British Leyland

**Edbear** · 13th May 2013, 19:20

Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones

I'd wager they've never been done or once. The car has done 103,000km.

I think they're meant to be done every 90,000km or 6 years.

-Indy

Personally, I wouldn't push it, but that is based on my own lack of "luck"...

**Indiana_Jones** · 13th May 2013, 19:44

I'd agree, but I fear I might have no choice but to take the chance as I won't have the time between my studies finishing and when we take off for Dunners, as I wouldn't want to rush myself before hand, just in case I cock it up etc.

I might see if I can before hand, as I'm a bit uneasy about driving 1000+ km with an uncertain cambelt. Granted I'd have to be very unlucky for it to snap.

-Indy

**Edbear** · 13th May 2013, 19:52

You could call a local dealer and ask the service manager. He won't tell you it will be okay of course, but if that model has a particular rep for busting belts if not changed on time and whether the engine is a non-interference one.

**Ocean1** · 13th May 2013, 19:58

Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones

I'm a bit uneasy about driving 1000+ km with an uncertain cambelt. Granted I'd have to be very unlucky for it to snap.

-Indy

How hard is it to inspect? Not foolproof but if you can't see any frayed edges or cracks I'd be a deal more comfortable taking it the length of the country.

**Indiana_Jones** · 13th May 2013, 20:05

I have heard one or two stories on forums of them going, but I don't think they're prone to it.

Though when they go = bent valves lol.

-Indy

**Indiana_Jones** · 13th May 2013, 20:07

Originally Posted by Ocean1

How hard is it to inspect? Not foolproof but if you can't see any frayed edges or cracks I'd be a deal more comfortable taking it the length of the country.

The main one easy to inspect and from what I can see it looked ok, the exhaust ones on the other hand are covered and have not seem them yet. But thanks for the tip, I'll hopefully get a chance to take a peak of them this weekend if time allows.

-Indy

**ducatilover** · 13th May 2013, 22:01

Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones

I'd wager they've never been done or once. The car has done 103,000km.

I think they're meant to be done every 90,000km or 6 years.

-Indy

Should just be one plastic cover per bank
They're the SOHC V6 aren't they?

**Indiana_Jones** · 13th May 2013, 23:13

Originally Posted by ducatilover

Should just be one plastic cover per bank
They're the SOHC V6 aren't they?

Quad cam.

-Indy

**YellowDog** · 14th May 2013, 08:25

Well here she is. Just a few more days work to go and I can start looking at classics

**Indiana_Jones** · 14th May 2013, 09:56

Still going to the UK? be a dear and grab us a Diesel Rover 75 please

Looking forward to seeing what you're gonna end up with!

-Indy

**YellowDog** · 14th May 2013, 11:57

Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones

Still going to the UK? be a dear and grab us a Diesel Rover 75 please

Looking forward to seeing what you're gonna end up with!

-Indy

I'll be posting photos and asking you guys for advice

BUT an XK8 convertable is presently my target vehicle, hence the 3.8m wide carport entrance.

**ducatilover** · 14th May 2013, 12:00

Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones

Quad cam.

-Indy

Get the hammers out bro

You should manage to inspect teh rear easily enough?
Or if you're down Te-Puke way any time soon, drop in and I'll check it out for you

**ducatilover** · 14th May 2013, 12:24

Pre-emptive shopping list incase I sell teh Volvo

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=590157620
I do rather fancy this old beasty, but (I'm strange) I think I'd rather the Morris/Austin version.

This wee fella is not BL, not even close, but I've always liked them http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=590692941
Good ones are hard to find and they command pretty decent prices here

great to drive though.

And, of course
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used...-592484229.htm
Looks to be a fairly honest wee thing