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    2000 v70 phase 2 - 2.5t

    Going to look at one. What do I need to look for when I go see it? Cambelt, history etc. Anyone driven one? It's a manual also. Thanks.
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    About time you got a turbo


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    Theyre pretty tough cars mechanically mate.
    2 big killers are etm and dim.
    ETM - electronic throttle module - look for a bosch one, if it has a magnetti marelli one with a white label, expect trouble. A marelli one with a yellow sticker means it's an improved one but could still cause problems. check for rough idle and sketchy acceloration around town.
    D.I.M. - drivers information module (speedo) - if the dials have chrome rings round them, it's been repaired and won't give you any trouble. If not, keep an eye out for things like clock/trip/temp readouts being blank or missing, garbled or rolling info display or weird warnings like brake failure randomly appearing.
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    Great info.

    I meant to ask about the etm.

    Are we talking £500+ on an etm?

    Do you have a pic of its location?

    The Bosch one is therefore the one that's reliable and not oe.

    Why would there be Chrome rings added? I'll be sure to check the points you mention on the display.

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    Great info.

    I meant to ask about the etm.

    Are we talking £500+ on an etm?

    Do you have a pic of its location?

    The Bosch one is therefore the one that's reliable and not oe.

    Why would there be Chrome rings added? I'll be sure to check the points you mention on the display.

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    the bosch one is oe but from later models and I believe indy garages can replace them for a hundred quid or so.


    bosch on the left.

    the chrome rings on the dials signifys a 2004 onwards d.i.m., which is what you get if you have it replaced at a main stealers (for £750) you can get them repaired for about £100, or replaced with a reprogrammed second hand unit from an indy but you never know hiw long that one will last.
    19t, greens, 3" inlet, 3" downpipe with race cat, V70R catback, autotech map...

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