Scott 0 Posted February 21, 2003 My VR is going into the VW specialist tomm for some work *:) Fuel pipe replaced (one from engine to tank) Middle box exhaust hanger welded up Cat heat sheild brackets welded up (fractured) Gear linkage cables adjusted Gearbox oil changed Brake fluid changed Slave cylinder bleed Throttle cable replaced... Full Inspection All the niggles will then be sorted :D 8) How much think I have been quoted for that lot to be done then *:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
too hot 0 Posted February 21, 2003 Scott, At a guess I would say £500........close? :mrgreen: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted February 21, 2003 i would say more around the £300 mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dan 0 Posted February 21, 2003 I'd say if tis all done properly then £300 would be a fair price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 0 Posted February 21, 2003 I'd say if tis all done properly then £300 would be a fair price. £120 + VAT *;) And before anyone comments about doing the job properly - these guys are all ex audi / vw technicians and garage been established over 60yrs - they have looked after all my VW's ... work is top notch and I should know being a qualified automotive engineer :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 0 Posted February 21, 2003 nice one If anyone wants some of the same - then give us a shout.... Walkden VW they are called - all old geezers into their VW's .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longman 0 Posted February 21, 2003 well i would of hopefully said about £200 as your not having that much done apart from checks and fluids Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 0 Posted February 21, 2003 well i would of hopefully said about £200 as your not having that much done apart from checks and fluids True to some extent - but replacing the fuel pipe isnt a nice job - it runs into the drivers side chassis rail .... and adjusting the gear shift cables is also very tricky to get right - and you ever tried welding up galvanised steel ? :D - its like tin foil when welding ! *:) All three good reasons why Im not doing it myself *:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
too hot 0 Posted February 21, 2003 Scott, Sounds like a bargain to me ,try taking it to VW to get that lot done,pity they are not closer to me. :mad: :mrgreen: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 0 Posted February 21, 2003 Scott, Sounds like a bargain to me ,try taking it to VW to get that lot done,pity they are not closer to me. :mad: :mrgreen: Ive already tried mate - they aren't interested - the wont 'weld' they say - they want to REPLACE the exhaust and catalyst.. not weld up one bracket and the cat heat shield!! :mad: When he told me to rip the shield off I knew it was time to leave.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted February 21, 2003 Wow!! Talk about a bargain.. like you, I have a bunch of niggles with my car that I need to get sorted but I suspect they might be a bit more in total : * Squeeky accelerator cable (replace!!), * Exhaust seems to rattle around the downpipe from engine / join to middle section, * Could do with coolant flush / replace & change gearbox oil, * New HT leads so that I can actually get the ignition reference sensor attached! * The ever present steering problem which is suspect dodgy bushes.. but no idea how much it is to replace them, * And your regular old 10,000 mile service. Would pretty much be spot on though after that lot.. considering just biting the bullet and getting em all done when I go see Stealth next.. that is, assuming I dont sell the car first!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted February 21, 2003 Get all that done Jim and then nothing will go wrong for ages!! We could always start a 'Jims-Corrado-Fund'! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 0 Posted February 22, 2003 Get all that done Jim and then nothing will go wrong for ages!! We could always start a 'Jims-Corrado-Fund'! Trust me something will ! :D If its got tits or tyres it gives trouble! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted February 22, 2003 Get all that done Jim and then nothing will go wrong for ages!! We could always start a 'Jims-Corrado-Fund'! Trust me something will ! :D If its got tits or tyres it gives trouble! :lol: like your style scott :wink: :lol: btw did your brother get his xr2 sold????and did he get a good price??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 0 Posted February 22, 2003 Get all that done Jim and then nothing will go wrong for ages!! We could always start a 'Jims-Corrado-Fund'! Trust me something will ! :D If its got tits or tyres it gives trouble! :lol: like your style scott :wink: :lol: btw did your brother get his xr2 sold????and did he get a good price??? :lol: :lol: :lol: Well got the car back from garage this afternoon - all jobs done... needed the rear bearings nipping up too ... couldnt weld the centre hanger as its too rusty it seems - so have used a clip - time for a milltek system I think..... gearshift cables didnt need adjusting... anyway bill was £45 *:) superb! *:) Sold the XR2 mate - Got £650 for it .... so not too bad! Cheers, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
