Do a 6k yourself ?

[JnP]

I'd like to do a 6k service myself does anyone have a little list of all the things to check and do ?

I didn't Google it so much, figured someone might know this by heart

Does anyone know if it includes changing the engine, gearbox, differential

Cheers.

[S6 Devil]

If you send me your email address I will send as an attachment.

[nrick]

I am sure I have seen one, is it in the GV manual. I know it is for the Sag but very similar.

[JnP]

Email sent, thanks in advance.

What's the GV manual ? I'm not familiar with that acronym

[S6 Devil]

JnP said:

Email sent, thanks in advance.

What's the GV manual ? I'm not familiar with that acronym

YHM.

The GV manual is the speed six bible written by Graham Varley

[JnP]

Oh, the famous Sagaris owner you mean, ok I'll keep that in mind, thanks again for the attachment, now I have to figure out how to do everything... that's another story !

[nrick]

Just ask..

[JnP]

If I don't want to waste your time I should do a little research too but the questions that come to mind are:

Is 5w40 the correct engine oil ? Is the oil filter a TVR-type only ?

What kind of oil is to be used for the differential oil

And then all the little things that I have no idea where they are but that's where the manual will help me out a little I think.

There's going to be quite a lot of work tomorrow hehe !

[S6 Devil]

10w40 semi synthetic
Oil filter- Use a coopers Z501

http://www.varleyhyd.com/FJ062.asp#Oil filter

http://www.mytuscan.co.uk/

[Heartworm]

S6 Devil said:

If you send me your email address I will send as an attachment.

Could I get a copy of this too if you don't mind? I've sent an email with my address

Edited by Heartworm on Wednesday 20th July 07:42

[twinreal]

Heartworm said:

S6 Devil said:

If you send me your email address I will send as an attachment.

Could I get a copy of this too if you don't mind? I've sent an email with my address

Edited by Heartworm on Wednesday 20th July 07:42

Would be nice, if you would send it to me, too.
Thank you !

[Robertjp]

One comment i'd make about doing the servicing yourself is the impact it may have on saleability should you ever come to sell?

I could do all of a 6k service, in fact most of a 12k too, though im not sure i have the experience to check tappets like Str8 Six or TVR Power!

The thing that concerns me though, and why i still get it serviced by Power / Str8 Six, is that, should i ever need to sell, i want whoever buys to be reassured that it has been done properly...I wouldnt like to say that a non-PH'er would believe that if i had done it all myself. I guess i would have a chance with a PH'er if you looked though my threads...but it could knock significant money off your resale value IMHO...

[JnP]

I agree with you! The only case in which it wouldn't decrease the value of the car would be if I was GV or a real mechanic, which isn't the case.

The only reason why I want to do it myself is because I live in France, I can't drive all the way to England every time I need it serviced and I doubt I could take it to a French repair shop and expect a full on service like Str8 six, Racing Green would do.

As for the parts needing the eye of an expert, I thought maybe posting a few pictures when I get to that point will suffice.

Cheers!

[Heartworm]

Robertjp said:

One comment i'd make about doing the servicing yourself is the impact it may have on saleability should you ever come to sell?

I could do all of a 6k service, in fact most of a 12k too, though im not sure i have the experience to check tappets like Str8 Six or TVR Power!

The thing that concerns me though, and why i still get it serviced by Power / Str8 Six, is that, should i ever need to sell, i want whoever buys to be reassured that it has been done properly...I wouldnt like to say that a non-PH'er would believe that if i had done it all myself. I guess i would have a chance with a PH'er if you looked though my threads...but it could knock significant money off your resale value IMHO...

I'm not planning on servicing the car myself, largely for the reasons mentioned, but it gives an extra indication of what I should be checking between services.

[Robertjp]

JnP said:

I agree with you! The only case in which it wouldn't decrease the value of the car would be if I was GV or a real mechanic, which isn't the case.

The only reason why I want to do it myself is because I live in France, I can't drive all the way to England every time I need it serviced and I doubt I could take it to a French repair shop and expect a full on service like Str8 six, Racing Green would do.

As for the parts needing the eye of an expert, I thought maybe posting a few pictures when I get to that point will suffice.

Cheers!

Ah, OK, totally understand now!!

You are right about people helping out if you post pictures, i think this is a great forum where between us we have dealt with most things!

[Robertjp]

Heartworm said:

I'm not planning on servicing the car myself, largely for the reasons mentioned, but it gives an extra indication of what I should be checking between services.

Granted, understand
This is a schedule i have been using, though im not even sure this is totally correct as it indicates only top up of clutch / brake / diff / box fluid, wheras i had mine changed on the 12k.

6k:
carry out 1st stage road test
centralize the steering wheel (if necessary)
change engine oil + filter
change spark plugs
check air cleaner element (cerbera every service)
check all suspension fixings for security
check condition of steering joints, rack gaiters, ball joints and wishbones bushes
check cooling fans operation
check cooling system for leaks, hoses for security
check crank sensor for debris (cerbera only)
check distributor cap, ignition leads and low tension wires for deterioration
check drive belts condition, adjust/change if required
check engine breather/hoses for security and condition
check engine sensor connections for corrosion (cerbera only)
check exhaust system condition
check for fluid leaks from hydraulic pipes and unions (pas only)
check handbrake operation and lever security, adjust + lubricate if required
check headlight allignment and auxillary lights if fitted
check master cylinder and under bonnet grommets sealed, reseal if required
check operation of all electrical components (inc. alarm & a/con)
check seat belts operation & mountings
check security of ex manifold bolts (rover engines only)
check security of rocker covers (rover engines only)
check the condition of the engine + gearbox mounting rubbers
check throttles and linkage operation and lubricate where possible
check tyres for correct spec, and damage, road wheels for damage, refit to original position
check/adjust cambers front + rear
check/adjust engine setting on computer with engine at operating temperature (cerbera)
check/adjust throttle stop
check/adjust tracking front + rear
check/adjust tyre pressures (inc spare)
check/adjust/lubricate all hinges, doors boot and bonnet locks/catches
check/adjuster ignition timing + co, with engine at operating temperature (griffith & chimaera)
check/top up brake fluid
check/top up clutch fluid
check/top up diff oil
check/top up gearbox oil
check/top up pas fluid (where applicable)
check/top up windscreen washers and check wiper blade condition
inspect brake pads for wear, callipers for leaks, discs for condition, flexible hoses condition
remove all road wheels and apply anti-seize compound to hubs + wheel studs
remove front + rear pads + check for deterioration
road test the vehicle
valet vehicle + stamp service book
visually check complete underside of vehicle for faults/abnormalities

12k:

carry out preliminary road test
centralize the steering wheel (if necessary)
change engine oil + filter
change spark plugs
check air cleaner element (cerbera every service)
check all suspension fixings for security
check condition of steering joints, rack gaiters, ball joints and wishbones bushes
check cooling fans operation
check cooling system for leaks, hoses for security
check crank sensor for debris (cerbera only)
check distributor cap, ignition leads and low tension wires for deterioration
check drive belts condition, adjust/change if required
check engine breather/hoses for security and condition
check engine sensor connections for corrosion (cerbera only)
check exhaust system condition
check for fluid leaks from hydraulic pipes and unions (pas only)
check handbrake operation and lever security, adjust + lubricate if required
check headlight allignment and auxillary lights if fitted
check master cylinder and under bonnet grommets sealed, reseal if required
check operation of all electrical components (inc. alarm & a/con)
check seat belts operation & mountings
check security of ex manifold bolts (rover engines only)
check security of rocker covers (rover engines only)
check the condition of the engine + gearbox mounting rubbers
check throttles and linkage operation and lubricate where possible
check tyres for correct spec, and damage, road wheels for damage, refit to original position
check/adjust cambers front + rear
check/adjust engine setting on computer with engine at operating temperature (cerbera)
check/adjust throttle stop
check/adjust tracking front + rear
check/adjust tyre pressures (inc spare)
check/adjust/lubricate all hinges, doors boot and bonnet locks/catches
check/adjuster ignition timing + co, with engine at operating temperature (griffith & chimaera)
check/top up brake fluid
check/top up clutch fluid
check/top up diff oil
check/top up gearbox oil
check/top up pas fluid (where applicable)
check/top up windscreen washers and check wiper blade condition
inspect brake pads for wear, callipers for leaks, discs for condition, flexible hoses condition
remove all road wheels and apply anti-seize compound to hubs + wheel studs
remove front + rear pads + check for deterioration
road test the vehicle
valet vehicle + stamp service book
visually check complete underside of vehicle for faults/abnormalities

Edited by Robertjp on Wednesday 20th July 13:27

[S6 Devil]

http://www.varleyhyd.com/images/Sagarisservicesche...

[JnP]

Step one:

Lifting up the car



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Tried to unscrew the bolts but impossible, need to go shopping to solve this. Question is: do I have to change the bolts when I'm done or it's not necessary ?


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Edited by JnP on Wednesday 20th July 15:36

[JnP]

Step 2: Checking the break caliper, discs, etc.



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Seems good from here, a little up-close.



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On the other side



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[JnP]

Question, would it need a paint job ? I've noticed some of the black paint has worn out in some places. What do you think ?