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PostPosted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 10:22 am 
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I had a problem with my clutch pedal not travelling, so my car refused to change gears. I took to mechanic who reckoned if not hydraulic problem it could be the thrust bearing or pressure plate. A chance that the fork may be at fault. So now it's been stripped down and the following found-

bent fork all out of shape, pressure plate not recognised part (*fitted by skoda!!!), bearing and carrier scratched and grooved. All parts fitted and clutch slipping. So he now he's now having to fit a complete conversion kit inc. flywheel.

*funny thing is the only work done (besides master cylinder) was conversion from DMF to solid by the main dealer.

The bearing and carrier are stock parts held by Skoda (common fault?)

Sorry for rambling post, seething.

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 11:10 am 
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dont talk to me about skodas :sad:

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 12:03 pm 
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captain cab wrote:
dont talk to me about skodas :sad:

You used to talk to us about them CC...... :badgrin:

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 2:17 pm 
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get a Ford

but not mine - another £130 worth of suspension needed

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 2:30 pm 
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Don't get a vauxhall either just spent another £300 on mine this week


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PostPosted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 6:37 pm 
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and avoid Citroens

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 6:48 pm 
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grumpy wrote:
I had a problem with my clutch pedal not travelling, so my car refused to change gears. I took to mechanic who reckoned if not hydraulic problem it could be the thrust bearing or pressure plate. A chance that the fork may be at fault. So now it's been stripped down and the following found-

bent fork all out of shape, pressure plate not recognised part (*fitted by skoda!!!), bearing and carrier scratched and grooved. All parts fitted and clutch slipping. So he now he's now having to fit a complete conversion kit inc. flywheel.

*funny thing is the only work done (besides master cylinder) was conversion from DMF to solid by the main dealer.

The bearing and carrier are stock parts held by Skoda (common fault?)

Sorry for rambling post, seething.


If it was fitted by skoda you will have there 2 year unlimited mileage warranty on it, the clutch will either be LUK or Sacs, had mine converted to the single system when I first got my octy only changed the clutch and release bearing last time


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PostPosted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 6:59 pm 
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over 2 years, so that avenue closed. still off road, no word from mechanic. hoping next call isn't to tell me it's terminal. y have to go shopping for next car shortly. might not be No3 skoda, tho'. any suggestions?

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 2:18 am 
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grumpy wrote:
over 2 years, so that avenue closed. still off road, no word from mechanic. hoping next call isn't to tell me it's terminal. y have to go shopping for next car shortly. might not be No3 skoda, tho'. any suggestions?


Yes get a good mechanic, then get him on the blower to find a part.
If you in my manor I would suggest a good one he would have it back on the road inside a day
as your not to far away try here

https://plus.google.com/108941963680173 ... 5717/about
All he deals in is VW and Skoda


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PostPosted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 4:37 am 
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I got a good mechanic, just he's phone shy. :lol: Upshot is the car back on road and working. He stripped it back down and put in a full conversion kit at a cost of £430 plus £150 labour. I got the call at 8 o'clock tonight. He'd just road tested it. So can't complain about his dedication to his craft.

BTW skippy the Google link, Gateshead, not too far away, are you serious? 130 odd miles on a dodgy clutch assembly, I'll pass. But thanks for the thought, anyway.

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wannabeeahack wrote:
and avoid Citroens


I have had 2 used and 5 new citroens over 12 years...and besides 1 that had an engine changed under warranty they've all been pretty good.


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bloodnock wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:
and avoid Citroens


I have had 2 used and 5 new citroens over 12 years...and besides 1 that had an engine changed under warranty they've all been pretty good.



I agree, I had a C5 once and it was one of the best motors I've ever had for Taxing. When going over the road humps you couldn't feel them due to the hydraulic suspension, the punters loved it.

The only new parts it had on while I had it was a starter motor, and alternatoror.


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PostPosted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 9:08 pm 
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bloodnock wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:
and avoid Citroens


I have had 2 used and 5 new citroens over 12 years...and besides 1 that had an engine changed under warranty they've all been pretty good.


So not unlike Triggers broom then :lol: :lol:


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i had a brand new citroen, it came with breakdown cover which was handy cos the fkkkking thing gave me a breakdown

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Nidge2 wrote:
I had a C5 once


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Like this? :lol:

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