Batfink 201 Posted December 11, 2008 I need to get an 8v head skimmed as I'm replacing the headgasket and want to make sure its not warped. Whats the going rate for this sort of work and does anyone know of someone local to me who can do it. K. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted December 11, 2008 Sorry i didn't reply to your PM Kev, completely forgot. I use a friend of a friend, really good and totally knows his stuff, with the equipment to match, also well priced, but on the odd occasion decides what he wants to do rather than what you tell him, which means the heads come back completely rebuilt with a big bill!! A little frustrating!! -and my friend that sorts it for me is too busy most of the time, hence things take a while so i tend not to bother these days unless not in a rush, and/or i want something extra doing. Otherwise Anthony has anything else done by Paul Gardias over in Bicester iirc. Or, of course, QEP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masekwm 2 Posted December 11, 2008 (edited) I was referred to a company just outside of Dunstable in one of the villages but I can't for the life of me find it on google. I shall call the garage who recommended it tomorrow if you want. A basic skim was £65 irc Edited December 11, 2008 by Masekwm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted December 11, 2008 Last time i think we had Ant's Mondingo head done was £40-50 for a skim & pressure test. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batfink 201 Posted December 11, 2008 (edited) Cheers Baz I wont take offence at your silence I'll give Paul Gardias a bell as its only down the road This them? Gardias Engine Services > Engineering Contractors in Oxford Tel: 01993 703053 - 2 Cotswold Bsns Pk Range Rd, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 0YB Edited December 11, 2008 by Batfink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted December 11, 2008 Sounds like it yup! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masekwm 2 Posted December 11, 2008 Last time i think we had Ant's Mondingo head done was £40-50 for a skim & pressure test. If I ever get round to sorting my knackered valve stem, I'll be driving to Witney! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James_R 3 Posted December 11, 2008 L.F Engine Services 4 & 6, Frederick St, Luton, Bedfordshire LU2 7QS Tel: 01582 485219 Les has been good for several bits of work I've had done, from memory it's about £30 all up for a skim with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted December 11, 2008 (edited) If I ever get round to sorting my knackered valve stem, I'll be driving to Witney! That was for my man in Dunmow, rather than Gardias though! Edited December 11, 2008 by Baz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masekwm 2 Posted December 15, 2008 (edited) L.F Engine Services4 & 6, Frederick St, Luton, Bedfordshire LU2 7QS Tel: 01582 485219 Les has been good for several bits of work I've had done, from memory it's about £30 all up for a skim with him. Great! £110 for valve clearances, stem seals, shim and skim. Where is my Haynes! Or does anyone want to come over and help strip my 1.9? Edited December 15, 2008 by Masekwm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy F 0 Posted December 17, 2008 Masekwm where abouts do you live? in dunstable i mean, i could help out if needed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
