Matt82_16v 0 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 it seems every advert claims the chains/guides have been done. having a large pinch of salt with me wherever i go leaves me wondering, how do you spot whether theyve been done or not or do you just have to put some faith in the public? thanks Link to post Share on other sites
Pearsy47 1 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 there is a big bolt that is at the back of the engine looking at that to see if its new plus the noise would be a give ! Link to post Share on other sites
yakuza racer 16 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 tough one this... Paersy i replaced my chains, but didn't replace that tensioned nut... so who would have known Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Matt82 from club gti.It does take believing what the seller says really. Unless receipts with car reg number on from a garage, but more and more are doing it them selves now Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 as above a receipt for parts or from a garage would be the only genuine way, but having seen a few sets now a newer set does look newer ! just seem a bit sharper inmo although that could be because I knew they were newer ! Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Receipts or buy a known car that can be vouched for. Link to post Share on other sites
Matt82_16v 0 Posted November 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Matt82 from club gti.It does take believing what the seller says really. Unless receipts with car reg number on from a garage' date=' but more and more are doing it them selves now[/quote']Certainly is, im looking to move into VR6 territory. my 16v should be being retired, its covered 233k+ miles now swatting up on VR6 bits now so i can get a good platform to making another little over achiever! Link to post Share on other sites
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