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Reliable mechanic in Cork?

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  • 24-02-2010 2:03pm
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    2cv
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    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?
    :D

    Cheers


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    cadaliac
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    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.


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    2cv
    Registered Users Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭2cv


    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....


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    cadaliac
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    what engine is it? 1.8?


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    cantdecide
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    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.


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    2cv
    Registered Users Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭2cv


    cadaliac wrote: »
    what engine is it? 1.8?

    2 liter


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    2cv
    Registered Users Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭2cv


    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 :-)


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    cadaliac
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    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.


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    PowerHouseDan
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    Give Denis Henderson A Ring 0214314242...


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    mountain
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    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,


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    2cv
    Registered Users Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭2cv


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


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