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KrissJ
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As it says really.
Engine was pressurising in the radiator so assumed it was the head gasket. It wasn't, but after having the head pressure tested twice it was found to be bent which is hopefully it. The turbo also has a crack in the housing so is being replaced.
No I'm not the happiest of R owners at the moment
The thing is, I reckon the mechanic that's doing it is takin the p1ss. He's a turbo specialist but has never done a GTIR before (but no1 has round here and he was the only 1 that could do it). But he's now had my car for 2 1/2 weeks and is saying I might not even get it back by the weekend!!!
So what's the maximum you would expect to pay and how long should it take (bearing in mind he's a good mechanic but doesn't know the car) to get the head gasket replaced, 2 pressure tests (he said he wanted to make sure :? ), new turbo housing (std turbo) and to replace that. Parts (except head gasket cos I bought a HKS 1
) and labour??
Please reply cos he's an utter tossser and I reckon he's gonna charge me over a grand :shock:
Engine was pressurising in the radiator so assumed it was the head gasket. It wasn't, but after having the head pressure tested twice it was found to be bent which is hopefully it. The turbo also has a crack in the housing so is being replaced.
No I'm not the happiest of R owners at the moment
The thing is, I reckon the mechanic that's doing it is takin the p1ss. He's a turbo specialist but has never done a GTIR before (but no1 has round here and he was the only 1 that could do it). But he's now had my car for 2 1/2 weeks and is saying I might not even get it back by the weekend!!!
So what's the maximum you would expect to pay and how long should it take (bearing in mind he's a good mechanic but doesn't know the car) to get the head gasket replaced, 2 pressure tests (he said he wanted to make sure :? ), new turbo housing (std turbo) and to replace that. Parts (except head gasket cos I bought a HKS 1
Please reply cos he's an utter tossser and I reckon he's gonna charge me over a grand :shock: