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Title: Buying second hand HOW DO I
Post by: Anonymous on April 7, 2004, 20:27

I have been lurking on this forum for a while now, will be buying my car soon, have previously owned 2 mk1's, it seems the major thing to look out for is the PRE CAT FAILURE how can I check this on inspecting a potential vehicle is this something that can be done on somebodys driveway or do you just take a chance...
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Post by: markiii on April 7, 2004, 20:30

you can get a fair idea, on someones drive by getting an 02 tool, 22mm and a ratchedt. pop the o2 sensor out and shine a torch in.

this won't tell you if there is damage to teh bottom of the cat, but thats a drop the downpipe job.

It will however mean that if you see a great hole you may want to pass on that particular car.

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Post by: Anonymous on April 7, 2004, 20:34

Thanks is there anyone in the manchester area who would be willing to help me find the perfect car....
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Post by: Chris on April 8, 2004, 12:59

Mine's perfect - just not in manchester!

South East London, but just think of the drive back... s:wink: :wink: s:wink: s:D :D s:D

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Post by: markiii on April 14, 2004, 18:01

you could definately do worse than Chris's.

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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Anonymous on April 7, 2004, 20:27