Re: Clio autos
In article <8v67d2dk6hm4inibplbto77p92shr199b4@xxxxxxx>,
AJH <sylva@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
It then failed on us at <60000 miles but would
have cost GBP1600 to repair.
Few auto specialists just *repair* autos. Because of the labour involved,
it's best for them to do a complete overhaul. And then no problems with
something else going wrong shortly afterwards, and the hassle that causes.
Garages usually just buy in an exchange unit.
But I think Guy is pondering a DIY fix, where the labour is free. In which
case the parts will be a fraction of the pro cost for the job. The last
auto I did cost about 200 quid for all the wearing parts, seals and
gaskets.
They're a bit intimidating, but not really that difficult to strip and
rebuild provided you keep a careful note of where things go etc. And use
operating theatre standards of cleanliness.
I'm talking about pure hydraulic boxes though. Not had a go at a 5 speed
electronic one yet. ;-)
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