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Post by VW Toast on Aug 29, 2018 9:48:15 GMT
Having the front arch/step doing and inlet manifold changing so engine out maybe new clutch how much d'yer recon i'm gonna be lighter in the wallet department after this? He verbally quoted me about 700 for the welding does that sound right.  |
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Post by Zed on Aug 29, 2018 12:05:53 GMT
Engine out/manifold swap/engine in - 1/2 day.
Too vague on the arch bit to guess. Be more specific. Also any previous repairs around arch will need revisiting.
And of course whether it's done to look original along the arch tub join with the flap for tucking the rubber mat under retained, or a hack off and seam weld job loosing that.
Paint?
£700 sounds too cheap for a pukka job.
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Post by VW Toast on Aug 29, 2018 12:32:16 GMT
I'm supplying the arch and step, the complete type from Heratige. Dunno if there's been repairs before.
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Post by Zed on Aug 29, 2018 19:31:16 GMT
I'm supplying the arch and step, the complete type from Heratige. Dunno if there's been repairs before. there almost certainly will have been on the bulkhead and they will prevent the new arch from fitting unless they are redone. I fitted dozens and only once didn't have to do this as that one was a really nice bus. Not saying yours isn't.  Post a picture from inside the arch looking backeards at the bulkhead? If your man is rstimating without looking be assured your bill will rise. Best get it in writing exactly what the £700 covers. Buggers these garages. I once had an estimate for £1500 that turned into £3500 by the time I picked it up. Just saying.  |
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Post by VW Toast on Aug 30, 2018 7:04:45 GMT
He did look as he waxoiled all the underneath for me this year. That's the only bit that needs attention everything else is solid as a solid thing. I fyou talking about my body, that's another story  |
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Post by popegregoryxi on Aug 30, 2018 8:57:59 GMT
£700 is about 2 days labour, which is about right to fit an arch and repair surrounding areas I reckon. Add about £400 to drop the engine and fit a clutch (all of the above is assuming it's as straightforward as it sounds without looking at the exact vehicle in question)
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Post by VW Toast on Sept 5, 2018 11:48:34 GMT
He's going in next week, i'm a bit nervous gonna have to put the jag in his parking place to stop those evil poles parking in his spot.
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Post by VW Toast on Sept 16, 2018 17:59:54 GMT
Well, he's off don't expect i'll see him for a while. Having a new seal in the rear hatch as well. Hope he goes better when he comes home.  |
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Post by VW Toast on Oct 12, 2018 12:19:29 GMT
Update. Had the arch done and bloody fine job it is. Took it home with the new cleaned out pre-heat pipe and it ran worse than ever. Also there's a squealing noise from the engine when the clutch is pressed in (clutch release bearing) so he's gone back again. On further investigation the coil is very hot so may be breaking down and the condenser has been changed as well as the coil. Runs better (so i'm told) but now the clutch has to be replaced, not before time I suppose I've never had it changed in 8 years, it's raining anyway.
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Post by Zed on Oct 12, 2018 12:28:16 GMT
You'll get there in the end but I'd be a little cheesed off that he let shit get on the bearing but you're expected to pay for it's replacement.  |
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Post by VW Toast on Oct 13, 2018 10:40:48 GMT
You'll get there in the end but I'd be a little cheesed off that he let shit get on the bearing but you're expected to pay for it's replacement. We'll see about that  |
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Post by VW Toast on Nov 4, 2018 17:56:12 GMT
He's back. New clutch and he didn't charge me for pulling the engine a second time. New blue coil, condenser, points and proper heat pipe fitted going into the tinware. Clear inlet pipe too and he's flyin' again  |
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