After a week of owning it I've decided there are a number of items that need looking at...well, 24 different jobs to be honest. I'm not a perfectionist but I bought the car for a fun driving experience and that won't really happen if I'm constantly thinking about stuff that needs to be improved.
The list is as follows:
Mechanical
1 Rear offside wheel squeals intermittently when running at 50mph or more or when manouvering in reverse - inspect brake caliper alignment and wheel bearing. Replace with new parts if necessary.
2 Central locking doesn't unlock passenger side door or back doors fully when activated - inspect central locking pump and replace with reconditioned part if necessary.
3 Clicking from front driver side wheel when turning on full lock, wheel appears off centre in wheel arch and rubs against arch on full lock - replace front wheel arch moulding, investigate CV joint, wheel alignment and suspension.
4 Intermittent steering creak when turned to full lock - inspect bushes and power steering pump.
5 Handbrake efficiency is at 28% - inspect rear brake alignment.
6 Rear wiper stalk control works intermittently. No automatic stop when blades reach lowest extent - inspect and replace with new part if necessary.
7 Rear wiper jet is weak - inspect pump and replace with reconditioned part if necessary
8 Steering wheel is not lined up when the wheels are point straight - inspect and realign steering wheel.
9 Cigarette lighter doesn't work - inspect and replace withe secondhand part if necessary
10 Rough idling - inspect idle stabilising valve and clean if necessary. Inpsect spark plugs and replace/clean if necessary.
Maintenance:
11 Fuel lines are starting to corrode (MOT advisory) - inspect and replace.
12 All brake disks are slightly corroded - inspect and advise on need for replacement.
13 Rear wiper blade is ineffective - replace wiper blade and check alignment
Interior trim:
14 Ceiling light switch is hanging off - replace switch.
15 Passenger side door card suede trim needs replacement foam and regluing - replace foam and reglue.
16 Rear ash tray lid is broken and hanging off - replace with secondhand part
17 Screw cap in passenger rear footwell is missing - replace with secondhand part
Upgrades:
18 Fascia of installed Sony head won't stay attached. Display is dim - replace with upgraded Pioneer head.
19 Radio continues to play even when key is removed - install switched power supply
20 Left hand front speaker doesn't work and remaining speakers sound dated - replace front speakers.
21 Engine noise is boomy under acceleration - sound deadening needed?
22 Missing stalk control on left hand side of steering column - install hifi control stalk.
23 Lack of reversing assistance - install license plate mounted ultrasonic reversing kit (beep only). Advise on reversing camera installation.
Misc.
24 Missing spare key, metal ID tag was not included with sale. Advise on how to get a suitable replacement.
I'm mechanically minded (i.e. good with systems) but have virtually no experience of working on cars or the tools. Dean at Four Rings will be taking care of the car. Dean's assistant says they'll need three days. I suspect this is probably a little optimistic...will let you all know how we go but if any of you have advice on some of the tasks, any input would be gratefully received. I've started a thread on the hifi under the ICE sub forum.
The list is as follows:
Mechanical
1 Rear offside wheel squeals intermittently when running at 50mph or more or when manouvering in reverse - inspect brake caliper alignment and wheel bearing. Replace with new parts if necessary.
2 Central locking doesn't unlock passenger side door or back doors fully when activated - inspect central locking pump and replace with reconditioned part if necessary.
3 Clicking from front driver side wheel when turning on full lock, wheel appears off centre in wheel arch and rubs against arch on full lock - replace front wheel arch moulding, investigate CV joint, wheel alignment and suspension.
4 Intermittent steering creak when turned to full lock - inspect bushes and power steering pump.
5 Handbrake efficiency is at 28% - inspect rear brake alignment.
6 Rear wiper stalk control works intermittently. No automatic stop when blades reach lowest extent - inspect and replace with new part if necessary.
7 Rear wiper jet is weak - inspect pump and replace with reconditioned part if necessary
8 Steering wheel is not lined up when the wheels are point straight - inspect and realign steering wheel.
9 Cigarette lighter doesn't work - inspect and replace withe secondhand part if necessary
10 Rough idling - inspect idle stabilising valve and clean if necessary. Inpsect spark plugs and replace/clean if necessary.
Maintenance:
11 Fuel lines are starting to corrode (MOT advisory) - inspect and replace.
12 All brake disks are slightly corroded - inspect and advise on need for replacement.
13 Rear wiper blade is ineffective - replace wiper blade and check alignment
Interior trim:
14 Ceiling light switch is hanging off - replace switch.
15 Passenger side door card suede trim needs replacement foam and regluing - replace foam and reglue.
16 Rear ash tray lid is broken and hanging off - replace with secondhand part
17 Screw cap in passenger rear footwell is missing - replace with secondhand part
Upgrades:
18 Fascia of installed Sony head won't stay attached. Display is dim - replace with upgraded Pioneer head.
19 Radio continues to play even when key is removed - install switched power supply
20 Left hand front speaker doesn't work and remaining speakers sound dated - replace front speakers.
21 Engine noise is boomy under acceleration - sound deadening needed?
22 Missing stalk control on left hand side of steering column - install hifi control stalk.
23 Lack of reversing assistance - install license plate mounted ultrasonic reversing kit (beep only). Advise on reversing camera installation.
Misc.
24 Missing spare key, metal ID tag was not included with sale. Advise on how to get a suitable replacement.
I'm mechanically minded (i.e. good with systems) but have virtually no experience of working on cars or the tools. Dean at Four Rings will be taking care of the car. Dean's assistant says they'll need three days. I suspect this is probably a little optimistic...will let you all know how we go but if any of you have advice on some of the tasks, any input would be gratefully received. I've started a thread on the hifi under the ICE sub forum.
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