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 Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:56 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: Tamworth
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So id been putting off this for a few months but as an oil change was due it made sense. It was the suspect oil filter housing seal which had perrished. All in it cost me £78 which im happy with
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 1:06 pm |
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Was that at a dealer?!
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 1:14 pm |
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Local garage
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 1:20 pm |
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Quite expensive for an oil change, but thats garage prices i suppose! At least you got your problem solved.
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 2:19 pm |
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Location: In the garage
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Does seem very expensive.
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 4:27 pm |
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Location: Tamworth
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It wasnt for just an oil change as i said in my post. The oil filter housing needed removing and the inner seal replacing
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 4:33 pm |
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Location: Suffolk
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Thats very cheap
The inlet has to be removed, but the seal is only about £2 or so
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