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Does the SEAT 1.6 diesel have a belt?
Do seat 1.6 diesel have timing belt or chain .are they a reliable car
Our answer:
HI Ellenmarie,
That engine has a timing belt and it's pretty reliable. Insist on a service history that shows plenty of oil changes.
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