Reliable mechanic in Cork?

2cv · 24-02-2010 1:03pm #1

Hi,

I'm looking for a reliable mechanic in Cork to change the head gasket on my Peugeot 306 Convertible 2 liter.
I was just quoted €1200 for the job, which I think is a bit steep, considering a friend got the head gasket on his Audi 80 2 liter replaced for €600.

Any suggestions?

Cheers

cadaliac · 24-02-2010 1:22pm

I'm not being smart, but a new engine might work out cheaper. Replacing an engine could sometines work out a lot cheaper than repairing the head. It really depends on the car. It's worth a look.

2cv · 24-02-2010 1:28pm

cadaliac wrote: »

I'm not being smart, but a new engine might work out cheaper. Replacing an engine could sometines work out a lot cheaper than repairing the head. It really depends on the car. It's worth a look.

I was thinking that as well... but then if you get a replacement engine, you don't know the state of the head gasket either.
I don't think the head needs to be repaired, as the head gasket isn't gone yet, it's on its way out though....

cadaliac · 24-02-2010 1:37pm

what engine is it? 1.8?

cantdecide · 24-02-2010 1:38pm

2cv wrote: »

...I was just quoted €1200 for the job, which I think is a bit steep, considering a friend got the head gasket on his Audi 80 2 liter replaced for €600...

Surprisingly, replacing a headgasket is a how-long-is-a-piece-of-string scenario IME.

Can you be sure your mate is getting all of the recommended related work done for €600? I would suspect not.

2cv · 24-02-2010 1:39pm

cadaliac wrote: »

what engine is it? 1.8?

2 liter

2cv · 24-02-2010 1:40pm

cantdecide wrote: »

Surprisingly, replacing a headgasket is a how-long-is-a-piece-of-string scenario IME.

Can you be sure your mate is getting all of the recommended related work done for €600? I would suspect not.

Well it was the same garage that quoted me €1200.... They claim that an audi is easier to work on than a Peugeot :-)

cadaliac · 24-02-2010 4:54pm

2cv wrote: »

2 liter

sorry, didn't read the post correctly.
oK, I will be speaking to my mechanic later this evening and I will see what he says. If he is will to do the work I will PM his details to you. Otherwise, I'll post what he says here.

PowerHouseDan · 24-02-2010 4:59pm

Give Denis Henderson A Ring 0214314242...

mountain · 24-02-2010 5:12pm

Give Donnacha at Cork Engines a call, he is doing some work for me at the moment, and certainly seems to know what he is doing.

021 4354535.
based down in Little Island area,

2cv · 24-02-2010 8:08pm

Thanks for the tips lads... I'll start ringing around tomorrow :-)

Reliable mechanic in Cork?

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