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I\'m Stranded in Tassie...Help out this veedubber stranged with 2 kids n a dog...and a busted kombi...please

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stranded Learner Dubber

5 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·

#280110
If i got stranded anywhere i'm glad it's Tassie as i am hoping to live here soon but my Kombi has prematurally died on me.

I have no mechanical knowlegde what so ever, so i got it towed to the local vw mechanic and he is trying to tell me it will be a $3000 job:puke

Now i'm a single mum traveling with two babies and a dog i couldn't afford that, my Kombi didn't even cost that. I think he is bulls**ting me but i wouldn't know.

If there is anyone down in Hobart who could take a quick look at it for me, i would be forever grateful. Not wanting you to fix it just givew me an unbiased opinon on what is wrong with it.

:cry:cry:cry:cry

I just found out so i'm in shock:duh

[Edited on 16-12-2004 by jenz58]

72TWINCAB Fahrvergnugen

978 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·

#280120
Bummer.......

$3000 sounds a bit rich. Sure some aussieveedubbers down Tassie way should be able to point you in the right direction.

Hope it all works out for you.

VolksFolks Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,869 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#280129
Hey, Give me a bell

0400 161412

ill do it for $2k lol, only kiddin, where are you, put your number up

Andy
They laugh because You are different, You laugh because They are all the same.

check out www.lowlight.com.au for low lights only..

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#280133
if its a motor. it would be cheaper to get kombidogs. put it on a ferry and then get a local forum to put it in.....

sounds like a lot unless youve totally stuffed the motor. but then you dhould be able to get a decond handie.

get onto andy, hes a good bloke!

[Edited on 15/12/2004 by twoguns]
Simply Cruzin'...

ClassicVW(pacific) Custom Title Time!

1,627 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#280138
If you are not near Andy give our Tassie Agent a call, number is 0419 554 283. Jeremy is his name and I am sure he will help also.
Andy is from Boston watch it!!! (only joking Andy)
Maybe its a ploy to get fresh blood into Tassie!!!

[Edited on 15-12-2004 by ClassicVW(pacific)]

VolksFolks Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,869 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#280143
I am off out now but gimmie a bell anytime and will have you up and running in no time, thanks twoguns, the missus said that i have not been that good this year so i am not getting any pressies, i replied "i will get my own then' vw related of corse lol

later

andy
They laugh because You are different, You laugh because They are all the same.

check out www.lowlight.com.au for low lights only..

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#280147
LOL... i got told ive already helped myself to too many, so no gifts either. but im sortin it
Simply Cruzin'...

VolksFolks Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,869 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#280148
yeh yeh, lol, no job and too much time, thats what she says, and i think she is right ay!!!

Andy
They laugh because You are different, You laugh because They are all the same.

check out www.lowlight.com.au for low lights only..

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#280195
for sure, and shes tryin to fix that.... spent all afternoon. gap filling a room ready for painting. i think its a trade off for the condor.

hope the tassie gal aint too far away from ya, and you can sort it.
Simply Cruzin'...

stranded Learner Dubber

5 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·

#280517
VolksFolks wrote:ill do it for $2k lol, only kiddin, where are you, put your number up

Andy
Hehehe I've messeged you thanks 🙂

Thanks everyone else for your replies too, if the motor is totally stuffed how much am i looking at for a new/reconditioned one? less than $3000?? 😉

VolksFolks Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,869 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#280525
Ok Ok, spoke to Sallyanne today and the local mech guys have told her one of the heads is stuffed.

SO Being the SEASON of GOOD WILL

She Needs a Head to be DONATED!!!!!!!!!Come on guys time to help out a fellow dubber with 2 kiddies and a dog!!

I will fit it and get them back on the road for the new year, i have nothing hear in 1800, all it needs to be is a old head that was running when removed from the motor, you know what i mean

U2U me or reply hear, is needed in the next couple of days

Andy
They laugh because You are different, You laugh because They are all the same.

check out www.lowlight.com.au for low lights only..

ogtool Slammed & Awesome Dubber

94 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·

#280529
Thanks everyone else for your replies too, if the motor is totally stuffed how much am i looking at for a new/reconditioned one? less than $3000?? 😉
I got a reco'd donk in my `89 Celica for about $3,500 or something. So somehow I don't think you should be up for $3K for a Kombi engine.

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#280568
no 1800 stuff, here either. but will do a ask around...
Simply Cruzin'...

vern74 Fahrvergnugen

901 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#280580
Not only in Tassie !

VolksFolks Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,869 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#280601
MikeM wrote:You should rename this thread to

Need Free Head ...... In tassie.

hehe

I'd love to help but have no 1800 stuff.

ROTFFLMFAO

Classic

Thanks Guys, if it helps i will pay postage!!

Andy

[Edited on 16-12-2004 by VolksFolks]
They laugh because You are different, You laugh because They are all the same.

check out www.lowlight.com.au for low lights only..

handycam king of something

1,338 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#280604
i havent got any :o sorry

vern74 Fahrvergnugen

901 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#280606
I would move for that !

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#280611
So who was the mob who did the diagnosis and told her it was a 3k job. Someone to keep clear of in the future?

Squiz....

shiftyvw Wolfsburg Wizard

523 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#280628
Who says they were trying to rip her off? That may be what it costs to do it PROPERLY not just a bodge up.

jenz58 Postal Menace

9,121 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#280665
Quote from another thread by Andy...

Ok Ok, spoke to Sallyanne today and the local mech guys have told her one of the heads is stuffed.

SO Being the SEASON of GOOD WILL

She Needs a Head to be DONATED!!!!!!!!!Come on guys time to help out a fellow dubber with 2 kiddies and a dog!!

I will fit it and get them back on the road for the new year, i have nothing hear in 1800, all it needs to be is a old head that was running when removed from the motor, you know what i mean

U2U me or reply hear, is needed in the next couple of days

Andy

Can anyone in Tassie help?

Greg Cash in Launceston used to be good with helping with parts...but he's not been on here for months....
"All you need is trust and a little bit of pixie dust!"

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=22473
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=56558#pid535643

...so I don't loose the links to my rides again hehehe

sax Insano Dub Head

846 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#280671
Ive only got a type one 1200 head but if anybody in Sydney has one, I'd be happy to pick up and help with getting it down there.
" You're not a team player "

VolksFolks Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,869 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#280680
Thanks Jen!

Andy
They laugh because You are different, You laugh because They are all the same.

check out www.lowlight.com.au for low lights only..

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#280690
One head job for $3000? Pardon the pun....you do the math.

Squiz....