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Originally Posted by Lukeus101
Do you want me to bob over to Cas to have a peak for you?  |
I set out looking for a "mint" mk2 180 saloon owned by an enthusiast, as opposed to a "boy racer" ... but as you look others ZEDs that don't tick all the boxes pop up, like this 120 Hatch... I almost feel I'm trying to sell it to myself ...
I'll call them tomorrow and ask for service history/evidence ... one quick question the car is 7 years old/76K miles .... so if they have no evidence of the cam belt change (QUOTE:The 4 cylinder K engine is 60k miles or 5 years.)... do I "walk"? ... if all is good I can view on Sunday PM ... i'm playing rugby in South Sheffield tomorrow ..... so no way can I sell an AM trip to Cas to t'other half
PATIENCE is a virtue .. I hear!!!!
Engines-4 cylinder K-series, 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 engines:
Has it suffered head gasket failure? If so does the seller have receipts detailing the work carried out, parts used and specification of gasket fitted?
Water pumps tend to go quite often.
Check expansion cap, some non-OE ones are very poor and lead to cooling issues.
Check engine loom, some areas are prone to chafing, hence shorting out.