michaelro

Still on the look out for a Scooby but struggling at the moment

Recently had contact with a seller about a 99/T Saloon Turbo 2000 - 56k.

I asked about the cambelt change which he informed me was due at 60k.

I was under the impression that pre MY00 models cambelt service was 45k or 4 years?

Considering this car is nearly 7 years old - I would have hoped the owner would have changed it by now even if he hadn't reached the mileage.

How much would I expect to pay for a belt change and do I need to do the tensioner as well?

Car has been standing for 2 months (SORN) and the owner also didn't admit starting the car in this time - Makes me think he doesn't treat it quite how I'd like.....

fitzscoob

my my99 had the belt changed at 45k.

45k service inc belt from a good independant should cost in the region of £350.

Kuro

Even some MY00 have the 45k change. It depends on chassis number IIRC, if there's an X it's 45k, Y and it's 60k.

Anything pre MY00 should be 45k. Mine was about £550 with some other bits and bobs, from a main dealer

Rob82uk

walk away dude

theres far too many un-molested turbos about to have to put up with that

maybe try travelling a bit further ?

michaelro

Good to know - If I decide to buy I'll definitely look to knock at least 500 off the asking price.

Still a bit concerned that the owner has gone by the mileage rather than the age - I've seen some service books that have had the belts changed between 25-35k just because it was 4 years old.

Should I be worried about the car being left standing for 2 months?

New_scooby_04

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I had mine changed at about 18k, just cause of the age. Many people get the cambelt changed as a precaution when they first get the car if they have any doubts. If it goes, it's generally a engine rebuild.

Ns04