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[h8ten]

I have had my car looked at and confirmed I need new wheels and they will also do the brake servo pipe. No mention made of the car not to be driven but maybe that is because they know I have another car that I use for commuting. What I would like is if someone could confirm that the servo pipe will take 10 hours and that the dash top has to come off to do it? If the dash has to come off then I will ask them to feed a power lead through for my TomTom, then I can wire it into another socket to stop wires trailing about inside the car.

[mandarinvx]

I have had my car looked at and confirmed I need new wheels and they will also do the brake servo pipe. No mention made of the car not to be driven but maybe that is because they know I have another car that I use for commuting. What I would like is if someone could confirm that the servo pipe will take 10 hours and that the dash top has to come off to do it? If the dash has to come off then I will ask them to feed a power lead through for my TomTom, then I can wire it into another socket to stop wires trailing about inside the car.

Yep, dash needs to come off for sure,
Took the guys in Wantage about four hours to do my wheels and vacuum hose, though it is one of those things where if they have problems things can get nasty

[Elaine]

Archie Moss (Coalville) have just rang me to say they've got my recall bits, so I can take the car in on Wednesday..................
Do you think I should take the dash out myself, or risk them doing it?

E. dreading leaving my car with 'em

Edited by Elaine, 05 August 2006 - 12:35 PM.

[john_s]

Do you think I should take the dash out myself, or risk them doing it?

It's a bit of a PITA to get the dash out... I'd leave them to do it, then if there are any problems, it's up to them to sort it out.

[mandarinvx]

Do you think I should take the dash out myself, or risk them doing it?

It's only four screws, if you don't feel you can trust them to take the dash off, then I wouldn't consider getting the work done there

[Elaine]

I know, maybe I'm being over protective.
We work on/build our other cars ourselves though (and the Exige goes back to the factory for its servicing), so I'm not used to leaving cars with garages, and after all of the dealership horror stories on here it's very unsettling.

On the plus side I've since heard that Coalville are supposed to be good with VX's, so fingers crossed they'll look after it like it's their own.

E.

Edited by Elaine, 05 August 2006 - 05:40 PM.

[mal_dun]

My Na registered Jan 2001 Build No 0086, Needs Both the Servo hose and the Rear Wheels.

I've only just seen this reply. I guess mine'll need doing as it's build 0087. I looked at the inside rims with a mirror yesterday and they have PT printed not HT

[amanda]

My baby has been recalled also. 2 new alloy's & a hose coming my way. I am actually v pleased about the alloy's as mine had a little scuff on each They have advised that the hose is in stock but have no idea about the eta on the wheels, with mine being a lightening I would hazard a guess at "a while"

[VXT Tim]

Had my recall letter through on friday for the hose on my turbo.

[iceman]

My baby has been recalled also. 2 new alloy's & a hose coming my way. I am actually v pleased about the alloy's as mine had a little scuff on each

Have to be more careful on these ones then ...must admit i scuffed mine a few times but since having the news wheels (after accident) i'v managed to keep them clean

They have advised that the hose is in stock but have no idea about the eta on the wheels, with mine being a lightening I would hazard a guess at "a while"

Yeah wondering the same with my hose replacement. To tell the truth i just KNOW she's going to come back with extra scuffs inside and the usual marks of abuse from vxl monkeys (not looking forward to it one bit)

Hope your baby is sorted soon our-kid

[tdwindustries]

Had mine in at F G Barnes in Guildford, along with several others I saw down there.... Just got a call and they havent got any 'bonding glue', and neither have Vauxhall. So can't carry out my brake hose thing

[slindborg]

need i be concerned that there are no recalls to do/been done on my 0068 build car (according to vxl anyway)? the header tank looked well nicotened up for a start.

[tifosi V8]

I've just spoken to Picador Southampton and the chap there told me that they have been cutting the ends of the hose and re-attaching it, on the stock cars they have anyway. I suggested that the whole hose be replaced as surely there is nothing to stop the fresh ends of the existing hose from going the same way after a while. Thinking about it, that doesn't stop any internal collapsing anyway.. Slightly discouraging.. Does anybody know if Graham or Ian still work at Picador?

[bigp2]

My Na registered Jan 2001 Build No 0086, Needs Both the Servo hose and the Rear Wheels.

I've only just seen this reply. I guess mine'll need doing as it's build 0087. I looked at the inside rims with a mirror yesterday and they have PT printed not HT

Although mine (no 94, reg in Dec 2000) didn't need either recall. Haven't checked my wheels yet though.

Phil

[tifosi V8]

Seeing as this is where all of the knowledge is, can anyone tell me is this is the marking I'm looking for?



I also found this..

[jules_s]

They look ok Phil (one post up) Its my understanding that ALL vx220's needed the brake hose rework.... Edit: I mean the top photo is what you want....the HT stamp. Think mine have something very similar to the bottom picture, and mine are due to be recalled.

Edited by jules_s, 07 August 2006 - 05:57 PM.

[adtmits]

The HT means they are ok. Heat treated. Mine dont have the HT.. so will need to be changed.

[2GOOD]

Does anybody know if Graham or Ian still work at Picador?

I think you'll find that Graham IS Picador!

& Ian a very long serving employee, so I'd be suprised if he has left.

[colgy]

I've just spoken to Picador Southampton and the chap there told me that they have been cutting the ends of the hose and re-attaching it, on the stock cars they have anyway. I suggested that the whole hose be replaced as surely there is nothing to stop the fresh ends of the existing hose from going the same way after a while. Thinking about it, that doesn't stop any internal collapsing anyway..

Slightly discouraging..


Does anybody know if Graham or Ian still work at Picador?

Yikes!
This is my local garage, I'll need to find out what the score is before I take it in

[tifosi V8]

cheers guys, the only confusion was that somebody said the PT marking in that exact style was the evil marking.. (I'm trying not to sound so stupid now..) Yep Colgy, you'd better check! The chap I spoke to said it was 1.5 days work, so I'm getting a corsa! He said that they are happy to replace the whole hose if that is what I would prefer. I said "I think it's for the best.." They seemed helpful and willing to listen to me I'm going to pop it in to Picador on Saturday hopefully so I'll see what they have to say, will post it up on here if it's anything of interest. Think I'll suggest to them to use a mirror rather than taking the wheels off, I might get a slap though!