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[Figureman52]

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.

[bigegg]

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...

[omega3000]

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 

[ahodgie]

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

[slowboy]

Check tyers for flat spots & cracks,you may need 4

[henryd]

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

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Little used low mileage cars sound good in theory........but beware.

[Figureman52]

Check tyers for flat spots & cracks,you may need 4

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

[henryd]

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