[Mk2] [Turbo] Is this a good price?? i think so!

[stjohnsafc]

Many of you would have already seen my message reguarding my car and trhe overheating and Head gasket going, well ive been after a few quotes and i thought i'd let you guys know about them if your in the south wales area

Osaka (newport) - Head Gasket - £1000

Hyeline - Head Gasket - £Would not Quote

Mr T - Head Gasket - £1450

Lloyds body panel and vehicle repair - Head Gasket, Cambelt change inc all tensioners etc, Radiator replaced, coolant, oil and spark plugs - £650

As you probably guessed i'm going with Lloyds, a friends family run garage in cardiff

i'll keep you posted when finished!

[Leon.]

Cheap as chips

[Tofuman]

It's not what you know....

[stjohnsafc]

Car went in today

So hopefully in around a week to two weeks the 2 will be as good as new

Had a really good quote from 3S aswell but it was read a few hours after taking my car into the garage Doh!

anyway, fingures crossed it will be allready with a few mods for JAE

[SpArKyMR2-T]

are you replacing it with a standard head gasket, or a metal one?

[dansREV2turbo]

deffo get a ml steel hg, youll regret it otherwise!

[stjohnsafc]

Not sure yet

He said he's gonna give me a call tuesday to let me know whats up with the car all together

So i'll let him know then

[stjohnsafc]

Right Then Folks

Just had a call today from the garage....

Head Gasket is......FINE! (Pressure tested, gas tested)

Radiator has been changed, system flushed and re-filled

He also said Temp Gauge is ok, Thermostat is ok, Sensor has gone

Cambelt changed

He's gonna do a few more tests and give me a bell tonight or in the morning to let me know!

[Wardysur]

good to hear man!!
are you from bridgend co.donegal?

[stjohnsafc]

i'm from bridgend south wales, near cardiff

[EarL]

Hyeline - Head Gasket - £Would not Quote

I used to use Hyeline for parts, but after Steve (one of the owners) wanted to charge me £4 for a small 10mm bolt, I decided to take my business elsewhere.

Robbing b*****ds.

[stjohnsafc]

indeed!!

I've heard nothing but bad things about Hyeline as it goes, will not be using them AT ALL!!

Just Say to Hyeline!!

[stjohnsafc]

Woooo Hoooo!

Car passed MOT today with flying colours!!

Picking it up at 1pm!

First time i would have driven the car for nearly two months! and even then i only managed about 10miles after i bought it before the radiator blew up!!

so i'm a very happy man, you'll be seeing a lot of me and the '2' soon enough!

Now the car is running, its time for the performance parts to be purchased!!