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Camb belts

Posted: 23 Apr 2014, 19:09
by SUFFOLK
I have been told that the vehicle I am buying does not have a cam belt as it has a distributor???!!! I have to confess I know little about engines but happy to learn. Is it true that the vw below does not have a Cam Belt.

Make VOLKSWAGEN First registered 16/05/1984
Model CARAVELLE 78PS
Transmission & fuel type PETROL Engine capacity 1915cc
Body Type MOTOR HOME/CARAVAN Year of manufacture 1984

Many thanks

Suffolk

Re: Camb belts

Posted: 23 Apr 2014, 20:13
by Dad
Well it does not have a cam belt, old fashioned push rods, it does have a distributor but they are different things. Not connected at all!

Re: Camb belts

Posted: 23 Apr 2014, 20:33
by SUFFOLK
Thanks Dad, thats a bit of a relief.

I will doubtless be on this forum driving you all mad for the next couple f years.

many thanks

Re: Camb belts

Posted: 25 Apr 2014, 08:54
by billy739
ask them when the antifreeze / brake fluid / oil was last changed

ask for receipts

every 2 / 3 years , and oil yearly?