Buzzark 0 Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Well, I finally bit the bullet and Dave (dlea) and Liam at Manor Park Mechanics in Wilmslow did my chains last week.Also had the clutch done at the same time and they sorted out a leaky exhaust joint too for me.Couldn't be happier with the service they give there and the price was very good too.It has now transformed the car from a rattley, blowey thing that annoyed me a little each time I started it to a silky smooth motor again! It now sounds smoother than when I first aquired the car and I can't believe how much different the clutch is, sooo much lighter but I hadn't realized it had gotten so heavy. *-) Hopefully that's it for chains and clutches for a good while now. Link to post Share on other sites
mike 6 Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 nice one mate, what was the bill like? Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 I can't believe how much different the clutch is' date=' sooo much lighter but I hadn't realized it had gotten so heavy. *-) [/quote']SNAP, when I first had the VR I assumed the clutch was so much heavier than the valvers due to the extra torque, and power, needing to go through it. Since Carl did mine they've been the other way around.Dlea will get mine at some point, hopefully not for a while though ;-) Must also say I was impressed, neigh shocked, watching Dave change his brothers drive shafts in the middle of the camping field at Santa Pod.TG Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Lea 4 Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 cheers buzzark we aim to please and working on vr.s is like a hobby to us so it is always a joy to work on them see u soon Link to post Share on other sites
Buzzark 0 Posted April 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Must also say I was impressed' date=' neigh shocked, watching Dave change his brothers drive shafts in the middle of the camping field at Santa Pod.[/quote']Now that's talent!I hope Dave doesn't mind me revealing the bill as I think it's a bit of a bargain - £481 inc all parts except the hydraulic bolt which I'd already changed. Pretty sure they didn't charge me for sorting the exhaust either. I'm just glad there's somewhere I can take both our cars too that I can trust will do a good job.I've also recommended the garage to a few people at work who have given good feedback and passed on the word to others in the office which is all good. Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Lea 4 Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 i dont mind its a fair price Link to post Share on other sites
vw_golf_vr6 0 Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 i'll bear you guys in mind if i need one doing Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Lea 4 Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 no probs mate just pm me Link to post Share on other sites
Jk* 0 Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 A bargain IMO. Sounds like you did a spot on job, nice one! Link to post Share on other sites
andyg0141 0 Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 hey, where are you guys based?? Im from Glasgow and need the chains on my Corrado VR6 done. Could you PM me a price inc clutch, all parts and labour please. Also how long do you need the car for...a day or two??Cheers,Andy Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Kilokiller is based in Stoke-on-Trent, and will do that work for a similar price, if not cheaper - dont be paying these silly over inflated prices that places like awesome GTI charge - his number is 07957204365.TheGoth has had his done there previously, and he's built my Mk2 VR6, as have various other people on here Pete Link to post Share on other sites
philbatesvr6 0 Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 he did mine as well pete, but i paid more than that not much more though.but saying that he did change me some pipes and stuff for nowt and he is a sound bloke Link to post Share on other sites
Buzzark 0 Posted May 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 It's a long trip from Glasgow!Wilmslow is nearer by about 45 miles I think than Stoke-on-trent but you pays your money and you takes your choice (as the old saying goes). Link to post Share on other sites
goonersteve 0 Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Would these prices be cheaper than somewhere like 'The Phirm'? Think mine will need doing soon, but both of these places are a fair trip from where i live! Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Wilmslow isnt that far from my house, I travel there to customer sites and takes no longer than half hr to get to town centre.Yes, they would no doubt be alot cheaper than The Phirm.Pete Link to post Share on other sites
goonersteve 0 Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Cheers Pete. I'll have to try and find an excuse to head over that way when i get them done then. Gonna cost me a fair bit in petrol though! Do you reckon it would still be worthwhile, taking that into account? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 I do yes, Its not gonna cost you anymore than 45 quid from london to stoke..... I had an interview down there a couple year ago and I just took it steady in the mk3I'm sure places like the phirm and stealth still charge over 700 quid at the minimum. P Link to post Share on other sites
Buzzark 0 Posted May 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Get a quote Steve, or at least ask for a "guide price" then base your decision on that.Probably need to factor in somewhere to stay etc unless you've got friends somewhere local or plan to get the train back (which might be cost effective if you go off peak). Link to post Share on other sites
goonersteve 0 Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 I'm sure places like the phirm and stealth still charge over 700 quid at the minimum. PThat much?! Wow that is a big difference then and def worth the extra time / miles. I can prob stay at a mates or if not, me and the missus enjoy camping so we might make a long weekend of it in the summer sometime and camp somewhere nearby.Cheers for the advice Pete / Buzzark Link to post Share on other sites
Damo 85 0 Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Mine is due to be dropped of with dlea next week hopefully, some places are a joke for chains. i rang up awesome gti and they refused to do it unless i let them rebuild the engine to save me coming back with other probs, and subsequently qouted me 2500 -3000. i could get an engine tranplant for that sort of money LOL Link to post Share on other sites
Slimkrazy 0 Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Anyone know of cheap but reliable place in or around London? Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Dlea will get mine at some point' date=' hopefully not for a while though ;-) [/quote']The time has come. She had so many niggley little things that it made sense to leave her 'up North' after Tatton.Hopefully next time I'm in a convoy the people behind won't have to hold their breath at roundabouts. Link to post Share on other sites
Buzzark 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Sounds like more than chains there Nige.Having the valves done too, or is it rings/bores? Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 chains have already been done thanks to Kilokilla.as the smoke hasn't got any worse in the 2 years it's been doing it we are fairly certain it's not the rings/boresmain jobs are valves, hg, engine mounts , a new rad and replacing heater matrix. Link to post Share on other sites
jesterwalker69 0 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Out of interest how much is ALL the kit, exluding fitting, from VW that will be need to do chains?(By all i mean guides, chains and anything else needed or advised to get while changing them) Link to post Share on other sites
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