what other things to do to make her run smooth

[the_stink]

So after a full Major service has been done (which i really need to do) what other things would you do to make sure she is running at her best?

I think for the time being im just going to concentrate on getting her running / stopping / handling right

so will be looking into the mkiv brake caliper conversion, any suggestions on ARB's or any other things to consider?

Im going to be cutting back on the amount of money I waste on booze and would rather spend it on the car as I can actually see it going to good use!

[The Mighty Elvi]

New wheel bearings all round.

Compression test.

[the_stink]

New wheel bearings all round.

Compression test.

the rear driver side needs replacing so would be advisable just to change them all? im happy to replace stuff just so i know its done

[The Mighty Elvi]

Unless you have a complete history of what the previous owner did and when, I'm in the school of thought that "it may not be worn/broken now, but at least I'll have peace of mind if I replace it now".

Granted a wheel bearing is unlikely to fail, and I can easlily be shown to be worn (wheel wobble) grinding noise etc..

But it's one of those jobs that is a bit of a potch - particularly with rusted/siezed nuts.

I would say leave it until you are doing the brake calipers, but If you wan't to get as much stuff out of the way in one go, then do all four at the same time,as you may as well do the front as well.

Jonathan.

[the_stink]

ill have a look back through the history as it is very extensive well all the way back to 91!

But as you mention its just for me knowing that its been replaced for my peace of mind

[The Mighty Elvi]

ill have a look back through the history as it is very extensive well all the way back to 91!

But as you mention its just for me knowing that its been replaced for my peace of mind

How long do you intend to keep the car?

Mines a keeper, so all the stuff I change/renew means "I know" my car.

The bits that make it go, turn and stop are the more important.  So if you can Blitz the car and do a big whack of jobs in a few goes, it means you have piece of mind for a good few years.

Mechanical first, cosmetic last.

[Sam]

You can buy pretty mechanical things if you want though stink 

[the_stink]

ill have a look back through the history as it is very extensive well all the way back to 91!

But as you mention its just for me knowing that its been replaced for my peace of mind

How long do you intend to keep the car?

Mines a keeper, so all the stuff I change/renew means "I know" my car.

The bits that make it go, turn and stop are the more important.  So if you can Blitz the car and do a big whack of jobs in a few goes, it means you have piece of mind for a good few years.

Mechanical first, cosmetic last.

Well im not going to sell it anytime soon so, as much as i do get fed up and pissed off! I just need to get on with sorting the things that are doing my head in and all will be fine!

But as you say the running and stopping are first then can look at how much i need to fork out to sort paint etc 

You can buy pretty mechanical things if you want though stink 

Oooooo waht you go in mind? I do need to buy a Trolley jack, axel stands and a breaker bar as my friend has these and i do not so need to invest in some!

[jmsheahan]

If I had some spare cash I'd be concentrating on new suspension bushes all round. Cheap enough to buy but a PITA to fit 

256 brakes are enough I reckon for a road car as long as they are in good condition. Braided hoses would be nice though 

No trolley jack? First purchase right there.

[the_stink]

If I had some spare cash I'd be concentrating on new suspension bushes all round. Cheap enough to buy but a PITA to fit 

256 brakes are enough I reckon for a road car as long as they are in good condition. Braided hoses would be nice though 

No trolley jack? First purchase right there.

Yeah the trolley jack is a must really but was thinking about poly bush's all round need to look at the cost as well as i havent got a clue