|
||
|
18th April 2020, 08:45 | #1 |
This is my second home
Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Tamworth
Posts: 3,076
Thanks: 2,478
Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts
|
Preventative maintenance
Hi all,
While I'm still running the Passat and the weather is getting better I'm wondering about getting on to a few jobs that don't actually need doing but I'm thinking that it might be a good idea. I'm thinking of things like replacing the diode pack in the alternator, looking at the starter motor, doing the themostat mod, maybe a cooling system flush etc. The brake pipes were advisories on the last MoT because they were waxoyled. It's all working fine (yes I know that saying it going to make things break now ) but I can't make up my mind whether to leave well alone or get on with it. Thoughts appreciated. Andy. PS She was born on 29 Nov 2001 and is a diesel tourer with 89K on the clock |
18th April 2020, 08:58 | #2 |
Give to Learn
Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 18,717
Thanks: 1,155
Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts
|
Hi Andy.
I would say while you have time on your hands yes, do the easy jobs like look at and change the starter motor contacts & plunger inexpensive preventive job worth doing, inline stat another if you car does nor reach its temp, this can be checked by using the 19 then 7 on the IPK. Wipe the brake pipes and check them over re-coat them with a smear of clear silicon grease if you have to, or leave them wiped clean. cooling system flush is only worth doing if you think you have a blockage some where, other wise just change the OAT if it needs bring up to 50/50 ? I should imagine you have cleaned the headlights already, go over it and tie back any of those hoses that can chaff etc.
__________________
Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise " |
18th April 2020, 09:35 | #3 |
This is my second home
Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 11,394
Thanks: 6,587
Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts
|
Hi Andy. I know the regs changed for the mot but I don’t understand why you got an advisory for having the brake lines covered in Waxoyle
. Mine have been covered in Waxoyle since I had the car 12 years ago, and are recovered every year, and nothing was said in March this year about them being Waxoyled. Preventative maintenance is a pandora’s box I have found. I did that with front droplinks on mine, but I kept them because they were still ok. Glad I did. The Delphi droprubbish I put on lasted less than 1 year on the one side, it was replaced by putting one of the old ones back on that had already done around 90.000 miles. So I would say from my experience leave well alone. I do agree with Artic(Steve) that the starter could be refurbed with the kit which I have had for two years to do.
__________________
Great Barr, Birmingham. |
18th April 2020, 09:48 | #4 | |
This is my second home
Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Chertsey
Posts: 5,203
Thanks: 2,825
Thanked 2,920 Times in 1,570 Posts
|
Quote:
Cliff
__________________
No. 4 of 6 |
|
18th April 2020, 10:08 | #5 |
This is my second home
Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Tamworth
Posts: 3,076
Thanks: 2,478
Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts
|
Cheers guys.
The starter motor's coming out.... Yep, the headlights are clean . Drop links are original as far as I can tell from the folder full of paperwork. Think I'll leave these as the "new" ones don't seem to last as long. Keep those thoughts coming. Andy. Last edited by AndyN01; 18th April 2020 at 10:11.. |
18th April 2020, 10:14 | #6 |
This is my second home
Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 14,929
Thanks: 1,630
Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts
|
there are so many jobs that can be done or checked be them nuts and bolts, brackets etc and a lot are to do with rust.
fuel tank strap strut to hub pinch bolt front lower arm to hub pinch bolt the big washers that are on the sub frame bolts both front and rear sub frames bracket that holds the hand brake cables rear lower arm to hub bolt rear upper arm to hub bolt rear upper arms rear lower arms plenum check tyres check lights check wipers check rear brake back plates front disc splash guards disc pads rear spring check spare tyre check The above is things I've read about and or encountered macafee2 |
18th April 2020, 10:39 | #7 |
This is my second home
Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: East Norfolk
Posts: 7,050
Thanks: 729
Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts
|
I used to do a lot of things which ended up causing me a lot of headaches. Nowadays I go along with the let sleeping dogs lay routine. If it needs doing, I do it but ........................ I remember doing a brake pipe many years ago, which I ended up following all the way from the main junction and ended up replacing the caliper due to everything being solid and breaking when trying to dismantle! The actual brake pipe just had a bit of surface rust which could have been cleaned up. I cut through it to check after all the work and the surface rust was just that! I use clear waxoyle on the pipes. Wipe over with a petrol rag to check each MOT and waxoyle again. If it aint broke, don't fix it!
__________________
Oil in my veins! |
18th April 2020, 16:11 | #8 |
Discount MG Rover Spares
Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Hythe, Southampton
Posts: 11,320
Thanks: 456
Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts
|
The alternator regulator pack is a good one - and for the next 6 days we have the parts at 10% discount too: https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/...-and-yle102500
Inline thermostat is another favourite, but check yours is indeed running a bit cool before fitting: https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/...tat-89-degrees The list macafee2 posted above is a good one - the usual checks often get forgotten in the day-to-day bustle, so now is a good time to take the time and check these over.
__________________
Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off |
18th April 2020, 18:18 | #9 |
Been absent for a while…
Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 13,065
Thanks: 1,033
Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts
|
This is true, even covered in grease can incur an advise
__________________
................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle |
19th April 2020, 07:33 | #10 |
Gets stuck in
MG ZT 2.5 V6 Auto Tourer (Elizabeth) / MG ZT CDTI (Farage) Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: St Helens
Posts: 688
Thanks: 339
Thanked 109 Times in 89 Posts
|
If it ain't broke don't fix it!
|
|
|