[928uk] Radiator - Problem Solved!!

[Richard Armstrong]

This is why the 928.org group is so good.
Believe nothing of what you hear and half of what you see.
We need a list of all the crap dealers - where is JCT 600 so we can all 
avoid them?

R




In message <d4.1163599b.2e295512 at aol.com>, Beocentre at aol.com writes
>Thanks to all who mailed me with suggestions about my leaky radiator.
>Here is a nice little story for you:
>
>I took the car to JCT 600 Porsche Main dealer. They had a good look at
>the damaged hose and advised me that the part was integral to the
>radiator and could not be repaired/replaced. I asked them if they were sure
>and their chief technician said he was sure. The new radiator is £1415 plus
>fitting so I would not get much change from £2000.
>
>I was not convinced so I placed the message on here so my fellow 928
>owners could give me some advice.
>
>I then dediced to phone 'Strasse' independent Porsche specialists in
>Leeds. The chap on the phone was very helpful and asked me if I could
>take the car down for him to have a look at. I took the car down - ten
>minutes later a brand new hose/fitting was on the car - job done - this part
>JCT600 told me did not exist. I asked the guy who fitted it how much I
>owed him - he said 'Nothing - just make sure you bring your Porsches to
>me in the future!'
>
>So as you can see I had a potential £2000 bill reduced to zero in an hour.
>
>I am stunned and angered that JCT600 wanted to replace a radiator that
>was fine! I have already made a call to their service manager to complain -
>if I dont get a satisfactory explanation a written letter of complaint will
>follow.
>
>This just goes to show what a rip-off society we live in.
>
>Rob
>
>'89 S4 Auto (without new radiator :-)
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