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Old 11-16-2012, 05:01 PM   #5
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Oi, Qual e, Dante! Tudo bem?

Welcome to the forum! First, not sure if this is a M42 (1.8) or a M44 (1.9). The U.S. 1995 models I think through October 1995 were 1.8 engines, but I'm not sure if Brasil received the M44 early.

You think this car has 40k Sao Paulo miles or on the less smoother country roads? It looks in great condition. If you search through the forum, you'll see one of the largest concerns is the cooling system. If you're handy, just inspect and replace components (Rad, hoses, plastic water pipes coolant pump and you should be good to go from a cooling standpoint.

If the valve cover is leaking, that's a easy maintenance. If it is a M44, then you can tackle the plastic "y" cooling connector on the back of the head while the valve cover is off.

then just the normal maintenance items, brakes, clutch, fluids, shock/struts. This is an easy car to work on, and this one looks great.

Tchau cara!
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