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Cambelt Failure| bosscat |
Posted: August 24, 2007 12:51 pm
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Hi guys
Does anyone know a decent Citroen specialist in Gatwick area, my brothers cambelt(1997 2.1 td) stopped turning last night while he was in Sussex . TIA -------------------- 1998 S reg 2.0i 16v VSX Auto white
1980 Corvette C3 Turbo coupe 2003 C3 Pluriel, leaky |
 
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| rowanmoor |
Posted: August 24, 2007 02:26 pm
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Double Chevron Group: Members Posts: 548 Member No.: 367 Joined: May 08, 2006 |
Carprep, Rehill.
They have been a Cit/Pug specialist for many, many years. Great mechanics and know their way around Cits like the back of their hands. Rates are reasonable and they don't try and do you over by doing things that don't need doing in my experience. They are a bit out of the way - on a farm up a track near Redhill airstrip - just noticed there is a map on their website. Tel 01737 779900. Website: CarPrep Cheers, Rowan. This post has been edited by rowanmoor on August 24, 2007 02:28 pm -------------------- 94M XM 2.5 TD VSX Estate RP 6430 Forest Green
Redhill, Surrey. |
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| bosscat |
Posted: August 24, 2007 05:36 pm
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Thanks rowan ,car's booked in for tuesday. cheers pvc  -------------------- 1998 S reg 2.0i 16v VSX Auto white
1980 Corvette C3 Turbo coupe 2003 C3 Pluriel, leaky |
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| bosscat |
Posted: October 08, 2007 10:39 pm
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Active Member Group: Members Posts: 48 Member No.: 545 Joined: December 16, 2006 |
Pleased to say my brothers 2.1 is back on the road, Car Prep did the business and afetr a few new followers and lifters the car is running great.
Thanks to all for info and help. cheers pvc -------------------- 1998 S reg 2.0i 16v VSX Auto white
1980 Corvette C3 Turbo coupe 2003 C3 Pluriel, leaky |
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| Ciaran |
Posted: October 22, 2007 10:13 am
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 Andre's Mate Group: Members Posts: 1434 Member No.: 222 Joined: August 12, 2005 |
Glad to see hes back up and running bosscat!
-------------------- '95 XM 2.1TD VSX Hatch: RP 6429. Rare green ;-)
'90 XM 2.0 SEI Hatch: RP 4832 - 'Gandalf the grey' '95 Xantia 1.9TD SX Hatch: RP ????. Black - 'Darth Vader'. Will be MOT'd '95 Xantia 1.9TD SX Hatch: RP ????. Blue - Utterly fooked Location: Outskirts of Belfast in the sunny north of Ireland... |
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| Little&Large |
Posted: October 22, 2007 05:31 pm
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Super Member Group: Members Posts: 248 Member No.: 137 Joined: March 05, 2005 |
Hi Bosscat
If you don't mind me asking how much did they charge? Regards Rob This post has been edited by Little&Large on October 22, 2007 05:34 pm -------------------- 1958 BMW Isetta 300 RHD with SMITHS SELECTROSHIFT
1938 BMW R35 MOTORCYCLE 1959 CITROEN 2CV AZU Van Location:Pinner,Middx.St Palais,France & Lausanne,Switzerland...and all points in between! |
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| bosscat |
Posted: November 01, 2007 01:52 am
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He didn't tell me the exact figure ,it was about £850 incl a new water pump, followers and lifters. Sorry for the delay been messing with the Corvette. regards pvc -------------------- 1998 S reg 2.0i 16v VSX Auto white
1980 Corvette C3 Turbo coupe 2003 C3 Pluriel, leaky |
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| onthecut |
Posted: November 01, 2007 10:20 am
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Double Chevron Group: Members Posts: 971 Member No.: 336 Joined: March 10, 2006 |
Ouch !!!
Mike. -------------------- XM 2.5VSX Estate RP 7185
XM 2.5VSX Estate RP 7289 |
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| demag |
Posted: November 01, 2007 12:36 pm
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Yes seems to be about the average price these days.
 -------------------- Dave.
To flush, or not to flush? That is the question.............. 2.5TD VSX Hatch RP 6738 1992 BX16 TXS........Hasn't been well but getting better! Now has driveshaft gaiters and a dry bottom! Black Country, Staffs. |
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| dean |
Posted: November 01, 2007 06:25 pm
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 Andre's Mate Group: Members Posts: 1441 Member No.: 852 Joined: May 23, 2007 |
You think that's expensive, when my head gasket went 18 months ago i was very busy at work and didn't really have time to do it myself so i phoned around and had a quote for £1300 from some joker, bearing in mind its only an 8v petrol engine
 .After i finished choking i decided to make time to do it my self, as you could probably imagine -------------------- 92 xm 20i prestige auto (modified)R.P 5678
96 Xantia Activa (modified) location-Isle of wight |
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| roddew |
Posted: November 06, 2007 07:57 pm
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 145 Member No.: 756 Joined: April 11, 2007 |
Makes my tribulations earlier this year with the same job seem worthwhile after all !!
In possible mitigation to the guys that did the job it would be interesting to see the parts/labour breakdown on the bill. Followers and lifters don't come cheap if bought new and could well account for nearly half of the total even if only 4 of each were fitted. At least it's one that didn't go the way of so many these days ........ Rodders. -------------------- Rodders,
2.1 TD Auto Rp 6225 2.1 TD Auto Rp 6027 2.1 TD auto Series I Oh, and a couple of VERY silly old Ford Econolines. (4x4 one has to go) |
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| bosscat |
Posted: November 12, 2007 11:55 pm
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I've got to say we were perfectly happy with the price and the job done, the car's back on the road and going great.The guy at the garage was pleased with the outcome and was impressed by the cars remarkable condition.
regards pvc  This post has been edited by bosscat on November 12, 2007 11:56 pm -------------------- 1998 S reg 2.0i 16v VSX Auto white
1980 Corvette C3 Turbo coupe 2003 C3 Pluriel, leaky |
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