My 1999 GC8
07 August 2013, 11:36 PM
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My 1999 GC8
My dad had this car since new, now he let me brought the car off him
The car has been off the road for the last 3 years, and now its finally been put back on
Do you think this car is the lowest mileage in the UK for the age? (Don't forget this car still have standard internals)
07 August 2013, 11:49 PM
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07 August 2013, 11:53 PM
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Looks good and that's the lowest mileage I've seen. Had a few £ spent on that.
08 August 2013, 12:34 AM
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Same colour as mine. Looks a lovely motor! I would keep an eye on the cambelt even at such low miles if its not been used in a while it will still age
08 August 2013, 01:29 AM
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Very nice.. I'm thinking of going classic soon :-)
08 August 2013, 06:53 AM
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Looks good and that's the lowest mileage I've seen. Had a few £ spent on that.
Plenty more things planned
, just need more money
Because I love the car so much, it will only get used on dry days only
08 August 2013, 09:02 AM
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Nice. Like the coolant tank.Any idea what make it is?
08 August 2013, 09:59 AM
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Nice. Like the coolant tank.Any idea what make it is?
the coolant tanks was from spec-r
08 August 2013, 02:35 PM
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Same colour as mine. Looks a lovely motor! I would keep an eye on the cambelt even at such low miles if its not been used in a while it will still age
How come it still age? Last time the cambelt been changed was 10 years ago. The car has always been garaged. Do you think it still needs changing?
08 August 2013, 02:50 PM
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How come it still age? Last time the cambelt been changed was 10 years ago. The car has always been garaged. Do you think it still needs changing?
Without a doubt
08 August 2013, 02:55 PM
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It's made from a rubber compound, rubber with age will dry out, crack, shrink with heat, I have had many a friend who have had cam belt issues after long periods of not using them. For the minimal costs its not worth the risk.
08 August 2013, 09:25 PM
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Plenty more things planned
, just need more money
Because I love the car so much, it will only get used on dry days only
Won't be used much then as its always raining in Wales
09 August 2013, 12:28 AM
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It's made from a rubber compound, rubber with age will dry out, crack, shrink with heat, I have had many a friend who have had cam belt issues after long periods of not using them. For the minimal costs its not worth the risk.
Does this include upgraded cambelt as well?
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Won't be used much then as its always raining in Wales
Defo on that one
09 August 2013, 10:55 PM
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10 years is along time for a cambelt, i would do it asap
10 August 2013, 05:52 AM
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chance it first and then drive it...
nice car! low milage! looks like nice seats to! you're dad did a good job
10 August 2013, 04:15 PM
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Looks tidy
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07 August 2013, 11:36 PM
My 1999 GC8
, just need more money 
