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26th February 2021, 16:54 | #1 |
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End of a Love Affair! Really Loved Her!
I've struggled to post but it might be that I am not allowed because I have only a basic membership.
Initial signs of HGF failure. Still runs and drives OK. Cannot justify the £600-£800 cost of new head gasket (Skimming etc). I am not a DIY person. Feel really sad and would be devastated if I have to dispose of the car to someone who will scrap it. Trying to find a part/ex deal somewhere but that's no guarantee a dealer would not scrap it. Would much prefer it going to a member. In the current HGF state the Alpine Radio CD and Alpine I-Pod Converter Box in glove compartment is probably worth more than the car. Have to sign-off before I start blubbering at the keyboard. |
26th February 2021, 17:12 | #2 |
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Sorry to hear about your troubles. I'd be really upset too if I had to get rid... And I've only owned mine for half a year. There are some very knowledgeable and helpful people on the forum who I hope will come along and offer some advice. I would ask myself should I spend the money to repair a car I love... Or have to spend the money on a whole new car that I don't know. I guess it depends on the condition of the car and of course personal circumstances. Wishing you all the best.
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26th February 2021, 17:14 | #3 |
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All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006
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since when is a HGF going to cost 600+ quids.
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26th February 2021, 17:19 | #4 |
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I was just going to say that.
Sounds like an unwanted job quote to me.
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26th February 2021, 18:27 | #5 |
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There are several Mobile Mechanics that will do that at home and at a lesser cost and know the K series inside out. Contact one of them
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26th February 2021, 18:41 | #6 |
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2nd that. I know of members up here who have used one of them with no complaints, unfortunately I can't remember the company. Sure they even carried a spare head just in case.
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26th February 2021, 18:55 | #7 |
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The benefits of contacting / joining this club.
Hope you manage to keep her going. Mike
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26th February 2021, 19:46 | #8 |
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Might be worth giving MJS auto and marine a call for a quote. I know they're mobile but not sure how far they travel.
http://www.mjsautoandmarine.co.uk/ |
26th February 2021, 20:00 | #9 |
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Mg-Rover Mobile Mechanics
@MGRoverMobileMechanics · Engineering service Kayleigh Alkins and her Husband. Just down the road from you.Derby. And I believe they carry a spare head just in case it is needed. Google them,Worth a call.
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26th February 2021, 21:12 | #10 |
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Drop Bob (Flying Banana) a PM, he's used them and might have more info.
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