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Old 06-12-12, 10:36 AM   #1
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go on then .... on a 80K car 8YO car .... how likely?
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Old 06-12-12, 10:40 AM   #2
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go on then .... on a 80K car 8YO car .... how likely?
There's just no way of telling I don't think. Could last another 50k, could last 500 mile.
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Old 06-12-12, 02:38 PM   #3
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Belt snaps at 70, thats one dead engine.
Friend of mine had a similar issue going uphill in 2nd gear. Cambelt tensioner failed on his VVC, ruined the whole engine. Holes in pistons was one small problem :|
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Come on lads, there's nothing like a good game of cambelt Roulette, ive been playing it for the last 3 years. My 180 is 7 Years old with 75000 miles and the original belts.

I have faith she wont let me down
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Come on lads, there's nothing like a good game of cambelt Roulette, ive been playing it for the last 3 years. My 180 is 7 Years old with 75000 miles and the original belts.

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You know you shouldn't be saying that!

Mine were overdue when done and the belts were showing signs of ripeness.
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You know you shouldn't be saying that!

Mine were overdue when done and the belts were showing signs of ripeness.
Think i may be tempting fait
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Old 06-12-12, 03:38 PM   #7
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It's easy enough to have a quick look at your belts and look for signs of wear or cracks, although this doesn't rule out the belt won't go, it can give you an indication if there's any damage to the belt, from say a knackered tensioner.
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