Hello

im off to look at the tit x sport 2001 with 65k on the clock

are there anythings i need to look out for?

whats the 2.0 tdci engine like?

when does the cambelt need changing i read ford say 125000 miles but what are your views?

whats the clutch like after a remap?

realistic MPG fo the 2.0 tdci

any help is greatly appreciated

thanks

Lee

 

Check for swarf in the power steering res. Clonking from the top mounts, and check the condition of the rear trailing arm bushes. Other than that there's not really a lot that goes wrong with them, and they're considerably more reliable than the Mk3.

Good engine, plenty of poke and they can take the miles well (Mine's on 138K on original clutch and still drives mint)

I did my cambelt at 125K, no real reason to do it sooner.

I get around 35mpg with spirited driving, mid 40s on a long drive. 50+mpg is perfectly possible if you're on an economy mission.

Be wary of a remap - done wrong it will eat the clutch/DMF. They don't appreciate too much torque at low rpm, so the map needs to take that into account. Speak to the tuner first and see if they already know that. if they don't - walk away.

 

its ok just found out doesnt have the service book only the receipts for service

ill pass on this one i think

maybe an insignia :s

 

I'd rather have receipts than a service book any day! A book can be stamped up in seconds, receipts take rather more time to forge!

And an Insignia... really? Drive both back-to-back and the choice will be obvious.

 

cheers for your help mate i know what your saying but to me resale without a log book is lower