jaysVR6 2 Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 Well guys my VR has been in a friends garage back home in Plymouth for the last week and a half for some work, I've had the head off because of overun smoking and sure enough it was exhaust guides and stem seals.I was also told, given 6 months my head gasket would have popped.Originally I was quoted around 500 notes but the bill has risen, partly to do with me.I've had:New GuidesNew ValvesNew Stem SealsNew Head Gasket and bolts etc.Oil, filter, Anti FreezeNew strut tops for MOT(my choice) Inlet manifold, throttle body and rocker cover mirror polished, properly!And Link to post Share on other sites
Eat this 2 Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 im about to have my engine done and cant wait as im gettin 268 cams and a 621 exhaust mani done with it cars = money end of just open the windows and boot it through a tunnel then look at the daft grin on yer face Link to post Share on other sites
Col_M 0 Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 Out of interest, what is your friends garage? i'm thinking of getting my chains done in the summer, i was given an estimate of between Link to post Share on other sites
Nerih 0 Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 vr6's can be expensive to maintain, tuned (charged) vr6's are even worse . Link to post Share on other sites
Pittuf 0 Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 A car is a money pit.....sometimes you are lucky and get one that never owes you anything....but more often than not....it'll cost you a fortune Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Will 0 Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 Out of interest, what is your friends garage? i'm thinking of getting my chains done in the summer, i was given an estimate of between Link to post Share on other sites
stockers 1 Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 i've found everything you enjoy costs you a fortune !!! Link to post Share on other sites
Eat this 2 Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 especially women!!! Link to post Share on other sites
TVR6 0 Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 'ESPECIALLY' women x) Link to post Share on other sites
Geastb 0 Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Been spending loads lately myself - but I don't see the point in not doing it and losing all the cash i've splashed out over the last year. Everytime I think about getting rid of the VR I just take it for a blast!!!I'd never get the cash back i've spent!! Link to post Share on other sites
Nerih 0 Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 there is one thing that you can do that you can enjoy that costs nothing, it may cost you your sight or hair (but its not proven heh) Link to post Share on other sites
mk3anni 0 Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Out of interest, what is your friends garage? i'm thinking of getting my chains done in the summer, i was given an estimate of between Link to post Share on other sites
apd 0 Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 anoraks old bus has had 10-15 grand spent on it in the last 11 years according to the S/H.just glad i have not had to pick up the bill.the airline pilot who had the motor from new must have plenty of sugar?LOL! Link to post Share on other sites
Ferrari VR6 0 Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Me too, i've just been spending on the dub like a crazy man, new tailgate, new rear bumper, got it sprayed around the back and the car's going back into the body shop tomorrow for a new passenger door, geez !dodge All adds up to Link to post Share on other sites
silverline 0 Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 a lot of the time you dont NEED to spend the money, its usually for sentimental reasons, you love your car so you spend the money keeping it tidy and just right. you wouldnt spend money on it if it was an old dog would you? thats how i see it anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
jaysVR6 2 Posted November 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Oh guys, I feel all warm inside now! I wish my business partner felt the same way as us.All he sees is a car that drinks fuel all the time and has cost me alot of dosh. We've agreed that the business will stand Link to post Share on other sites
robvr6 0 Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 if mine started costing anything like that i'd drive the fecker into the sea.i hate spending money on cars now, even having to buy tyres which are essentials Link to post Share on other sites
ingham 5 Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Out of interest, what is your friends garage? i'm thinking of getting my chains done in the summer, i was given an estimate of between Link to post Share on other sites
badboyV6 4 Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Out of interest' date=' what is your friends garage? i'm thinking of getting my chains done in the summer, i was given an estimate of between £1800 and £2300 depending on labour by a local VW specialist, needless to say they can forget it.[/quote']fook i got my chains done for 250 plus parts yeah but to be fair look how much work jay has had done including guids as well! personally i dont think thats a bad price at all mate- and the polishing was fair too- i paid 90 for the inlet manifold to be polished and mine wasnt done completely!Basically you have a new top end bud, bottom end is always strong so nothin to worry about on that front! i need a new rack too.. but lets be honest - your cars a minter and its worth spending the money on. If you bought a new car for say 20k youd lose at least double that in a year :-) Link to post Share on other sites
Petesvw 0 Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Ingham, p.m me dude, i know your up this end, and i need that no.lol Link to post Share on other sites
jaysVR6 2 Posted November 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 Out of interest, what is your friends garage? i'm thinking of getting my chains done in the summer, i was given an estimate of between Link to post Share on other sites
Col_M 0 Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 Ok cheers mate i'm just seeing what the quote/estimates in and around Plymouth i can get, either that or i'll do it myself, i'm graduating in May so i'll have bags of time for that Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Will 0 Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 Out of interest, what is your friends garage? i'm thinking of getting my chains done in the summer, i was given an estimate of between Link to post Share on other sites
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