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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Figureman52 on 29 May 2013, 13:49:01

Title: Astra
Post by: Figureman52 on 29 May 2013, 13:49:01
Opinions please.

1997 Astra, currently unused, been on the drive for 4 years. I ran the engine a couple of months ago, still good.

As it is on it's original cambelt, I think I should change it.  ::)

My question is, should I change the waterpump at the same time, considering that despite it's age, the engine has only covered 16,000 miles. :-\
Title: Re: Astra
Post by: bigegg on 29 May 2013, 13:53:39
might as well, for the sake of £25

I'd be more worried about the suspension bushes, and brakes seized on, and wheel bearings rusted, and fuel and oil gelled...
Title: Re: Astra
Post by: omega3000 on 29 May 2013, 13:54:39
Yeah i would seeing as they are not that pricey anyway and piece of mind also , seeing as your doing the cambelt its easy enough to change the w/pump while your there  :)
Title: Re: Astra
Post by: ahodgie on 29 May 2013, 14:25:35
If its been parked up for that long I would get it checked over before spending any money on it get the local garage or some one who knows what they are doing maybe a pre mot it could need a lot of time/money/parts :)
Title: Re: Astra
Post by: slowboy on 29 May 2013, 15:16:56
Check tyers for flat spots & cracks,you may need 4 :(
Title: Re: Astra
Post by: henryd on 29 May 2013, 15:26:55
If its been parked up for that long I would get it checked over before spending any money on it get the local garage or some one who knows what they are doing maybe a pre mot it could need a lot of time/money/parts :)

+1,I can see a full brake overhaul being needed for starters :y
Title: Re: Astra
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 29 May 2013, 16:31:06
Little used low mileage cars sound good in theory........but beware. :)
Title: Re: Astra
Post by: Figureman52 on 29 May 2013, 21:00:06
Check tyers for flat spots & cracks,you may need 4 :(

What are the chances of 13 year old tyres being servicable?
Title: Re: Astra
Post by: henryd on 29 May 2013, 22:10:10
Check tyers for flat spots & cracks,you may need 4 :(

What are the chances of 13 year old tyres being servicable?

Zero I would hope :-X