated

Andy

**VRStu** · 29-11-2007, 22:46

I'd agree that if the Track Rod end has broken you were lucky to get home, it really shouldn't be driven.

I'd imagine that Skoda will be very interested to get their hands on the part to inspect it.

andrew-sankus · 29-11-2007, 22:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

I'd agree that if the Track Rod end has broken you were lucky to get home, it really shouldn't be driven.

I'd imagine that Skoda will be very interested to get their hands on the part to inspect it.

RAC guy said the track rod has marks on the shaft thtat indicate that the track rod has been removed at some point by someone other than ourselves.

**VRStu** · 29-11-2007, 23:04

Tyre fitters are notorious for using stilsons and molegrips for adjusting tracking so that might explain the marking.

andrew-sankus · 29-11-2007, 23:10

if thats the case then it happened prior to us taking ownership, who knows ?

**VRStu** · 29-11-2007, 23:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrew-sankus

if thats the case then it happened prior to us taking ownership, who knows ?

Very possibly mate.

bahnstormer vrs · 30-11-2007, 14:45

All round; OUCH!

Hope you get it sorted under Warranty.

andrew-sankus · 30-11-2007, 20:40

My dad took the skoda into the dealer this afternoon, the car should be up and running by monday lunchtime. Will phone as instructed at my lunch break on monday.

the Joys

andy

djgritt · 30-11-2007, 20:50

Unlucky, hopefully its all sorted ASAP, so it can get used again!

andrew-sankus · 03-12-2007, 19:35

Hi All,

The VRS is back with us again, the car was picked up by my dad at 13.30. On the way home l gave it a quick wash x 2. Also picked up the owners manual, and l also have the owners manual on CD courtesy of Skoda UK foc as well

Thanks again for all your help

Andy

29-11-2007, 20:18	#1
andrew-sankus Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 78 Members Car: Diamond Silver Octavia Mk2 Vrs Petrol Thanks: 18 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	55 plate Octavia MK2 VRS OSF Track rod end busted Hi All, no sooner had the rev counter been fixed, now the OSF track rod end is busted. Just made it home too lol was clunking all the way. Now waiting on a RAC patrolman from skoda assist to show and assess it now. The joys of octavia vrs (petrol) ownership eh ??? rant over Andy Last edited by andrew-sankus; 29-11-2007 at 20:19. Reason: spelling mistake

29-11-2007, 20:21	#2
vRSLen King Rat Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,459 Members Car: MK11 Octavia vRS Thanks: 169 Thanked 200 Times in 145 Posts	Re: 55 plate Octavia MK2 VRS OSF Track rod end busted Bad luck Hope you get it sorted soon.. __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

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VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: 55 plate Octavia MK2 VRS OSF Track rod end busted I'd agree that if the Track Rod end has broken you were lucky to get home, it really shouldn't be driven. I'd imagine that Skoda will be very interested to get their hands on the part to inspect it. __________________ 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

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VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: 55 plate Octavia MK2 VRS OSF Track rod end busted Tyre fitters are notorious for using stilsons and molegrips for adjusting tracking so that might explain the marking. __________________ 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

29-11-2007, 23:10	#8
andrew-sankus Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 78 Members Car: Diamond Silver Octavia Mk2 Vrs Petrol Thanks: 18 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 55 plate Octavia MK2 VRS OSF Track rod end busted if thats the case then it happened prior to us taking ownership, who knows ?

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30-11-2007, 20:40	#11
andrew-sankus Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 78 Members Car: Diamond Silver Octavia Mk2 Vrs Petrol Thanks: 18 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 55 plate Octavia MK2 VRS OSF Track rod end busted My dad took the skoda into the dealer this afternoon, the car should be up and running by monday lunchtime. Will phone as instructed at my lunch break on monday. the Joys andy Last edited by andrew-sankus; 30-11-2007 at 20:41. Reason: spelling

30-11-2007, 20:50	#12
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03-12-2007, 19:35	#13
andrew-sankus Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 78 Members Car: Diamond Silver Octavia Mk2 Vrs Petrol Thanks: 18 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 55 plate Octavia MK2 VRS OSF Track rod end busted Hi All, The VRS is back with us again, the car was picked up by my dad at 13.30. On the way home l gave it a quick wash x 2. Also picked up the owners manual, and l also have the owners manual on CD courtesy of Skoda UK foc as well Thanks again for all your help Andy

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