Advertisement
Message Forums |
|
 Topic: Mondeo or Skoda Octavia
|
Page: 1 2
  |
10/5/2013 at 12:03pm
Location: None Entered
Outfit: Swift charisma Skoda Scout 4x4
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 19/10/2009 Diamond Member 
Forum Posts: 1837
| Site Reviews Total: | 4 |
|
| Site Reviews 2024: | 0  |
| Site Reviews 2023: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2022: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2021: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2020: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2019: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2018: | 0 |
|
| Site Nights 2024: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2023: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2022: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2021: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2020: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2019: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2018: | 0 |
|
Quote: Originally posted by DaveCoaches on 09/5/2013
That may be the case bob, but the labour would be the same. There are also reported issues with single flywheels giving other problems, not least snapped crank shafts and clutches lasting under 3000 miles. I spent the extra and fitted a quality DMF when mine went a few weeks ago as I didn't want to do it again.
£380 for LUK flywheel that should see the car out or £210 for a cheap single mass one that probably won't last, will cause vibrations and probably wear other parts out too. Then add the extra load of a caravan. Seemed like a wise way to spend an extra £170 to me.
When I bought my Octavia at 34,000 miles from a skoda dealer the DMF was on the way out, dealer gave me a choice new DMF or single system, opted for the single system, changed the clutch only at 180,000, taxi miles, for £150 that was parts and labor
my mech only charges £25 per hour
|
10/5/2013 at 8:14pm
Location: None Entered
Outfit: Coachman Pastiche
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 30/7/2011 Platinum Member 
Forum Posts: 1247
| Site Reviews Total: | 0 |
|
| Site Reviews 2024: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2023: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2022: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2021: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2020: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2019: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2018: | 0 |
|
| Site Nights 2024: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2023: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2022: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2021: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2020: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2019: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2018: | 0 |
|
Quote: Originally posted by Skoda Bob on 10/5/2013
Quote: Originally posted by DaveCoaches on 09/5/2013
That may be the case bob, but the labour would be the same. There are also reported issues with single flywheels giving other problems, not least snapped crank shafts and clutches lasting under 3000 miles. I spent the extra and fitted a quality DMF when mine went a few weeks ago as I didn't want to do it again.
£380 for LUK flywheel that should see the car out or £210 for a cheap single mass one that probably won't last, will cause vibrations and probably wear other parts out too. Then add the extra load of a caravan. Seemed like a wise way to spend an extra £170 to me.
When I bought my Octavia at 34,000 miles from a skoda dealer the DMF was on the way out, dealer gave me a choice new DMF or single system, opted for the single system, changed the clutch only at 180,000, taxi miles, for £150 that was parts and labor
my mech only charges £25 per hour
Can't speak for the Skoda as I have never owned or worked on one. I fitted a new clutch to my Mondeo a couple of weeks ago. I was quoted £650 all in and told it was about a 5 hour job. Ended up paying £380 for the parts and doing it myself.
Seen many mixed reviews on the single mass flywheels on the Mondeo, but several friends in the trade advised to steer well clear of them as they had fitted them in the past and had problems with 50% of them due to vibrations.
|
|
|
4419 Visitors online !
Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Recommend to Friend - Add a Missing Campsite
[Message Forums]
[Caravan Sites & Camping]
[Company Listings]
[Features / Advice]
[Virtual Brochure]
[Shop!]
[Reception]
[Competitions]
[Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]
[Event Diary]
[Contact Us]
[Tent Reviews]
Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024 |
Advertisement
|
|
|
