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My mechanic has just called me to say my car is ready. Great news but for the bill!!!
While doing the major service the list expanded somewhat and ended up at (converted) US$2,800 plus US$400 for parts. This is more than double what I had originally intended.
That said, for this amount I had the following done:
Service (new oil, fuel, & air filters)
Spark plugs
Cambelts changed
Oil changed
Speedometer serviced (wasn't working)
Rear brake calipers rebuilt (all seals replaced)
New suspension bushes all round
Shock absorbers all fully rebuilt
Replace heat shielding on various places on the engine
Sort out shorts on fuel pump
Repair loose fuse box terminals
Refurbish handbrake mechanism
Powder coat all suspension arms
Replace several oil hoses on the engine
Change brake fluid
Whilst I wasn't expecting such a big bill, I realise fully that the work was very necessary and will completely transform the car.
Also, I'm pretty sure that I couldn't have had all of this done in Europe or the USA for this amount.
I will take some pics and post once I have her back tomorrow (although I may just drive the whole days as well!!!)
While doing the major service the list expanded somewhat and ended up at (converted) US$2,800 plus US$400 for parts. This is more than double what I had originally intended.
That said, for this amount I had the following done:
Service (new oil, fuel, & air filters)
Spark plugs
Cambelts changed
Oil changed
Speedometer serviced (wasn't working)
Rear brake calipers rebuilt (all seals replaced)
New suspension bushes all round
Shock absorbers all fully rebuilt
Replace heat shielding on various places on the engine
Sort out shorts on fuel pump
Repair loose fuse box terminals
Refurbish handbrake mechanism
Powder coat all suspension arms
Replace several oil hoses on the engine
Change brake fluid
Whilst I wasn't expecting such a big bill, I realise fully that the work was very necessary and will completely transform the car.
Also, I'm pretty sure that I couldn't have had all of this done in Europe or the USA for this amount.
I will take some pics and post once I have her back tomorrow (although I may just drive the whole days as well!!!)