Originally Posted by
Ginge !
N/s rocker cover gasket leaks are comon and a bit awkwardbut then so is changing plugs in them
140k will be a VERY tired example and generally fooled so wouldn't bother,,, get one with less than 80k or you will spend the cash you save in repairs,,, oh lots of garages are scared to touch these and others just charge stupid money
I got quoted 1000 to do a clutch by a garage who said its cause the traction control is a bitch,,,,,, though it only has ABS
True about rocker covers. Plugs are easy as long as proper maintenance has been carried out. ie the plugs havent been left in there for 140k and are likely seized, which amazingly does happen !!!
And by 140k, most problematic stuff should already have been dealt with, so I wouldnt be concerned about the miles at all. Again it all goes back to a proper history.
At 80k...you could eaisly buy a lemon because no maintenance work at all has been carried out for 80k.
£1k for a clutch is just stupid, unless it's a competition clutch making up the bulk of that cost.