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Large family car recommendations
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Sounds like the 'recon' engine wasn't actually re-conned, any half decent place would've replaced the belts.0
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Even the supposedly troublesome cars last a lot longer if they are serviced properly.
A reconditioned engine thet didnt come with a new timing belt? I presume a replacement used engine not reconditioned?Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...0 -
forgotmyname wrote: »Even the supposedly troublesome cars last a lot longer if they are serviced properly.
A reconditioned engine thet didnt come with a new timing belt? I presume a replacement used engine not reconditioned?
Sounds like Gunk, jetwash, coat of black engine paint, doesn't it?
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BeenThroughItAll wrote: »Sounds like Gunk, jetwash, coat of black engine paint, doesn't it?
"Ghetto Recon"
If that. Im thinking breakers engine yanked from a pile of untested ones. Jetwashed and sat in front of the gas heater for a bit to dry it out and then fitted.Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...0 -
emma.cook3 wrote: »I have heard other stories about zafiras dying young. If it's not true, I I'll probably just get another one.Penny xxx
Old age isn't bad when you consider the alternative.0
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