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Title: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 23 May 2013, 21:45:14
for a 3.2 V6

1. Aux Belt £43 inc Vat

2. Spark Plugs x6 £35 inc Vat

Does this sound about correct  :-\
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Andy B on 23 May 2013, 22:07:50
for a 3.2 V6

1. Aux Belt £43 inc Vat

2. Spark Plugs x6 £35 inc Vat

Does this sound about correct  :-\

IIRC plugs are a couple of quid each with Trade Club

Sounds like they've quoted you for just the belt ...... you need the kit containing the rollers etc  :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 23 May 2013, 22:10:38
for a 3.2 V6

1. Aux Belt £43 inc Vat

2. Spark Plugs x6 £35 inc Vat

Does this sound about correct  :-\

IIRC plugs are a couple of quid each with Trade Club

Sounds like they've quoted you for just the belt ...... you need the kit containing the rollers etc  :y
Don't have trade club mainly due to none of the VX dealers here accept them.

Yep just the belt, Do you know the Part numbers for the other parts in the Aux kit i'll buy from eBay or somewhere.
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: CaptainZok on 23 May 2013, 22:11:09
for a 3.2 V6

1. Aux Belt £43 inc Vat

2. Spark Plugs x6 £35 inc Vat

Does this sound about correct  :-\

IIRC plugs are a couple of quid each with Trade Club

Sounds like they've quoted you for just the belt ...... you need the kit containing the rollers etc  :y
Aux belt Mr Beanz.
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 23 May 2013, 22:12:40
for a 3.2 V6

1. Aux Belt £43 inc Vat

2. Spark Plugs x6 £35 inc Vat

Does this sound about correct  :-\

IIRC plugs are a couple of quid each with Trade Club

Sounds like they've quoted you for just the belt ...... you need the kit containing the rollers etc  :y
Aux belt Mr Beanz.
Ah missed that thought there was an Aux kit as well then  ;D
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Andy B on 23 May 2013, 22:15:10
for a 3.2 V6

1. Aux Belt £43 inc Vat

2. Spark Plugs x6 £35 inc Vat

Does this sound about correct  :-\

IIRC plugs are a couple of quid each with Trade Club

Sounds like they've quoted you for just the belt ...... you need the kit containing the rollers etc  :y
Aux belt Mr Beanz.

Ooops!  ::) ::) ::)

Glad you're paying attention!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Andy B on 23 May 2013, 22:16:15
for a 3.2 V6

1. Aux Belt £43 inc Vat

2. Spark Plugs x6 £35 inc Vat

Does this sound about correct  :-\

IIRC plugs are a couple of quid each with Trade Club

Sounds like they've quoted you for just the belt ...... you need the kit containing the rollers etc  :y
Aux belt Mr Beanz.
Ah missed that thought there was an Aux kit as well then  ;D

So did I  ::) ::) ::)

An aux belt was about £20 last time I bought one on TC  :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 23 May 2013, 22:26:00
for a 3.2 V6

1. Aux Belt £43 inc Vat

2. Spark Plugs x6 £35 inc Vat

Does this sound about correct  :-\

IIRC plugs are a couple of quid each with Trade Club

Sounds like they've quoted you for just the belt ...... you need the kit containing the rollers etc  :y
Aux belt Mr Beanz.
Ah missed that thought there was an Aux kit as well then  ;D

So did I  ::) ::) ::)

An aux belt was about £20 last time I bought one on TC  :y
:o More than double at my local VX then >:( :'(, Tried AndyC no reply from a few days, Should be in tomorrow at local don't fancy buying any belts from eBay or BuyPartsBy.
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Andy B on 23 May 2013, 22:40:53
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 :o More than double at my local VX then >:( :'(, Tried AndyC no reply from a few days, Should be in tomorrow at local don't fancy buying any belts from eBay or BuyPartsBy.

I can never remember the TC log-in details so can't check TC prices.  :-\
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: RobG on 23 May 2013, 23:17:28
Aux belt 93181720  £35.25  £29.97  £21.41
Plugs     9195868  £4.94  £3.91  £2.87
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 23 May 2013, 23:20:58
Aux belt 93181720  £35.25  £29.97  £21.41
Plugs     9195868  £4.94  £3.91  £2.87
Looks like their more expensive around here then.
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: RobG on 23 May 2013, 23:21:54
Aux belt 93181720  £35.25  £29.97  £21.41
Plugs     9195868  £4.94  £3.91  £2.87
Looks like their more expensive around here then.
All prices + vat
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Andy B on 23 May 2013, 23:22:22
Aux belt 93181720  £35.25  £29.97  £21.41
Plugs     9195868  £4.94  £3.91  £2.87


Thanks Rob .... I was right again then  ::) ::) ;D ;D
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Andy B on 23 May 2013, 23:23:58
Aux belt 93181720  £35.25  £29.97  £21.41
Plugs     9195868  £4.94  £3.91  £2.87
Looks like they're more expensive around here then.

As Rob says ..... add vat to his prices & you end up with your original quoted prices  :y :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 23 May 2013, 23:38:43
Aux belt 93181720  £35.25  £29.97  £21.41
Plugs     9195868  £4.94  £3.91  £2.87
Looks like they're more expensive around here then.

As Rob says ..... add vat to his prices & you end up with your original quoted prices  :y :y
Ah thanks thought that was with VAT  ;)
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 23 May 2013, 23:40:02
i wonder if the spark plugs will be the twins or quads (ordered parts through reg)
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: RobG on 23 May 2013, 23:49:45
According to this should be quads
(http://www.autoorsha.com/_bd/10/73082448.jpg)
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 23 May 2013, 23:57:25
According to this should be quads
(http://www.autoorsha.com/_bd/10/73082448.jpg)
Probably will be these then
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 24 May 2013, 19:41:33
Picked up the parts today, Plugs are as in Rob's picture .

(http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/p620/Agemo_Legend/BE9A5275-2081-4A9A-949A-09C1D3E2B1FF-356-00000032416CB6A6_zps9636dc77.jpg)
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: RobG on 24 May 2013, 19:44:50
Been cheaper fron andyc, even with "special next day delivery" ???
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 24 May 2013, 19:51:50
Been cheaper fron andyc, even with "special next day delivery" ???
Never got a response from him.
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: RobG on 24 May 2013, 19:56:35
Been cheaper fron andyc, even with "special next day delivery" ???
Never got a response from him.
Should have PM`d me
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: RobG on 24 May 2013, 20:08:04
Is that Slaters in Colwyn Bay LL29 :-\
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 24 May 2013, 20:11:38
Is that Slaters in Colwyn Bay LL29 :-\
The one on anglesey  :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 24 May 2013, 20:13:30
Been cheaper fron andyc, even with "special next day delivery" ???
Never got a response from him.
Should have PM`d me
Didn't know you had these, Will remember next time  ;)
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: andyc on 25 May 2013, 08:48:46
Sorry if i misse your call. I'm on the workshop counter at the moment and looking after ten techs takes up most of my time.

Best to email at the moment as they will flash up on the PC. Email is: andyclears@drivevauxhall.co.uk.

With any luck we should have a new member of staff in a few weeks, you won't believe how hard it is to fill the job

Cheers
Andy
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Elite Pete on 25 May 2013, 12:14:01
If your stuck i've got a trade card :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 May 2013, 12:44:44
Sorry if i misse your call. I'm on the workshop counter at the moment and looking after ten techs takes up most of my time.

Best to email at the moment as they will flash up on the PC. Email is: andyclears@drivevauxhall.co.uk.

With any luck we should have a new member of staff in a few weeks, you won't believe how hard it is to fill the job

Cheers
Andy
No worries Andy ;)
If your stuck i've got a trade card :y
Thanks Pete  :y

Going to try fit these parts today or tomorrow before the wind and rain come back  :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 25 May 2013, 14:49:04
vx prices make me angery  >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: symes on 25 May 2013, 14:50:24
vx prices make me angery  >:( >:( >:(
yes granted-but you get what you pay for ;)
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 25 May 2013, 14:52:20
vx prices make me angery  >:( >:( >:(
yes granted-but you get what you pay for ;)
yes riptoff >:( >:(
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: symes on 25 May 2013, 14:56:41
yep-how they can charge so much is beyond a joke mate-I use 90% pattern parts on silver shed and no problems so far :y
What killed my engine was head gaskets went south :'( still got coffee table from it ;)
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 25 May 2013, 16:19:08
yep-how they can charge so much is beyond a joke mate-I use 90% pattern parts on silver shed and no problems so far :y
What killed my engine was head gaskets went south :'( still got coffee table from it ;)
i have used patten parts for years never had any problem with them :y :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 May 2013, 17:51:01
What a bloody bitch of a job to put spark plugs in  >:(
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Andy B on 25 May 2013, 19:08:43
What a bloody bitch of a job to put spark plugs in  >:(

I'll do your V6s ..... you do SWMBO's Smart  ::)  ::) http://www.theroadster.net/trc/modules/articles/article.php?id=118

Both use 6 plugs, but I know which I'd prefer to do. The Omega's are a piece of cake..  ;)  ;)
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 May 2013, 19:18:15
What a bloody bitch of a job to put spark plugs in  >:(

I'll do your V6s ..... you do SWMBO's Smart  ::)  ::) http://www.theroadster.net/trc/modules/articles/article.php?id=118

Both use 6 plugs, but I know which I'd prefer to do. The Omega's are a piece of cake..  ;)  ;)
:o :o :o ;D

Drivers side was fine passenger side  :o haven't used so many swear words like that in a while  ;D

Compared to the 2.2 petrol what a job the V6 is took 2 hours roughly everything in the way. But it's all done now ruining sweet as a nut.. It had NGK R quads spark plugs In it pretty worn .

Aux belt tomorrow if I'm not too stiff  :D

Smart car has 6 plugs then ?
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Andy B on 25 May 2013, 21:05:49
What a bloody bitch of a job to put spark plugs in  >:(

I'll do your V6s ..... you do SWMBO's Smart  ::)  ::) http://www.theroadster.net/trc/modules/articles/article.php?id=118

Both use 6 plugs, but I know which I'd prefer to do. The Omega's are a piece of cake..  ;)  ;)
:o :o :o ;D

Drivers side was fine passenger side  :o haven't used so many swear words like that in a while  ;D

Compared to the 2.2 petrol what a job the V6 is took 2 hours roughly everything in the way. But it's all done now ruining sweet as a nut.. It had NGK R quads spark plugs In it pretty worn .

Aux belt tomorrow if I'm not too stiff  :D

Smart car has 6 plugs then ?

As per my link  ;)  ;)
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Andy B on 25 May 2013, 21:07:06
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Drivers side was fine passenger side  :o haven't used so many swear words like that in a while  ;D

Compared to the 2.2 petrol what a job the V6 is took 2 hours roughly everything in the way.  .....

What were doing?  ???  ;D They're not that bad to do.  :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 May 2013, 21:39:32
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Drivers side was fine passenger side  :o haven't used so many swear words like that in a while  ;D

Compared to the 2.2 petrol what a job the V6 is took 2 hours roughly everything in the way.  .....

What were doing?  ???  ;D They're not that bad to do.  :y
1st time I've done plugs on a V6 Omega, the problem was I couldn't remove the wires in the casing above passenger side along with pipes in the way, coil pack stuck, etc. But it's over with now Thank God lol won't need to be done again in my ownership hopefully  :o
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Andy B on 25 May 2013, 21:42:27
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1st time I've done plugs on a V6 Omega, the problem was I couldn't remove the wires in the casing above passenger side along with pipes in the way, coil pack stuck, etc. But it's over with now Thank God lol won't need to be done again in my ownership hopefully  :o

and there's less 'stuff' on the passenger side of your engine than there is on a none DBW car.  ;)  ;)  ;)
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 May 2013, 21:43:42
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1st time I've done plugs on a V6 Omega, the problem was I couldn't remove the wires in the casing above passenger side along with pipes in the way, coil pack stuck, etc. But it's over with now Thank God lol won't need to be done again in my ownership hopefully  :o

and there's less 'stuff' on the passenger side of your engine than there is on a none DBW car.  ;)  ;)  ;)
Yep true  :o .
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: tunnie on 25 May 2013, 21:46:46
I just love working on my 4 pot, when I had to remove exhaust downpipe for new flexi, all so easy, reach into engine bay to do work, bags of room. Underneath every thing can clearly be seen, nothing difficult to gain access to. Really enjoyable engine to work on, unlike bloody V6's.

Although I did change a DIS pack in less than an hour on MotherT's 3.0  :)

People moaning about Vx prices does make me laugh though, they are actually very reasonable when using Trade club. Have you seen how much Audi parts are  :o :o :o
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 May 2013, 21:50:44
I just love working on my 4 pot, when I had to remove exhaust downpipe for new flexi, all so easy, reach into engine bay to do work, bags of room. Underneath every thing can clearly be seen, nothing difficult to gain access to. Really enjoyable engine to work on, unlike bloody V6's.

Although I did change a DIS pack in less than an hour on MotherT's 3.0  :)

People moaning about Vx prices does make me laugh though, they are actually very reasonable when using Trade club. Have you seen how much Audi parts are  :o :o :o
Aye the humble 2.2 is lovely to work on compared to V6s plenty of room, Did the spark plugs not long ago on the 2.2 took 10-15min easy.

VX prices are fine for most things but things like Cam Belt kits are probably best bought elsewhere if you don't have access to TC.

I'd image Audi would be similar to BMW, Mercedes, Lexus etc in prices for parts  :-\
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: tunnie on 25 May 2013, 21:53:10
I just love working on my 4 pot, when I had to remove exhaust downpipe for new flexi, all so easy, reach into engine bay to do work, bags of room. Underneath every thing can clearly be seen, nothing difficult to gain access to. Really enjoyable engine to work on, unlike bloody V6's.

Although I did change a DIS pack in less than an hour on MotherT's 3.0  :)

People moaning about Vx prices does make me laugh though, they are actually very reasonable when using Trade club. Have you seen how much Audi parts are  :o :o :o
Aye the humble 2.2 is lovely to work on compared to V6s plenty of room, Did the spark plugs not long ago on the 2.2 took 10-15min easy.

VX prices are fine for most things but things like Cam Belt kits are probably best bought elsewhere if you don't have access to TC.

I'd image Audi would be similar to BMW, Mercedes, Lexus etc in prices for parts  :-\

I think all their prices are very good, £100 now I think for a set of disc's and pads. Most other big cars its £100+ for each disc!

Oil is brilliant value too, around £45 for 20L.

Ok a coil pack for 2.2 was £100, but did last around 120k.

Things like springs I go pattern & few other bits, but mostly genuine as they last so much longer.
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 May 2013, 21:56:01
I just love working on my 4 pot, when I had to remove exhaust downpipe for new flexi, all so easy, reach into engine bay to do work, bags of room. Underneath every thing can clearly be seen, nothing difficult to gain access to. Really enjoyable engine to work on, unlike bloody V6's.

Although I did change a DIS pack in less than an hour on MotherT's 3.0  :)

People moaning about Vx prices does make me laugh though, they are actually very reasonable when using Trade club. Have you seen how much Audi parts are  :o :o :o
Aye the humble 2.2 is lovely to work on compared to V6s plenty of room, Did the spark plugs not long ago on the 2.2 took 10-15min easy.

VX prices are fine for most things but things like Cam Belt kits are probably best bought elsewhere if you don't have access to TC.

I'd image Audi would be similar to BMW, Mercedes, Lexus etc in prices for parts  :-\

I think all their prices are very good, £100 now I think for a set of disc's and pads. Most other big cars its £100+ for each disc!

Oil is brilliant value too, around £45 for 20L.

Ok a coil pack for 2.2 was £100, but did last around 120k.

Things like springs I go pattern & few other bits, but mostly genuine as they last so much longer.

Yep worth it long term if your planning on keeping the car  :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Andy B on 25 May 2013, 22:11:28
....
Oil is brilliant value too, around £45 for 20L.
 ......

Only on TC ..... price up a litre bottle - it's as expensive as Merc's
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 25 May 2013, 23:51:17
I just love working on my 4 pot, when I had to remove exhaust downpipe for new flexi, all so easy, reach into engine bay to do work, bags of room. Underneath every thing can clearly be seen, nothing difficult to gain access to. Really enjoyable engine to work on, unlike bloody V6's.

Although I did change a DIS pack in less than an hour on MotherT's 3.0  :)

People moaning about Vx prices does make me laugh though, they are actually very reasonable when using Trade club. Have you seen how much Audi parts are  :o :o :o
Aye the humble 2.2 is lovely to work on compared to V6s plenty of room, Did the spark plugs not long ago on the 2.2 took 10-15min easy.

VX prices are fine for most things but things like Cam Belt kits are probably best bought elsewhere if you don't have access to TC.

I'd image Audi would be similar to BMW, Mercedes, Lexus etc in prices for parts  :-\

I think all their prices are very good, £100 now I think for a set of disc's and pads. Most other big cars its £100+ for each disc!

Oil is brilliant value too, around £45 for 20L.

Ok a coil pack for 2.2 was £100, but did last around 120k.

Things like springs I go pattern & few other bits, but mostly genuine as they last so much longer.
its ok if you got that sort of money . i dont . like 45 quid for oil that is a joke ;D ;D
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 May 2013, 23:54:18
I just love working on my 4 pot, when I had to remove exhaust downpipe for new flexi, all so easy, reach into engine bay to do work, bags of room. Underneath every thing can clearly be seen, nothing difficult to gain access to. Really enjoyable engine to work on, unlike bloody V6's.

Although I did change a DIS pack in less than an hour on MotherT's 3.0  :)

People moaning about Vx prices does make me laugh though, they are actually very reasonable when using Trade club. Have you seen how much Audi parts are  :o :o :o
Aye the humble 2.2 is lovely to work on compared to V6s plenty of room, Did the spark plugs not long ago on the 2.2 took 10-15min easy.

VX prices are fine for most things but things like Cam Belt kits are probably best bought elsewhere if you don't have access to TC.

I'd image Audi would be similar to BMW, Mercedes, Lexus etc in prices for parts  :-\

I think all their prices are very good, £100 now I think for a set of disc's and pads. Most other big cars its £100+ for each disc!

Oil is brilliant value too, around £45 for 20L.

Ok a coil pack for 2.2 was £100, but did last around 120k.

Things like springs I go pattern & few other bits, but mostly genuine as they last so much longer.
its ok if you got that sort of money . i dont . like 45 quid for oil that is a joke ;D ;D
I don't have TC and can get 10L of GM oil for £30 delivered  :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 25 May 2013, 23:56:38
My mistake just under £32 delivered

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161001792429?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D161001792429%26_rdc%3D1
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Steve B on 26 May 2013, 01:30:07
My mistake just under £32 delivered

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161001792429?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D161001792429%26_rdc%3D1
I like the look of this deal.(but it makes you stand back and think ..A-up there not vx dealers.  :-\ :-\

The price ..is it too good to be true :-\
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 26 May 2013, 01:37:42
My mistake just under £32 delivered

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161001792429?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D161001792429%26_rdc%3D1
I like the look of this deal.(but it makes you stand back and think ..A-up there not vx dealers.  :-\ :-\

The price ..is it too good to be true :-\
The 2.2 and 3.2 has this stuff pumping around their engines no problems. Quick next day delivery as well if bought early enough.
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Elite Pete on 26 May 2013, 08:55:21
Cam covers still not leaking? ::)
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: TheBoy on 26 May 2013, 10:35:14
I just love working on my 4 pot, when I had to remove exhaust downpipe for new flexi, all so easy, reach into engine bay to do work, bags of room. Underneath every thing can clearly be seen, nothing difficult to gain access to. Really enjoyable engine to work on, unlike bloody V6's.

Although I did change a DIS pack in less than an hour on MotherT's 3.0  :)

People moaning about Vx prices does make me laugh though, they are actually very reasonable when using Trade club. Have you seen how much Audi parts are  :o :o :o
Aye the humble 2.2 is lovely to work on compared to V6s plenty of room, Did the spark plugs not long ago on the 2.2 took 10-15min easy.

VX prices are fine for most things but things like Cam Belt kits are probably best bought elsewhere if you don't have access to TC.

I'd image Audi would be similar to BMW, Mercedes, Lexus etc in prices for parts  :-\

I think all their prices are very good, £100 now I think for a set of disc's and pads. Most other big cars its £100+ for each disc!

Oil is brilliant value too, around £45 for 20L.

Ok a coil pack for 2.2 was £100, but did last around 120k.

Things like springs I go pattern & few other bits, but mostly genuine as they last so much longer.
its ok if you got that sort of money . i dont . like 45 quid for oil that is a joke ;D ;D
Its bloody reasonable for 20l ;). Actually, its now £48, as I bought some yesterday.
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: TheBoy on 26 May 2013, 10:37:43
What a bloody bitch of a job to put spark plugs in  >:(
In TBE, its about 15mins to do passenger side, as I have to remove an LPG injector block, and about 5mins to do drivers.

MV6 is slightly longer, as the EGR is a pain.
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: omega3000 on 26 May 2013, 12:27:10
What a bloody bitch of a job to put spark plugs in  >:(

 ;D ;D ;D

Its challenging on 6 pot  ;D 4 pot veccy plug change takes me 2 minutes , coil pack 1 minute  :P :P :P :P :P
Rocker cover gasket 2 min  ;D

Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 26 May 2013, 13:43:00
Cam covers still not leaking? ::)
Seems dry  ;)
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 26 May 2013, 13:56:42
Cam covers still not leaking? ::)
Seems dry  ;)
going to get new cam cover for mine , but not from vx  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 26 May 2013, 13:57:18
My Back, neck, legs, are stiff as a board today  :o ;D
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 26 May 2013, 13:59:08
Cam covers still not leaking? ::)
Seems dry  ;)
Was it leaking badly before you did them Pete ?

Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Steve B on 26 May 2013, 16:51:04
Cam covers still not leaking? ::)
Seems dry  ;)
going to get new cam cover for mine , but not from vx  ;D ;D
Here you go Bored Bigyin54 proper genuine VX cam cover for your car. New in the bag..100% FREE..to you.just pm me your address.  :y


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Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: tunnie on 26 May 2013, 16:53:51
I just love working on my 4 pot, when I had to remove exhaust downpipe for new flexi, all so easy, reach into engine bay to do work, bags of room. Underneath every thing can clearly be seen, nothing difficult to gain access to. Really enjoyable engine to work on, unlike bloody V6's.

Although I did change a DIS pack in less than an hour on MotherT's 3.0  :)

People moaning about Vx prices does make me laugh though, they are actually very reasonable when using Trade club. Have you seen how much Audi parts are  :o :o :o
Aye the humble 2.2 is lovely to work on compared to V6s plenty of room, Did the spark plugs not long ago on the 2.2 took 10-15min easy.

VX prices are fine for most things but things like Cam Belt kits are probably best bought elsewhere if you don't have access to TC.

I'd image Audi would be similar to BMW, Mercedes, Lexus etc in prices for parts  :-\

I think all their prices are very good, £100 now I think for a set of disc's and pads. Most other big cars its £100+ for each disc!

Oil is brilliant value too, around £45 for 20L.

Ok a coil pack for 2.2 was £100, but did last around 120k.

Things like springs I go pattern & few other bits, but mostly genuine as they last so much longer.
its ok if you got that sort of money . i dont . like 45 quid for oil that is a joke ;D ;D

A joke? It's for 20L!!

About as cheap as you can get!
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 26 May 2013, 17:04:22
I just love working on my 4 pot, when I had to remove exhaust downpipe for new flexi, all so easy, reach into engine bay to do work, bags of room. Underneath every thing can clearly be seen, nothing difficult to gain access to. Really enjoyable engine to work on, unlike bloody V6's.

Although I did change a DIS pack in less than an hour on MotherT's 3.0  :)

People moaning about Vx prices does make me laugh though, they are actually very reasonable when using Trade club. Have you seen how much Audi parts are  :o :o :o
Aye the humble 2.2 is lovely to work on compared to V6s plenty of room, Did the spark plugs not long ago on the 2.2 took 10-15min easy.

VX prices are fine for most things but things like Cam Belt kits are probably best bought elsewhere if you don't have access to TC.

I'd image Audi would be similar to BMW, Mercedes, Lexus etc in prices for parts  :-\

I think all their prices are very good, £100 now I think for a set of disc's and pads. Most other big cars its £100+ for each disc!

Oil is brilliant value too, around £45 for 20L.

Ok a coil pack for 2.2 was £100, but did last around 120k.

Things like springs I go pattern & few other bits, but mostly genuine as they last so much longer.
its ok if you got that sort of money . i dont . like 45 quid for oil that is a joke ;D ;D

A joke? It's for 20L!!

About as cheap as you can get!
for an oil change i wont spend £45 . so wont just spend it on oil :( :(
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: RobG on 26 May 2013, 17:08:00
Ralf, look at reply #59 ;)
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 26 May 2013, 17:09:57
Ralf, look at reply #59 ;)
i have rob thanks :y :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: tunnie on 26 May 2013, 17:31:50
I just love working on my 4 pot, when I had to remove exhaust downpipe for new flexi, all so easy, reach into engine bay to do work, bags of room. Underneath every thing can clearly be seen, nothing difficult to gain access to. Really enjoyable engine to work on, unlike bloody V6's.

Although I did change a DIS pack in less than an hour on MotherT's 3.0  :)

People moaning about Vx prices does make me laugh though, they are actually very reasonable when using Trade club. Have you seen how much Audi parts are  :o :o :o
Aye the humble 2.2 is lovely to work on compared to V6s plenty of room, Did the spark plugs not long ago on the 2.2 took 10-15min easy.

VX prices are fine for most things but things like Cam Belt kits are probably best bought elsewhere if you don't have access to TC.

I'd image Audi would be similar to BMW, Mercedes, Lexus etc in prices for parts  :-\

I think all their prices are very good, £100 now I think for a set of disc's and pads. Most other big cars its £100+ for each disc!

Oil is brilliant value too, around £45 for 20L.

Ok a coil pack for 2.2 was £100, but did last around 120k.

Things like springs I go pattern & few other bits, but mostly genuine as they last so much longer.
its ok if you got that sort of money . i dont . like 45 quid for oil that is a joke ;D ;D

A joke? It's for 20L!!

About as cheap as you can get!
for an oil change i wont spend £45 . so wont just spend it on oil :( :(

Who said anything about a change? For £45?  ??? Where on earth has that come from?

20L does 4 oil changes on 2.2  ;)

So you consider £12 too expensive for an oil change?  :o
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 26 May 2013, 18:22:45
Changed the Aux belt but have another problem now there's a problem with the aux idler pulley, Best place to buy one  :-\ (for a 3.2 V6)
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 26 May 2013, 18:26:48
I just love working on my 4 pot, when I had to remove exhaust downpipe for new flexi, all so easy, reach into engine bay to do work, bags of room. Underneath every thing can clearly be seen, nothing difficult to gain access to. Really enjoyable engine to work on, unlike bloody V6's.

Although I did change a DIS pack in less than an hour on MotherT's 3.0  :)

People moaning about Vx prices does make me laugh though, they are actually very reasonable when using Trade club. Have you seen how much Audi parts are  :o :o :o
Aye the humble 2.2 is lovely to work on compared to V6s plenty of room, Did the spark plugs not long ago on the 2.2 took 10-15min easy.

VX prices are fine for most things but things like Cam Belt kits are probably best bought elsewhere if you don't have access to TC.

I'd image Audi would be similar to BMW, Mercedes, Lexus etc in prices for parts  :-\

I think all their prices are very good, £100 now I think for a set of disc's and pads. Most other big cars its £100+ for each disc!

Oil is brilliant value too, around £45 for 20L.

Ok a coil pack for 2.2 was £100, but did last around 120k.

Things like springs I go pattern & few other bits, but mostly genuine as they last so much longer.
its ok if you got that sort of money . i dont . like 45 quid for oil that is a joke ;D ;D

A joke? It's for 20L!!

About as cheap as you can get!
for an oil change i wont spend £45 . so wont just spend it on oil :( :(

Who said anything about a change? For £45?  ??? Where on earth has that come from?

20L does 4 oil changes on 2.2  ;)

So you consider £12 too expensive for an oil change?  :o
its haveing the 45 quid first thats what i am saying  :y :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: TheBoy on 26 May 2013, 19:12:53
So you consider £12 too expensive for an oil change?  :o
£15, tunnie, by the time you have bought a filter and some rags, and some teabags and sugar.

The cheapest backstreet oil change is going to be in the region of £40-£50 quid, so you GM Oil/Filters on TC is, as you know, very, very cost effective.

For some reason that I think I've missed, Bigyin has a real issue with GM. Not sure why he drives one  :-\
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Seth on 26 May 2013, 19:19:42
its haveing the 45 quid first thats what i am saying  :y :y

That's gotta be less than a week's Sky fees and fag money Wilf ...  (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/bangshead.gif)
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 26 May 2013, 19:38:16
Looks like this thread has turned into a "Oil debate"  ::) ;D ;D
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: RobG on 26 May 2013, 19:43:57
Changed the Aux belt but have another problem now there's a problem with the aux idler pulley, Best place to buy one  :-\ (for a 3.2 V6)
The Pulley part number is 9157962
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 26 May 2013, 19:45:04
its haveing the 45 quid first thats what i am saying  :y :y

That's gotta be less than a week's Sky fees and fag money Wilf ...  (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/bangshead.gif)
no ;D ;D ;D dont pay sky anymore
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 26 May 2013, 19:47:11
So you consider £12 too expensive for an oil change?  :o
£15, tunnie, by the time you have bought a filter and some rags, and some teabags and sugar.

The cheapest backstreet oil change is going to be in the region of £40-£50 quid, so you GM Oil/Filters on TC is, as you know, very, very cost effective.

For some reason that I think I've missed, Bigyin has a real issue with GM. Not sure why he drives one  :-\
i dont i drive opel ;D ;D ;D got no issue with gm .just their parts prices >:(
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: tunnie on 26 May 2013, 19:49:15
So you consider £12 too expensive for an oil change?  :o
£15, tunnie, by the time you have bought a filter and some rags, and some teabags and sugar.

The cheapest backstreet oil change is going to be in the region of £40-£50 quid, so you GM Oil/Filters on TC is, as you know, very, very cost effective.

For some reason that I think I've missed, Bigyin has a real issue with GM. Not sure why he drives one  :-\
i dont i drive opel ;D ;D ;D

Opel is GM  ::)
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 26 May 2013, 19:50:52
So you consider £12 too expensive for an oil change?  :o
£15, tunnie, by the time you have bought a filter and some rags, and some teabags and sugar.

The cheapest backstreet oil change is going to be in the region of £40-£50 quid, so you GM Oil/Filters on TC is, as you know, very, very cost effective.

For some reason that I think I've missed, Bigyin has a real issue with GM. Not sure why he drives one  :-\
i dont i drive opel ;D ;D ;D

Opel is GM  ::)
not to the germans its not ;D ;D
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: albitz on 26 May 2013, 19:52:26
GM is Opel actually. :P ;D
No matter what the Germans or anyone else may think Ralf.Its a U.S. company with manufacturing bases around the world including Germany and the U.K. ;)
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: tunnie on 26 May 2013, 19:53:54
So you consider £12 too expensive for an oil change?  :o
£15, tunnie, by the time you have bought a filter and some rags, and some teabags and sugar.

The cheapest backstreet oil change is going to be in the region of £40-£50 quid, so you GM Oil/Filters on TC is, as you know, very, very cost effective.

For some reason that I think I've missed, Bigyin has a real issue with GM. Not sure why he drives one  :-\
i dont i drive opel ;D ;D ;D got no issue with gm .just their parts prices >:(

You will struggle to find any manufacture cheaper, Nissan are huge prices in comparison.
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Seth on 26 May 2013, 21:39:18
no ;D ;D ;D dont pay sky anymore

No need to fork-out if you've got yours connected into someone else's dish ... I suppose ...  (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/rofl.gif)
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 26 May 2013, 21:42:18
no ;D ;D ;D dont pay sky anymore

No need to fork-out if you've got yours connected into someone else's dish ... I suppose ...  (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/rofl.gif)
no told them to cancle it . they started to charge to much ;D ;D
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Seth on 26 May 2013, 21:51:13
no told them to cancle it . they started to charge to much ;D ;D

You should've had a word with tunnie Rolf. Perhaps he could've assisted. ;)

If ya want your oil changed, then I'd be happy to sort this for ya.
Just reimburse me for the geenuine Vx 10/40 semi-synth; get a filter, and job done! :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Steve B on 26 May 2013, 22:13:09
no told them to cancle it . they started to charge to much ;D ;D

You should've had a word with tunnie Rolf. Perhaps he could've assisted. ;)

If ya want your oil changed, then I'd be happy to sort this for ya.
Just reimburse me for the geenuine Vx 10/40 semi-synth; get a filter, and job done! :y
£32  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: dbug on 26 May 2013, 22:20:56
So you consider £12 too expensive for an oil change?  :o
£15, tunnie, by the time you have bought a filter and some rags, and some teabags and sugar.

The cheapest backstreet oil change is going to be in the region of £40-£50 quid, so you GM Oil/Filters on TC is, as you know, very, very cost effective.

For some reason that I think I've missed, Bigyin has a real issue with GM. Not sure why he drives one  :-\

Gm, Opel, Vx - best he buys a cheap Ford I think ::) ::) ;)
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: omega3000 on 26 May 2013, 22:32:47
So you consider £12 too expensive for an oil change?  :o
£15, tunnie, by the time you have bought a filter and some rags, and some teabags and sugar.

The cheapest backstreet oil change is going to be in the region of £40-£50 quid, so you GM Oil/Filters on TC is, as you know, very, very cost effective.

For some reason that I think I've missed, Bigyin has a real issue with GM. Not sure why he drives one  :-\

Gm, Opel, Vx - best he buys a cheap Ford I think ::) ::) ;)

Why do cars need so many oil changes nowadays  ??? Cant remember changing the oil once on my cortina in 4 yrs and never missed a beat  ;D
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 26 May 2013, 22:38:26
Oil oil oil oil oil  :D :D

Get a room.  ;D :P

On a serious note even the price I paid on eBay wasn't too bad considering its including delivery and VX directly isn't exactly outrageous obviously people who have TC have an advantage and do tend to brag about it often which is a little annoying but if you can use TC in your area good for you  :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: omega3000 on 26 May 2013, 22:46:08
Mr.Opti bought 4 tubs of genuine vx oil for a snip early in the year and free delivery  :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Jimbob on 26 May 2013, 22:47:00
Oil oil oil oil oil  :D :D

Get a room.  ;D :P

On a serious note even the price I paid on eBay wasn't too bad considering its including delivery and VX directly isn't exactly outrageous obviously people who have TC have an advantage and do tend to brag about it often which is a little annoying but if you can use TC in your area good for you  :y

You drive around North Wales a fair bit....If you want TC prices why not ask if anyone can pick stuff up for you, and combine the pickup with a scenic drive... :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: omega3000 on 26 May 2013, 22:49:27
Got a genuine aux belt for 99p  ;D :P Only took 3 hrs to fit it , stupid engine mount bolt >:(
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 26 May 2013, 22:51:30
Oil oil oil oil oil  :D :D

Get a room.  ;D :P

On a serious note even the price I paid on eBay wasn't too bad considering its including delivery and VX directly isn't exactly outrageous obviously people who have TC have an advantage and do tend to brag about it often which is a little annoying but if you can use TC in your area good for you  :y

You drive around North Wales a fair bit....If you want TC prices why not ask if anyone can pick stuff up for you, and combine the pickup with a scenic drive... :y
I don't mind paying VX prices on the whole tbh but obviously do prefer getting a good deal,  I don't really need any major parts now apart from a pulley which i'll try and get from AndyC.  :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 26 May 2013, 22:52:16
Got a genuine aux belt for 99p  ;D :P Only took 3 hrs to fit it , stupid engine mount bolt >:(
That's a good price  :P ;D :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Elite Pete on 27 May 2013, 10:10:25
Cam covers still not leaking? ::)
Seems dry  ;)

Not bad considering I did them over 6 years ago :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 27 May 2013, 11:50:52
So you consider £12 too expensive for an oil change?  :o
£15, tunnie, by the time you have bought a filter and some rags, and some teabags and sugar.

The cheapest backstreet oil change is going to be in the region of £40-£50 quid, so you GM Oil/Filters on TC is, as you know, very, very cost effective.

For some reason that I think I've missed, Bigyin has a real issue with GM. Not sure why he drives one  :-\

Gm, Opel, Vx - best he buys a cheap Ford I think ::) ::) ;)
never buy a ford . just because i say vx prices are dear for someone on a bugget . i would buy patten parts anytime as they have never let me down , in 40 years on working on cars  >:( >:(
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 29 May 2013, 11:16:50
Cam covers still not leaking? ::)
Seems dry  ;)
going to get new cam cover for mine , but not from vx  ;D ;D
Here you go Bored Bigyin54 proper genuine VX cam cover for your car. New in the bag..100% FREE..to you.just pm me your address.  :y


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thanks bigtimecube . had it this morning :y :y :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 29 May 2013, 11:20:05
Cam covers still not leaking? ::)
Seems dry  ;)
going to get new cam cover for mine , but not from vx  ;D ;D
Here you go Bored Bigyin54 proper genuine VX cam cover for your car. New in the bag..100% FREE..to you.just pm me your address.  :y


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thanks bigtimecube . had it this morning :y :y :y
That's a good deal  :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Steve B on 29 May 2013, 11:28:49
Your welcome mate  :y All you need now is a tube of sealant and 10 little rubber rings from vx  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 29 May 2013, 12:19:19
Your welcome mate  :y All you need now is a tube of sealant and 10 little rubber rings from vx  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
will get them in the next few days :y :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: omega3000 on 29 May 2013, 13:06:25
Just use some small elastic bands and roofing mastic  :P ;D
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 29 May 2013, 13:23:44
Just use some small elastic bands and roofing mastic  :P ;D
dont get nasty ;D ;D
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: omega3000 on 29 May 2013, 13:35:11
Just use some small elastic bands and roofing mastic  :P ;D
dont get nasty ;D ;D

Just joking mate  ;D
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 29 May 2013, 13:40:17
Just use some small elastic bands and roofing mastic  :P ;D
dont get nasty ;D ;D

Just joking mate  ;D
i know that  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: RobG on 29 May 2013, 13:46:51
Your welcome mate  :y All you need now is a tube of sealant and 10 little rubber rings from vx  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
You`d be surprised at how much they cost now :o :o
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 29 May 2013, 20:09:55
Your welcome mate  :y All you need now is a tube of sealant and 10 little rubber rings from vx  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
You`d be surprised at how much they cost now :o :o
that's a part you cant get in patten parts rob  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: RobG on 29 May 2013, 22:42:13
Your welcome mate  :y All you need now is a tube of sealant and 10 little rubber rings from vx  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
You`d be surprised at how much they cost now :o :o
that's a part you cant get in patten parts rob  ;D ;D
85p each Ralf :o Taking the piss I reckon
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: omega3000 on 29 May 2013, 22:54:12
Your welcome mate  :y All you need now is a tube of sealant and 10 little rubber rings from vx  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
You`d be surprised at how much they cost now :o :o
that's a part you cant get in patten parts rob  ;D ;D

Wanna bet  ::) :P
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: dbug on 29 May 2013, 23:03:08
Your welcome mate  :y All you need now is a tube of sealant and 10 little rubber rings from vx  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
You`d be surprised at how much they cost now :o :o
that's a part you cant get in patten parts rob  ;D ;D

Wanna bet  ::) :P

You just need some nitrile rubber o-rings of correct dia & wall section - buy a Vx one measure it up and source the rest elsewhere ;)
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: omega3000 on 29 May 2013, 23:12:12
Your welcome mate  :y All you need now is a tube of sealant and 10 little rubber rings from vx  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
You`d be surprised at how much they cost now :o :o
that's a part you cant get in patten parts rob  ;D ;D

Wanna bet  ::) :P

You just need some nitrile rubber o-rings of correct dia & wall section - buy a Vx one measure it up and source the rest elsewhere ;)

Some old valve stem seals  ;D
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Steve B on 31 May 2013, 13:05:02
Well just spoke to nice main dealer parts man. Told me forget the trade card, Come down and you get 4x5ltr 10w-40 oil.. £41.81

I dont think you can beat that anywhere.  :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 31 May 2013, 13:09:56
Is Paul (the) Crook still there (assuming its not Marshals).

Just make sure its Vx and not cooking oil.  ;D
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Steve B on 31 May 2013, 13:57:58
Is Paul (the) Crook still there (assuming its not Marshals).

Just make sure its Vx and not cooking oil.  ;D
Freemans common  :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: andyc on 31 May 2013, 16:58:53
That will be our HQ. Paul retired a few years back but if yiu want some usless info then his sons run LMF.

Cheers
Andy
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 June 2013, 12:42:29
That will be our HQ. Paul retired a few years back but if yiu want some usless info then his sons run LMF.

Cheers
Andy
Are thems the people who alledgedly pass cloned/pattern parts off as genuine :-\

Quote
Changed the Aux belt but have another problem now there's a problem with the aux idler pulley, Best place to buy one (for a 3.2 V6)

If it's just noisy, then remove it. You can then carefully strip it down one side at a time and repack the bearings :y

Quote
Got a genuine aux belt for 99p Only took 3 hrs to fit it , stupid engine mount bolt >:(

That's because the engine is the wrong way round ::)
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 01 June 2013, 13:47:43
That will be our HQ. Paul retired a few years back but if yiu want some usless info then his sons run LMF.

Cheers
Andy
Are thems the people who alledgedly pass cloned/pattern parts off as genuine :-\

Quote
Changed the Aux belt but have another problem now there's a problem with the aux idler pulley, Best place to buy one (for a 3.2 V6)

If it's just noisy, then remove it. You can then carefully strip it down one side at a time and repack the bearings :y

Quote
Got a genuine aux belt for 99p Only took 3 hrs to fit it , stupid engine mount bolt >:(

That's because the engine is the wrong way round ::)
Aux tensioner pulley is all sorted Al got a new one in the end all is well again now  :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: TheBoy on 01 June 2013, 20:37:07
Are thems the people who alledgedly pass cloned/pattern parts off as genuine :-\
Thats Autovaux. I think LMF clearly state if their parts are pattern. Though their pattern steering idlers are made of cheese.
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: 05omegav6 on 02 June 2013, 15:09:12
Are thems the people who alledgedly pass cloned/pattern parts off as genuine :-\
Thats Autovaux. I think LMF clearly state if their parts are pattern. Though their pattern steering idlers are made of cheese.
Ah yes, them :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: omega3000 on 02 June 2013, 17:37:30
That will be our HQ. Paul retired a few years back but if yiu want some usless info then his sons run LMF.

Cheers
Andy
Are thems the people who alledgedly pass cloned/pattern parts off as genuine :-\

Quote
Changed the Aux belt but have another problem now there's a problem with the aux idler pulley, Best place to buy one (for a 3.2 V6)

If it's just noisy, then remove it. You can then carefully strip it down one side at a time and repack the bearings :y

Quote
Got a genuine aux belt for 99p Only took 3 hrs to fit it , stupid engine mount bolt >:(

That's because the engine is the wrong way round ::)

Maybe , but soooo easy to work on  :P ::) :P ::) :P
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 June 2013, 11:47:09
That will be our HQ. Paul retired a few years back but if yiu want some usless info then his sons run LMF.

Cheers
Andy

Yes, knew Paul and also knew his son runs LMF (who I wont use!).

Did you know Ray Russell at Aston (retired 18 months ago).
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 June 2013, 11:48:48
Are thems the people who alledgedly pass cloned/pattern parts off as genuine :-\
Thats Autovaux. I think LMF clearly state if their parts are pattern. Though their pattern steering idlers are made of cheese.

sadly not on everything.......and if you get a fault with say an engine sensor, they want it back for testing (not good on crank sensors as you are left with a bloody great big hole) and take a bloody age to respond once they get it.

Much better parts suppliers out there
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: omega3000 on 03 June 2013, 15:33:42
Looking at LMF website prices , dont think ill be ordering much at all  ::) :(
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: biggriffin on 03 June 2013, 17:16:43
Ive only had 1 problem with autovaux,and they sorted within 48 hours,all monies repaid,and new part foc next day delivery.
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 12 June 2013, 13:07:22
just ordered the rings and the black muck £ 15  the lot :( :(
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Steve B on 12 June 2013, 13:18:33
just ordered the rings and the black muck £ 15  the lot :( :(
Wow  why didnt you go pattern  :-X :-X ;D ;D
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 12 June 2013, 13:31:53
just ordered the rings and the black muck £ 15  the lot :( :(
Wow  why didnt you go pattern  :-X :-X ;D ;D
they dont sell them  :y :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Steve B on 12 June 2013, 13:32:30
How much for sealant  :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 12 June 2013, 13:34:57
How much for sealant  :y
the o rings are 75 p each plus vat so you can work it out :y :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Steve B on 12 June 2013, 13:37:12
Cheaper than the bay  :y :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vauxhall-black-sealing-compound-90485251-/280562452759
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 12 June 2013, 13:40:05
Cheaper than the bay  :y :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vauxhall-black-sealing-compound-90485251-/280562452759
got to do the cam gasket it starting to smell of burnt oil  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 June 2013, 13:40:41
Someones telling porkies ::)

75p+vat =90p each. So 16 O rings cost £14.40. meaning the sealant only cost you 50p plus vat :-\

Which I doubt...
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: PhilRich on 12 June 2013, 14:13:05
Someones telling porkies ::)

75p+vat =90p each. So 16 O rings cost £14.40. meaning the sealant only cost you 50p plus vat :-\

Which I doubt...





Only 10 rings on a Desmond :P ;)
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 June 2013, 14:16:07
That'd do it ::)

£5 for the tube of goo :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 12 June 2013, 14:37:29
Someones telling porkies ::)

75p+vat =90p each. So 16 O rings cost £14.40. meaning the sealant only cost you 50p plus vat :-\

Which I doubt...
i only need 10 o rings  :y :y going to see how far i get on the weekend with it may take two day's for me ;D ;D
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 June 2013, 15:00:26
Is that two days this weekend and two days next weekend ::)
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: tunnie on 12 June 2013, 15:03:31
It's dead easy on 4pot. Quite an enjoyable little job, hour or two at most!
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 June 2013, 15:23:26
There is something to be said for only having 2/3rds of an engine, it only having one head an' all ::)
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: omega3000 on 12 June 2013, 16:41:20
It's dead easy on 4pot. Quite an enjoyable little job, hour or two at most!

 Aye  :y  :P :P :P
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 12 June 2013, 20:37:33
It's dead easy on 4pot. Quite an enjoyable little job, hour or two at most!

 Aye  :y  :P :P :P
i know its easy . but as long as you dont keep dropping tools on the floor . when you the case of no grip  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: omega3000 on 12 June 2013, 23:16:38
It's dead easy on 4pot. Quite an enjoyable little job, hour or two at most!

 Aye  :y  :P :P :P
i know its easy . but as long as you dont keep dropping tools on the floor . when you the case of no grip  ;D ;D

I do that all the time , just shuffle them back into the shed with your feet  :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 June 2013, 00:30:45
They always drop into the belly pan for me...  :(

So crawl underneath, undo it, retrieve tool/bolt, do it up, carry on, drop tool/bolt, Oh FFS!!  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 June 2013, 00:31:54
My post count is a bit like that lately now that you mention it ::)
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 20 June 2013, 15:23:54
just found out got none of the sockets to take cam cover of >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: Steve B on 20 June 2013, 20:09:43
just found out got none of the sockets to take cam cover of >:( >:( >:(
What did you use last time  ::) ::)
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: omegod on 20 June 2013, 20:12:48
just found out got none of the sockets to take cam cover of >:( >:( >:(

Normal 8 mm socket should do it
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 20 June 2013, 22:31:18
the last time it was on a 2.0 used allen key to take them off. do it now when rain stops will try 8mm socket  :y :y
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: tunnie on 21 June 2013, 09:28:33
E10 is correct socket.
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 21 June 2013, 15:45:47
E10 is correct socket.
thanks tunnie :y :y all i got to do now is get started on it ;D ;D
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: tunnie on 21 June 2013, 16:31:09
E10 is correct socket.
thanks tunnie :y :y all i got to do now is get started on it ;D ;D

You read over the guide I made?

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90597.0 (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90597.0)

Worth giving breathers and throttle body a full clean while there, when putting it back together, double check the half moons are seated right at the back of the head & sealed well to the cam cover.  :y

I'd also leave it for a while before running it up to full operating temp, start it, to check, but don't let it get to normal temp.
Title: Re: Had a quote from VX for some parts.
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 21 June 2013, 20:20:46
E10 is correct socket.
thanks tunnie :y :y all i got to do now is get started on it ;D ;D

You read over the guide I made?

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90597.0 (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90597.0)

Worth giving breathers and throttle body a full clean while there, when putting it back together, double check the half moons are seated right at the back of the head & sealed well to the cam cover.  :y

I'd also leave it for a while before running it up to full operating temp, start it, to check, but don't let it get to normal temp.
yes i looked at it ,only thing that changed from the 2.0 is no plug leads :y :y