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Title: Mechanics comments
Post by: Martin_1962 on 12 June 2009, 18:41:03

Since my back is really bad and the HG isdefiantely going I thought I would price up doing it at a local garage.

Good reputation, I asked if he had a locking kit yet, still didn't then said he didn't need one and you time it by lining up the pulleys to the back plate. :o

No point doing this as I would have to strip back down to belts before driving home >:(

I am just hoping it wil hold out another week or so and my back is better by next week.

Title: Re: Mechanics comments
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 June 2009, 19:13:34

Errr, the timing slots in the backplate are at best very very rough guides.

Title: Re: Mechanics comments
Post by: markey mark on 12 June 2009, 19:16:06

another one to avoid then  >:( >:(

Title: Re: Mechanics comments
Post by: Martin_1962 on 12 June 2009, 20:04:21

KNown to have quite a good reputation but I know he tends to err on the side of caution for part replacement.

The only ball up I know of was replacing a cracked exhaust manifold on a Renault when the coil pack had gone

Title: Re: Mechanics comments
Post by: Martin_1962 on 12 June 2009, 20:07:10

BTW I do get him to do my MOTs

Title: Re: Mechanics comments
Post by: feeutfo on 14 June 2009, 01:28:04

surely James is a better bet?

Title: Re: Mechanics comments
Post by: Martin_1962 on 14 June 2009, 11:43:57

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surely James is a better bet?

I hope so - I would offer him some financial recompense if he wanted it, failing that as many burgers as he could eat.

Title: Re: Mechanics comments
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 14 June 2009, 11:52:37

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surely James is a better bet?

I hope so - I would offer him some financial recompense if he wanted it, failing that as many burgers as he could eat.

I've not done the mobile mechanics for a while- however If you want a days help, it's not a problem if we can come to a mutually agreeable time.

For you Martin, I don't want any cash aside of travel - Your bill would comprise of a few beers and keeping the tea flowing  ;D  :y

Title: Re: Mechanics comments
Post by: crazyjoetavola on 14 June 2009, 12:08:07

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surely James is a better bet?

I hope so - I would offer him some financial recompense if he wanted it, failing that as many burgers as he could eat.

I've not done the mobile mechanics for a while- however If you want a days help, it's not a problem if we can come to a mutually agreeable time.

For you Martin, I don't want any cash aside of travel - Your bill would comprise of a few beers and keeping the tea flowing  ;D  :y

Very well said James :y :y :y