thanks @Meowmy am muddling along within limitations
cant say anymore. cant study today . had shower.shop time, ha
okay report from car service. unbelievably good.
@Glisten
Test drive vehicle before servicing and note any potential faults.
Raise vehicle on hoist. Replace engine oil & filter
(Supplied).
Inspect tyres for tread, condition & wear.
Check all tyre pressures (incl. spare wheel).
Inspect brake pads for wear, rotors for condition, hydraulic system for leaks. hoses for cracks and park/hand brake for correct operation.
racks/wear and joints for play. Inspect steering joints for play and power steering system for leaks.
Inspect driveline (i.e. gearbox & differential) for leaks, damage and check all fluid levels.
Inspect driveshafts for play and damage .
Inspect wheel bearings for play and noise.
Check engine for oil/coolant leaks and visual inspection. Check fuel system for leaks and damage.
Check air filter and clean as required.
Check/top up all under bonnet fluid levels as required (i.e. brake fluid, power steering fluid, washer fluid, coolant). Inspect cooling system for leaks, radiator/hoses for
eaks, radiator/hoses for condition and coolant for condition.
Inspect drivebelts for condition and adjustment.
Check battery for condition, terminals are clean/tight, battery is secured correctly and test battery using tester.
Test brake/clutch fluid for moisture using tester.
De-grease and pressure clean engine bay.
Check all lights and horn for correct operation.
Lubricate door hinges, latches and check straps.
any leaks.
Inspect windscreen wipers and washer operation.
Clean windscreen and inspect for damage/chips/cracks.
--- Additional service items carried out. ---
Replaced LHF parker globe -blown.
Replaced Dirty Air Filter
(Supplied).
Drain, flush and replace coolant. Bleed cooling system and top up coolant level once cooled.
Replaced upper & lower radiator hoses (Supplied). Replace drivebelt and tensioner assembly (Supplied). Remove inlet tract and power steering pump for access.
Check and adjust headlight alignment.
Replace LHF door lock actuator (Supplied). Remove inner door trim for access, remove rod clips and mounting bolts. Compare original with replacement - appears OK. Fit new actuator, test OK.
--- Service notes (listed with most urgent at top of list). ---Rear tyres low on tread, nearly at TWI (Tread Wear Indicator). Rec replace ASAP
Front tyres starting to get low on tread and wear inner/outer
perished - monitor next service. Tail shaft front & rear flexible couplings starting to crack -monitor next service.
Suspect power steering rack has a minor leak, also had to top up reservoir. Cleaned oily mess, inspect at next service. Engine timing cover minor leak - have degreased and pressure cleaned. Monitor next service. Engine inlet tract oily - suspect possible blocked PCV orifice. Monitor next service - may need further attention. Recommend if radiator hasn't been replaced since new, strongly recommend replace. Appears OK, but unable to guarantee any future faults. Fuel filter appears old (not
Hows that for a service @Bill16 ..$650
