hi guys, hope your all out enjoying this awsome weather,(maybe not all of you because i wont get an answer )
i have a 1983 1.6 diesel t25 westy, got 74k on the clock with a new engine 8 years ago, i want to do a decent service on her before the summer,
ive searched the forum for some form of service plan, ie what to do in what order, and any tips etc,but didnt have much luck, im not totaly slow when it comes to working on the van and have kept a few other cars on the road working on them myself, so a service should'nt be to hard for me, but its nice to have something to use as a reference!
wheres the best and cheapest place to get all the bits im going to need?
any ideas would be great, thanks in advance you helpfull bunch.
enjoy the sun, im off to play in the woods on my bike
beer festival at my local, the woolpack in chelmsford this weekend i'll be there,with an oak tankerd tonight,come for a beer!!! say hello if you see me!!!
Join club 80 90 and you will get 10% discount from German French and Swedish they are a good source of service parts, if you want top quality parts check out Brickwerks, look for the link in Simon's post in general chat.
Oil filter/sump bung washer..changed every main service
Air filter..changed every main service
Diesel filter...changed every main service
Oil about 4.5litres, Quantum Red 15W/40 (for Diesel engines)
Cam cover gasket with half moon and end seals (0.2 - 0.3mm inlet, 0.4 - 0.5mm exhaust, clearances hot adjusted with shims) checked and shims adjusted to within tollerance every main service.
1 litre Dot 4 brake fluid (change every 2 years)
Wipers? when split or smearing
Washer fluid, added when needed
8 litres quality low phoshurous based antifreeze (drain, flush and replace every 2 years)
Cam belt every 60,000 or 5 years (may include idler pulley)
Levels: Coolant/washers/oil/gearbox/power steering? brake/clutch resevoir under dash
Lights: exterior/interior, reflectors, lenses etc
Tyres: pressures, depths, condition (rotate if required)
Brakes: all condition (including metal for corrosion and flexi's for ballooning, cracking) rear adjustment (through hole) fluid change? hand brake adjustment after manually adjusting rears, wheel cylinders for leaks (leaks general) vavuum servo for correct operation. Brake pedal operation.
Horn: operation
Wiper: operation, wiper rubbers?
Washers: direction, jets, screen wash additive
Seat belt operation. fraying, anchorage.
Seats operation, slides, stops.
Heaters, blowers: operation
Indicators: operation, self cancel etc
Steering: play, excess movement etc
Drive belts: condition, tension.
Batteries: topped up, distilled water, non crode applied to terminals
Door check straps: lubed
Locks: lubed
Tailgate struts: check operation, clean
Gearbox: check level
Underbody: Suspension/steering/exhaust..check for corrosion, broken parts, leaks, excessive play, travel, holes condition, servicability. Drive shafts CV boots, steering rack boots/couplings, ball joint and track rod end boots for leaks/splits/ play etc
Upper front wishbone rubbers for serviceability (collapsing)
Window lifters: check operation
Clutch: operation
Brake: operation
Accelerator pedal
All additional switches, levers, knobs, lights, stereo, interior lights, quater lights, windows, seats, rear belts, camping ancillaries, heaters, cigarette lighter, gl;ove box light, ash tray light, dash lights, speedo, rev counter, clock, warning lights etc
Wheel bearings: play (front adjustable)
I'm sure I've missed loads...
Martin
On wings like angels whispers sweet
my heart it feels a broken beat
Touched soul and hurt lay wounded deep
Brown eyes are lost afar now sleep xxHayleyxx
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thank you red westie, exactly what i wanted, i think i'll have to book a week of work for all of that though!!!