Holden Frontera (2001) UES SE (Auto) - ?Rear Main Seal HELP..!!
Submitted: Sunday, Jan 27, 2008 at 21:50
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Member - Straps (SA)
Hi All,
I would appreciate some assistance / advice regarding the topic's title.
My Fronty has started leaking a "moderate" amount of oil. (Teaspoon - tablespoon every 1 - 3 days)
Took it to a Holden Dealership in SA to be told its the Rear main Seal and that it was a BAD leak. They have quoted approx $2000 to do the job (16 hours labour @ $1700 and $300 for parts).
I am seeking some advice from all forumites about the following.
1) What is the implication of not repairing the rear main seal straight away? (What will happen if I delay the repair until I can afford it)
2) Is the cost / time required, estimated by Holden a ball park figure or would I be getting a raw deal.??
3) Can anyone recommend a GOOD and REPUTABLE 4X4 mechanic in
Adelaide that can give me a second opinion. (Particularly, anyone who has had similar work done to Fronteras or Rodeos etc)
I live down south (Morphett Vale)
Thanking you all in advance.
Cheers
Shane
Reply By: mike w (WA) - Sunday, Jan 27, 2008 at 22:48
Sunday, Jan 27, 2008 at 22:48
I concur with Madfisher, however a table spoon of oil does seem a little excessive.
In my opinion, dont bother with the holden dealer unless it is a commondoor or barina, still under warranty and your a bit anal about what they tell you in their propaganda (harsh??) I got conned good and proper not long ago by a (ir)reputable holden dealer in the
perth metro area, I tell ya, the more they twisted that pineapple, the worse it got!!!
Ask around for a reputable mechanic, 4wd if you choose.
Also, it may pay to do a search and ask some questions (especially the mechanic one
here, click on me!!
Good luck
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Follow Up By: Member - Straps (SA) - Monday, Jan 28, 2008 at 08:23
Monday, Jan 28, 2008 at 08:23
Thanks Mike,
I have posted on the Aust. Frontera
Forum.
Will see what happens.
Cheers
Shane
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Follow Up By: Camoco - Tuesday, Jan 29, 2008 at 13:52
Tuesday, Jan 29, 2008 at 13:52
Hi Straps,
I wasn't aware there was an Aust Frontera
Forum. What is the address?
I have a 2002 'terra since new and it has been very good to me but it's getting ready for some changes I feel :)
I have always taken my 'terra to the local holden
shop, and they have also been very good with the gas side of it (better than the installer) but I wouldn't do it for the commo previously. For the quoted amount I would definitely be looking elsewhere.
Cheers Cam
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Reply By: Member - Oldbaz. NSW. - Monday, Jan 28, 2008 at 10:01
Monday, Jan 28, 2008 at 10:01
Hi Straps, I must concur with other replies re that quote...
rude mate, rude. My local mechanic (Little bush town) put a rear seal in the Hilux for $450 in around 3 hrs, on his own.
I cant see a problem as long as you keep up the oil level, but beware..these things can become big leaks in a short time so I
wouldnt do any long trips. Surely some of our local EO people
can direct you to a more respnsible repairer...oldbaz.
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