How much for rods fitted if I supply them???

[Paradox1]

As the title says really,

Im not comfortable attempting to do the rods myself. and I dont know how to do the timing either, so the last thing I want to do it give it a try... start it, then the engine starts falling out the exhuast!

Im looking to buy rods in a few weeks times. Just looking for labour cost of getting the job done. I have a VAG specialist near me who can do it but his prices are usual steep. (same one who tried charge me 250 to replace a maf)

so if anyone has got a mechanic to do the work, what was the cost of it. or if anyone on here knows what there doing, feel free to do it for me! Id rather pay someone whos done it before!

 

[James TQ]

cant be more then 2.5 hours labour?

 

[16Klappe]

Come down to us and get Phil Miller to do it, I'll put you up over night.

Head off one day, rods in the next.

And it'll be a hell of a lot cheaper.

 

[<tuffty/>]

cant be more then 2.5 hours labour?

LOL...

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[Paradox1]

LOL...

<tuffty/>

Thats what I thought...... took me that long to fit my roll bar never mind rods lol

 

[Paradox1]

Come down to us and get Phil Miller to do it, I'll put you up over night.

Head off one day, rods in the next.

And it'll be a hell of a lot cheaper.

you guys would do that for little old me......

Thanks Jardo!

I'll give you & phill a shout once I order them!

made my day

 

[coatesy]

you guys would do that for little old me......

Thanks Jardo!

I'll give you & phill a shout once I order them!

made my day

Haha gays, they want paying in s&m bum fun not money.

 

[Paradox1]

Haha gays, they want paying in s&m bum fun not money.

Yeah thats where you come in!!

 

[phil miller]

Lol to compress the rings and put the pistons in and torque up the big ends maybe but taking the head off, sump, cleaning it all up, honing the bores, fitting new rings it all takes time
Auto data gives 6hours to do rings, so in the real world with no issues 8/9 hours would be a better figure to look at

 

[16Klappe]

Phil is up for it, ping me your mobile and I'll arrange a group text to get it organised. It'll cost you what your local specialist want to change the MAF

You can lend a hand and learn along the way too, the strip down it easy and to be fair so is the rebuild once you've got the bore honed, pistons on the rods and the crank back in. Just very time consuming.

Best to do it on a Saturday and Sunday, strip it on the Saturday, rebuild on the Sunday and then a quick run in and take it easy on the way home. Although Phil suggests head on and back off within a day and then a run in and check down the next day.

 

[Alex C]

cant be more then 2.5 hours labour?

con rods not tie rods!

 

[Paradox1]

Phil is up for it, ping me your mobile and I'll arrange a group text to get it organised. It'll cost you what your local specialist want to change the MAF

You can lend a hand and learn along the way too, the strip down it easy and to be fair so is the rebuild once you've got the bore honed, pistons on the rods and the crank back in. Just very time consuming.

Best to do it on a Saturday and Sunday, strip it on the Saturday, rebuild on the Sunday and then a quick run in and take it easy on the way home. Although Phil suggests head on and back off within a day and then a run in and check down the next day.

Sounds like a plan! yeah im more than willing to get stuck it. Ok we will organise a list of stuff i need to buy and bring down with me so there is no setbacks. looking forward to it already lol. I'll PM you my number, you on whatsapp?

 

[kwistof]

Phil is up for it, ping me your mobile and I'll arrange a group text to get it organised. It'll cost you what your local specialist want to change the MAF

You can lend a hand and learn along the way too, the strip down it easy and to be fair so is the rebuild once you've got the bore honed, pistons on the rods and the crank back in. Just very time consuming.

Best to do it on a Saturday and Sunday, strip it on the Saturday, rebuild on the Sunday and then a quick run in and take it easy on the way home. Although Phil suggests head on and back off within a day and then a run in and check down the next day.

Overly jealous!
Would love to get the opportunity to check out an engine rebuild and see how it all works and how to put it back together.

I expect lots of pics please

 

[Paradox1]

Overly jealous!
Would love to get the opportunity to check out an engine rebuild and see how it all works and how to put it back together.

I expect lots of pics please

I will do! I find it frustating when someone does a guide and doesnt have many pics for the important parts... but then again, we will be covered in dirt and oil plus might not always remember. I'll try my best

 

[16Klappe]

Yeah Whatsapp ftw.

 

[Paradox1]

Cool, im getting s new number next week so i'll send it to you then. Ive cancelled my contract and need a new number. will be in touch

 

[Gops]

Wow that's a genorous offer! I need rods toooo lol

 

[superkarl]

parts alone you're looking at 700 AT LEAST, for basic rod replacement.
just so you know.

 

[16Klappe]

Issam (INA) sends a full kit with everything you need for £570 posted.

Don't know where you have been getting your rods from, but it doesn't have to be that expensive.

 

[superkarl]

well thats very good then.

checked it out, its a very basic kit. but good value.

 

[CharlieRCupes]

I'll do them for you

 

[jezzy]

this kit?
*** INA : 1.8T 144/19mm or 144/20mm Connecting Rod install Package *** - SEAT Cupra.net - SEAT Forum

 

[<tuffty/>]

Not sure the INA offering is for rifle drilled rods and INA's delivery times can be 'optimistic'....

<tuffty/>

 

[16Klappe]

The $870/£570 INA kits are drilled, and all of the last kits were received within 4 days. Didn't see a single complaint about the 18 he has done in the last month.

I wouldn't buy off him out of principle because he is an arrogant *****, but the prices are good.

 

[badger5]

cant be more then 2.5 hours labour?

Seriously?

 

[Paradox1]

I'll do them for you

P1ss off, this it the 1.8T section, go tickle bums with you TSI chums!

 

[darren t]

I payed 550 but supplied every gasket, bolts, oil belt ect....

 

[CharlieRCupes]

P1ss off, this it the 1.8T section, go tickle bums with you TSI chums!

I will, we dont have to talk about rods in there

 

[16Klappe]

I will, we dont have to talk about rods in there

Just cack chocolate fuel pumps which cost just as much to fix.

 

[CharlieRCupes]

Just cack chocolate fuel pumps which cost just as much to fix.

Cam follower inside it thats the problem, just replace it every 20k miles at the expense of £28.
Rod Rod Rods

 

[Paradox1]

I payed 550 but supplied every gasket, bolts, oil belt ect....

THanks Darren for your input. So around a grand all in regardless if you supply the parts or not.

 

[Paradox1]

Cam follower inside it thats the problem, just replace it every 20k miles at the expense of £28.
Rod Rod Rods

You should take the picture down..... you not cool no more

I seem to remember you wanted to get rods done aswell!!

 

[CharlieRCupes]

I would have done the rods at some point yeh.
I chill with the scene kids now, we talk about air and wheels all day

 

[Paradox1]

I would have done the rods at some point yeh.
I chill with the scene kids now, we talk about air and wheels all day

none of that round here!

you better make your way to Edition 38 with that talk..


How P1ssed would you feel now if you did put in rods though..

 

[s33nyboy12]

Lol at jaardo offering phil millers services!

We will see them sponsoring the forum soon...... Seriously generous offer though at that.

nice one lads !

Sean

 

[16Klappe]

Community spirit bro, it's what makes forums great.

Marty has been around a long time, and given the amount of **** he gets for owning a Golf its about time somebody gave him a hand haha.

 

[CharlieRCupes]

none of that round here!

you better make your way to Edition 38 with that talk..


How P1ssed would you feel now if you did put in rods though..

Good job I didn't do rods, they would have been wasted.
Anyway i'm off to look at bag setups and speak to american kids

 

[phil miller]

Lol at jaardo offering phil millers services!

We will see them sponsoring the forum soon...... Seriously generous offer though at that.

nice one lads !

Sean

Jardo knows i have oil running thro my vains and even when im not at work i like to fix cars, its the one thing im good (ish) at

Plus Rod has wiped me out so i need to rebuild the bank account now

 

[s3dave]

Jardo the pimp...

 

[limbo118118]

just for some info, i bought my rods package from INA ordered them the other thursday night an was here the following friday seem to be good postage atm!