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Re: JamesV6CDX on the job
« Reply #15 on: 13 August 2007, 13:58:39 »
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Having the cambelt done already Bob?  :o

That had at least another 13k to go the last I knew!!

Yep, decided to get it done before 80k as most of the guys on here recommend 40k replacement and I'm now on 71k. I believe there were a few premature failures of the tensioners so VX changed their recommendations to 40k. As it happens, James reckoned the belt was ok on mine but the tensioners had seen better days and might have only lasted another 5k.

At least it's done now and gives me a bit of peace of mind :y
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Re: JamesV6CDX on the job
« Reply #16 on: 13 August 2007, 14:12:02 »
How odd! I had the belts and tensioners replaced at 40k(ish)! And what's more, they gave me the old tensioners too, so I'm very confident they got done.  ::)
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Re: JamesV6CDX on the job
« Reply #17 on: 13 August 2007, 14:26:10 »
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How odd! I had the belts and tensioners replaced at 40k(ish)! And what's more, they gave me the old tensioners too, so I'm very confident they got done.  ::)

Bugger!! Didn't realise you'd had them done at 40k - was that in the service book as I'm sure I looked and couldn't find any record of it. I thought they had never been done and assumed 80k was the original recommended change.

Oh well, didn't cost me as much as normal so won't have to worry for another 40k now. ::)
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Re: JamesV6CDX on the job
« Reply #18 on: 13 August 2007, 14:41:11 »
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How odd! I had the belts and tensioners replaced at 40k(ish)! And what's more, they gave me the old tensioners too, so I'm very confident they got done.  ::)

Bugger!! Didn't realise you'd had them done at 40k - was that in the service book as I'm sure I looked and couldn't find any record of it. I thought they had never been done and assumed 80k was the original recommended change.

Oh well, didn't cost me as much as normal so won't have to worry for another 40k now. ::)

I definitely mentioned it early in our negotiations bud'. I can't remember if it's in the service book specifically, but there should be a reciept from 'Drive' for all the bits and pieces from around January '06. Had to have the thermostat replaced at the same time. (£450 for a service that was!! OUCH!!). Still better safe than sorry eh!?!?  ;)
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Re: JamesV6CDX on the job
« Reply #19 on: 13 August 2007, 14:46:34 »
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How odd! I had the belts and tensioners replaced at 40k(ish)! And what's more, they gave me the old tensioners too, so I'm very confident they got done.  ::)

Bugger!! Didn't realise you'd had them done at 40k - was that in the service book as I'm sure I looked and couldn't find any record of it. I thought they had never been done and assumed 80k was the original recommended change.

Oh well, didn't cost me as much as normal so won't have to worry for another 40k now. ::)

I definitely mentioned it early in our negotiations bud'. I can't remember if it's in the service book specifically, but there should be a reciept from 'Drive' for all the bits and pieces from around January '06. Had to have the thermostat replaced at the same time. (£450 for a service that was!! OUCH!!). Still better safe than sorry eh!?!?  ;)

I obviously got meself confused then and no harm done - apart from the wallet ;)
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Re: JamesV6CDX on the job
« Reply #20 on: 13 August 2007, 15:51:35 »
shame, but on the bright side, tis done now and good for next 40k
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Re: JamesV6CDX on the job
« Reply #21 on: 16 August 2007, 00:00:38 »
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Rrrrrrr so that's what he looks like.

I'll be meeting James soon myself, i have an Oil cooler change to be done.

In the short time i've been with OOF, James is able to pin point problems.

Its gratifying to know, someone like James, is passionate and a professional.

Well, done.

Do you need photos taken while this is being done?
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Feel free to take as many pics as you like, and humiliate on the forum as appropriate - most people do ;D ;D

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Re: JamesV6CDX on the job
« Reply #22 on: 16 August 2007, 04:05:59 »
Pfff, VX anti-corrosion warranty  ;D Tried that not so long back for a 2001 33,000 mile FVSH Astra estate of ours that was starting to bubble the paint round the rear arches  :o After weeks and months of correspondance, Nidd-Vale in Harrogate came back with the definative answer....

.....STONE CHIPS  ;D On the REAR ARCHES would you believe! haha! Nobs. Despite the fact that both arches were going UNDER the paint and there was no damage to the outer paint surface, this was what they deduced and weren't going to repair, not even meet half way on costs. Gits.

Got a fantastic local guy to do a superb PROPER job for 150 squid  :y

So why hasn't the stone chipped bonnet gone rusty then?  ;D

Bob, post some pics up of your motor, looks the absolute business in that colour on those rims!  8-)

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Re: JamesV6CDX on the job
« Reply #23 on: 16 August 2007, 09:28:07 »
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Bob, post some pics up of your motor, looks the absolute business in that colour on those rims!  8-)

Cheers mate - some already in the gallery - have a look here.........

 http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1180701209
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