dav 0 Posted June 18, 2003 Have had my car back form the garage for about a week now have had the following done: New timing chain along with all the associated guides and tensioners. New clutch and all associated parts, also a new crank oil seal. New set of tappets. New rocker cover gasket. New inlet manifold gaskets. New sump gasket. New thermostat. New coolant (G12+) Oil and filter change. :shock: At first I thought that I was going a bit over board but now that the car is back all I can say to you other VR drivers out there is just do it. I’m sure your car deserves it, my car is whisper quite when I am just cooling out, and makes a sweet (sweeter) noise when I press the loud peddle. :D Still running standard exhaust and induction, cant wait to get an aftermarket pipe and filter kit on it now. :twisted: All cost about £850, :shock: as usual the labour was more than the parts, at £500 and £350 respectively. Remember VR’s need love too… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vondribbley 0 Posted June 18, 2003 Where did you get that done as the price is bl@@dy good - I have been quoted about £1500 for all of that in the past :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dav 0 Posted June 19, 2003 vondribbley, From a mate of mine who runs a garage, they specialise in VW restorations mostly air cooled (big bucks) but one of the chaps is a water cooled expert. The work is good the price is good. I’m sure he would do your work for a similar price, but coming down from Bristol sounds like a bit of a mission to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
