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If it *is* the timing chain it looks like it’s about £1k of parts plus the same again in labour. For a car that age/mileage it’s likely to be on the cards whether it’s been declared or not.

Rich - or buy one at twice the price and still have the same list of jobs to do ?

I’m going to email them...

Mito Man wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 6:44 pm Would cost no more than a grand for a replacement engine and a few pints Shirley.

Just put an LS1 in

Sundayjumper wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 6:49 pm Rich - or buy one at twice the price and still have the same list of jobs to do ?

Absolutely - so long as you don't end up spending £10k+ for a car that'll only ever be worth something like £7k then it makes sense.

(These figures are generalised, not saying they are worth that)

speedingfine wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 10:23 am https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1998- ... 9SwrcJraxs

J'approuve.

Don’t the non turbo v8s have other engine issues?

I’d have thought if it was the timing chain you’d be able to hear it rattling away.

Wonder if they’d let you take a code reader with you if you went to view it?

integrale_evo wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 7:31 pm Don’t the non turbo v8s have other engine issues?

I’d have thought if it was the timing chain you’d be able to hear it rattling away.

Wonder if they’d let you take a code reader with you if you went to view it?

From my quick Googling, there’s a big difference between a “stretched” chain and a weak tensioner, but both can give similar symptoms.

Seller got back to me pretty quickly:

“Hi the fault code is definitely coming up as a loose chain on a proper computer. It’s makes no sounds or restricted performance other than the light you wouldn’t know. No other mechanical issues drives faultless. Has the odd mark around the bodywork shown in pictures. Last owner had it for 10 years with thousands spent on it”

integrale_evo wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 7:31 pm Wonder if they’d let you take a code reader with you if you went to view it?

I'll plug my code reader into it on Monday

Dull want:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 2157116640

speedingfine wrote: ↑Sun Jan 10, 2021 7:54 pm Dull want:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 2157116640

I've got a soft spot for the W211 series, can see the allure if you need something comfy to while away big distances in.

Dull, but seems a lot of car for the money.

speedingfine wrote: ↑Sun Jan 10, 2021 7:54 pm Dull want:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 2157116640

I didn't know you had 5 kids?

Rich B wrote: ↑Sun Jan 10, 2021 8:28 pm

speedingfine wrote: ↑Sun Jan 10, 2021 7:54 pm Dull want:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 2157116640

I didn't know you had 5 kids?

Neither did he !!

Rich B wrote: ↑Sun Jan 10, 2021 8:28 pm

speedingfine wrote: ↑Sun Jan 10, 2021 7:54 pm Dull want:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 2157116640

I didn't know you had 5 kids?

Alas the missus wants our next car to be able to tow a horsebox and it seems I'm slowly being brainwashed

Last week I could have sold you a Touareg....

speedingfine wrote: ↑Sun Jan 10, 2021 8:53 pm

Rich B wrote: ↑Sun Jan 10, 2021 8:28 pm

speedingfine wrote: ↑Sun Jan 10, 2021 7:54 pm Dull want:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 2157116640

I didn't know you had 5 kids?

Alas the missus wants our next car to be able to tow a horsebox and it seems I'm slowly being brainwashed

Nice bus. Obviously cared about if it's running around on Michelin Alpins.

Next week you can sell him a cayenne with the engine light bulb removed

McSwede wrote: ↑Sun Jan 10, 2021 9:34 pm

speedingfine wrote: ↑Sun Jan 10, 2021 8:53 pm

Rich B wrote: ↑Sun Jan 10, 2021 8:28 pm I didn't know you had 5 kids?

Alas the missus wants our next car to be able to tow a horsebox and it seems I'm slowly being brainwashed

Nice bus. Obviously cared about if it's running around on Michelin Alpins.

Tyres really are the best indicator about the previous owner, the amount of approved used cars I see running landsail tyres etc

Sundayjumper wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 6:49 pm If it *is* the timing chain it looks like it’s about £1k of parts plus the same again in labour. For a car that age/mileage it’s likely to be on the cards whether it’s been declared or not.

Rich - or buy one at twice the price and still have the same list of jobs to do ?

I’m going to email them...

I paid £7k for my turbo, wouldn’t bother with a normal S.

Foz wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:36 am

McSwede wrote: ↑Sun Jan 10, 2021 9:34 pm

speedingfine wrote: ↑Sun Jan 10, 2021 8:53 pm

Alas the missus wants our next car to be able to tow a horsebox and it seems I'm slowly being brainwashed

Nice bus. Obviously cared about if it's running around on Michelin Alpins.

Tyres really are the best indicator about the previous owner, the amount of approved used cars I see running landsail tyres etc

Exactly. If they go cheap on tyres what other sacrifices get made during maintenance.

Same at work with colleagues and company cars. Most of them just let the tyre fitter put on anything so long as it gets new tyres.

It’s just good marketing, tyres are all just black and round.

Dave!