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Re: 03 Omega 3.2 Elite
« Reply #15 on: 14 February 2010, 19:48:03 »
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Can anyone tell me what the part number is for a new thermostat for my car PLEASE. I am going to go to Southern Vauxhall in the morning and get a new one and get a local back street mechanic to fit it for me.
Surely the timing belt will be ok till I return from France?

What written assurance can you trust in the paperwork that you received with the car to say that its been changed as per?  Even then, things do go wrong sometimes....

We had proof on the 3.0 we bought, came from a very nice couple who owned it for 5 years. But still, did not trust it. For the sake of £150, its worth making sure.
£150. I was quoted more than treble that today, so who does a cambelt and water pump change for £150.

£150 is DIY cost
Well young man, I wish I was as capable as yourself.
but I am not, so £420 it is then.
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Petes post I think meant £420 was a bit pricey, even for a garage to do it

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Re: 03 Omega 3.2 Elite
« Reply #16 on: 14 February 2010, 19:49:43 »
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Can anyone tell me what the part number is for a new thermostat for my car PLEASE. I am going to go to Southern Vauxhall in the morning and get a new one and get a local back street mechanic to fit it for me.
Surely the timing belt will be ok till I return from France?

What written assurance can you trust in the paperwork that you received with the car to say that its been changed as per?  Even then, things do go wrong sometimes....

We had proof on the 3.0 we bought, came from a very nice couple who owned it for 5 years. But still, did not trust it. For the sake of £150, its worth making sure.
£150. I was quoted more than treble that today, so who does a cambelt and water pump change for £150.

£150 is DIY cost
Well young man, I wish I was as capable as yourself.
but I am not, so £420 it is then.
:o
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£420 they are taking the cream crackers with that quote, if thats the same place your taking the stat to, i'd walk away!
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Re: 03 Omega 3.2 Elite
« Reply #17 on: 14 February 2010, 19:51:17 »
That was what I was quoted today. That was for parts and Labour, and fuel would be extra.
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Re: 03 Omega 3.2 Elite
« Reply #18 on: 14 February 2010, 19:53:03 »
Ring around for alternative quotes
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Re: 03 Omega 3.2 Elite
« Reply #19 on: 14 February 2010, 19:54:43 »
Yep, plenty more decent garages open on a Monday than there are on a Sunday

Where did you go? Halfords.....? National Autocentres.....?

Ring around in the week and play them off each other, alternatively contact Pete or Daz and see what they say

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Re: 03 Omega 3.2 Elite
« Reply #20 on: 14 February 2010, 19:55:53 »
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That was what I was quoted today. That was for parts and Labour, and fuel would be extra.
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Dear for parts.  As said, check Elite Petes signature back this thread and recalculate from there.....
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« Reply #21 on: 14 February 2010, 19:56:00 »
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Yep, plenty more decent garages open on a Monday than there are on a Sunday

Where did you go? Halfords.....? National Autocentres.....?

Ring around in the week and play them off each other, alternatively contact Pete or Daz and see what they say

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Re: 03 Omega 3.2 Elite
« Reply #22 on: 14 February 2010, 20:05:07 »
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I am prepared to pay for the belt and water pump to be done but I know no-one who can do the job. I have asked Loo Knee and James V6 and they are too busy till the weekend or middle of next week.
I am NOT trying to save a few quid by not getting it done.
I have paperwork that says it was done in august last, but I do not believe it.
[/highlight]What reason do you have to believe it hasnt been done?
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« Reply #23 on: 14 February 2010, 20:06:59 »
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I am prepared to pay for the belt and water pump to be done but I know no-one who can do the job. I have asked Loo Knee and James V6 and they are too busy till the weekend or middle of next week.
I am NOT trying to save a few quid by not getting it done.
I have paperwork that says it was done in august last, but I do not believe it.
[/highlight]What reason do you have to believe it hasnt been done?
Because the receipt I have is for £97.25 on a piece of A5 paper and handwritten and a little sticker with a garage name on it.
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« Reply #24 on: 14 February 2010, 20:08:14 »
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I am prepared to pay for the belt and water pump to be done but I know no-one who can do the job. I have asked Loo Knee and James V6 and they are too busy till the weekend or middle of next week.
I am NOT trying to save a few quid by not getting it done.
I have paperwork that says it was done in august last, but I do not believe it.
[/highlight]What reason do you have to believe it hasnt been done?
Because the receipt I have is for £97.25 on a piece of A5 paper and handwritten and a little sticker with a garage name on it.

You can't even do it for that DIY
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Re: 03 Omega 3.2 Elite
« Reply #25 on: 14 February 2010, 20:09:57 »
£97.25 would just about cover the cost of the parts........?

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Re: 03 Omega 3.2 Elite
« Reply #26 on: 14 February 2010, 20:10:17 »
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I am prepared to pay for the belt and water pump to be done but I know no-one who can do the job. I have asked Loo Knee and James V6 and they are too busy till the weekend or middle of next week.
I am NOT trying to save a few quid by not getting it done.
I have paperwork that says it was done in august last, but I do not believe it.
[/highlight]What reason do you have to believe it hasnt been done?
Because the receipt I have is for £97.25 on a piece of A5 paper and handwritten and a little sticker with a garage name on it.

You can't even do it for that DIY

Ring the garage and ask for a vat receipt, if not genuine, report someone
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Re: 03 Omega 3.2 Elite
« Reply #27 on: 14 February 2010, 20:10:21 »
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I am prepared to pay for the belt and water pump to be done but I know no-one who can do the job. I have asked Loo Knee and James V6 and they are too busy till the weekend or middle of next week.
I am NOT trying to save a few quid by not getting it done.
I have paperwork that says it was done in august last, but I do not believe it.
[/highlight]What reason do you have to believe it hasnt been done?
Because the receipt I have is for £97.25 on a piece of A5 paper and handwritten and a little sticker with a garage name on it.
Yes, that dosent sound quite right. sounds like they only changed the belt...
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Re: 03 Omega 3.2 Elite
« Reply #28 on: 14 February 2010, 20:10:26 »
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I am prepared to pay for the belt and water pump to be done but I know no-one who can do the job. I have asked Loo Knee and James V6 and they are too busy till the weekend or middle of next week.
I am NOT trying to save a few quid by not getting it done.
I have paperwork that says it was done in august last, but I do not believe it.
[/highlight]What reason do you have to believe it hasnt been done?
Because the receipt I have is for £97.25 on a piece of A5 paper and handwritten and a little sticker with a garage name on it.

You can't even do it for that DIY
So, have I good enough reason to DISBELIEVE this person?
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Re: 03 Omega 3.2 Elite
« Reply #29 on: 14 February 2010, 20:10:58 »
Sounds like a price to change the aux belt & tensioner. I have one for about £106 from my cars previous owner somewhere ...
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