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« on: Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 16:21:31 » |
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So the head gasket has gone and I've been quoted £750. The car is ancient (1995) so it seems pointless getting it fixed, what's the best way to get rid? I really wanna keep it though 
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« Reply #1 on: Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 16:22:43 » |
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What make/model is it?
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Benzel
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« Reply #2 on: Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 16:31:35 » |
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Peugeot 306 XSi
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« Reply #3 on: Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 16:34:28 » |
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So the head gasket has gone and I've been quoted £750. The car is ancient (1995) so it seems pointless getting it fixed, what's the best way to get rid? I really wanna keep it though  Drive it through the fence end at the Kassam and into the home dugout? If the car bursts into flames, this would be the best result (of course with you climbing out and defecating on the pitch as you run away)
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we've been to Aberdeen, we hate the Hibs, they make us spew up, so make some noise, the gorgie boys, for Hearts in Europe.
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« Reply #4 on: Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 16:35:44 » |
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Quote seems way to high for a head gasket change, guess they would do cambelt as well?
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« Reply #5 on: Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 16:40:08 » |
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Quote seems way to high for a head gasket change, guess they would do cambelt as well?
Yeah the belt was sounding knackered, water pump needs doing too, oil change and whatever else comes with it - that price includes V.A.T...
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« Reply #6 on: Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 16:40:27 » |
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Scrap it surely for that price??
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« Reply #7 on: Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 16:42:38 » |
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Scrap it surely for that price??
Well that's what I thought at first but I ain't in a position to go out and get something newish on finance or the like, so chances are I'll end up spending a similar amount of money on something that is just as likely to have similar issues in the not too distant future. Plus the car holds some sentimental value...
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« Reply #8 on: Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 16:45:15 » |
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« Reply #9 on: Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 16:45:33 » |
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Take the engine, gearbox, exhaust off, cut a hole in the floor and drive it flintstone stylee.
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« Reply #10 on: Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 16:46:26 » |
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DOT COM
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« Reply #11 on: Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 16:47:44 » |
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Well that's what I thought at first but I ain't in a position to go out and get something newish on finance or the like, so chances are I'll end up spending a similar amount of money on something that is just as likely to have similar issues in the not too distant future.
Plus the car holds some sentimental value...
Perhaps try and get a quote from an independent or mobile mechanic - should be cheaper than a garage. I used to know a good one but he sadly passed away recently.
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« Reply #12 on: Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 16:51:24 » |
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From 50 quid to a hundred grand
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« Reply #13 on: Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 16:52:04 » |
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ANY ANY ANY ANY
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« Reply #14 on: Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 16:56:49 » |
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There you go Benny the Ball....fifty quid towards your new car. ( or sell office DMR for two hundred)
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