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mestala
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Posted: 21 Oct 17 at 15:30 |
Hi guys
I've been offered a LT35 2.5 mwb hightop,not had an LT b4,it's got 72,000 genuine mileage,55 plate Jan 2006. There is no history of a cambelt change[what mileage to change],and I can't seem to find anything under Mr Google,or I might just be blind. Could someone put me right about the matter and what's the ball park figure for having a new cam kit fitted. I've drove it and although it doesn't over excite me it pulls ok,gearbox seems ok,there is a hint of black smoke coming out of exhaust at start up,but my mate said he couldn't see much of it when following.Is there much else I need to look for.It passed it's last test,with advisory on slight misting of oil[front shock absorber,and slight play front susp arm ball joint]. This looks like the site for me if I purchase the van. Look forward to hearing from the people in the know
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tellytubby
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5 cylinder 2.5 tdi - would recommend changing belts every 4 years. If you have no history do it ASAP as a snapped belt = £££. Consider water pump at same time. It's a bit of a mission to do the two belts plus it needs VCDS to set up the pump timing once the belts are swapped. Haven't costed one for a while, I think the last one worked out around £600 fitted
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mestala
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Thanks for that t/t.....I do normally have c/b changed if necessary,it's just I couldn't find any info on when that would be on this model with this mileage.
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Buss Marius
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Don't consider changing the water pump, when you change the cam belt. Change the water pump every time!!!!!!
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mestala
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Edited by madra - 25 Mar 18 at 21:10 |
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mestala
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appreciate that Madra
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