Just been quoted 225 plus vat for a service on my 79 2.0 bus. Just wondering is that a reasonable price. Thanks
Depends on whats included, oil, Filter, plugs, points, leads, distributor cap, rotor arm, fan belt, fuel filter, air filter, fuel pipe. If its all that its cheap Also depends on where you are in the country?
Just ask if when they set the valve clearences ,are they doing it with the engine stone cold , that is not moved from your house to the garage and then to the workshop , it has to be done with the engine cold , so that would require overnight at there place , just saying
Really does depend on what's included in that service... If it was coming in I'd generally assess what needs replacing... But as an unknown you'd have to factor it as a full service and tune... So parts would be: Plugs Leads Points Condensor Cap Rotor arm Panel filter Oil filter Rocker cover gaskets Oil Fuel filter Fan belt Service should then be swapping all of the above parts in, checking tappet gaps or resetting hydro tappets. Timing the engine and balancing the carbs... Then there's your diligence checks.. Fuel lines Brakes and brake lines Engine bay electrics And lights So the pricing might not be too far off, as 2hrs labour is going to be £80 or there abouts
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I've never known a service include carb balancing or anything else you don't specifically ask for. Buy the bits, bring them to Tekenders, and someone will show you how to do it yourself. It really is easy!
I don't charge anywhere near £225, or VAT. Depends on their overheads, where you are in the country and if they're trying to get somewhere in life, or happy treading water. I'd balance carbs if they were out of balance, I'd tune carb if obviously wrong. It would be a bit rude not too! I ask how it's running etc. There's a limit though, if it's not straightforward it becomes an additional job.
sorry bit of a vague question, shows my inexperience. When I find out what it includes il post it up here, it was a garage in West London
"yes it`s running great" is the answer I used to get ,till I heard/drove it..... i stopped asking.... FULL SERVICE also includes gearbox oil checking tyres etc etc..
