Found a nice Saxo 1.5D but.....

[billpine]

It ain't got no history and it's on 69k with original timing belt. I fancy the motor, it's in good nic but if I do I'll have to drive it 50 miles home and I can guarantee I'll be shitting myself and spinning out ever step of the way home with the belt sooo close to the change interval...

I know it's a case of how long's a piece of string but would anyone chance it, is the 1.5 a non contact engine or is it snap shagged dead replace engine?

Also, what would leak oil under the air box - is there a gasket knocking about?

Cheers all.....

[Ben_SaxoForte]

you would have to be very very very unlucky if it snapped on the way home lol, but if you are that worried about it you not got any mates/family that could trailor it home?

[Viper]

It will be fine to drive 500 miles, never mind 50

[saxo-parts]

1.5 is a contact engine

[chinkostu]

They dont just snap dead on interval you know. Its a guideline that stops people driving 100k on a knackered belt. Mines due soon tbh

[stevo67]

If you know someone who is a mechanic then take them with you mate,otherwise i`d buy it.

[billpine]

Cheers for that chaps.

Think I'll got get it