Introduction to the Skoda Estelle The Skoda Estelle was Introduced in 1977 and was a replacement for the 'S' type models. Whilst the body style is definitely different from its predecessor, the mechanics are basically the same. The rear-mounted engine is of overhead valve design, with an aluminium cylinder block fitted with wet liners and a cast iron cylinder head.
The engine is located at the rear of tile car and is mounted in line with the gearbox and differential unit (which are integral). All models are fitted with a four-speed fully synchromesh gearbox. Drive is to the rear wheels by swinging half axles. The front and rear suspensions are independent and the dual line braking system employs disc front brakes and drum rear brakes.
A steel body is used and the front wing panels are bolted in position, enabling them to be removed if required tor repair. The main luggage compartment is at the front Most jobs can be tackled with a basic tool kit but there are instances where special service tools are required and the owner mechanic should therefore study carefully any job to be undertaken prior to commencing work, in order to assess the prospects of completing the job at home satisfactorily.
Acknowledgements Thanks are due to the Champion Sparking Plug Company Limited. who supplied the illustrations showing spark plug conditions. Special thanks are due to Skoda (Great Britain) limited for the supply of technical information and certain of the Illustrations used In this manual. Our thanks are also due to Messrs Wareham and Sons Ltd of Gurney Slade Garage, Gurney Slade, Somerset, who very kindly supplied a vehicle for use when updating this manual. Finally, thank you to au the staff at Sparkford who assisted in the production of this manual.
