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1. LodgeD87 Newbie Joined: Jul 2011 West Yorkshire Posts: 9 Saxo 1.1 R Reg.

   #1 18th July 2011, 23:19

   Hi all
   
   Just aquired myself an R Reg Saxo 1.1 Sport would you believe. Been driving 7 years and have never had to deal with a car this old.
   
   Anyways, this is going to be my baby for the next few years hopefully. Its got 98k on the clock and as i mentioned, i want to squeeze what ever life is left in it.
   
   Just passed its MOT and has around 11 months. No recent service from what i can tell.
   
   I'm going to proceed with a home service in the next month. I know of the basics (oil change etc) but if someone wants to put their professional handle on things that would be appreciated.
   
   What things would i be looking to service/replace?
   Any information on how long these cars last?
   Am i insane?
   
   My shopping list at the moment consists of:
   
   Oil
   Oil Filter
   Brake Fluid
   Air Filter
   Sparks
   Leads
   
   Anything to add?
   
   Thanks in advance and keep up the good work.
2. danny-vts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2010 Chesterfield/Nottingham Posts: 7147 dead vts. twisted 106 gti. '03' vtrrrr

   #2 18th July 2011, 23:44

   welcome to sax-p
   
   fuel filter
3. DreamEater Established Member Joined: Jun 2011 Hertfordshire Posts: 1574 '07 Saab 93 Vector Sport - '79 Citroën Dyane

   #3 18th July 2011, 23:47

   Pollen Filter and Coolant Mix.
   
   Dave.
4. LodgeD87 Newbie Joined: Jul 2011 West Yorkshire Posts: 9 Saxo 1.1 R Reg.

   #4 18th July 2011, 23:57

   Ah fuel filter. Is that hard to replace?
   Need to figure out how to flush the coolant too. Pollen filter? Never heard of that.
   
   Ta guys.
5. Ben_SaxoForte Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project

   #5 19th July 2011, 01:44

   fuel filters pretty easy its under the side of the car just infront of the rear passenger wheel, well it is on my saxo im pretty sure it will be in a similar place. just unclips and the new one clipped back on takes about 5 mins oh and you will probably need a new strap to hold it in place as they break easily but they are really cheap Ive never replaced the pollen filter on mine unsure if saxos have one? lol
6. LodgeD87 Newbie Joined: Jul 2011 West Yorkshire Posts: 9 Saxo 1.1 R Reg.

   #6 19th July 2011, 16:07

   Thanks for the info. Will i need to be weary of any fuel that comes pouring out?
7. user_51601 Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Bridgend/South Wales Posts: 136 '52 Desire 1.1i Sport Red 1.6Vti 120 DS3

   #7 19th July 2011, 16:21

   yeah of course be weary of fuel! obviously keep sparks and flames away and if you smoke.. then it wouldn't be the best time to have a fag just make sure you clean it all up after

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8. marris09 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2011 scunthorpe Posts: 187 saxo vtr

   #8 19th July 2011, 16:32

   Cambelt checked
9. LodgeD87 Newbie Joined: Jul 2011 West Yorkshire Posts: 9 Saxo 1.1 R Reg.

   #9 19th July 2011, 17:08

   I a little unsure as to where that is. Are they chains on some cars? I have a rubber one to the left lower side of the engine connected to the alternator?
10. user_51601 Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Bridgend/South Wales Posts: 136 '52 Desire 1.1i Sport Red 1.6Vti 120 DS3

    #10 20th July 2011, 01:20

    that would be the alternator belt.
    the cambelt is on the side of the engine block, on the left hand side, under a plastic cover.