Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2002 10:04:24 +0100 From: Zweef <barboernopsamemotorfiets.nl> Subject: Re: Where can I find a buyer guide to the classic 900 (not the newer 900/9-3/9-5)
In article <MPG.1840133eac2c1bf89896b9nopsam.cis.dfn.de>, carl.robsonnopsamcing-czechs.com says... > > > > How long do the Cam chains last? For some reason, something tells to > > > trust a chain more than a belt, because as it wears, at least you hear > > > the rattle, and know it is time to get it sorted. > > > > > In my 16 valve engine it lasted 400.000 km's. It started to rattle, which > > annoyed me, but it was stiull far from gone ;-) > > > > No worries there...... > > > Excellent. Bit better life span of a Skoda then. Normally you are > looking at between the recommended 35k miles, and 150k miles, depending > on how the car has been cared for/driven. There isn't a chain tensioner > on a Skoda, so when it goes, it is time to replace straight away. But at > least it isn't too expensive, The Part are only £12 (chain and > sprockets), and on Estelle, there is loads of room. Unfortunatley, on a > Favorit, the cam chain is pressed right against the right hand inner > wing, and it is easier to get a garage to do it, but the going rate is > about £150 labour. > Changing it is not very difficult, i think you should concentrate on the gearbox, it can live forever when treated wel, but a turbo that has had a bit too firm a hand can be disasterous! And ofcourse you know about the Turbo, since that already has been mentioned. -- Zweef