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| kennier | Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:03 pm Post #1 |
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Hello from Ireland. I've been trawling through your site (nice BTW!) as I'm hoping to check out a 2.3 16v in kildare tomorrow evening
Having never had a merc, I'm a bit unsure as to what to look for but never mind! Lots on info in here to get me up to speed. Fingers crossed I don't buy a pup :wacko: All the best for now. |
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| roadwolf69 | Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:12 pm Post #2 |
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Welcome, make sure it starts and idles properly, one of the worst points with the 2.3-16 |
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| Neil | Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:16 pm Post #3 |
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Checking the insides of the boot, around rear window and sills / jacking points for rust is also essential. Interior wear should match mileage, yadda yadda all the usual buying-an-old-car checks |
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| kennier | Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:24 pm Post #4 |
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I'm presuming a first time start from cold with a nice even idle speed? The seller did say that it 'burbles' when idling... No rust at all. Mileage is 120k I believe. Timing chain replaced in Feb, etc. Someone mentioned in passing that at this mileage there might be some serious maintenance required...any truth? |
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| roadwolf69 | Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:29 pm Post #5 |
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Yes smoothish idle, constant revs, check when hot as well, 120k just run in if it's had regular servicing. :lol: :lol: |
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Having never had a merc, I'm a bit unsure as to what to look for but never mind! Lots on info in here to get me up to speed. Fingers crossed I don't buy a pup :wacko:



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