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I went to look at a car for sale today, one of these ugly tanks: It is in good nick, no welding required, the lad only wants 100 quid. its a 2.0 T/C injection with 5 speed box, which at the very least must be worth a few quid to a UK kit car builder. However, its been parked up in a shed for 10 years. I was on about driving it away and the feller was saying 'No no, you mustnt fire it up, change the timing belt first!!' He reckons this long period of inactivity could have spoilt the belt in some way. I wouldnt normally be fussed with that, the engine turns over fine with a spanner on the crank and the belt looks OK to me, what are our views? Obv I would change the belt before pressing the car into service as a daily driver, but do we think hes being over cautious?
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Last Edit: Jan 10, 2006 19:47:19 GMT by Mr_Bo11ox
1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT!
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Nope hes right... Belts take a "set" they also have a Life, which when doing nothing is shorter than being used every day. You could fire it up and strip it or snap it straight away. 2 years is a long time for a belt to sit tensioned in one position Your call but personally I wouldnt, other than that looks a good buy ;D
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if its not been started for more than 12 months i would say yes motah may well be seized - maybe thats why he asked you not to start it
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2001 HONDA CT110 (NOT RCV)
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Personally I wouldnt try it. Turn it over with a spanner by all means but I wouldnt try running it. The rubber will be cracked and perished and a lot weaker. You maybe could drive it home and it may make it but I don't think its worth the risk
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OK i'm gonna buy it! Photos tomorrow hopefully.
Gonna dolly it back with the truck, hope it doesnt rip the bloody towbar off.
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT!
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HEY Retro Micra! Thats is great What year is that example?
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That looks really nice! If you ever want to sell it on ......give us a shout ;D
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Woo! An Argenta! Haven't seen one of those for a very long time... Such a great idea by FIAT there, it was BOUND to sell well in the UK at the time of the Falklands War with a name like that
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RetroMat
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Column Shifting!
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its a N reg so 1975'? the trees are holding it together ;D
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Jan 10, 2006 19:46:26 GMT
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Been to pay for this Argenta tonight. here it is! 90k, no rot, original paint, its been gathering dust for 10 years!!!one111!!!! One for the Bo11ox museum of deservedly unloved super-rare 70's/80's landfill methinks!!! Check the tyres! 195/55x14!!! WTF?!!1bbq!!!
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Last Edit: Jan 10, 2006 19:53:32 GMT by Mr_Bo11ox
1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT!
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Jan 10, 2006 19:48:31 GMT
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I take it you still have your mazda? I know you put it up for sale a few month what are you planning on doing with it now?
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Jan 10, 2006 19:51:55 GMT
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now I have a big barn to stash my fleet in (or I nearly have, should be getting it within a fortnight or so) EVERYTHING is staying!!!!! Woo-hooo!!!!
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT!
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Jan 10, 2006 19:54:56 GMT
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now I have a big barn to stash my fleet in (or I nearly have, should be getting it within a fortnight or so) EVERYTHING is staying!!!!! Woo-hooo!!!! Cool
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racer86
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Legend!
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Superb! You truly are living the dream sir
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Came across a VX supercharged version of one of them on Lanzarote 2 years ago, just parked up in a sidestreet , not a speck of rust on it.
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Jan 11, 2006 10:45:58 GMT
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You're all class mr. bo11ox, you want a 910 for that new barn of yours? pay for shipping to your fine abode and it's all yours ;D Cheaper I would think to find one locally... nevermind me though, I'm rambling... GO THE FIAT! also glad you don't have to sell the Mazda. Good stuff!
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Skyline: 1963 - 1973 - 1983 Sunny: 1982 450SLC: 1973 Navara: 1992 Gloria: 1992
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Jan 11, 2006 15:46:02 GMT
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go plums ;D ;D ;D
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"quote hairnet"
I'm not paying nine pound for a pi$$!
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