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Oh lord!

Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:31 pm
by Aries
Check this...

Took my car in to my family friend mechanic on sunday to get a noise checked, this is the problems they have came up with:

- Air Conditioning Compressor has gone screwy, made a really loud ticking noise. Mechanic phoned up VW and even with his discount could only get it down to £568. Looking to buy one from someone breaking theirs over at ClubPolo.

- He disabled the Air Conditioning system to see if there where any other problems, as I heard a whirring noise before the ac system began to make it's noise, and noticed the gearbox pin or something was becoming loose, bad news is I need the gearbox rebuilt with certain new parts, don't know the price on that yet...

- He also noticed the clutch was a bit s**t, and I agree, was very 'high' and felt s**t, so getting a new clutch put in at the same time, shouldn't cost that much.

What do you guys think, worst luck in the history of ever. Does everything make sense, or is there any information you could give to help?

P.S, gearbox scheduled to be done on the 30th, can't have it back till then in fear of the pin breaking off and ruining the gearbox!

Re: Oh lord!

Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:44 pm
by Si_GTi
Thats a bit of bad luck to have both of those problems sprung on you at the same time! Your wallet will feel abused! :shock:

Re: Oh lord!

Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:45 pm
by Aries
Si_GTi wrote:Thats a bit of bad luck to have both of those problems sprung on you at the same time! Your wallet will feel abused! :shock:
Not to mention I need a car whilst all this is happening, 10 days without a car for me is like actual hell.

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/ww ... egLetter=H

Just saw this...don't know why it's so cheap but for 10 days does anybody think that's worth it?

Re: Oh lord!

Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:35 pm
by emma_88
Aries wrote:Just saw this...don't know why it's so cheap but for 10 days does anybody think that's worth it?
5 Door Hatchback, Grey, Petrol, Manual.non runner.power steering,sunroof. service history 7months mot £300 spent on new wish bones/shocks for current mot.original condition 3 owners from new previously owned for the past 14 years.solid under body above average condition for age no panel damage/rot.clean interior. ideal project/donor car.£150 ono. £150 ono.
Think that clears it up... :wink: So won't really be useful to you. lol

Re: Oh lord!

Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:38 pm
by Aries
:shock: I swear he added that after I read it....

Makes sense....anybody know any way of getting the s**t run-around car ever? Im under 21 so I cant go hiring a car.

Re: Oh lord!

Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:39 pm
by Tim_GTi
No friends or family you can borrow one from? Or grab lifts from?

Re: Oh lord!

Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:40 pm
by emma_88
Tim_GTi wrote:No friends or family you can borrow one from? Or grab lifts from?
Public transport also.. Yep, it still does exist.

Re: Oh lord!

Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:49 pm
by Aries
Public transport unfortunately due to my area would mean being late for work and sorting something out with them, so it's kinda a last resort, and nope family members all use their cars daily.

:(