Location: The Hills District
Registered: November 2003
Re: TA22 Checklist
Mon, 23 May 2005 12:53
howdy.
just a few things not mentioned above that i feel you could benefit from checking:
1. check the belts on the motor and their tension. the belts should be free from cracks and other defects from wear and should be quite tensioned. only a small amount of play like they should twist a little.
2. all coolant/radiator hoses. check once again for cracks and age. can be done by squeezing them. they should be quite firm and not too soft. if theyre soft or look old they might be worth replacing.
3. radiator and thermostat. if your radiator is quite old and hasnt had a good life then it will prob be deteriorating so when u flush the system for a change have a look inside and see its condition. depending how stable the temp on the car is the thermostat could also be worth looking at and maybe replacing. if ur radiator is dead then you can get them re-cored by any radiator shop for less than 200 and it will also stop any more junk from the radiator getting into the engine and possibly clogging up your coolant galleries.
4. you could also get the alternator and starter motors tested by an auto electrician to see how they are. once again if busted get them rebuilt. i think around 150 each.
depending how you feel with some of these items you may not bother and just prefer to have things break and then replace them, however by ensuring everything is hunky dorey you should be able to save yourself the trouble of breaking down and possible furthur expenses etc.
anyhow i hope this info has been of some use and congrats on your purchase and. I hope that it serves you well.
Mon, 23 May 2005 12:53
