It only gets worse!

Andy_with_a_screwdriver · 7th March 2019, 17:36

It never rains it pours!

Got the tourer back from the garage today with it's new crankshaft pulley (£82.50 labour) and set about sorting the issues. https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...=292950&page=5

No.1 Sorted the brake vacuum pipe

Thanks Arctic for your excellent threads.

No.2 Suspension problems.
Jacked the car up and got it on axle stands ready to tackle the front arb bushes and drop links. Purchased grease, found syringe in printer ink cartridge refill set, a bit thin but never mind, warm the grease up.

Removed front wheels, nearside spring was in 3 pieces

Not much point fitting the tyre protector.

Not much point undoing all the anti roll bar either.

Then my Aunt and Uncle arrived for a chat and with a birthday card for tomorrow

Then I had to get my daughter from school, then make tea and take her to dance practice, Mrs Andy has gone to London to see a show, alright for some!
While shes dancing had a look for springs, looking at £45 each not sure of brand though

No.3 Add that to the list of things to do. I assume it's a right (or left) ball ache to do. Especially as the lower strut pinch bolt on that side is jammed, it needs to be drilled out.

Unfortunately I've also got a Zafira with a really whiny 5th and 6th gear, bearings are going/gone, M32 box notorious for it. Don't think it's got many miles left. Had two quotes so far and wait for it ….

… £1795 and £2064

What to do

I've not checked my premium bonds yet this month so here's hoping.....

P-Nut · 7th March 2019, 19:26

Damn! Who on earth is giving you those quotes? You can get refurbed boxes for £500

Andy_with_a_screwdriver · 8th March 2019, 08:32

I didn't win anything

re: Zafira
Because the clutch and fly wheel are both 70k miles ( I have a receipt from the previous owner), both garages recommend to change the clutch, dmf, accessories etc at the same time.

Quote 1 : NO breakdown but £1795 total.
Using LUK clutch kit and fitting a replacement Ivor Searle box.

After my sharp intake of breath, He did say that if I provided a 2nd hand box, they would fit it for £300 labour only. Recommend only as a get it running to sell it option

Quote 2 : £2064
Recon gearbox £850 & labour £275 + vat = £1350
Clutch kit £235 + DMF kit £300 + vat = £678

They will have my box reconditioned locally. And wouldn't charge any more labour to change the clutch if required.

I understand the principle of replacing the lot but it is adding about £800 to the job. Nobody really has any idea how much clutch is left

I can't see the point if it is only 50-60% worn.

Back to Rover, Garage 2 above have just done the crank pully and when I spoke to him about the clutch yesterday, I asked for a price for the spring.

About 2.5 hours per spring and £50 ish for the part approx. £180 + vat = about £220 and he wants to do both sides.
Just can't justify another £440 now on this car so I need some springs. Is it totally nesseccary to change both at the same time?

I'm off to work now, then going to buy some 8 mm steel drill bits to remove the pinch bolt

coab · 8th March 2019, 09:03

My Mrs has a Peugeot 307 sport and the bearings in her box went so took it to a place here in Coventry and they refurbished the box and changed the bearings for £500. I bought a Valeo clutch for £80 and they fitted it for free. 12 months warrenty and they did a great job.
If you are selling it just get a clutch and forget the DMF.
Would be worth driving up here to get it done and have a fair fee quid left over!

cbr1100xx · 8th March 2019, 09:12

Why not ask one of the traders for a decent complete leg , shock , spring , top mount.
A lot easier to change the whole lot in one go and probably about the same price as a spring.
Then you can refurbish the old one at your leisure.
Stan

ceedy · 8th March 2019, 09:25

We paid 1650 quid for a upgrade of bearings and rebuild on our grande Punto ( same M32 box@ 48k miles )

..

this included a new DMF clutch , labour etc

then sold it for 2k

.. a year later .

C

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy_with_a_screwdriver

It never rains it pours!

Got the tourer back from the garage today with it's new crankshaft pulley (£82.50 labour) and set about sorting the issues. https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...=292950&page=5

No.1 Sorted the brake vacuum pipe

Thanks Arctic for your excellent threads.

No.2 Suspension problems.
Jacked the car up and got it on axle stands ready to tackle the front arb bushes and drop links. Purchased grease, found syringe in printer ink cartridge refill set, a bit thin but never mind, warm the grease up.

Removed front wheels, nearside spring was in 3 pieces

Not much point fitting the tyre protector.

Not much point undoing all the anti roll bar either.

Then my Aunt and Uncle arrived for a chat and with a birthday card for tomorrow

Then I had to get my daughter from school, then make tea and take her to dance practice, Mrs Andy has gone to London to see a show, alright for some!
While shes dancing had a look for springs, looking at £45 each not sure of brand though

No.3 Add that to the list of things to do. I assume it's a right (or left) ball ache to do. Especially as the lower strut pinch bolt on that side is jammed, it needs to be drilled out.

Unfortunately I've also got a Zafira with a really whiny 5th and 6th gear, bearings are going/gone, M32 box notorious for it. Don't think it's got many miles left. Had two quotes so far and wait for it ….

… £1795 and £2064

What to do

I've not checked my premium bonds yet this month so here's hoping.....

Andy_with_a_screwdriver · 8th March 2019, 14:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbr1100xx

Why not ask one of the traders for a decent complete leg , shock , spring , top mount.
A lot easier to change the whole lot in one go and probably about the same price as a spring.
Then you can refurbish the old one at your leisure.
Stan

Thanks, I've put an ad in items wanted. May pm some when I get time.
Got too much on today will do a bit of searching round tomorrow.

Cable Tie · 8th March 2019, 18:24

Andy give me a pm when you got 5 I’ve got what you need buddy

chris75 · 8th March 2019, 19:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbr1100xx

Why not ask one of the traders for a decent complete leg , shock , spring , top mount.
A lot easier to change the whole lot in one go and probably about the same price as a spring.
Then you can refurbish the old one at your leisure.
Stan

That's the way to do it

You might find this old thread of interest ; it's the way I did it

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=84261

Andy_with_a_screwdriver · 9th March 2019, 09:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cable Tie

Andy give me a pm when you got 5 I’ve got what you need buddy

PM being sent. Thanks

7th March 2019, 19:26	#2
P-Nut Gets stuck in MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Shields Posts: 561 Thanks: 143 Thanked 170 Times in 103 Posts	Damn! Who on earth is giving you those quotes? You can get refurbed boxes for £500 __________________ Approved food eater

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cbr1100xx Gets stuck in VW touareg Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: dunsop bridge Posts: 870 Thanks: 225 Thanked 414 Times in 235 Posts	Why not ask one of the traders for a decent complete leg , shock , spring , top mount. A lot easier to change the whole lot in one go and probably about the same price as a spring. Then you can refurbish the old one at your leisure. Stan __________________ WE WERE BOTH BORN ON THE 4th of JULY CAR DIED 15/11/2022---I'M STILL GOING (JUST)

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8th March 2019, 08:32	#3
Andy_with_a_screwdriver Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer CDTi Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Plymouth Posts: 692 Thanks: 141 Thanked 153 Times in 117 Posts	I didn't win anything re: Zafira Because the clutch and fly wheel are both 70k miles ( I have a receipt from the previous owner), both garages recommend to change the clutch, dmf, accessories etc at the same time. Quote 1 : NO breakdown but £1795 total. Using LUK clutch kit and fitting a replacement Ivor Searle box. After my sharp intake of breath, He did say that if I provided a 2nd hand box, they would fit it for £300 labour only. Recommend only as a get it running to sell it option Quote 2 : £2064 Recon gearbox £850 & labour £275 + vat = £1350 Clutch kit £235 + DMF kit £300 + vat = £678 They will have my box reconditioned locally. And wouldn't charge any more labour to change the clutch if required. I understand the principle of replacing the lot but it is adding about £800 to the job. Nobody really has any idea how much clutch is left I can't see the point if it is only 50-60% worn. Back to Rover, Garage 2 above have just done the crank pully and when I spoke to him about the clutch yesterday, I asked for a price for the spring. About 2.5 hours per spring and £50 ish for the part approx. £180 + vat = about £220 and he wants to do both sides. Just can't justify another £440 now on this car so I need some springs. Is it totally nesseccary to change both at the same time? I'm off to work now, then going to buy some 8 mm steel drill bits to remove the pinch bolt

8th March 2019, 09:03	#4
coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,137 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	My Mrs has a Peugeot 307 sport and the bearings in her box went so took it to a place here in Coventry and they refurbished the box and changed the bearings for £500. I bought a Valeo clutch for £80 and they fitted it for free. 12 months warrenty and they did a great job. If you are selling it just get a clutch and forget the DMF. Would be worth driving up here to get it done and have a fair fee quid left over!