what to look for inan s40 2.0d

timmybrick · Mar 5th, 2012, 19:13

hi my brother is torn between an s40 2.0d and 05plate 80.000 miles and a vectra sri 1.9cdti 06 plate and 40.000miles hes budget is 5k just want to know what things to look out for when he goes on the test drive it hasnt had a clutch change the guy selling it said it dont need changing till 120000 is that right. Is there any common faults on these? Thanks

froggyted · Mar 6th, 2012, 21:48

Hi, i don't have the expertise to help you, but suggest you either PM Clan or phone a main dealer with regard to the clutch change interval, and have the registration plate number to hand if possible.

Ninja59 · Mar 6th, 2012, 21:52

make sure it has had a cambelt change at that age, check it starts well the plastic throttle body can stick causing it to struggle or refuse to start, and the usual stuff really common sense. check the turbo and make sure that it is not to smokey out the back when giving it the beans.

timmybrick · Mar 7th, 2012, 19:25

thanks he went for the s40 and it drives fantasic good power no smoke and starts first time thanks for the replys

froggyted · Mar 8th, 2012, 20:39

I'm certainly pleased with mine, i hope he has a lot of pleasure with it.

Mar 5th, 2012, 19:13	#1
timmybrick Senior Member Last Online: Feb 27th, 2017 11:10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: birmingham	what to look for inan s40 2.0d hi my brother is torn between an s40 2.0d and 05plate 80.000 miles and a vectra sri 1.9cdti 06 plate and 40.000miles hes budget is 5k just want to know what things to look out for when he goes on the test drive it hasnt had a clutch change the guy selling it said it dont need changing till 120000 is that right. Is there any common faults on these? Thanks

Mar 6th, 2012, 21:48	#2
froggyted Master Member Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 13:19 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bristol	Hi, i don't have the expertise to help you, but suggest you either PM Clan or phone a main dealer with regard to the clutch change interval, and have the registration plate number to hand if possible. Last edited by froggyted; Mar 6th, 2012 at 23:31.

Mar 6th, 2012, 21:52	#3
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	make sure it has had a cambelt change at that age, check it starts well the plastic throttle body can stick causing it to struggle or refuse to start, and the usual stuff really common sense. check the turbo and make sure that it is not to smokey out the back when giving it the beans.

Mar 7th, 2012, 19:25	#4
timmybrick Senior Member Last Online: Feb 27th, 2017 11:10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: birmingham	thanks he went for the s40 and it drives fantasic good power no smoke and starts first time thanks for the replys

Mar 8th, 2012, 20:39	#5
froggyted Master Member Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 13:19 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bristol	I'm certainly pleased with mine, i hope he has a lot of pleasure with it.

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