averyp2

iTrader: (25)

Hi all, im looking at upgrading from a 1.6 to a 96 uk turbo 2000 with 90k on the clock. Could you please list the things you would be looking out for when buying a car of this age? Just for starters, its got the following spec to my knowledge

-cambelt changed at 72k
-new brakes all round
-new radiator last year
-standard with only a full through exhaust and filter as mods
-nice paintwork
-long tax

What other things should i look out for mechanically?
Thanks in advance

GeeJayDoubleYou

check the expansion bottle for white/grey gunk as this could indicate problems. a couple that i have looked at have had this so i have been informed to stay well away!!!
also check for "piston slap". apparently many scoobs can do this when cold but as long as it stops when warm it should be ok (so i been told, still new to the scooby scene myself).

Phil555

iTrader: (1)

FSSH, signs of any over spray anywhere. Receipts for work. Has the car been remapped to suit the mods etc. Milage should not be a problem if the car has been lookd after and serviced on the correct intervals.

Phil.

miff13

If both cats have been removed shouldn't it have had a remap?

I'm sure others with more knowledge will be along to help.

scooby dave861

Leaking rocker cover gaskets
Leaking front crank oil seal
leaking header tank
Water in boot from rear light or spoiler

IainCam

I ran a 94 wagon with a full decat and induction kit with no problems for 3-4yrs (had it 5 in total) without a remap and without any issues at all.

Phil555

iTrader: (1)

Suppose it depends on who's previously owned the car.

averyp2

iTrader: (25)

thanks for the replies, will have to get my engine diagram out to find where some of the parts are! It has a full through blitz exhaust and K and N induction kit, standard cats still on i think,so it shouldnt need a remap yet should it? I'll take off the induction kit though cuz altough K and N have a good reputation ive heard turbos go through mafs like no-ones business with oil based filters, am i right?

Gear Head

iTrader: (2)

Not the pre 99 ones. They have a stronger maf design. No harm putting the standard cold air box filter on though.

averyp2

iTrader: (25)

Yer true, i think i'll get bored of the induction noise in the end, id prefer to listen to the exhaust (or maybe a dv ). I've seen a few uk turbos with 120,000-150,000 on the clock still going on original engines, as long as its been looked after do you think it'll be good for a few years yet, or is it a lottery really?

IainCam

My 94 had 110k on it when I got shot of it but the engine was still as strong as ever, in fact the guys who bought it did a rally with it the next day and thought it went well (although they were slightly sickened to find I'd removed a set of AP brakes from it and left it with std 2 pots when I'd met them later :-) )

I loved the sound of the induction kit on mine, you could really hear it breathing properly, guess it may annoy some people though.

I'd guess with any 10yo+ car you are really having to make the decision about it based on what it looks like now and how you think it's been treated. Any car that's been well looked after should go on for a long time IMO.

Before I bought the new scoob I had an Audi 4.2QS Avant and it had far more faults with it (hence the reason I swapped to a scoob again) than the old 94 had when I'd got rid of it.

averyp2

iTrader: (25)

Thats good to hear, the car looks a really nice, clean, standard example so i think i'll definately go and view it asap