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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: PAULCDX on 09 April 2012, 09:57:13

Title: Big thanks to JamesV6CDX
Post by: PAULCDX on 09 April 2012, 09:57:13
Just wanted to say a huge big thank you again to James for helpng me out yesterday at yet again such short notice  :y

Had alot of work done yesterday inc new cambelt, water pump, full engine service and cam gaskets replaced. My mrs even got him to help diagnose and find a fault on her VW golf  ;D

I recommend James to anyone needing any work done soon. He is very friendly and thorough in his work, nothing seems to much trouble  :y

Thanks again James and well done  :y
Title: Re: Big thanks to JamesV6CDX
Post by: omega3000 on 09 April 2012, 10:20:57
Nice one glad you got sorted , james is a top bloke  :y :y
Title: Re: Big thanks to JamesV6CDX
Post by: PAULCDX on 09 April 2012, 10:49:49
Yes mate he is  :y, he mentioned he had been over to you and sorted your problem out. Glad you got sorted also  :y
Title: Re: Big thanks to JamesV6CDX
Post by: jonny2112 on 09 April 2012, 11:10:46
Good work all round  :y
Title: Re: Big thanks to JamesV6CDX
Post by: blackviper90210 on 09 April 2012, 13:11:47
Nice one James, although can't believe you didn't pop in on the way past :o ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Big thanks to JamesV6CDX
Post by: PAULCDX on 09 April 2012, 13:20:38
 ;D  ;D He must of been to busy as always  ;D
Title: Re: Big thanks to JamesV6CDX
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 09 April 2012, 13:44:55
Quote from: blackviper90210 on 09 April 2012, 13:11:47
Nice one James, although can't believe you didn't pop in on the way past :o ;D ;D ;D ;D

It crossed my mind Dave, but I was kinda pushing on for home, as we were off out, bowling (at which I failed miserably!) :D

Glad all is well Paul :y - are you happy for me to share our findings on this 75k car, EG the cause of the lifter noise, etc? :y
Title: Re: Big thanks to JamesV6CDX
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 09 April 2012, 14:00:04
Good news indeed P - well done to James. 8) :y
Title: Re: Big thanks to JamesV6CDX
Post by: blackviper90210 on 09 April 2012, 14:01:22
Quote from: PAULCDX on 09 April 2012, 13:20:38
;D  ;D He must of been to busy as always  ;D

Nothing new there, he never bloody stops  ::) ;D ;D

James, just pulling your leg mate, I've been meaning to pop down and see you for weeks, but something always seems to crop up :( ...........bloody kids ;D
Title: Re: Big thanks to JamesV6CDX
Post by: PAULCDX on 09 April 2012, 14:05:21
Yes James if you want to  :y
Title: Re: Big thanks to JamesV6CDX
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 09 April 2012, 14:53:09
In a nutshell, when I looked at the coolant issue last week or whenever it was, a tapping noise was heard from the lifters. It couldn't be attributed to any particular lifter, the noise seemed to move around, on both banks.

Upon stripping off the cam covers, the problem became clear. A huge build up of crud around the T Vents. Once I'd cleaned them off so I could see them, took the T vents out, they were totally blocked up!!

Lots of oil changing and regular breather cleaning needed on this one.

Internally, it was in a shocking state for a 75k engine. Probably dealer serviced :D

Good news is, with the T vents cleared, the engine is now quite and smooth as a mouse. :y
Title: Re: Big thanks to JamesV6CDX
Post by: PAULCDX on 09 April 2012, 15:06:49
Cheers James  :y

Unfortunately I can't speak for the previous history as I was only given a service book with one stamp in it, but like you say it was quite shocking  :o

But rest assured I will have it serviced yearly and whatever needs doing will get done  :y

Thanks again tho mate for your time  :y