Cossie Dunc and my V6 belts!

Astraeus · 4th April 2014, 19:49

Just home after having my V6 belts etc done. Peace of mind. Thanks again mate great service as always.

While he was slaving over the timing belts I had a trip to Edinburgh and.....lunch on the Royal Yacht Britannia. What an awesome job they have made of making it a fantastic visit. If you haven't been and can go I thoroughly recommend it.

The engine room has to be seen to be believed. Lovely food in the restaurant on board. Good service too. I settled for delicious apple pie and ice cream and a hot chocolate.

Spent some time on Edinburgh buses and remembered why I like my car so much. The roads are shocking state. Bus crashing through potholes and bumps so it was rattling! Bad visitor impression!

Saw the trams running too as they are busy staff training and system testing. Going to go back for a trip when open.
A lovely drive home too in my lovely 75 knowing the belts are done. A good start to my holiday.

Chris

DMGRS · 4th April 2014, 20:14

Good stuff, he certainly seems to know the V6 very well... I may have to drop him a PM as I'm doing mine soon.

Hang on, was this the belt kit I sent over?

Astraeus · 4th April 2014, 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMGRS

Good stuff, he certainly seems to know the V6 very well... I may have to drop him a PM as I'm doing mine soon.

Hang on, was this the belt kit I sent over?

Sure was, purring away nicely.

Chris

DMGRS · 4th April 2014, 20:17

Very good - I do like those kits. Same as is going on my 180 next week. If I was closer, he'd be doing it - unfortunately I'm pretty far from the specialists here, so DIY it is.
Happy purring...

pab · 4th April 2014, 20:23

Glad to hear Duncan got you sorted. Oh, and Edinburgh,one of my favourite cities.

Astraeus · 4th April 2014, 20:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by pab

Glad to hear Duncan got you sorted. Oh, and Edinburgh,one of my favourite cities.

Wait until you see the state of the roads. Potholes all over the place.

Yes, it is a great place.

Chris

stevestrat · 4th April 2014, 20:32

Nothing but praise for Dunc. When I left mine to get the slave done he ran me to the railway station and picked me up there the folowing day. Really nice guy as well.

Astraeus · 4th April 2014, 23:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astraeus

Just home after having my V6 belts etc done. Peace of mind. Thanks again mate great service as always.

While he was slaving over the timing belts I had a trip to Edinburgh and.....lunch on the Royal Yacht Britannia. What an awesome job they have made of making it a fantastic visit. If you haven't been and can go I thoroughly recommend it.

The engine room has to be seen to be believed. Lovely food in the restaurant on board. Good service too. I settled for delicious apple pie and ice cream and a hot chocolate.

Spent some time on Edinburgh buses and remembered why I like my car so much. The roads are shocking state. Bus crashing through potholes and bumps so it was rattling! Bad visitor impression!

Saw the trams running too as they are busy staff training and system testing. Going to go back for a trip when open.
A lovely drive home too in my lovely 75 knowing the belts are done. A good start to my holiday.

Chris

A photo from the Royal Yacht Britannia

mickm1 · 4th April 2014, 23:28

top man and il see him monday

andy1968 · 5th April 2014, 07:51

I am assuming the walk down to the docks in Edinburgh, is it through Leith?, is somewhat more pleasant than it was a few years back ?

4th April 2014, 19:49	#1
Astraeus Regional Secretary North Scotland MG ZS Exclusive 1.0T Auto 2022 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tayport Posts: 5,754 Thanks: 1,676 Thanked 1,855 Times in 1,058 Posts	Cossie Dunc and my V6 belts! Just home after having my V6 belts etc done. Peace of mind. Thanks again mate great service as always. While he was slaving over the timing belts I had a trip to Edinburgh and.....lunch on the Royal Yacht Britannia. What an awesome job they have made of making it a fantastic visit. If you haven't been and can go I thoroughly recommend it. The engine room has to be seen to be believed. Lovely food in the restaurant on board. Good service too. I settled for delicious apple pie and ice cream and a hot chocolate. Spent some time on Edinburgh buses and remembered why I like my car so much. The roads are shocking state. Bus crashing through potholes and bumps so it was rattling! Bad visitor impression! Saw the trams running too as they are busy staff training and system testing. Going to go back for a trip when open. A lovely drive home too in my lovely 75 knowing the belts are done. A good start to my holiday. Chris

4th April 2014, 20:14	#2
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	Good stuff, he certainly seems to know the V6 very well... I may have to drop him a PM as I'm doing mine soon. Hang on, was this the belt kit I sent over? __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

4th April 2014, 20:17	#4
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	Very good - I do like those kits. Same as is going on my 180 next week. If I was closer, he'd be doing it - unfortunately I'm pretty far from the specialists here, so DIY it is. Happy purring... __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

4th April 2014, 20:32	#7
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,484 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	Nothing but praise for Dunc. When I left mine to get the slave done he ran me to the railway station and picked me up there the folowing day. Really nice guy as well. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

5th April 2014, 07:51	#10
andy1968 Loves to post MG ZT+ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Welwyn Garden City Posts: 378 Thanks: 21 Thanked 32 Times in 31 Posts	I am assuming the walk down to the docks in Edinburgh, is it through Leith?, is somewhat more pleasant than it was a few years back ? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

4th April 2014, 20:23	#5
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	Glad to hear Duncan got you sorted. Oh, and Edinburgh,one of my favourite cities.

4th April 2014, 23:28	#9
mickm1 Loves to post MG ZT & Rover 75 Facelift models in Pearlescent Black Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Glasgow Posts: 391 Thanks: 109 Thanked 60 Times in 49 Posts	top man and il see him monday