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MG MGF Technical - Coolant pipes installation cost

I am going to need some underbody coolant pipes in the near future, local Rover garage quoted around £30 for the pipes but for fitting they want just over £300, does this sound right? seems a lot at £300 on labour,
harry5

Sounds expensive.

If the underbody coolant pipes need replacing better check the radiator at the same time as they corrode as well. Cheaper in the long run as the system needs draining and then bled.

Try a specialist much cheaper than a dealer.

Tom
Tom Randell

Harry
Surely people in Yorkshire take advantage of being within reach of Mike Satur? Not only does he do a good job, he charges sensible prices and does better underfloor pipes, as well as an upgraded radiator.

The saving on labour costs will probably finance the rad.
JohnP

See.....you can give good advice when sober JP!.
Mark.L

thank you kindly Sir, she said.
JohnP

And I'm going to be in Scotland with Mike in a month, so I thought I'd get in his good books if possible.
JohnP

Harry,

Niether job is particularly difficult to do - you just need to ensure that you bleed the system properly.

Have a look at...
http://www.apttony.co.uk/Servicing/HeaterPipes.html
for fitting Mike's underfloor pipes......

....and for fitting Mike's larger radiator.....
http://www.apttony.co.uk/Servicing/Radiator.html

That way, Mike gets a share & you save even more! :-)

Tony
Tony

I recently had my coolant pipes replaced at an mg specialist near Leeds and it was £75 total.
Darren

Darren
It may be usefull to give their name, address and phone for the benefit of other people.
Assuming you were happy with their work of course.
JohnP

This thread was discussed between 29/03/2005 and 30/03/2005

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