My 75 KV6 joined my collection 5 months ago and its oil change was due. Drained the oil and added some fresh 10w40 full synthetic (Mobile). But then, when pooring the old oil from the catch pan into a container I found the crush washer. Apparently I dropped it into there after refitting the drain plug. So I had to start over again, this time making sure not to lose the washer
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The engine is a lot quieter now as compared to when it ran on the Motul oil the previous owner used.
Changed the gearbox oil also, just to be sure. The drained oil didn't look bad.
Repairs done so far:
- VIS replacement (DMGRS)
- Thermostat replacement, including pipework
- Crank sensor replacement
- Brake lines replacement above/next to the fuel tank
- In-tank-fuel pump replacement
- LSM replacement
None of these repairs came as a surprise as the car came to me for only EUR 600.00.
Next to be done:
Replace the brushes of the radiator fan.
Paint the sills, it was done in the past after welding, but not pretty.