So my dozy father finally killed his Leon.
To my utter amazement he had never had the cam belt changed. I suppose that it sheds some light on the debate as to how long a cam belt lasts rather than how many miles it will do. The answer is 11 years (and 38k miles)
The question is what to do with it now? 1 owner 51 reg 1.4S with 38k on the clock. Broken cam belt – local indy say no compression on any cylinders and (oddly) seems to be some coolant in the oil, circa £400 - £600 to fix.....
Anyone know what it’s worth salvage? Am I likely to get even a few hundred quid from a breaker? If so it tips the balance and makes repair completely uneconomic.
Sadly just had 4 new tyres and battery.
Any suggestions of good breakers in the Midlands that might give me something for it (or anyone here interested in breaking it/attempting a repair?)
Cheers.
To my utter amazement he had never had the cam belt changed. I suppose that it sheds some light on the debate as to how long a cam belt lasts rather than how many miles it will do. The answer is 11 years (and 38k miles)
The question is what to do with it now? 1 owner 51 reg 1.4S with 38k on the clock. Broken cam belt – local indy say no compression on any cylinders and (oddly) seems to be some coolant in the oil, circa £400 - £600 to fix.....
Anyone know what it’s worth salvage? Am I likely to get even a few hundred quid from a breaker? If so it tips the balance and makes repair completely uneconomic.
Sadly just had 4 new tyres and battery.
Any suggestions of good breakers in the Midlands that might give me something for it (or anyone here interested in breaking it/attempting a repair?)
Cheers.
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