Jules - A Recommendation.

jt002e2762 · 29th September 2009, 17:48

Hi, As if one were needed of course!! Jules did my thermostat last week. (CDT). He did a first class job, which is normal for him. It was worth the 440mile round trip from the North East to let him do the job.

It was still cheaper than the garages up here that bothered to quote. Some did'nt even want the job. Xpart Landrover. T.V.T.E. Gateshead quoted £300 and 5 hours.

Hows this, a garage in Washington, ex Rover agent, after a T4 session, (screen dump showing coolant temperature of 74 degrees) said the temperature was ok??? 'cos the gauge needle was in the middle. Yeh right, just tell im owt!!

Anway, running ok now, with 88 degs reached in about 10 mins from cold. Normal running temp seems to be 89. Going uphill between 90/91, and downhill 87/88 degs. Motorway cruising between 88/90.

IMHO, if you need any work done give Jules a ring first. He'll give you honest, first class advice, and if you can stand the drive, let him do the work, 'cos he won't rip you off.

His mail order service is first rate as well. I bought a cooling fan from him which I fitted myself, and that transaction was painless.

Cheers, JRT.

Reaper · 29th September 2009, 17:53

As a newbie, where abouts is this chap?

Kandyman · 29th September 2009, 17:55

Conwy NORTH WALES

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/member.php?u=811

madone · 29th September 2009, 18:14

Cant recommend Jules highly enough. Did the 404 mile round trip one Saturday a few months ago to do my fan resistor and other things while the front was off. Well worth it for me just to know its done right by an expert plus the best and thickest toast you are ever likely to see; forgot about the choc biscuits :lol:

For you NE guys I can recommend my now well established X part dealer here in Durham, Fred Hendersons. They did my thermo for £235

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...742#post260742

BTW Jules wasnt doing them at the time

Jules · 1st October 2009, 22:18

Thanks for the kind words John, Graham & Kandyman.
I keep saying this is the last CDT Stat job !!
(but then I like a challenge)

My price is £149 plus the Stat.

patrolman pete · 2nd October 2009, 09:45

I did mine myself on my drive but i wouldn't want to do another one for a long time! They are a bit of a tinker to get at. Jules your price is a bargain mate

jt002e2762 · 2nd October 2009, 15:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrolman pete

I did mine myself on my drive but i wouldn't want to do another one for a long time! They are a bit of a tinker to get at. Jules your price is a bargain mate

Yes Pete, Have to agree after watching Jules, and he, has hands like shovels.
Cheers, JRT.

James.uk · 2nd October 2009, 16:14

>> forgot about the choc biscuits :lol:<<<

Hmmmmm.. No suprise there then...

Getting Jules to part with his bikkies is no easy task..

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. Though he did send me photos of some just to prove they actually exist! .

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29th September 2009, 17:48	#1
jt002e2762 Loves to post Ex 2.0 ltr CDT Conn Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Whickham Posts: 421 Thanks: 14 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Jules - A Recommendation. Hi, As if one were needed of course!! Jules did my thermostat last week. (CDT). He did a first class job, which is normal for him. It was worth the 440mile round trip from the North East to let him do the job. It was still cheaper than the garages up here that bothered to quote. Some did'nt even want the job. Xpart Landrover. T.V.T.E. Gateshead quoted £300 and 5 hours. Hows this, a garage in Washington, ex Rover agent, after a T4 session, (screen dump showing coolant temperature of 74 degrees) said the temperature was ok??? 'cos the gauge needle was in the middle. Yeh right, just tell im owt!! Anway, running ok now, with 88 degs reached in about 10 mins from cold. Normal running temp seems to be 89. Going uphill between 90/91, and downhill 87/88 degs. Motorway cruising between 88/90. IMHO, if you need any work done give Jules a ring first. He'll give you honest, first class advice, and if you can stand the drive, let him do the work, 'cos he won't rip you off. His mail order service is first rate as well. I bought a cooling fan from him which I fitted myself, and that transaction was painless. Cheers, JRT.

1st October 2009, 22:18	#5
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Thanks for the kind words John, Graham & Kandyman. I keep saying this is the last CDT Stat job !! (but then I like a challenge) My price is £149 plus the Stat. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

2nd October 2009, 16:14	#8
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	>> forgot about the choc biscuits :lol:<<< Hmmmmm.. No suprise there then... Getting Jules to part with his bikkies is no easy task.. . . . Though he did send me photos of some just to prove they actually exist! .. . .

29th September 2009, 17:53	#2
Reaper Avid contributor MG ZT 135+ Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Welwyn Garden City Posts: 200 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	As a newbie, where abouts is this chap?

29th September 2009, 17:55	#3
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Conwy NORTH WALES https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/member.php?u=811

29th September 2009, 18:14	#4
madone Posted a thing or two none Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Durham Posts: 1,209 Thanks: 140 Thanked 31 Times in 22 Posts	Cant recommend Jules highly enough. Did the 404 mile round trip one Saturday a few months ago to do my fan resistor and other things while the front was off. Well worth it for me just to know its done right by an expert plus the best and thickest toast you are ever likely to see; forgot about the choc biscuits :lol: For you NE guys I can recommend my now well established X part dealer here in Durham, Fred Hendersons. They did my thermo for £235 http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...742#post260742 BTW Jules wasnt doing them at the time

2nd October 2009, 09:45	#6
patrolman pete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 club se tourer CDT and a Connoisseur SE Diesel Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houghton - le - Spring Posts: 1,418 Thanks: 618 Thanked 333 Times in 197 Posts	I did mine myself on my drive but i wouldn't want to do another one for a long time! They are a bit of a tinker to get at. Jules your price is a bargain mate