Seriously?

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by Moomoo

Update:

The car has only done 60k miles so maybe not had a cam belt replacement.

Is what you said above the reply to the question you asked about the timing belt?

[Burdekin]

Originally Posted by Chris1Roll

Then there's this one:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116022167...mis&media=COPY

Description written by an AI bot.

As my brother just put it: "In case you thought the Internet wasn't ruined already, just wait until nothing of consequence is ever written on it again."

I bought a new spray gun and the description was written in the same way, maybe it’s a new thing now.

“ This DeVilbiss GTi PRO LITE Spray Gun in Blue Base Coat is a top-of-the-line product that is perfect for any vehicle owner or professional mechanic. Equipped with a 1.3mm Tip and a 560ml Hopper Size, this spray gun offers low overspray and multiple spray settings, which will allow you to achieve a smooth and even finish every time. Additionally, this spray gun is ergonomically designed to provide comfort during extended use.


It comes with a spray tip as an accessory and is a single item unit. The manufacturer part number is 905069, and it is made in the United Kingdom. This spray gun is ideal for use in the automotive industry, and it is suitable for base coat applications. With its high-quality features, this DeVilbiss GTi PRO LITE Spray Gun is a great investment that will deliver outstanding results for years to come.”

[Chris1Roll]

Originally Posted by Moomoo

Update:

The car has only done 60k miles so maybe not had a cam belt replacement.

Well I know how well that ends!

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by Burdekin

I bought a new spray gun and the description was written in the same way, maybe it’s a new thing now.

“ This DeVilbiss GTi PRO LITE Spray Gun in Blue Base Coat is a top-of-the-line product that is perfect for any vehicle owner or professional mechanic. Equipped with a 1.3mm Tip and a 560ml Hopper Size, this spray gun offers low overspray and multiple spray settings, which will allow you to achieve a smooth and even finish every time. Additionally, this spray gun is ergonomically designed to provide comfort during extended use.


It comes with a spray tip as an accessory and is a single item unit. The manufacturer part number is 905069, and it is made in the United Kingdom. This spray gun is ideal for use in the automotive industry, and it is suitable for base coat applications. With its high-quality features, this DeVilbiss GTi PRO LITE Spray Gun is a great investment that will deliver outstanding results for years to come.”

To be fair, your spray gun description is more than a series of quotes about the item, it does actually contain some information not immediately apparent such as the part number, UK made etc.

The desription of that 760GLE is completely lacking, doesn't mention the engine size or the fact the MoT expired on 7th November this year - soon to be last year!

Originally Posted by Chris1Roll

Well I know how well that ends!

I was actually saving this for Andrew to fire back at the seller as he seems to have built a rapport now

"If it had a timing belt fitted (it doesn't, it's chain driven) then it should be done on a time schedule as well as mileage. My Rovers were 96k miles or 8 years, going back to the 70s, most cars were 36k miles or 3 years. Rubber deteriorates over time (that's why old tyres go hard and crack/perish) so that has to be considered too."

Your timing belt experiences drew the question of rubber ageing and that's what i was going to post earlier. Intended more for the seller of the car (i get the impression that it's an estate/bereavement sale and the seller knows 5/8 of 3/10 of diddly-squat about the car) than for those on here that already know the V6 had timing chains rather than a belt.

I was just being mischievious when i suggested asking the seller about the timing belt as it seems the seller knows nothing about the car. I've lost count of the number of so-called mechanics that i've spoken to over the past 6-10 years and they've suggested the timing belt on cars i know don't have one.

[Moomoo]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

Is what you said above the reply to the question you asked about the timing belt?

Er, yes!

[Steve 940]

It’s a red 244 GLT with a built in tartan rug in t’boot, what more can you want😀

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/305337476...Bk9SR_rd28eZYw

Cheers
Steve

[Steve 940]

It’s a red 240 GLT with a built in tartan rug in t’boot, what more can you want😀

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/305337476...Bk9SR_rd28eZYw

Cheers
Steve

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by Steve 940

It’s a red 244 GLT with a built in tartan rug in t’boot, what more can you want😀

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/305337476...Bk9SR_rd28eZYw

Cheers
Steve

Originally Posted by Steve 940

It’s a red 240 GLT with a built in tartan rug in t’boot, what more can you want😀

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/305337476...Bk9SR_rd28eZYw

Cheers
Steve

Right on both counts Steve but it's a lot of £££££ for a car with no MoT!!!

[Moomoo]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

Right on both counts Steve but it's a lot of £££££ for a car with no MoT!!!

The history does not fill one with confidence. Thick under seal mentioned more than once.

£1800, max. Possible money pit!🤨

[Steve 940]

Sorry chaps, I saw that last night, and the advert photos just made me giggle with the tartan blanket already in the boot😀😀, I didn’t mean it to be a serious contender as I hadn’t even looked at the MOT history.

See what you mean Andrew, underseal mentioned virtually every year back to 2014 or so, either covering up sins, or a pedantic tester, methinks the former is more likely👍👍

Happy Volvo hunting for the new year.

Cheers
Steve