Need a mechanic

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Re: Need a mechanic

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I hope it all goes well tamara & keep us all informed on its progress :ok
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Re: Need a mechanic

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Good luck, look after it, here's to many years of fun trips, camps and more.
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Re: Need a mechanic

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Thank you everyone ill keep you updated :)
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Re: Need a mechanic

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Yay getting the van back tonight engine all done did need a few other bits like the exhaust and bits but all done now :D
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Re: Need a mechanic

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waltraud wrote:Jacks garage in Ladbroke Grove used to be good. A kiwi guy called Grant ran the place. Tbh when people say a head is 300 that does not factor labour costs and if it was me i might consider a new engine unless I was fairly confident about the rest of the unit being good. Bit of a Pandora s box. When you are desperate you might even consider 'Elite' engines.

Jacks garage used to be good but expensive. It specialised in air cooled T2s. Grant sold up years ago, so no idea who owns the business now or what the work quality is like.

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Re: Need a mechanic

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all done now had the work done by The vw engine company :D
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Re: Need a mechanic

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How were they through the process Tamara? Glad you've got the van back :ok
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Re: Need a mechanic

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Hi , it took a little longer than we expected but they were really busy ,very helpful team really happy with the van drives lovely ,i would recommend them . :D
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