"Chairman Kaga" (mike-mckinnon)
09/23/2013 at 11:01 • Filed to: None
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"Chairman Kaga" (mike-mckinnon)
09/23/2013 at 11:01 • Filed to: None | 1
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So the GTV6 is all but ready to be rolled out of the garage and back onto the street. Almost unbelievable. I have probably a day's worth of small jobs and maintenance. Waiting on new seats to arrive, too.
Would anyone be able to provide a checklist for me, prior to that first drive?
I've been starting the car, letting it run, revving it gently, about once a week for most of the time it's been in progress.
Oil. Given it's been sitting for a while, would it be advisable to avoid synthetic? I've heard tales of synthetic causing leaks in cars with older seals and gaskets. My car has NO leaks now, which is in and of itself fairly amazing. Doesn't burn oil either.
I did brake fluid not long before the teardown. Assuming no water got into the reservoir (and why would it have), it should be OK. Level is fine.
So the car is all but ready to be rolled out of the garage and back onto the street. Almost unbelievable. I have probably a day's worth of small jobs and maintenance. Waiting on new seats to arrive, too.
Would anyone be able to provide a checklist for me, prior to that first drive?
I've been starting the car, letting it run, revving it gently, about once a week for most of the time it's been in progress.
Oil. Given it's been sitting for a while, would it be advisable to avoid synthetic? I've heard tales of synthetic causing leaks in cars with older seals and gaskets. My car has NO leaks now, which is in and of itself fairly amazing. Doesn't burn oil either.
I did brake fluid not long before the teardown. Assuming no water got into the reservoir (and why would it have), it should be OK. Level is fine.
Flush the radiator?
Balance the wheels?
The parking brake needs an ad hoc adjustment in order to pass inspection. I presume the rear brakes will need a full adjustment given the lack of bite. Can't get that done until I can drive it up to the shop (I have yet to brake the rear brake removal/rebuild job) , and I can't do that until it's inspected and registered. Unless of course I pay $200 to have it towed...
The worst part is we're under Stage 2 water restrictions because of our insane drought, meaning it's illegal to wash cars! It's beautiful, but it's also filthy. Argh, I say. I won't take it to the automatic wash, even though it's presently the only legal way to wash a car.
Flush the radiator?
Balance the wheels?
The parking brake needs an ad hoc adjustment in order to pass inspection. I presume the rear brakes will need a full adjustment given the lack of bite. Can't get that done until I can drive it up to the shop (I have yet to brake the rear brake removal/rebuild job) , and I can't do that until it's inspected and registered. Unless of course I pay $200 to have it towed...
The worst part is we're under Stage 2 water restrictions because of our insane drought, meaning it's illegal to wash cars! It's beautiful, but it's also filthy. Argh, I say. I won't take it to the automatic wash, even though it's presently the only legal way to wash a car.
Bluecold
> Chairman Kaga
09/23/2013 at 11:16 |
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Older cars could need very specific oil. Best to do a double take at alfabb or other alfa specific internet forums.
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Chairman Kaga
> Bluecold
09/23/2013 at 11:23 |
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So far the guys (posted at AlfaBB there as well) are in support of avoiding synthetic. Might also help to squirt a little Marvel Mystery Oil into the cylinders prior to the first drive.
Timing belt looks good. That's one of my main concerns.