Gibs20 0 Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Just dropped the VR6 off at the garage to have chains done and new clutch, should be back tomorrow. I've got a 1.6 astra as a courtesy car lol. Miss the VR already Link to post Share on other sites
speed_freak 0 Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 How much is that setting you back mate for that doing Link to post Share on other sites
Gibs20 0 Posted February 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 I'll find out exactly tomorrow, the mechanic said around £600. Il post up and let y'all know how it goes. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Rich 3 Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Where you getting it done? Got mine booked in for next week. Link to post Share on other sites
Gibs20 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Place called Automotive Solutions just outside Reading. Can't wait to get it back! Link to post Share on other sites
djbigpete 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 It would be interesting to find out how much the chain, guides and tensioners have worn/stretched with less than 70k on the clock. Keep us updated on what was the cause of the rattle (if the garage shows you the old parts). Link to post Share on other sites
SankysVR6 1 Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Yeah see if you can get the old parts from the garage, so we can all see what the wear is like on both your cars. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Rich 3 Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Will do, ill get my mate to take some photos too if hes got time!Would be good to see the comparison between my 160k and Gibs20 70k chains/tensioners! Link to post Share on other sites
dstyrrell 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 waiting with anticipation.i'd be very interested to see the wear differences. Link to post Share on other sites
Gibs20 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 I'll see what I can do guys! Im just awaiting the call to say it's done... how exciting! Link to post Share on other sites
dstyrrell 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 i'm actually excited for you!!Even if you can't put up picks straight away let us know what the wear was like, what reg is your VR ??? Link to post Share on other sites
Gibs20 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 haha cheers mate. Im gonna get it tomorrow now as work is busier than i thought it would be! Bummer! Il keep you posted! Link to post Share on other sites
Gibs20 0 Posted February 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Well guys it's all done, I have the vr back from Auto-solutions1 Had the chains, guides and tensioners done with new clutch. Also had engine and gearbox oil changed. All parts were new genuine stuff. Total for parts labour and including vat was £764.00 After i had paid he adjusted my lights for free, the courtesy car was free too. Very pleased with the service and car feels great! All the old chains guides n stuff is in a bag at home so will get pics up soon! il make a new thread... Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Rich 3 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Doesnt sound too bad a price really. How many hours labour was that? Link to post Share on other sites
Steve @ 1 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Yeah be interested to know what the labour cost was. I ve got all the chain's & clutch etc just need somewhere to fit it all. Readings not far either! Link to post Share on other sites
Gibs20 0 Posted February 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 The guy charges £45.00 per hour, knows his stuff too! Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Rich 3 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 How many hours were charged though mate? Link to post Share on other sites
Gibs20 0 Posted February 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 It was eight hours labour mate, i have made a new thread now with pics if you're interested Link to post Share on other sites
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