newbi needs help

[larson]

just joined and im about to buy a maverik with 166,ooo+ miles. seriously how much more could i expect to get out of a petrol before it dies.. im unsure of engine size.. also what will i get to the gallon..

thanks in advance larson:thumbs

 

[lacroupade]

just joined and im about to buy a maverik with 166,ooo+ miles. seriously how much more could i expect to get out of a petrol before it dies.. im unsure of engine size.. also what will i get to the gallon..

thanks in advance larson:thumbs

engine is a 2.4 - not sure what block its derived from so don't know about longevity but depends what you pay for it as to what expectations you should have. I think fuel economy is slightly better than diesel, but a petrol owner will no doubt advise.

Diesels have more torque and greater longevity but will cost a bit more....what year is this truck and what are you being asked for it out of interest?

 

[larson]

its on an s plate for £500

 

[extreme-4x4]

well for 500 quid if you dont buy it i will

 

[Terranosaurus]

West Yorks - whereabouts?

The diesels will go tot he moon and back..... but the petrols are pretty long lived too. Officially the petrols give better mpg, from my experience (have had both) theres nothing in it. 166K is quite high but then an s plate fro £500 is a pretty good deal too.

Make sure 4wd works properly and that the front free wheeling hubs engage, to do this put it in 4wd drive a few yards, stop, dissengage 4wd, turn off, get out, then grovel around underneath and try to turn the front driveshafts. If they turn the free wheeling hubs arn't working properly.

|Check for corrosion around the rear seat belt mounts in the rear arches.

 

[larson]

halifax

 

[larson]

how often is timing belt/chain changed?

thanks for replies so far

 

[Terranosaurus]

Halifax is a bit far from me to nip over and have a look for you I'm afraid. I'm between Leeds and Selby.

Its a chain on the petrol and it isn't a scheduled service item. The diesels are gear driven.

 

[larson]

no worries i think im just goi g to throw my hard earned at him as i have a vectra i will be keeping i was hoping to do newquay in the maverick but im going to buy it for hunting with.

 

[BigBlack]

I'm in Halifax!!! :thumbs:thumbs:thumbs

 

[extreme-4x4]

bradford and bingley for me

 

[larson]

well i bought it and they will be pictures tomorrow

 

[extreme-4x4]

well done that man :bow:bow:bow

 

[zippy656]

well i bought it and they will be pictures tomorrow

what tomorrow...



thats way to SLOW for me.


oh well. ..

 

[tezzer]

pictures tomorrow, that will please someone, who was it now:nenau:augie

 

[larson]

only took 1 picture

 

[extreme-4x4]

looks good to me

 

[Adz]

:clap NICE :clap

 

[tezzer]

only took 1 picture

next purchase hopefully will be a decent camera. :doh:lol

 

[paulp]

nice looking truck

welcome and the trucks looking good:thumb2

howz it run?

regards paulp