Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1026
Home Service Planned
I've got everything I need.
While under the car I plan to lube the gearbox linkage, anything else I should look out for while I'm down there please?
16th Feb 2017 8:07 am
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
Brake pipes over rear diff for rot, even if good well worth spraying with motorcycle aerosol chain lube to stop any future corrosion.
If you have rear a/c do the same for the alloy pipe joints on the nearside sill.
I may be wrong but from memory i think you need two of the bottles of transfer box oil?
16th Feb 2017 8:13 am
ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1026
Thanks for that, I have 2 of each diff and transfer box oil
16th Feb 2017 12:16 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10361
Party time.
How about the brake fluid if its gone a dark colour
16th Feb 2017 1:21 pm
ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1026
That will be next on the list. It looks OK in the reservoir but I don't know exactly how old it is, so plan to get it changed before the tin tent towing season.
16th Feb 2017 1:34 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10361
And what about some fun with the gearbox oil
16th Feb 2017 1:46 pm
ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1026
Geoff has done a Flush for me. I'm changing all fluids/oil so I know where I am with everything.
For this work under the vehicle I am planning to drive all 4 wheels onto decking planks to give an inch of lift then put the car into off road height, place my axle stands as per this diagram;
and avoid having to use my old trolley jack.
I don't plan to lower the car onto the axle stands but they will be in position should the suspension decide to drop. Wheels will be chocked.
16th Feb 2017 1:55 pm
Discogaz
Member Since: 17 Mar 2014
Location: Bracknell
Posts: 1399
Didn't see it in your display of goodies but get yourself a small pump or syringe, makes the job a whole lot easier.
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1026
Yes, got a hand pump, used it on my D2. Was relieved to find D3 diff capacity is considerably lower!
16th Feb 2017 2:02 pm
Discogaz
Member Since: 17 Mar 2014
Location: Bracknell
Posts: 1399
Did mine last year.
Took me longer to get the undershield off than change the oil.
Enjoy.
16th Feb 2017 2:06 pm
ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1026
You are right Discogaz, undershield is the slowest part!
Did engine oil and filter + air and pollen filters tonight after work before darkness set in. Continue the job tomorrow morning. No issues so far and finding my way around new car.
17th Feb 2017 7:39 pm
ClassikFan
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Location: Surrey
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