So what have you done with your Aston today? (Vol. 2)
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AM-DB9 said:
My second year of servicing (sorry more then a day :-))
Oil/Filter change. Lab oil analysis report came out great.
Cleaning both throttle bodies.
New sway bar bushing (after market) and drop links front and rear; the front drop links are a pain, have to remove the lower damper bolt.
Full transmission service, got around 10ltrs out.
Brake bleeding.
Replaced two upstream O2 sensors.
Replaced both door struts/stays.
Created a bracket to keep my windshield washer tank in its place.
New battery, and a few other odds and ends.
And a special thanks to a few great posts i copied to make up a few new tools - tranny fill pump and tire lift.
What’s the purpose of the elevation boards for quick Jack… won’t the jacks lift the car without them?Oil/Filter change. Lab oil analysis report came out great.
Cleaning both throttle bodies.
New sway bar bushing (after market) and drop links front and rear; the front drop links are a pain, have to remove the lower damper bolt.
Full transmission service, got around 10ltrs out.
Brake bleeding.
Replaced two upstream O2 sensors.
Replaced both door struts/stays.
Created a bracket to keep my windshield washer tank in its place.
New battery, and a few other odds and ends.
And a special thanks to a few great posts i copied to make up a few new tools - tranny fill pump and tire lift.
Edited by AM-DB9 on Wednesday 12th March 05:24
I ask because I’ve just bought quick jacks and was concerned that there may not be sufficient room for them to operate.
CatalystV12V said:
What’s the purpose of the elevation boards for quick Jack… won’t the jacks lift the car without them?
I ask because I’ve just bought quick jacks and was concerned that there may not be sufficient room for them to operate.
I can't raise the car up without adding an additional 38mm of height.I ask because I’ve just bought quick jacks and was concerned that there may not be sufficient room for them to operate.
YVR - Yes it was your post that i remembered - Thanks
I also need to give a big thanks to Steve over at Aston 1936, his videos were a big help
Edited by AM-DB9 on Thursday 13th March 17:30
CatalystV12V said:
What’s the purpose of the elevation boards for quick Jack… won’t the jacks lift the car without them?
I ask because I’ve just bought quick jacks and was concerned that there may not be sufficient room for them to operate.
I've used QuickJack to lift my 2016 Vanquish and before that my 2006 DB9. I've never had a problem getting the device under the cars and lifting straight from the garage floor.I ask because I’ve just bought quick jacks and was concerned that there may not be sufficient room for them to operate.
A creative solution, albeit some might not think is a problem -
My Aston Martin DB11 suffers from the absolutely stupid engineering solution of a "capless" fuel inlet pipe. Without an actual gas cap, and just a sprung rubber cap that forces open when you insert the fueling nozzle, this fuel inlet stays constantly exposed to the elements. So, every time you refuel, you either need to carry a rag to wipe the top of the inlet clean, or allow any accumulated dust, dirt, etc., to enter the tank along with the fuel.
I saw these rubber caps (for capping the ends of pipe), did the best job measuring the outside of the fuel inlet, and matching it to one of these rubber cap sizes (turns out 66mm is a perfect fit). The 66mm (ID) is a snug, slightly resistant fit that covers the fuel inlet perfectly and keeps everything else but fuel from entering the tank! Found on Amazon.
My Aston Martin DB11 suffers from the absolutely stupid engineering solution of a "capless" fuel inlet pipe. Without an actual gas cap, and just a sprung rubber cap that forces open when you insert the fueling nozzle, this fuel inlet stays constantly exposed to the elements. So, every time you refuel, you either need to carry a rag to wipe the top of the inlet clean, or allow any accumulated dust, dirt, etc., to enter the tank along with the fuel.
I saw these rubber caps (for capping the ends of pipe), did the best job measuring the outside of the fuel inlet, and matching it to one of these rubber cap sizes (turns out 66mm is a perfect fit). The 66mm (ID) is a snug, slightly resistant fit that covers the fuel inlet perfectly and keeps everything else but fuel from entering the tank! Found on Amazon.
Finally got round to retro-fitting the later wiper arms to my ‘07 V8V
And because I was bored, I decided to refurb the old arms so I can sell them on to someone with corroded early arms
The bearings on the passenger side arms were quite grumbly, so they’ll be replaced too
Arms are now sanded back and primed - three coats of satin black tomorrow
And because I was bored, I decided to refurb the old arms so I can sell them on to someone with corroded early arms
The bearings on the passenger side arms were quite grumbly, so they’ll be replaced too
Arms are now sanded back and primed - three coats of satin black tomorrow
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