badgerbrock
Registered User
Hi everyone
im now the proud owner of a 02 S3, picked it up a week or so ago very low mileage one-owner, standard in Dolphin Grey.
First thing i need to get done is a cambelt/water pump change reading some of the other posts on here. Its 6 years old in May 08, still on the original belt. Only 26k miles but due to the age i'd feel happier knowing its done. Which leads me to my first question! Where can I find a reputable independant in Birmingham (pref North, im in Sutton) that can do a good job, genuine parts at a reasonable price? I know of Jabbasport in Peterborough, they quote £350 for the job. Was hoping for somewhere a bit nearer though.
Do any other belts/parts need to be changed at the same time, or is it just the Cambelt and (metal) waterpump?
Finally, my mileage is going to be very low, prob no more than 8k per year, its currently on Long-Life servicing and hence its not had new oil since July 06... which in my car's case is only 5000 miles ago!! I presume its a good idea to give it some new oil too?? and probably change it onto fixed service schedule too?
cheers for reading, and I promise to get some pics up soon!
Garry
im now the proud owner of a 02 S3, picked it up a week or so ago very low mileage one-owner, standard in Dolphin Grey.
First thing i need to get done is a cambelt/water pump change reading some of the other posts on here. Its 6 years old in May 08, still on the original belt. Only 26k miles but due to the age i'd feel happier knowing its done. Which leads me to my first question! Where can I find a reputable independant in Birmingham (pref North, im in Sutton) that can do a good job, genuine parts at a reasonable price? I know of Jabbasport in Peterborough, they quote £350 for the job. Was hoping for somewhere a bit nearer though.
Do any other belts/parts need to be changed at the same time, or is it just the Cambelt and (metal) waterpump?
Finally, my mileage is going to be very low, prob no more than 8k per year, its currently on Long-Life servicing and hence its not had new oil since July 06... which in my car's case is only 5000 miles ago!! I presume its a good idea to give it some new oil too?? and probably change it onto fixed service schedule too?
cheers for reading, and I promise to get some pics up soon!
Garry