As I have posted before....
I ran my 95LS 6spd Coupe up to 130k before doing the timing belt and waterpump - and I agree with James S that the belts will look good - plus the waterpump was functioning well.
I post this information because my vehicle has seen much life in TX - hot and harsh driving conditions. My buddy went in to the dealer and was told he needed his timming belt and water pump replaced at 65 due to the harsh driving conditions - well, **** if Acura didn't hit him up at 125k again. Well, guess what - our cars have seen pratically the same elements in their lifespan.
alegend, tell us a bit more about the car.
year
trim
doors
If at all possible, bring someone with you - that has been around the block before (aka knows what to look for). I would run a vin through carfax first - then do my best to look in the engine bay and fender wells for signs of any damage repair.
DRIVE THE CAR - carefully pay attention to the temperature guage, any erratic movement of the needle or running ANYWHERE above the halfway mark could mean big trouble.
pull the dipstic after a good drive - check for oil or white froth
run the heat, check for any sweet smells.
run the ac
drive the car and check for any flares when the auto trans shifts or harsh shifting.
There is so much to look for its hard to think up of them all. I wish you the best of luck and pay attention to your gut instinct!
KNLNGUS
I ran my 95LS 6spd Coupe up to 130k before doing the timing belt and waterpump - and I agree with James S that the belts will look good - plus the waterpump was functioning well.
I post this information because my vehicle has seen much life in TX - hot and harsh driving conditions. My buddy went in to the dealer and was told he needed his timming belt and water pump replaced at 65 due to the harsh driving conditions - well, **** if Acura didn't hit him up at 125k again. Well, guess what - our cars have seen pratically the same elements in their lifespan.
alegend, tell us a bit more about the car.
year
trim
doors
If at all possible, bring someone with you - that has been around the block before (aka knows what to look for). I would run a vin through carfax first - then do my best to look in the engine bay and fender wells for signs of any damage repair.
DRIVE THE CAR - carefully pay attention to the temperature guage, any erratic movement of the needle or running ANYWHERE above the halfway mark could mean big trouble.
pull the dipstic after a good drive - check for oil or white froth
run the heat, check for any sweet smells.
run the ac
drive the car and check for any flares when the auto trans shifts or harsh shifting.
There is so much to look for its hard to think up of them all. I wish you the best of luck and pay attention to your gut instinct!
KNLNGUS