Skoda 105 s Cold start in winter

[@j-medsystems7142]

Damn that car brings back memories! Once upon a time those were popular in Finland, Skodas were considered "better cars" among vehicles from the eastern block. I had that car as my first car in the year 2000. Drove it for one season and 9000 km and I drove it hard, never failed, no overheating problems, nothing. The car was severely rusted and I finally scrapped it, I couldn't do welding reparations back then.

[@MrSkoda105s]

Thanks for your comment! Nice to hear stories from Finland. Probably rusted because of all the salt and snow on the roads? My parents 120 l ‘86 was completely rusted and taken of the road in 2001. But we can proudly say we’ve used it and it was a good car. This 105 you see in the video is still going strong. Has almost no rust. Hope to enjoy it for many more years.

[@j-medsystems7142]

@@MrSkoda105s Yes, winter conditions are tough on our cars. Far in the north in Lapland winter temperatures are well below freezing and salt is rarely used, hence cars up there survive longer than in the south where salt is used abundantly and air is moister near the coast. Back in the 80's additional rustproofing was mandatory and it was performed at the harbor when cars were imported. This was a very good practice considering the poor factory rustproofing most cars had at that time. Nevertheless, my Skoda was completely toast at the age of 13 years.

[@MrSkoda105s]

@@j-medsystems7142 All that salt is killing for our cars... and rust goes even faster while living near the cost as you said. I remember welding to my parents Škoda while is was around that age. I was buying some time but after another 3 years the rust went further. I’m still sad that car got scrapped. At this point I’d restore it for sure. But a good thing is that I kept all the parts. I used the engine in one of my other Škoda’s and the same goes for the gearbox. And all the other parts come in handy from time to time when something snaps or breakes. Gave the 105 from the video a good wash this weekend after driving in the snow last week. This one has a good rust prevention. I even did some extra layers this autumn. At some point it needs a new layer of paint but on the other hand I like the patina look of the 34 year old paint. Do you have pictures of your old Škoda?

[@jozefvytykac6997]

To boli autá na svoju dobu, jednoduché, ľahké na údržbu. Moje prvé bola Škoda 105 S

[@MrSkoda105s]

Yes that’s totally true! And still easy to work on and becoming more and more popular. Cool your first car was a Škoda 105 S!

[@kasiakatja5909]

pamiętam ten dzwięk silnika. te auto było moim marzeniem jak byłam dzieckiem :)

[@MrSkoda105s]

The sound of the engine is indeed very recognizable and unique!

[@D4nyCZ]

Car from Czech Republic ... Škoda 105 and 120 BEST ;)

[@DAVERSczech]

You must love your Winged Arrow, man. Is in great condition. Thanks for sharing. Appreciation from his born country.

[@MrSkoda105s]

DAVERSczech thnx! Yes I do! It's still up and running!

[@MrSkoda105s]

Thnx! Yes I do! It's still up and running!

[@volt8684]

Great in snow. Only problems I had with mine was earth wire in distributor used to break. I bought a cdi and replaced the distributor. Really great workhorses and very comfortable

[@MrSkoda105s]

Thanks for your comment. And where are you from? I also think they are great in snow. Way better then people expect from a rear wheel drive.

[@volt8684]

@@MrSkoda105s uk but one winter I was going on a skiing trip. 60 miles to airport, woke up to 3ft snow. Lots of cars stuck not my skods

[@MrSkoda105s]

@@volt8684 hello to the UK! See this is exactly what I mean. These cars handle excellent in the snow. My mum still daily drives a 105 s, she feels confident with the Škoda on slippery roads. Škoda got winter tires but I remember using it back in the days just with normal tires and that was not bad either. Just drive with care. Has low traction on the rear wheels, so no spinning wheels. Everybody commenting about unsafe behavior of the pendle axles, with normal use it’s fine.

[@MrSkoda105s]

Congratulations on the purchase of your skoda 120 L ! I hope you'll have a lot of enjoyment. Nowadays they are really special cars that recall the old days.

[@MrSkoda105s]

Thank you! I hope you are able to become a good mechanic! You can learn a lot if you want, just start by trying. I wish you all the best en keep your 120 l '84 on the road!

[@tom4775]

I have an '89 120l :)

[@vilemmitlohner5810]

Very nice Car. Greetings from Czech Republic ;-)

[@MrSkoda105s]

Thnx!!! Almost a year later and the Skoda is still on the road as a daily driver.

[@disastra_tds]

MrSkoda105s Hoi! ik groet je ook uit Tschëchie :-) ik woon hier, maar mijn mam kwam van nederland

[@jasperskrieverke1459]

Hartstikke leuke, zeldzame klassieker! En als je er goed op past, onverwoestbaar.

[@MrSkoda105s]

Bedankt voor je leuke reactie. Met goed onderhoud zijn ze heel betrouwbaar en oersterk!

[@disastra_tds]

MrSkoda105s ja, maar de 130 was toch een beetje sterker :-)

[@YPO6]

Truly amazing masterpiece, easily one of the very best cars ever produced in the automobile history.

[@MrSkoda105s]

YPO6 thanks for your enthusiastic response!

[@YPO6]

@@MrSkoda105s Thanks for your Rapid reply.

[@MrSkoda105s]

Thnx! Nice that you have a ‘84 Skoda too!

[@MrSkoda105s]

Thnx! The Skoda is technically in good condition. Starts easily and runs very nicely. And that for a car from 1987 which is always standing outside. My other 105 s went back to the Czech Republic (home of Skoda :-)) under it's own power. That movie is also available on my KZbin channel.Greetings from Holland.

[@MrSkoda105s]

Ja leuk he zo'n origineel Nederlandse 105 s. Loopt als een zonnetje. Echt een 105 s Sunshine :-)

[@citroenzx1968]

you treat that car with respect. nice!

[@MrSkoda105s]

Ofcourse! Treat the Skoda with respect and the Skoda will treat me with respect :P

[@citroenzx1968]

MrSkoda105s best part is when you took your shoes off, your car i so clean inside. it can be happy because you are great owner. mine car is dirty but i stilll respect it and i dont think i will ever sell it.

[@MrSkoda105s]

Thnx! Try to keep is as clean as possible. It's a daily driver. The other Skoda's are much cleaner. But I can't put them all in the garage. On the other hand now the Skoda is saved from the scrapyard and we still drive it every day. You also have an old 105s?

[@citroenzx1968]

MrSkoda105s my father used to drive car like that in 1992-1995 amd i have only good memories atached with that car.my first car i used to drive,first mechanic expirience while helping my father repairing it. i am always happy to see someone treat car with respect,in that case we are same. i have one special acr i wont sell while i am alive.

[@MrSkoda105s]

This Skoda doesn't suffer when it's cold. I agree... not all Skoda's like these temperatures. But the 105 s always starts.

[@petrhavlicek3594]

Škoda 105 S is great car. In my opinion.

[@MrSkoda105s]

Petr Havlíček thnx! I totally agree!

[@MrSkoda105s]

The same it also was in Holland. Nowdays many people see that they are good cars with a lot of character.

[@havevo94]

Great! It seems, that the car is in very good state. Greetings from Czech Republic, home of Skoda :)

[@kokotajebka]

Dobrej motor. Žádný modrý kouř od oleje :)

[@MrSkoda105s]

Thnx, the motor is still running like new!

[@pavelneset1368]

Kam se tahle Škodovka dostala že jezdi kdesi ve světě?

[@milanzak8775]

@@pavelneset1368 vyvazela se do celeho sveta ale to spustu lidi nevi

[@RaczBela1993]

Škoda Forever! I have a 1984' 120L Type (1M)

[@MrSkoda105s]

That's great! Still have it? 1984, great the very first of model M.

[@thegwolf]

Nice ride! :D I'm proud owner of a Skoda 120L from 1984, myself, though poor car've been suffering the lack of financials for maintenance lately, but I've just started fixing it up bit by bit. My main issue is: I'm not exactly the mechanic type so I'm learning as I go, but so far so good. This ride never left me stranded and compared to other cars it's cheap as dirt xD (while still comfy)

[@MrSkoda105s]

And do you still own it today?

[@thegwolf]

@@MrSkoda105s Sadly no, I could not find a mechanic that was willing to help me with it so I have sold it to a guy that is doing restauration. Nowdays I drive a Suzuki Swift 1.0 from the year 2000

[@MrSkoda105s]

@@thegwolf sad you had to let it go. But good to hear somebody is working on a restoration of your old car.! This one has a fresh MOT until June 2025.

[@thegwolf]

@@MrSkoda105s May it ride on the roads for another 20 years and beyond.! The oldschool Skoda feeling will always be unique and much missed for me. ;) Safe travels!

[@PetrScorpio]

I am proud for your SKODA

[@keithnewton8981]

Never seen that instrument binical before we only got round gauges in the uk

[@MrSkoda105s]

It was like this on the 105 s in Holland and of course in CZ.

[@navylet]

Brrr it´s cold weather for Škoda...:-)Nice video,thank you...

[@MrSkoda105s]

Thnx for your comment. Are you able to make a picture of the Skoda's in your neighborhood? They are becoming rare. Hopefully they are careful with them.

[@EA-58]

Hij doet het wel :-)

[@MrSkoda105s]

Erwin 1965 hij doet het altijd!

[@disastra_tds]

MrSkoda105s Jop, het is een skoda.... gemaakt voor 2004... :-)

[@pralkatv3485]

My Favorit had manual fuel pump too

[@MrSkoda105s]

Yes the early models still had that too 😃

[@finno123456]

not worse at all I like the styling at least these cars were better then BL anyway

[@MrSkoda105s]

That's one thing for sure! thanks for mentioning this ;-)

[@IngenieurEdis]

A little auastion. How many benzin does it need on 100km ? PS: very good video

[@MrSkoda105s]

Skoda 105s L/100 90 km/H 6,3 120 km/H 8,6 City 8,4

[@recycleman975]

Petteri In My Winter Car 😊

[@MrSkoda105s]

I totally agree!

[@xxzz47]

MrSkoda105s , wat doe je in het begin met de motor? dat met je hand, bij de motor?

[@MrSkoda105s]

xxzz47 benzine naar de carburateur pompen. Er zit een heveltje op de mechanische benzinepomp. Als hij een tijdje stil staat loopt de benzine terug.

[@xxzz47]

@@MrSkoda105s Okay, duidelijk. Bedankt voor je antwoord!

The engine is in the back?

[@MrSkoda105s]

Yes, the Skoda 105 s has a rear engined motor!

MrSkoda105s Okay.

[@romanzdenek4682]

Well you have to think this car was made completely in one country from domestic resources.When I heard from the English people what crap been made in Britain for common people,than skoda weren't bad quality.S105 was the cheapest model made because lot of domestic companies demanded cheap pool car.That time the first MOT test been compulsory after 4years from new.So this car usually been sold for scrap money and replaced every4-5y.

[@luridthingsCO]

this is the first dutch old škoda i've seen.

[@MrSkoda105s]

There are still some more old Skoda's in Holland. www.skodaclub.nl But there aren't that many left in Holland :-(

[@disastra_tds]

MrSkoda105s You can buy it in Czech republic under 250 € :-)

[@gennivianello1165]

Le vere Skoda quanto ho amato questa sito I'm Italia c'erano Altro che fiat e lancia la Skoda un auto mula ma indistruttibile

[@gennivianello1165]

I love Skoda 130 gls

[@MrSkoda105s]

I don’t speak Italian. But I think that you like the Škoda. Compared to Lancia and Fiat they were simple but indestructible?

[@MrSkoda105s]

@@gennivianello1165 130 GLS was the top Model of the Škoda range. I like all the models. From 105s standard to 130/135/136 GLS don’t forget about the Rapid coupe.

[@milanzak8775]

Yes czechoslovakia lowelly classic

[@MrSkoda105s]

It is! 🥰

[@robosssherman5551]

i have 120L ,best car for czech winter -....

[@MrSkoda105s]

RoBoss Sherman this one always starts good in the winter. Performance in winter is also good. This 105 s even has winter tires

[@wontee2]

Tappets a bit noisy ??

[@MrSkoda105s]

wontee2 what do you mean?

[@wontee2]

@@MrSkoda105s Sorry mate, might have replied to the wrong video. A bit too much to drink maybe as well. I worked on Skoda's for five years, did the factory training course as well. Nothing but respect for them.

[@MrSkoda105s]

wontee2 that’s good to know! Wish I had that factory training!

[@MrSkoda105s]

I live in Holland.

[@overdose5260]

This Skoda 120L...not 105S

[@MrSkoda105s]

Ofcourse not. I know what kind of Skoda I own. This is a 105 s.

[@eltecko]

Keby to Laurin a Klement videli, čo sa stalo s ich automobilkou, tak by plakali...

[@MrSkoda105s]

Lubomír Tomík what do you mean?

[@sopagarage5472]

He said that new Škoda cars are bad.

[@MrSkoda105s]

Červená Jawa Pionýr thanks for translating. Old Skoda's and new Skoda's are good I think 😃👍🏻

[@disastra_tds]

MrSkoda105s He said, that the founders Laurin and Klement should cr, if they will see the new cars, and i agree... 2004 and higher it is b.....ad :-)

[@jaggass]

skoda's are known for their jokes the only thing wrong with Estelle's uk was overheating other than that they aren't half bad how many left in Britain? a few hundred. but yeah if VW-AUDI never took them over they would be gone.

[@jaggass]

these are going up in value. but always carry a gallon of water with you. some estelles uk models 120 I think 130 had 5 speed boxes as standard not bad for a cheap car in the 80's not many cars had 5 speed then 4 speed boxes on a lot of entry level cars. rate them or slate them but its a shame a lot have gone a lot got exported back to Europe from Britain.

[@jaggass]

my mate had a skoda rapid it overheated up a hill steam was coming in from the back we ran for the hills lol. a bit of water we was on our way again.

[@disastra_tds]

michael jagger Yes in the skoda 742 (105-135 rapid) there was a wery idiotly made cooling system, where the cooler was in the front, and the engine in the back, with the cooling way under the car... S100/110 had it better made

[@tusepomaluj8084]

FSO Polonez Caro plus

[@bartgiesen4051]

Jammer van die radio. Zet gewoon uit

[@MrSkoda105s]

Ja dan klinkt het motortje nog mooier :-)

[@AllkoDH]

Old Skodas are the worst cars ever made.

[@660einzylinder]

That was usually the comment from pub bores who had never been in an Estelle. Working in a Skoda dealership from '86 to 89, I can assure you that a well kept Estelle was a good, reliable, safe, economical vehicle. I bought a new 120 L Five, in 31,000 miles it cost a rear hub oil seal over and above normal servicing......shame my ex wife got to keep it!

[@MrSkoda105s]

660einzylinder Thanks for your friendly comment. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. But I agree with you. A well maintained Skoda is reliable.

[@Divx904]

russian old cars are worst...

[@stigsylthe9669]

russian cars was easy to make service old lada was the best i was driver in sebir niva legenda

[@disastra_tds]

AllkoDH Have you ever heard about matra bagheera, fiat multipla... go and go far away