noble m12 new ownership advice

[Lakelord]

Hi Maurice and welcome to the fold.

Weekly checks are pretty much like any other car, fluid levels & Tyre Pressures etc.

Remember the turbos get very hot on a spirited run and you should always give them time to 'warm down' so make sure the last part of your journey is 'off boost' and let the car idle for a while when you arrive.

Service Intervals are every 6000 miles with a lot of people chosing to change the oil every 3000 to be on the safe side.

Posted below is the extract out of the US Manual which list items to be carried out:

Service & Inspect at 1000 Miles, Then every 6000-miles / 12 months

Lights
Marker : High Beam : Main Beam (operation & Alignment) : Tail : Brake : Indicators : Hazards

Wipers
Check Wiper Blades & Park Position : Wiper & Washer Operations : Washer Jets & Fluid Level

Bodywork
Panel Fit : Paint Finish : Panel Fasteners : Windows (operation & seals) Lube Front & Rear Panel Hinges

Security
Door Locks (Check operation & lubricate) : Central Locking & Alarm Operation : Emergency Door Release

Engine
Visual Check for Fluid Leaks & Damage : Check Engine Mounts for Wear/Damage : Check Bolts

Coolant
Check Level – top off as necessary – Tighten Hose Clamps

Engine Oil
Drain : Replace Oil Filter : Refill

Spark Plugs
Replace at 6000 miles : Gap at .040

Clutch
Check Hydraulic Fluid Level : Check for Leaks or Damage

Brakes
Check Hydraulic Fluid Level : Check for Leaks or Damage : Check Pad and Disc Wear

Tires
Check condition and Wear : Check Tread Depths (see page 2) : Check for Missing Wheel Weights

Gearbox
Visual Check for Leaks and Damage: Check Fluid Level (top off if necessary) : Check Linkage (adjust as necessary)

Exhaust
Check for Cracks, Leaks or Damage : Check Secure Location

Chassis
Check Chassis and Undercarriage for Damage

Steering
Check for Wear/Damage : Check PAS Fluid (top off if necessary)

Suspension
Check all Components, fittings and bushes for Wear/Damage : Check and Tighten Wheel Nuts, Check

Wheel Bearings
Axel Nuts Check, Tighten to 250 LbFt Use Thread Lock If Found Lose Carry Out Road Test

Service & Inspect Every 12000 Miles / 24 Months
Air Filters
Clean and re-oil

Air Conditioning
Replace Belts

Fuel Filters
Replace

Gearbox
Change Oil

Service & Inspect Every 24000 Miles / 48 Months
Brakes
Change Fluid

Clutch
Change Hydraulic Fluid

Coolant
Drain Coolant, Flush and Replace

At Every Service
Engine
Cold Starting

Interior
Seat Belt/harness operation and adjustment : Steering Column Adjustment : Steering Wheel Centered

Ventilation/AC
Operation of Air-Conditioning at all Speeds : Operation of Heater/Defroster/Vents

Driving
General Handling : Pulling to One Side : Vibrations (wheels/driveshafts) : Wind Noise : Bearing Noise

Brakes
Handbrake Operation : Footbrake Operation – Pulling to One Side, Noisy, Grabbing (F/R?) : Pedal Feel

Clutch/Gears
Clutch Operation (Wear/Pedal/Smell) : Gear Change and Lever Position : Noise

Engine
General Performance, Idling, Acceleration (when cold and when warm) : Hot Starting : Noise

Instruments
Illumination : Function : Accuracy

Trim
Noises : Missing



Not sure about servicing in your area but there's lots of useful sites to visit for more info on this and other topics such as:

http://nobleparts.spoof4it.com/forum/ (You need to register on this one to get access to the 'Good Stuff')

http://gto3.com/index.htm

http://www.nobleforums.com/

Good luck with your purchase. I'm sure you won't be disappointed

[M3144]

Hi Maurice

Well you were asking about Noble owners in Yorkshire.

I'm in Leeds & have Noble M400 & guess what my name is Maurice.

Where abouts are you.

We'll have to have a meet, and parade them both

[alex s]

Peterguk is also based in yorkshire, and I believe will be doing Noble service work. Sure he will be along in a bit to say hi.

[CTO3]

hi maurice and welcome

i'm based leeds/bradford area, got an m400, would be good to meet up if anything planned. mine going down to john noble motorsport in chesterfield for an annual service this weekend. i'd recommend them for advice/service/upgrades/etc - they know their stuff.

cheers

conleth

[snuffy]

mauricethewatch said:

my dads called maurice aswell this is spooky

No, that just means that your parents did not have much imagination when it came to names as they named you after your dad !!!

[trimman]

snuffy said:

mauricethewatch said:

my dads called maurice aswell this is spooky

No, that just means that your parents did not have much imagination when it came to names as they named you after your dad !!!

Adrian you certainly have set the pussy amongst the pigeons now,with claws drawn.

[snuffy]

mauricethewatch said:

oh its started
well thanks a lot mrs mugrigde all i asked for was a little help
being polite and friendly
and your piping up insulting my parents

it is true my name is maurice the watch and my dads my is maurice the tt
for calling me it
but i like it ,

i think you and my dad have a lot in common

mrs mugridge you certainly should not
being flashing off your PUSSY on your web site .
to view mrs mugridge pussy
http://www.adrianmugridge.co.uk

Christ on a bike, get a sense of humour can't you ? Do you really think I was insulating your parents ? And the exclamation marks after my post are there to imply humour, just so you know for future reference.

Edited by snuffy on Thursday 11th September 11:50

[NobleGuy]

mauricethewatch said:

oh its started
well thanks a lot mrs mugrigde all i asked for was a little help
being polite and friendly
and your piping up insulting my parents

it is true my name is maurice the watch and my dads my is maurice the tt
for calling me it
but i like it ,

i think you and my dad have a lot in common

mrs mugridge you certainly should not
being flashing off your PUSSY on your web site .

[snuffy]

I have to admit I was not 100% sure of your reply, but that's the trouble with forums, it's not always easy to get someone's meaning.

So, do you pronounce your name Morris ( as in car ) or Mau-reece ( as in 1970s hairdresser ) ?

[AMG Merc]

snuffy said:

I have to admit I was not 100% sure of your reply, but that's the trouble with forums, it's not always easy to get someone's meaning.

So, do you pronounce your name Morris ( as in car ) or Mau-reece ( as in 1970s hairdresser ) ?

... or as in Steve Miller Band's "The Joker" - "...some people call me Maur-eece..."

[AMG Merc]

snuffy said:

"...but that's the trouble with forums, it's not always easy to get someone's meaning."

But then again some posters are downright rude and mean it - some will know to whom I refer!

[snuffy]

AMG Merc said:

snuffy said:

I have to admit I was not 100% sure of your reply, but that's the trouble with forums, it's not always easy to get someone's meaning.

So, do you pronounce your name Morris ( as in car ) or Mau-reece ( as in 1970s hairdresser ) ?

... or as in Steve Miller Band's "The Joker" - "...some people call me Maur-eece..."

Bloody hell - from a service question to the Steve Miller Band in only 14 posts.