doodlebug
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OK. I'm hearing a lot of doom and gloom stories about the oil/water pump failing on the 4200 at around 80k due to the ingress of water through the seals. My 4200 is at 80k now and apart from a suspect service at Verdi's has been well maintained in spite of being a daily driver.
I can't think of anything I'd rather drive at the moment. I'm about to have a couple of bodywork issues sorted - rust under rear light cluster, driver's bolster leather etc. but really would like some confidence that the engine will last a fair bit longer. I want to be driving this car until I end up in my box or the DVLA says otherwise.
I usually use Lancaster's or Rob Grimaldi but I'm leaning towards Rob now as Lancaster's have been a bit disappointing for the last couple of visits.
Does anyone know if there is any preventative maintenance or investigation that garages can do to check if the pump is OK or is it just a matter of replacing mine now?
I can't think of anything I'd rather drive at the moment. I'm about to have a couple of bodywork issues sorted - rust under rear light cluster, driver's bolster leather etc. but really would like some confidence that the engine will last a fair bit longer. I want to be driving this car until I end up in my box or the DVLA says otherwise.
I usually use Lancaster's or Rob Grimaldi but I'm leaning towards Rob now as Lancaster's have been a bit disappointing for the last couple of visits.
Does anyone know if there is any preventative maintenance or investigation that garages can do to check if the pump is OK or is it just a matter of replacing mine now?
