Technical 100HP Service Advice

[dunc69]

Hello all! As per title, I'm after some advice please.

I bought my 100HP in late June '12. I have since done about 11,000 miles (from 31k to 42k).

Most of the miles have been on the motorway. I have regularly checked the oil and topped up about 1.5 litres. The oil is still pretty clean.

Should I service it now, or am I okay to wait until MOT time in late June? Will probably do another 1500 miles in that time.

I have always been a service once a year or 10k miles man, but feel that it is not necessary in this case quite yet!

Would be grateful for your views guys.

(Just to add - '08 plate, all other levels / fluids correct)

Cheers,
Dunc.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Your choice, it's a 12k or annual service iirc on the 100hp.

 

[dunc69]

Many thanks! I'll leave it a while then.

Cheers.

 

[cooperman]

I think you may need to start thinking of belts and bearings at that age/mileage, I have a 07 100hp and had 40,000 when it got done. Hope that helps

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

I think you may need to start thinking of belts and bearings at that age/mileage, I have a 07 100hp and had 40,000 when it got done. Hope that helps

:yeahthat:

Defo need to be done at next service tbh. Already on borrowed time really.

 

[Dan Friel]

:yeahthat:

Defo need to be done at next service tbh. Already on borrowed time really.

Agreed. It's time to do the timing belt and pump. Shouldn't be an expensive job if you're using a good independent and the parts are cheap / available through the forum discounts.

 

[dunc69]

Thanks all. Much appreciated!

Cheers, Dunc

 

[dunc69]

Going to book the 100HP in for a service and MOT next week. Will also get the cambelt done.

I take it the perceived wisdom is to have the water pump done at the same time?

Thanks again - Dunc.

 

[Dan Friel]

I take it the perceived wisdom is to have the water pump done at the same time?

Yes.. an old pump failing equals disaster.

 

[dunc69]

Ok guys, so have booked the little one in.

40k service, MOT, Cambelt & Water Pump for £300 all in.

Pretty pleased.

 

[dunc69]

Need to straighten out the above.

£300 for the pump & belt.

£219 for the 40k (major) service & MOT.

Big up to MOTEST in Merton, SW London. Fantastic job & car washed, waxed & valeted.

They are genuine car enthusiasts. Highly recommended!

Dunc.

 

[dunc69]

PS, they LOVED the 100HP.

Looked absolutely mint when they'd polished her up. Black paint absolute gleaming!

Embarrassed me into planning to wash 'The Little One' more regularly!

 

[Rooflessdriver]

Need to straighten out the above.

£300 for the pump & belt.

£219 for the 40k (major) service & MOT.

Big up to MOTEST in Merton, SW London. Fantastic job & car washed, waxed & valeted.

They are genuine car enthusiasts. Highly recommended!

Dunc.

Thats interesting to see your prices.
Mine is due in 300miles and i went to the fiat dealer at Crawley Down Group, and they quoted around the same.
Its handy for me as I can drop the car on thurs night, (24hrs at APH) and pick it up Sat morning.

 

[dunc69]

Think those prices are pretty good, but it also comes down to whether you are happy with the garage in question.

I didn't want to go with Fiat, and went on a recommendation from a mate. I wasn't disappointed. There's still a lot to be said for 'word of mouth'.

Good luck. Cheers.

 

[Dev100]

So 519£ in total??

 

[dunc69]

Yes.

 

[Dev100]

Just noticed you are in London, there is no way it will cost that much up here in t'north!

 

[dunc69]

Well, good luck if you can get it cheaper.

It's a lot of work - major service, MOT, cambelt & water pump.

These guys are very competitive locally in that part of London.

I'm in Somerset at weekends and couldn't find much better down here.

There's also the trust factor. You need a garage you can trust to look after your pride & joy!

As I said, good luck with finding much cheaper!

 

[Dev100]

Cambelt and water pump plus mot £185

Service £156

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Cambelt and water pump plus mot £185

Service £156

Where out of interest?