MoNkEy MaGiC
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Registered: 12th Apr 03
Location: West - London Drives: Corsa GSi
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i need my c16xe rebuilt as its got loads of oil leaking/buring/consumption problems!
are v-tuning any good? how much would they charge Roughly for a full rebuild including the following...
new rocker, head and sump gaskets all around, piston rings, valve stem seals, valve springs, and any other uprating while head is of e.g arp and con rod bolts, and also "posibly" the following if needed- new pistons, rebore of head, water pump, oil pump
is their anything i may have missed??
just want a rough estimate, been on their website and they sound pretty good??
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and-m
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Registered: 5th May 02
Location: Liverpool. Drives. Skud vRS.
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I dont think Ive heard a single bad word said against them, proper enthusiasts.
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and-m
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Registered: 5th May 02
Location: Liverpool. Drives. Skud vRS.
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Call them.
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luca2020
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Registered: 26th May 02
Location: Maidstone, Kent
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lol yer call/e-mail them
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lee mitchell
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Registered: 26th Jan 01
Location: kent...drive's: eveyones conversion cars hard lol
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i can give u a number of a mate that does rebuilds. he done fads on here
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MoNkEy MaGiC
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Registered: 12th Apr 03
Location: West - London Drives: Corsa GSi
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i just need a rough estimate, so i know how much i will need to save up to get it done as i cant afford it right now!! just hope it doesnt get really bad in next few months while im saving up!
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LukeGSi
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Registered: 9th Dec 03
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i can give u a number of a mate that does rebuilds. he done Joffs on here
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AK
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Registered: 5th Jul 00
Location: Aberdeen City
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phone them..... they quoted me about 900 for my work.... unmapped
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MoNkEy MaGiC
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they quoted around the £1000 mark for a full rebuild of C16xe, including...
- Rebore with new pistons/rings
- New gaskets and seals throughout
- New timing gear/belt and water pump
- New shells and bolts (ARP's can be fitted if required)
- All labour to carry out the above work and remove and install from car
what you think???
sounds a bit pricey to me!! but they meant to be very good reliable company???
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AK
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Registered: 5th Jul 00
Location: Aberdeen City
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not too bad
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Siberia
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Registered: 9th Oct 03
Location: Leprechaun Land Drives : Zafira GSI
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quote: Originally posted by Adam Kindness
phone them..... they quoted me about 900 for my work.... unmapped
that was with you supplying alot of the bits though ?
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Greasemonkey
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Registered: 17th Apr 02
Location: Drives a Tractor
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Was gonna say a grand mine was £1400 with stage 2 head and 6 stage valve seats cut
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miles
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
Location: plymouth Drives: Astra Sport
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quote: Originally posted by MoNkEy MaGiC
they quoted around the £1000 mark for a full rebuild of C16xe, including...
- Rebore with new pistons/rings
- New gaskets and seals throughout
- New timing gear/belt and water pump
- New shells and bolts (ARP's can be fitted if required)
- All labour to carry out the above work and remove and install from car
what you think???
sounds a bit pricey to me!! but they meant to be very good reliable company???
There is a good £600+ of parts in there. So £400 to remove, rebuild, and refit an engine isn't that bad, not when you consider what people pay just for the remove and refit when putting an C20 in.
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MoNkEy MaGiC
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Registered: 12th Apr 03
Location: West - London Drives: Corsa GSi
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woudnt it be cheaper for me to get a full c20xe put in ready to drive!???
and the money i save put towards the insurance increase for it! if they even insure me for it that is im with admiral by the way!
[Edited on 02-11-2004 by MoNkEy MaGiC]
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bradfincham
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Registered: 20th Sep 02
Location: East Of England Drives: Clio 172
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I am friends with dave who is partner in v tuning,
One of the nicest and most honest reliable guys i know. he wont set you up for anything the car doesnt need and will give you a warranty on the engine. he has done endless rebuilds and phase kits with friends in the vxlscc and every1 of them has never had troubles. Very reputable guy and il guarantee will be one of the best people you will ever deal with.
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MoNkEy MaGiC
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Registered: 12th Apr 03
Location: West - London Drives: Corsa GSi
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cheers dude
i see what you mean, i guess paying that bit extra i will know im getting a good job done and peace of mind
its just.... my cars market value is only £1300-£2000 max! so i really dont know if its worth it
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