Tag: 40745 miles

Service and suspension overhaul at Seven & Classics 04/07/2016

Dropped the car into Seven & Classics this morning for the following work:

Service;

Remove front suspension and powder coat wishbones , anti roll bar , springs , wing stays and headlamp brackets;

Remove rear dampers and radius arms , powder coat springs and radius arms;

Paint dampers ,callipers , uprights and fit new Powerflex bushes to wishbones A frame, front ARB and radius arms;

Flat floor (for 100 kgs driver) and geometry setup;

Fit new front discs and pads (D3000).

Check the dampers and callipers when they are removed to determine if they need servicing.

Investigate:

Slight oil weep from tail of the gearbox (probably speedo drive related);

(Random) starter solenoid click; possibly change solenoid;

Driver side rear brake light not working – not bulb.

Investigate whether engine mount(s) need changing – one appears to have cracks present;

Update (02/08/2016):

Work completed by Seven & Classics (Inv: 919 refers).

Gearbox was found to be fine.

LH rear wheel bearing replaced.

Repair made to brake light loom.

Car started faultlessly during their considerable time with the car.

Engine mounts are all good.

Comma 5W50 oil used

£1,664

Mileage 40,745 miles