Engines

[martyn911]

I am new contributor just bought my first Chim. I have read that the engines need new cams at over 50K has anybody had this problem or is it just the specialist companies drumming up new business?
I know these cars leak but how bad is it as I have just spent a few days drying out as previous owner left it out for several weeks. Comments appreciated
Martyn

[Corin Denton]

The cams have been known to need replacing - as do clutches. You will know when the cam is gone as the first indication is the noise from it like a tapping from the topend.

In my experience Chimaeras don't actually leak that much but they are all different.

[rbryant]

Type leaks into the search and read !! Then start hunting down the problems.

Good luck and welcome

[Podie]

Corin Denton said:

In my experience Chimaeras don't actually leak that much but they are all different.

Mine's as dry as a bone inside... as was the S before it...

[slikk]

Podie said:

Corin Denton said: In my experience Chimaeras don't actually leak that much but they are all different. Mine's as dry as a bone inside... as was the S before it...

Ditto, even after jet washing !!

[twerlie]

Mine too...

[jimothy]

Corin Denton said:

In my experience Chimaeras don't actually leak that much but they are all different.

Mine leaked like a goodun. Lovely moist carpet and mold up the sides.

One new roof later (and £750 lighter) it was dry as a bone.

[martyn911]

thanks for your replies will keep an ear out for top end noise. will have to sit in the car during next shower to see what happens.