Major Service Items
Discussion
Hi chaps,
I think its time to start planning the winter jobs, which seems a shame because I've barely driven the bloody car this summer despite saying thats all I was going to do
So I was wondering what constitutes a 'Major Service' so I can either tick the boxes or start planning.
Can somebody list what would be done as part of a major service if the car was put into a garage with that instruction. Lets see what I can do and what needs to be outsourced from the Barrett garage.
Cheers
Ian
I think its time to start planning the winter jobs, which seems a shame because I've barely driven the bloody car this summer despite saying thats all I was going to do
So I was wondering what constitutes a 'Major Service' so I can either tick the boxes or start planning.
Can somebody list what would be done as part of a major service if the car was put into a garage with that instruction. Lets see what I can do and what needs to be outsourced from the Barrett garage.
Cheers
Ian
seriously though Ian, I`d strip and clean /check all of the brake , calipers pads and discs, and flush through with new brake fluid, same with the clutch.change all oils,and filters where needed, engine, gearbox and diff, power steering fluid, if you have p.s that is.
you can also check for play in wheel bearings, and propshaft and diff/cv`s.
anything else??
Would it help if I listed what I've done already?
Dates are approx.
Replaced front balljoints 2007
Replaced front wishbones 2006
Replaced front hubs (couldn't be arsed with doing the wheel bearing!) 2007
Refurbished rear wishbones 2006
Replaced shocks and springs 2006
Replaced gearbox oil 2008
Replaced alternator 2009
Replaced steering track rod ends 2008
Replaced steering UJs and intermediate shaft 2008
Replaced all brake lines 2009
Replaced brake fluid with DOT5.1 synthetic 2009
Replaced front calipers, rotors and pads 2008
Replaced all fuel lines and filter 2009
Replaced outriggers and restored as much of the chassis as can be reached with a body lift 2009
Replaced water hoses and steel pipes 2009
Replaced front ARB bushes 2009
Replaced diff oil 2009
Replaced manifolds 2007
Replaced exhaust bobbins 2007
Replaced clutch incl fork and thrust bearing 2006
Then there is the obvious stuff like dizzy, rotor arm, leads, plugs, extenders, ignition amp (after it failed on the M25)
No engine work, other than having the tappets reset about 3 years ago.
Think its probably time for a new coil
No plans to do anything with the dizzy. Don't know if thats something you can/should do?
Maybe the rear calipers and rotors should be looked at.
Will be moving the battery. But thats a secret so don't let on
Dates are approx.
Replaced front balljoints 2007
Replaced front wishbones 2006
Replaced front hubs (couldn't be arsed with doing the wheel bearing!) 2007
Refurbished rear wishbones 2006
Replaced shocks and springs 2006
Replaced gearbox oil 2008
Replaced alternator 2009
Replaced steering track rod ends 2008
Replaced steering UJs and intermediate shaft 2008
Replaced all brake lines 2009
Replaced brake fluid with DOT5.1 synthetic 2009
Replaced front calipers, rotors and pads 2008
Replaced all fuel lines and filter 2009
Replaced outriggers and restored as much of the chassis as can be reached with a body lift 2009
Replaced water hoses and steel pipes 2009
Replaced front ARB bushes 2009
Replaced diff oil 2009
Replaced manifolds 2007
Replaced exhaust bobbins 2007
Replaced clutch incl fork and thrust bearing 2006
Then there is the obvious stuff like dizzy, rotor arm, leads, plugs, extenders, ignition amp (after it failed on the M25)
No engine work, other than having the tappets reset about 3 years ago.
Think its probably time for a new coil
No plans to do anything with the dizzy. Don't know if thats something you can/should do?
Maybe the rear calipers and rotors should be looked at.
Will be moving the battery. But thats a secret so don't let on
Edited by Barreti on Thursday 27th August 10:46
Clutch fluids. Aha!! I knew there'd be something. Cheers Cliveyboy!
Is there a way to service the clutch master cyl? Same with the slave (I think it has a slave?)
Is it worth just replacing either anyway? Are they cheap as chips and not worth servicing, or don't need servicing as such?
As you can tell, I know bugger all about these.
Might drop the propshaft and replace the UJ's as part of my "Just In Case" policy
How do you check for play in the driveshafts/CV's?
Is there an improvement worth doing with the pre-cat solid miniscule rear rotors?
Right, my list (aka, justification for the 4 or 2 post lift)
Rear brake calipers: strip, check and clean
Front brake calipers: strip, check and clean
Front brake rotors need skimming
Replace clutch fluid
Replace propshaft UJ's
Is there a way to service the clutch master cyl? Same with the slave (I think it has a slave?)
Is it worth just replacing either anyway? Are they cheap as chips and not worth servicing, or don't need servicing as such?
As you can tell, I know bugger all about these.
Might drop the propshaft and replace the UJ's as part of my "Just In Case" policy
How do you check for play in the driveshafts/CV's?
Is there an improvement worth doing with the pre-cat solid miniscule rear rotors?
Right, my list (aka, justification for the 4 or 2 post lift)
Rear brake calipers: strip, check and clean
Front brake calipers: strip, check and clean
Front brake rotors need skimming
Replace clutch fluid
Replace propshaft UJ's
Edited by Barreti on Thursday 27th August 11:34
Here you are mate. Here's what is(allegedly) done on a 'proper' service
http://users.firenet.uk.com/martinjones/tvr%20serv...
http://users.firenet.uk.com/martinjones/tvr%20serv...
Thanks very much ray_von. I'm going to print that list and put it on the garage wall, then I can put dates by the jobs when I last did them.
It's easy to think "I've done that" when you've done something like changed the diff or gearbox oil, then when you think about it, it turns out you did it years ago!
Mind you, reading the schedule I realise I do most of that list every few weeks.
It makes for scary reading to a confirmed tinkerer if you stick to the service schedules and just drive the car the rest of the time.
It's easy to think "I've done that" when you've done something like changed the diff or gearbox oil, then when you think about it, it turns out you did it years ago!
Mind you, reading the schedule I realise I do most of that list every few weeks.
It makes for scary reading to a confirmed tinkerer if you stick to the service schedules and just drive the car the rest of the time.
Barreti said:
Thanks very much ray_von. I'm going to print that list and put it on the garage wall, then I can put dates by the jobs when I last did them.
It's easy to think "I've done that" when you've done something like changed the diff or gearbox oil, then when you think about it, it turns out you did it years ago!
Mind you, reading the schedule I realise I do most of that list every few weeks.
It makes for scary reading to a confirmed tinkerer if you stick to the service schedules and just drive the car the rest of the time.
once a year service, and anything extra works for me (11 years and no break downs)It's easy to think "I've done that" when you've done something like changed the diff or gearbox oil, then when you think about it, it turns out you did it years ago!
Mind you, reading the schedule I realise I do most of that list every few weeks.
It makes for scary reading to a confirmed tinkerer if you stick to the service schedules and just drive the car the rest of the time.
But, lots of people enjoy the tinkering, as much or more so than driving them
enjoy
B
Barreti said:
Clutch fluids. Aha!! I knew there'd be something. Cheers Cliveyboy!
Is there a way to service the clutch master cyl? Same with the slave (I think it has a slave?)
Is it worth just replacing either anyway? Are they cheap as chips and not worth servicing, or don't need servicing as such?
As you can tell, I know bugger all about these.
Might drop the propshaft and replace the UJ's as part of my "Just In Case" policy
How do you check for play in the driveshafts/CV's?
Hi IanIs there a way to service the clutch master cyl? Same with the slave (I think it has a slave?)
Is it worth just replacing either anyway? Are they cheap as chips and not worth servicing, or don't need servicing as such?
As you can tell, I know bugger all about these.
Might drop the propshaft and replace the UJ's as part of my "Just In Case" policy
How do you check for play in the driveshafts/CV's?
Edited by Barreti on Thursday 27th August 11:34
re clutch and brake cylinders - not sure of the price for new cylinders but the seal kits if you can get them are £5-£10 each. For that money in my mind it's worth doing regardless as may save you the expense of a whole new cylinder. If you are going to change the fluid and the seals haven't been touched since you bought the car I would say it would be good preventative maintenance to renew the seals. They will fail eventually. I believe you can do the master cylinders in situ by grovelling in the footwell. But it is easier if you can get them on the bench. Simple enough job to do - just need to keep things clean and lubricate with fresh brake fluid.
Re the uj's simple test is to hold either side of the joint and try turning in opposite directions. There should be no play at all. If there is, new UJ and worth getting the prop balanced afterwards. Another test is to drop it all out and then articulate the UJ to see if it is binding at all. Again replacement if you get any binding.
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