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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: megaomega123 on 15 May 2013, 13:37:53
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Never had an auto before and I believe this is a DBW engine. Car has 60k miles, cambelt changed at 55k with proof, fsh with proof and pro lpg conversion with receipt. It is a 51 plate 3.2v6 Elite
I am paying £1995 for the car is there any niggles or known faults I should be looking for?
Thanks
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if you mean checking the car , here you go
* paint :
any color difference between panels (different angles).. sanding scratches inside the paint.. paint dust inside the door pillars, door, hood edges etc.. unusual white traces inside the engine bay..
* bodywork :
rusts inside wheel arches, rusts under the doors, door gaps for equality ,
from front all gaps around headlights, hood must be equal for both sides.. bumper to tyre distances must be equal for both sides (you can measure with your fingers) , absolutely check down the car visually
* electrical
AC, sunroof, mirrors, windows controls , battery (take a voltmeter with you and measure the charge of car when lights and AC open)
* autobox
does it make any thump sound when you engage in D
*engine
check idle when cold and warm must be around 550-600 rpm (also check idle at lpg) , rev the engine and try to hear unusual noises.. check coolant bottle (color and smell).. check oil
* tyres
any unusual wear/tear , thread depth
* brakes
check brake discs for wear ..
and drive the car for some miles :y
ps: its a long list so better you check from google..
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remember also to remove your left leg - you won't be needing it
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Would say the usual Omega failings:
Odd tyre wear, oil leaks, coolant leaks. Check everything works as expected.
3.2 is arguably a much more robust and reliable lump than the 2.5 :y
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Would say the usual Omega failings:
Odd tyre wear, oil leaks, coolant leaks. Check everything works as expected.
3.2 is arguably a much more robust and reliable lump than the 2.5 :y
Not convinced on that one to be honest
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remember also to remove your left leg - you won't be needing it
What would ou press the brake pedal with? ??? ??? ;)
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is there any niggles or known faults I should be looking for?
Thanks
pre cat lambda sensors
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Would say the usual Omega failings:
Odd tyre wear, oil leaks, coolant leaks. Check everything works as expected.
3.2 is arguably a much more robust and reliable lump than the 2.5 :y
Not convinced on that one to be honest
+1
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remember also to remove your left leg - you won't be needing it
What would ou press the brake pedal with? ??? ??? ;)
??? what ? you cant be serious ;D :y
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is there any niggles or known faults I should be looking for?
Thanks
pre post cat lambda sensors
:y
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is there any niggles or known faults I should be looking for?
Thanks
pre post cat lambda sensors
:y
I knew it was something to do with pre/post cats & lambdas ;D ;D