£750 + VAT to replace a head gasket... - Page 3

beinet1 · 29th January 2014, 07:16

Hehe... these prices seems to be found in heaven compared to what I am used to

Everything is expensive her in Norway. I for a quote at my local LR garage for a HG change inkl. skim, Waterpump + new belts a while back. Price: 25000Nok`s (approx £2500).

I am not kidding, but the price is in the upper range for what I would expect in my area

So make sure that you don`t suffer a break down when going abroad

deanbmx · 29th January 2014, 11:03

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Originally Posted by beinet1

Hehe... these prices seems to be found in heaven compared to what I am used to

Everything is expensive her in Norway. I for a quote at my local LR garage for a HG change inkl. skim, Waterpump + new belts a while back. Price: 25000Nok`s (approx £2500).

I am not kidding, but the price is in the upper range for what I would expect in my area

So make sure that you don`t suffer a break down when going abroad

Cheaper to drive over here, have it fixed and return home surely?

Steve1966 · 29th January 2014, 11:38

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Originally Posted by Fox2523

The coolant is streaking down the front

Mine does that in line with No.4 cylinder. Has used 1 litre for every 1000 miles for the last 20,000 miles. It's starting to use a bit more now I think so I'm starting to worry. Although, it's been so well behaved lately (touch wood) that the undertray hasn't been removed for months. I think it's full of coolant now so I'm noticing the drips more!

dissy1810 · 29th January 2014, 11:45

I've just acquired a 2005.zt turbo with hgf which i'm going to fix myself, and after rebuilding the engine, the cost of repair + the purchase of the car will most likely cost less than your quote 😁

beinet1 · 29th January 2014, 11:47

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Originally Posted by deanbmx

Cheaper to drive over here, have it fixed and return home surely?

I know Norwegians that do that.....

bl52krz · 29th January 2014, 11:55

Perhaps that was a quote for attaching an engine to a cylinder head?

Fox2523 · 29th January 2014, 12:04

I did wonder if that was the case

bl52krz · 29th January 2014, 15:00

Quite a lot of Dutch drivers have found out about LATES 600 a member on here.He must be doing something right.lol

Fox2523 · 29th January 2014, 15:03

I've had a few quotes now ranging from 450 to just over 600 Inc VAT. One place point blank refused to touch it. Slightly. More what I was expecting

persuer · 29th January 2014, 16:56

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Originally Posted by MrDoodles

Sorry, but £900 to do a head gasket on a 1.8 is taking the **** and the Dealer clearly didn't want the business!

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Originally Posted by onefortheroad

Sometimes you only get what you pay for!

Dave I had the HGF fixed with upgraded gasket, new head bolts, new timing kit, new cam seals, new water pump, head tested for £315 over 2 years ago and it is still going strong with the new owner.

So you get what you pay for with a good mechanic or you get the same for over double the normal cost.

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29th January 2014, 11:55	#26
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29th January 2014, 15:00	#28
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,420 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Quite a lot of Dutch drivers have found out about LATES 600 a member on here.He must be doing something right.lol __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

29th January 2014, 07:16	#21
beinet1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 V6 Auto Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sandnes - Norway Posts: 1,560 Thanks: 64 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	Hehe... these prices seems to be found in heaven compared to what I am used to Everything is expensive her in Norway. I for a quote at my local LR garage for a HG change inkl. skim, Waterpump + new belts a while back. Price: 25000Nok`s (approx £2500). I am not kidding, but the price is in the upper range for what I would expect in my area So make sure that you don`t suffer a break down when going abroad

29th January 2014, 12:04	#27
Fox2523 Regular poster MG ZT 190 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Haverhill Posts: 73 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I did wonder if that was the case

29th January 2014, 15:03	#29
Fox2523 Regular poster MG ZT 190 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Haverhill Posts: 73 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I've had a few quotes now ranging from 450 to just over 600 Inc VAT. One place point blank refused to touch it. Slightly. More what I was expecting