Just got the zed back from the garage where it had a 60k service. I had bought all the parts myself all I paid them for was labour and a couple of litres of antifreeze.

 

Oh, they also checked out my actuators/wastegates were operating properly. They were working, so to stop the overboosting they disconnected the EBC. So now I am back to safety boost!

 

Guess how much that cost me?

£450 a random figure plucked from my head

I wouldn't of paid more than £200-£250 labour

at least you know the system is sealed and your ebc was the problem!

 

Disconnect the wiring on the stock boost solerniods and you get actuator psi, which should be about 7.

Well I wasn't expecting to pay more than around £200 but I think I have muppet written on my forehead. with the labour for the few extras and not forgetting VAT it came to £600!!! EEeeek

 

Saz you win a :duffer: for being closest.

 

at least you know the system is sealed and your ebc was the problem!

 

Disconnect the wiring on the stock boost solerniods and you get actuator psi, which should be about 7.

Yeah, at least I can drive it knowing that I wont get any detonation.

 

I plan on connecting the stock solenoids back up so that I will have at least 9.5psi until I can sort it all out.

600 Quid, Did You Pull Your Little Pants Down, Bend Over And Get Whipped!! :eek:

 

Sorry But Youve Been Dbf'd!! Big Time :eek:

 

Rip Of Merchants :xxx:

Blimey.

 

Where did you take it?

 

Just so that I know not to go there.

 

Darrell

Should have waited for my PM reply then lol. Joking aside that is EXTORTIONATE!!!!!!!!!!

 

(If thats how you spell it lol)

Darrel - it was St Albans Car Clinic. And no, I will not be going back there. my ass still stings from the rapage! :wack:

 

Should have waited for my PM reply then lol. Joking aside that is EXTORTIONATE!!!!!!!!!!

 

(If thats how you spell it lol)

I wish you could have done it for me duffers. Hell, I could have put you up in a 5 star hotel for a few nights and it would have still been cheaper!

 

Only thing is I needed the service before I go round donington in March and I had no idea if you would be able to do it.

Are they having a laugh. how long did it take????

 

Time to name and shame :xxx:

Should have waited for my PM reply then lol. Joking aside that is EXTORTIONATE!!!!!!!!!!

 

(If thats how you spell it lol)

 

Correct, good at spelling as well as Z's :bow:

Are they having a laugh. how long did it take????

 

Time to name and shame :xxx:

About 8 hours in total!

About 8 hours in total!

so they charged you approx £75 per hour!!! :headvswal :headvswal

 

im in the wrong trade!!!

TBH thats pretty average labour rates these days for most places :(

you say 60k service did that include cam belt as well .

TBH thats pretty average labour rates these days for most places :(

 

 

yeah duffer. dont get no ideas either :slap: :tongue: :dance:

:O My transmission change cost ALOT less than that!!!!

Well I wasn't expecting to pay more than around £200 but I think I have muppet written on my forehead. with the labour for the few extras and not forgetting VAT it came to £600!!! EEeeek

 

:shock: Do you have to give them your first born child to?

Now I understand why you were picking a fight with me! :rofl: :D :D :D

 

 

Learn the lesson book Andy in advance next time, make the trip up to his; leave your car , = costs a lot bloody less

 

Yes, you might not have your car for a few days but you live and work in St Albans so no problem there

 

Trust me Mike, lot easier in long run on the wallet and I trust Andy a million times more than some random garage

If you got an air bed there is a room here for you to crash aswell (not got a spare bed yet, only been here a year lol)

 

Might even get some beers in too lol

If you got an air bed there is a room here for you to crash aswell (not got a spare bed yet, only been here a year lol)

 

Might even get some beers in too lol

 

 

Does Andy know you are handing out invites, is this part of an incentive scheme :) ?

Does Andy know you are handing out invites, is this part of an incentive scheme :) ?

 

 

lol there is no point paying for a house if you cant invite folk around for a few beers, if they get their zed mended at the same time then thats a bonus!! :duffer: :duffer:

ouch! thats a killer... if its any consolation, today was an excellent day for my zed... shes has just earnt herself some new shoes and feet!

^^^^Sounds intriguing??

 

Mike, that sucks balls....BIG TIME, can't believe it took 8 hours!!

you say 60k service did that include cam belt as well .

Yeah Cambelts and cam seals, water pump, timing tensioner etc. BIG service.

 

If you got an air bed there is a room here for you to crash aswell (not got a spare bed yet, only been here a year lol)

 

Might even get some beers in too lol

Next time, I will take you up on the offer Saz.

 

Hell, I could have stayed in a hotel and taken us all out to dinner and it would still have been cheaper! lol