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Old 23-10-2013, 07:58 AM   #18
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Originally Posted by pompone View Post
I like your conservative quote of 500 quid. If you were to change just the engine bearings that's what it would cost you. Then you'd have seals and gaskets, bearings all around, tires, servicing items...the bill could easily go up a couple of thousands..
I was working on DIY costs Max as lots of us do that on here. You're right if you had to take in to a shop to get it done.
It's a clever way to sell the risk on, "Can't be started due to belts". Excuse me, but they are £38 the last time I bought some, so why not fit them and jump start it to see where the oil leaks from?
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