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Re: Good Motoring start to the week NOT
« Reply #15 on: 10 July 2008, 12:45:45 »
So the Jeep is still not allowing its hub to come off....

As for the Renault - its on its way back took 3 days to do a timing belt - had it confirmed independantly ( by a garage that wouldnt/ couldnt do it its a 6.1 hour job)

They broke the timing belt cover and wanted to charge for a new one. No Chance.

Then yesterday they said the aux belt tensioner was broken and it needed a new kit at £139....plus labour, managed to get it done for £49 after threatening them a few times....

So just in case anyone thought dealers were unfairly tarred with an incompetent label...... ::)
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Re: Good Motoring start to the week NOT
« Reply #16 on: 10 July 2008, 12:59:16 »
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So just in case anyone thought dealers were unfairly tarred with an incompetent label...... ::)


PMSL  No I think they are completely justified comments made by normal customers who dont think it is ok for garages to take the pi$$ by doing shoddy work and breaking parts and expecting the customer to pay for it.

Also they should warn of all possiblities to a customer in case they find worn tensioners.

Plus they also charge £40 to £60 an hour for the privalidge.
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Re: Good Motoring start to the week NOT
« Reply #17 on: 10 July 2008, 13:04:47 »
If you want customer service from a dealer buy a Lexus, although sell your internal organs for research before hand as they aint cheap.
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Re: Good Motoring start to the week NOT
« Reply #18 on: 10 July 2008, 13:41:23 »
I am informed that Jeeps a re swines to pull the hubs on.

The recommended method is to use a hydraulic puller, lots of plus gas and leave it over night.
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Re: Good Motoring start to the week NOT
« Reply #19 on: 10 July 2008, 14:17:15 »
I remember trying to get the rear hub off an XJ6. It didn't work with a normal puller, then I discovered they Loctited the dam thing onto the splines. Gave up  :-X :-X :-X

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Re: Good Motoring start to the week NOT
« Reply #20 on: 10 July 2008, 14:34:21 »
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I am informed that Jeeps a re swines to pull the hubs on.

The recommended method is to use a hydraulic puller, lots of plus gas and leave it over night.


Plus gas for a week and alternated betwen "FREEZE AND RELEASE" followed by burning the sod !!

No Joy.....Yet  :(
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Re: Good Motoring start to the week NOT
« Reply #21 on: 10 July 2008, 14:37:17 »
Oh and a nice surprise from Renault....Wifey been to pick up clitsport ( its called Rachel apparently.... bloody women) and the overall bill including aux belt, tensioners, and new timing cover was £30 less than the original basic quote for timing belt and tensioner kit only....

Car also washed and valeted and visual inspection carried out. Seems it needs new pads ( suspected that) rear tyres ( already ordered them) and has 1 weeping shock...

If i spend £500 putting this right, coupled with the belts its still on the road for £2.5k less than "list"  :-/
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Re: Good Motoring start to the week NOT
« Reply #22 on: 10 July 2008, 14:41:34 »
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Oh and a nice surprise from Renault....Wifey been to pick up clitsport ( its called apparently.... Rachel bloody women) and the overall bill including aux belt, tensioners, and new timing cover was £30 less than the original basic quote for timing belt and tensioner kit only....

Car also washed and valeted and visual inspection carried out. Seems it needs new pads ( suspected that) rear tyres ( already ordered them) and has 1 weeping shock...

If i spend £500 putting this right, coupled with the belts its still on the road for £2.5k less than "list"  :-/

My Wife names her cars too!,sounds like money well spent,welcome back btw :y
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Re: Good Motoring start to the week NOT
« Reply #23 on: 10 July 2008, 14:46:31 »
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Oh and a nice surprise from Renault....Wifey been to pick up clitsport ( its called apparently.... Rachel bloody women) and the overall bill including aux belt, tensioners, and new timing cover was £30 less than the original basic quote for timing belt and tensioner kit only....

Car also washed and valeted and visual inspection carried out. Seems it needs new pads ( suspected that) rear tyres ( already ordered them) and has 1 weeping shock...

If i spend £500 putting this right, coupled with the belts its still on the road for £2.5k less than "list"  :-/

My Wife names her cars too!,sounds like money well spent,welcome back btw :y


Thanks buddy  :y Money well spent...hmmm.... fine if you like tempremental french tin supermini`s that seem to run on NOS...but it saves the earache from `er indoors.
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Re: Good Motoring start to the week NOT
« Reply #24 on: 10 July 2008, 15:26:44 »
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Oh and a nice surprise from Renault....Wifey been to pick up clitsport ( its called apparently.... Rachel bloody women) and the overall bill including aux belt, tensioners, and new timing cover was £30 less than the original basic quote for timing belt and tensioner kit only....

Car also washed and valeted and visual inspection carried out. Seems it needs new pads ( suspected that) rear tyres ( already ordered them) and has 1 weeping shock...

If i spend £500 putting this right, coupled with the belts its still on the road for £2.5k less than "list"  :-/

My Wife names her cars too!,sounds like money well spent,welcome back btw :y


Thanks buddy  :y Money well spent...hmmm.... fine if you like tempremental french tin supermini`s that seem to run on NOS...but it saves the earache from `er indoors.

Just re-read,trouble was trying to read posts,each your lunch, answer the kids questions and keep an eye on the weather as had just hung some washing out...lol,see your point though!
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Re: Good Motoring start to the week NOT
« Reply #25 on: 10 July 2008, 15:29:04 »
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I am informed that Jeeps a re swines to pull the hubs on.

The recommended method is to use a hydraulic puller, lots of plus gas and leave it over night.


Plus gas for a week and alternated betwen "FREEZE AND RELEASE" followed by burning the sod !!

No Joy.....Yet  :(

Thats not a hydraulic puller though..........which will apply in the order of 10 ton of continuous pressure!
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Re: Good Motoring start to the week NOT
« Reply #26 on: 10 July 2008, 15:43:29 »
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I am informed that Jeeps a re swines to pull the hubs on.

The recommended method is to use a hydraulic puller, lots of plus gas and leave it over night.


Plus gas for a week and alternated betwen "FREEZE AND RELEASE" followed by burning the sod !!

No Joy.....Yet  :(

Thats not a hydraulic puller though..........which will apply in the order of 10 ton of continuous pressure!


I have an alternative though, Sammy sledge and Avril Angle Grinder ;D
I have sourced a replacement hub / driveshaft, as a last resort though.
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