doing a clutch on a new mini...
Aug 15, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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doing a clutch on a new mini...
is it an engine out job or something?
bmw want £800 for the pleasure, and a normal garage want £500 to do it...
i was going to offer my services for £400 lol
but if its a right cunt, i might keep quiet lol
mrs' cousin has only had the car a month too, she aint happy
Aug 16, 2008 | 07:46 AM
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Good look mate they look a right bastard to do. It might be engine out job,but then again ive never done one.
Aug 16, 2008 | 08:08 AM
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I didn't even attempt to do mine.
Took it to the garage and took the hit.
Aug 16, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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fair play then guys, tbh ive not even seen under the bonnet of of a new mini.
i think ill pass lol.
cheers
Aug 16, 2008 | 10:06 AM
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ask alexf when he gets back from the 'ring middle of next week
Aug 16, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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I've never done 1.
But i can't see a garage working for less than £30-40 an hour, so i'd say there's 2 full days work depending what tools you have possibly 3.
If your happy with £400 for 3 days swearing. Do it.
Aug 16, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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i cant see it taking 3 days
it only takes a couple of hours to get any engine out on ther floor thats if you have to
Aug 16, 2008 | 02:32 PM
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yes it is an engine out job!
Aug 16, 2008 | 02:36 PM
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from what iv seen of the new minis there isnt much holding the motors in just drop the lot out & make your self a few ££££
Aug 16, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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time is one thing i dont have really, or an engine crane, so that kinda puts a downer on things lol
Aug 16, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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From: stockton
best spend all your time getting your car sorted then
Aug 16, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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yes, i am
Aug 16, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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Ive done one with engine in...wasnt too bad tbh, done worse either way. That was on a 52plate cooperS.
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