Trig 0 Posted January 30, 2006 When was the last time you drove it properly working 16v? Bet you miss it, I miss mine if I don't drive it for a week... took her out for a brilliant drive today. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted January 30, 2006 Valerian, yea they sent it to Ledbury, not too far from here really. But I aint gonna rush em :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted January 30, 2006 When was the last time you drove it properly working 16v? Bet you miss it, I miss mine if I don't drive it for a week... took her out for a brilliant drive today. :) Bout 4 months + ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trig 0 Posted January 30, 2006 Jeez, that's a long time. Still, wont be long now and hopefully it'll all be sorted and working properly! Keep us posted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZippyVR6 0 Posted January 30, 2006 Christ, That is 900 nicker in insurance. That deserves some sort of medal for comitment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted January 30, 2006 ZippyVR6, I did take insurance off a while ago, so it's around 400 - 500 instead of 900. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted January 31, 2006 Rang up this morning, and the head finally had finally been skimmed and they will have it back tomorrow so they can fit it back in yay :cheers: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G 0 Posted January 31, 2006 :multi: It will be back on the road before you know it and better than ever! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted February 1, 2006 Quick update: They havn't finished it today :roll: Will have to collect tmoz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted February 2, 2006 Well I just spoke to them now, and he said it should be done by tomorrow as they've only just got the head back ( Why didn't they ring me, I could've gone and got it the other day :roll: ) and they recommended changing the timing belt and vave head or summit, so more money going out of my pocket :mad: ( An extra £50 to be precise ) Might aswell get it all done.. They say it'll be back tmoz 16v needs a hug :cry: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil K 0 Posted February 2, 2006 I had the same thing with increasing bills, no calls and ever extended 'you'll have it back' dates... went on for over a year in my case and cost over £3.5K... hope you have it back soon :? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted February 4, 2006 Just been to see the car... Hasn't moved an inch :roll: Oh, and my wingmirror was the wrong way :roll: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcstudent 0 Posted February 4, 2006 Replacing the timing belt and tensioner is critical in this situation, unless it's reasonably new. However, £50 seems a few quid over the top of the price of the parts. There shouldn't be any extra labour charge as the old timing belt is already off and they have to reset the timing anyway - the only extra work is the one bolt for the tensioner, which probably got taken off before they sent the head off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbekk 0 Posted February 4, 2006 Bout 4 months + ! wow! Is there anything called corrado-abstinence? Bet you shake all over, gain weight like crazy and eat carrots all day long, or what? :D Mine was stranded for two weeks, but they went fast cuz I was pissed off at it :x but now we're the bestest of friends again :) Good luck with your corrado, 16v! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saysomestuff 0 Posted February 6, 2006 Any news mate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted February 6, 2006 Went down this morning to see what's happening They said they only just got the parts this morning so they will start on it tomorrow :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saysomestuff 0 Posted February 6, 2006 What is it they're doing now? new cam belt and tensioner or is the head not finished yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted February 6, 2006 The head has been done now, just needs putting back in and doing cam belt and tensioner too. Thought they could've done that the othe day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saysomestuff 0 Posted February 6, 2006 :roll: garages eh? bet you can't wait to get it back. I know I can't wait to get mine back on the road Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted February 6, 2006 Too right :) Will update when I get it back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gradeAfailure 0 Posted February 13, 2006 I hear you're getting the C back tomorrow - be good to hear if all is sorted... :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted February 13, 2006 Thanks :) Will update this when I do ! So excited :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted February 17, 2006 Well, just been to pick her up :D :D :D I'm so happy to have her home finally, need topay the rest of £400 though.. Went to petrol station and my petrol cap was stuck :mad: , an oldish bloke who was filling up tried to help me because his daughter had a rado and he was in a storm last night! He loves Rados, complimented already lol. But I'm just chuffed she's running/sounding lovely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted February 17, 2006 nice one mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
