Wed, 19 Feb 2003 17:19:03 GMT, Fred.Willsnopsamammyrealbox.com suggested: : : "MeatballTurbo" <carl.robsonnopsamcing-czechs.com> wrote in message : news:MPG.18bdc25ddd37f3fd98a163nopsam.cis.dfn.de... :> In article <b307f7$1h97l7$4nopsam34476.news.dfncis.de>, :> davehinznopsamcop.net says... :> > Pay very close attention to when the timing belts have been changed. On :> > the V6, they are a critical service item. I think the interval is :> > 30,000 miles - if the owner can't provide paperwork showing that it's :> > been done, be very wary and get it changed right away. :> > :> > :> :> And talk them down on price. It is a bargaining point. : : Technically, it really doesn't matter if the belt was ever changed regularly : in the past. It is only important that it hasn't broken! But it is an : excellent indication of how well cared for the car has been. Just have the : belt changed (no matter when the say they changed it last) to be safe. True. When I bought my 1995 NG 900 S used from the dealership it had 155,000 miles on the clock, but they obviously had neglected to perform the major service before selling it to me. It needed a new drive belt and idler pulleys almost immediately. -- agreenbu Return to Main Index
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