got price on both jobs... belt/pump was £255 and HG £1500 plus so being a tight ass i went for the cheaper. but i was told that if HG has gone then the engine would run rough/miss fire. but mine drive spot on
Yes mine seems to have been running fine to date aside from these problems. So you could be right. Although this morning (and only this morning) the car didn't turn over for the first few attempts which freaked me out. I dont' think it's related to these problems though.
£1500+ vat versus £255 I know what I would choose (can't fault you for taking the cheaper option and the right option)