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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: GTI MK3 on 22 October 2007, 10:59

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Post by: GTI MK3 on 22 October 2007, 10:59: ...how much can i expect to pay for a new one? :undecided:

cheers
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Post by: GTI MK3 on 22 October 2007, 10:59: sorry, my car is GTI 8v :grin:
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Post by: Len on 22 October 2007, 13:21: Most are not new but rewinds.

A rewind should be 80 to 100
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Post by: RiCHiE360 on 22 October 2007, 14:00: Think theres a few variants.. Pay no more than Ã‚£100 for one tho!
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Post by: Len on 22 October 2007, 16:37: Yea think Slick answered it in the garage section. It depends on the amperage you want.
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Post by: kells on 22 October 2007, 17:02: seen them go for peanuts on the bay (used)
and a brand new one went for 40 notes a bit back

failing that, halfords to them and if you give them your old unit they knock loads Ã‚£Ã‚£Ã‚£ off, as said before they are mostly refurbed units you buy anyhow
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Post by: GTI MK3 on 23 October 2007, 16:21: Cheers for the replies, ill have a go at fitting one myself then. Doesnt seem too complicated :smiley:
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Post by: boneybradley on 23 October 2007, 16:44: its worth replacing the alty belt at the same time...can save hassle later on and for about Ã‚£8.....
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Post by: GTI MK3 on 25 October 2007, 09:50: Gave Halfords a call, they want over Ã‚£200 for one. HAHA :grin: