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Old 10-30-2016, 03:58 AM   #26 (permalink)
MJamson
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Originally Posted by CappAttack View Post
As to my trust of the PO when he says the timing belt was serviced. He probably took it to a shop and they told him it had to be done. Guy seemed to know nothing at all about cars. I only ever met him once when I bought the vehicle from him.
Didn't you get any reciepts ?

If not have a look around the timing cover, often a kind mechanic will write the milage and date of the change.

I would be a little suspicious of no reciept especially if it was recently done.

I unfortunately have been conned a few times so I don't trust people.
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