What is buyer check #1 when buying a 1988 Reliant Scimitar GTE?

Prioritise a thorough chassis inspection on a ramp; check outriggers, front crossmember under the radiator, and trailing arm mounts where water collects between steel and fibreglass.

What is buyer check #2 when buying a 1988 Reliant Scimitar GTE?

On 3.0 Essex V6 models, verify whether the fragile original phenolic resin/fibre camshaft timing gear has been replaced with an all-steel or aluminium gear.

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Buying Tips for the 1988 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Prioritise a thorough chassis inspection on a ramp; check outriggers, front crossmember under the radiator, and trailing arm mounts where water collects between steel and fibreglass.
On 3.0 Essex V6 models, verify whether the fragile original phenolic resin/fibre camshaft timing gear has been replaced with an all-steel or aluminium gear.
Check that the cooling system maintains normal temperature during idling and confirm the cabin heater operates hot, as cooling airlocks cause rapid overheating.
Inspect front suspension brass trunnions on the vertical uprights; ensure they have been lubricated with EP90 gear oil rather than grease to prevent thread seizure.

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