Date: Thu, 01 May 2003 09:21:22 +0100 From: jw <jwnopsamcom> Subject: Re: My 1996 Saab 900SE Turbo Engine exploded!
On Mon, 28 Apr 2003 23:15:29 +0100, Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> wrote: >jw wrote: >> On Friday my 1996 Saab 900SE Turbo engine exploded on the M5 Near >> Bristol, England, not a good day for me! >> >> The AA towed me to a local Indpendent Saab Garage called South West >> Saab. They have quoted me £1200 + VAT for a reconditioned engine >> including fitting with 6 months warrenty. >> >> My question is has anyone ever used South West Saab in Hanham (near >> Bristol) and what did they think of them, also does the quote for the >> engine replacement seem reasonable. >> >> Any infor/views gratefully received. > >Really depends on how 'reconditioned' the engine is - this can >mean anything from 'we cleaned it up and changed the plugs' to >'we took the head off, inspected, cleaned, replaced all oil >seals etc. etc.'. > >If they're quoting £1200 for the former, then it's too much. If >it's for the latter, then it's a great deal. Thanks for the info, I will ask more questions.. JW
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