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Sounds expensive, unless you trust this dealer impeccably then I would be suspicious any multi point checks. If you have a petrol they don’t have cam belt it’s a chain. A leak from the rocker cover is common and a pain to sort I’ve had two gaskets and it’s still weeping.
Because of all the posts regarding timing chain problems you can end up paranoid, most car owners use forums to find solutions to problems so sometimes it can look worse than it is.
Your timing kit may have already been changed loads were with quite low mileage mine had only covered 17K. There...
Hi there, which model do you have? If you’ve got a petrol version it actually uses a chain and not a belt, however the diesel uses a belt.
If you don’t have any rattles don’t worry about changing a chain just keep a good eye on the dipstick and keep the level at max and use the recommended oil...
Hi and welcome, which model did you go for? I expect the 156? What experiences have you had in 10 years any problems? What mileage have you covered now?
Nice one looks great like Les said it’s a good idea for someone to cover dodgy LED’s
I’ve just bought a new unit from Holland about £170 delivered. I’ve only got one LED out at the moment but due to the silly prices dealers are asking for these lights l would assume they’re going to become...
Hi Pete and welcome to the forum, the chain kit was updated for the later MK2 models but this by no way means that that were the problem rectified, MK2 cars still suffer timing chain/kit failures even the R is not failure proof with one R owner I know having had 2 timing kit replacements under...
Yes supply is limited and will definitely push up prices maybe the R has bottomed out, it’s definitely going to be the one to collect as a future investment.
No just do a search for member RCZ-R 125K plus.
It’s worth checking out all his detailed threads regarding the history with his car.
Some great advice on running a high mileage R.