Member Since: 17 Jan 2015
Location: nuneaton
Posts: 651
MOT time
Hi all it's that dreaded time of the year.
My 2007 D3 2.7 just failed on wishbone arms, 2 lower front and 1 upper rear.
I have asked local garage to do both rear uppers considering that both are originals I guess and have covered the same 119K miles. It's going to cost around £1000 to get done but considering the age its not so bad I guess
Is there anything else I should get done whilst mechanic doing these, are there any other bushes etc that could be replaced
Many thanks
28th Jun 2015 10:06 am
RBP
Member Since: 29 Aug 2012
Location: N Yorks
Posts: 1936
Mines same age and mileage as yours and I've recently had the following :
Rear upper suspension arms
Rear drop links
Front upper suspension arms
Front lower suspension arms
Front drop links
Front L&R control arms
Front v8 brake upgrade
Front ARB bushes
Smooth ride now 8)
28th Jun 2015 10:14 am
deanslandy
Member Since: 17 Jan 2015
Location: nuneaton
Posts: 651
Hi, How much did that lot cost
28th Jun 2015 10:16 am
RBP
Member Since: 29 Aug 2012
Location: N Yorks
Posts: 1936
Roughly £1700 including a 4 wheel alignment. Bought the parts myself from Advanced Factors and Mick (Flack) fitted.
28th Jun 2015 10:24 am
deanslandy
Member Since: 17 Jan 2015
Location: nuneaton
Posts: 651
Whilst a lot of money, for everything you mention I would say thats not half bad,
If you want nice things they come at a price. Nice one
28th Jun 2015 10:27 am
deanslandy
Member Since: 17 Jan 2015
Location: nuneaton
Posts: 651
Mick (Flak) just did my belts, oil and water pump.
If I had know at the time that I needed this work I would have asked Mick. Would have had to find alternative to staying in Blackpool for weekend though, we traveled up and whilst Mick did work we took opportunity for a break and stayed in Blackpool, phew, chips, chips and more chips
28th Jun 2015 10:33 am
RBP
Member Since: 29 Aug 2012
Location: N Yorks
Posts: 1936
It's a heavy job - Mick had his son to help. Mine didn't fail MOT but were advisories. Hadn't realised how bad it was - felt like a new motor when finished.
28th Jun 2015 10:39 am
deanslandy
Member Since: 17 Jan 2015
Location: nuneaton
Posts: 651
I bet.
What's involved with4 wheel alignment, is it specialist equip ? Is that a dealer job?
28th Jun 2015 10:42 am
RBP
Member Since: 29 Aug 2012
Location: N Yorks
Posts: 1936
Around £100. Anyone with Hunter equipment is best. I used Quickfit Did a good job though - the lad looked as though he wasn't old enough to buy cigarettes but seemed knowledgeable.
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Did a good job though - the lad looked as though he wasn't old enough to buy cigarettes but seemed knowledgeable.
