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Offline Boothy

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Over priced!
« on: May 05, 2010, 11:05:09 am »
Well I was going get my refurbished Monzas fitted today but apparently the valves I need are unique and can only be purchased from VW at wait for it.......

FIFTY TWO F-ING POUND!!!

Fifty two pound for four bloody valves is obscene and for that price they should be gold plated. Not to mention it means I can get my wheels fitted until tomorrow so mighty unhappy.  :fighting:
« Last Edit: May 05, 2010, 11:07:08 am by Boothmeister »
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Re: Over priced!
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2010, 11:27:09 am »
Surely that cant be true is it?!
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Re: Over priced!
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2010, 11:33:45 am »
They're re-usable. Take them off, refurb, replace  :happy2:
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Re: Over priced!
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2010, 11:52:09 am »
The old ones were knackered. All the rubber seals had gotten perished after living in my shed for 12 months. I'm still reeling from the shock!
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Re: Over priced!
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2010, 11:54:17 am »
Quote from: S2 Ant on May 05, 2010, 11:27:09 am
Surely that cant be true is it?!

x2  :surprised:
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Re: Over priced!
« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2010, 11:57:24 am »
Metal bolt-in valves can be obtained from other sources - but there are various sizes.  OEM valves are about 14 quid each  :surprised:

To the OP - maybe ask the refurber to <cough> swap them for the Ronal Monza 2s which had traditional rubber snap-in jobbies.  :wink:
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