18-06-2013, 02:03 PM
(18-06-2013, 01:47 PM)ginge191 Wrote: There's one major trouble spot; the lack of a turbo...
Serious note; rear beam; check for knocks/creaksetc., leaking brake lines, clutch (handbrake on, pull in 1st gear untill it stalls/doesnt), smooth PAS, usual fluids, head gasket (check overflow tank for mayo/dirty water).
Also, cambelt, make sure it has a decent cambelt life on it - either done within the last 5 years or 50k. Some go by more miles/years, but i'd stick to this for confidence.
The manufactures white writing was still vivid on belt, so i can take this as green that it is under 3 years, is time/miles the only count on when to change? I didnt experience any knocks when turning roundabouts etc. I will try the stalling technique but may feel suicidal intentionally stalling the old beast! The engine cranks first time asking as for levels i will double check them all. Guy seems genuine enough, cars done 190 000miles may flush the engine oil out but we shall see tomorrow!