R8 overhaul cost
R8 overhaul cost
Hi, I am just looking at costing the restoration of my R8 214Si that hasn't run since about 2002. It is in good cosmetic condition. Just needs a total mechanical restoration. I am just looking at rough ballpark figure to get it sent off for overhaul at a specialist
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Paul_1978_yorks
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Re: R8 overhaul cost
If you’re wanting all gaskets doing, full service, including brake fluid, radiator, plus brake discs and pads etc etc, I reckon you’re looking at £1k
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1996-N 214 SEi, 2018 Volvo V40 Cross Country, 2015 VW Up!
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214 SEi x3, 216 SLi, 216 Cabriolet, 416 GSi, 420 GSi Tourer, 25, 45, 75
1996-N 214 SEi, 2018 Volvo V40 Cross Country, 2015 VW Up!
Former:
214 SEi x3, 216 SLi, 216 Cabriolet, 416 GSi, 420 GSi Tourer, 25, 45, 75
Re: R8 overhaul cost
Like idk if that is enough after that engine hasn't started since 2002, as I suspect it needs a full rebuildPaul_1978_yorks wrote: ↑Sun Aug 07, 2022 5:38 pm If you’re wanting all gaskets doing, full service, including brake fluid, radiator, plus brake discs and pads etc etc, I reckon you’re looking at £1k
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RoverRevival
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Re: R8 overhaul cost
you'll need tank drop, lines cleaned, fresh fuel.
all fluids replaced, belts, water pump, thermostat maybe head gasket depending on the mileage as if you are doing the belt there isn't that much more labour involved.
head of you can check the bores and piston rings for rust.
If the car was stored with coolant in, great. If not and new rad may be needed.
20 years you'll also need tyres
Then obviously bushes ect checked and you are ready for mot.
Give us a shout if you need any help
all fluids replaced, belts, water pump, thermostat maybe head gasket depending on the mileage as if you are doing the belt there isn't that much more labour involved.
head of you can check the bores and piston rings for rust.
If the car was stored with coolant in, great. If not and new rad may be needed.
20 years you'll also need tyres
Then obviously bushes ect checked and you are ready for mot.
Give us a shout if you need any help
Re: R8 overhaul cost
It was parked one day and never started again all fluids inside. I would get it all done
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Re: R8 overhaul cost
How much would that roughly cost? Like if u were doing it how much would u charge?RoverRevival wrote: ↑Sun Aug 07, 2022 7:46 pm you'll need tank drop, lines cleaned, fresh fuel.
all fluids replaced, belts, water pump, thermostat maybe head gasket depending on the mileage as if you are doing the belt there isn't that much more labour involved.
head of you can check the bores and piston rings for rust.
If the car was stored with coolant in, great. If not and new rad may be needed.
20 years you'll also need tyres
Then obviously bushes ect checked and you are ready for mot.
Give us a shout if you need any help
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RoverRevival
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Re: R8 overhaul cost
for everything you are easy 1500-2000.
Tyres alone is £250-500
Tyres alone is £250-500
Re: R8 overhaul cost
Is that including labour?RoverRevival wrote: ↑Sun Aug 07, 2022 7:49 pm for everything you are easy 1500-2000.
Tyres alone is £250-500
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RoverRevival
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Re: R8 overhaul cost
yes, and depending on your location we can collect on our recovery truck.
Re: R8 overhaul cost
Wow, that's cheaper than I expectedRoverRevival wrote: ↑Sun Aug 07, 2022 7:54 pm yes, and depending on your location we can collect on our recovery truck.
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