jwaldron
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Hi guys,
Although I have done a search. I still can't find an answer so having to post.... sorry for the stupid questions that follows but I'm just about to do my first ever service and just need a nudge in the right direction:
I've got myself a filter kit and checked RAVE CD regarding service items which posed a few questions in itself;
1) Fuel filter change. Was fine until I read that I needed to bleed the system by slackening injector pipe or something with a special tool. Do I realy need to do this or is it just a screw off and screw on job?
2) I have a VA number 97' vehicle but have a 98' type Oil filter cap with 25NM nut .... strange as pre 98 have the 33NM nut according to RAVE. Any1 else had this? I was sent the filter with plastic ends and 1 large o ring plus 2 small ones and a washer? My plan is to flush the engine before renewing filter and oil (semi synthetic ok?) then add oil treatment to maintain.
3) Pollen filters.. these are done. Wasn't any in the bloody car (found out due to a void behind the covers) but Air con is still not blowing cold (no book on HAVAC) - Re gas?
4) Air filter... this fits flush with the top line of the bottom box yeh? as mine is now but pushes the filter out of shape a bit... normal?
5) Glow plugs... Britpart? have heard bad things.... may hold off on these. Thoughts?
6) My service plan from now on is to change the above (1-4) every 3K miles to keep everything clean and running well but what about Glow plugs. how often do these need doing?
7) Auto box oil and filter change... hard job ? best oil? do you flush as with engine oil first?
8) Axel and transfer box - again... whats the best oils to use?
9) Do I renew the steering and brake fluids (no idea when anything was done)? and how do I get the old oils out of these systems?
10) Coolant. Do I add Ironite for protection or leave well alone? (no over heating problems currently.. if anything. Runs a little cold)
11) Am planning inter cooler flush... whats the best stuff to clean. Inter cooler flush? Paraffin? Derv?
12) I was told by previous owner that she had been remapped but how do I check? (or is it a 0 to 60 time post? to find out)
Once the above is all done Ill be onto the EAS system with Rebuild Piston seal, Valve block O rings and Air bag replacements along with Height sensor changes.
Never know - within 6 months may even uprate Inter cooler, fit performance Air Filter then get remap done again to compensate for changes or if not already get mapped (dream on I hear you say).
Although I have done a search. I still can't find an answer so having to post.... sorry for the stupid questions that follows but I'm just about to do my first ever service and just need a nudge in the right direction:
I've got myself a filter kit and checked RAVE CD regarding service items which posed a few questions in itself;
1) Fuel filter change. Was fine until I read that I needed to bleed the system by slackening injector pipe or something with a special tool. Do I realy need to do this or is it just a screw off and screw on job?
2) I have a VA number 97' vehicle but have a 98' type Oil filter cap with 25NM nut .... strange as pre 98 have the 33NM nut according to RAVE. Any1 else had this? I was sent the filter with plastic ends and 1 large o ring plus 2 small ones and a washer? My plan is to flush the engine before renewing filter and oil (semi synthetic ok?) then add oil treatment to maintain.
3) Pollen filters.. these are done. Wasn't any in the bloody car (found out due to a void behind the covers) but Air con is still not blowing cold (no book on HAVAC) - Re gas?
4) Air filter... this fits flush with the top line of the bottom box yeh? as mine is now but pushes the filter out of shape a bit... normal?
5) Glow plugs... Britpart? have heard bad things.... may hold off on these. Thoughts?
6) My service plan from now on is to change the above (1-4) every 3K miles to keep everything clean and running well but what about Glow plugs. how often do these need doing?
7) Auto box oil and filter change... hard job ? best oil? do you flush as with engine oil first?
8) Axel and transfer box - again... whats the best oils to use?
9) Do I renew the steering and brake fluids (no idea when anything was done)? and how do I get the old oils out of these systems?
10) Coolant. Do I add Ironite for protection or leave well alone? (no over heating problems currently.. if anything. Runs a little cold)
11) Am planning inter cooler flush... whats the best stuff to clean. Inter cooler flush? Paraffin? Derv?
12) I was told by previous owner that she had been remapped but how do I check? (or is it a 0 to 60 time post? to find out)
Once the above is all done Ill be onto the EAS system with Rebuild Piston seal, Valve block O rings and Air bag replacements along with Height sensor changes.
Never know - within 6 months may even uprate Inter cooler, fit performance Air Filter then get remap done again to compensate for changes or if not already get mapped (dream on I hear you say).
