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Possible New Owner
I'm thinking of buying a late 2004 Megane II 5 door 1.4 with 46K miles. Is there any particular issues I should look out for? It only has 2.5 months MOT left is this a worry?. What mileage does the timing belt need replaced or is that relavent for this model?
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Re: Possible New Owner
Laura 1990 wrote:I'm thinking of buying a late 2004 Megane II 5 door 1.4 with 46K miles. Is there any particular issues I should look out for? It only has 2.5 months MOT left is this a worry?. What mileage does the timing belt need replaced or is that relavent for this model?
Usual advice for the timing belt is 60k or 5 years, whichever is soonest - so if a late 2004 then due soon!
I'm not sure on the 1.4, but there will be loads of discussions in the forum, so a search is worth doing.
06 Extreme Blue 1.5dCi 106 Dynamique Sport Tourer with panoramic sunroof and Dension Gateway
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Some 1.4 engines exhibit a tappet rattle but I don't think this causes any problems. Good for motorway cruising as the power comes in around 3,750rpm so overtaking isn't a problem. This engine doesn't have variable valve timing so you won't need to worry about dephaser pulley and solenoid failure.
1.4 Hatch, Ottoman Blue, 55 Reg, Dynamique
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make sure you get wanaty as meganes are known to go tits up i have a 1.5dci had 4 injetors new pipes 3 fuel pumps window regulator windscreen washer dont work boot wouldent lock new head light rear bracket on exhaust garage has finerly agreed to take it back only had it 3 months
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biggydoug wrote:make sure you get wanaty as meganes are known to go tits up i have a 1.5dci had 4 injetors new pipes 3 fuel pumps window regulator windscreen washer dont work boot wouldent lock new head light rear bracket on exhaust garage has finerly agreed to take it back only had it 3 months
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