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Tue 2 Sep 2003 16:58

How long will it last...? - daryld

I would like to know how long the main components on my 2000X Seat Arosa 1.7 Diesel will last. I drive 500 miles a week, cruise at 60 mph @ 2200 rpm along fast A-roads only (no town driving), never thrash from cold, get 78.5 MPG every tankfull, change oil+filter every (semi-synthetic) 5000 miles. Full Seat history +cambelt changes.

How long do you think these components will last based on the above info??

-Fuel Pump
-Clutch
-Alternator
-Water Pump
-Engine overall

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Tue 2 Sep 2003 22:00

How long will it last...? - Cyd

Clutch anything from 60 to 120k, maybe more. Everything else could last as long as the car as a whole, which could be 20+ years if well cared for.

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