[doc] Re: Getting my D ready for MOT

["mrvic20" <mrvic20@xxxxxxxxx>]

--- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Mike Bosworth" <mike.bosworth@xxxx> 
wrote:
> 
Thanks for the reply mike


> 
> If you remove the two wires from the otterstat / fan switch on the 
> rear left hand side coolant pipe in the engine bay  and jumper 
them 
> across these with a piece of wire ( or thick paper clip )they 
should 
> come on straight away with NO delay ... is this what you have 
done ? 
> what sort of temperature do your fans cut in normally ?? run the 
> engine and keep a CLOSE eye on the temp gauge they should kick in 
> after twenty mins approx from cold and when the temp gauge gets 
just 
> past the bottom quarter mark.... after a couple of mins the temp 
> goes down and they should cut off .... check yours do before you 
> drive around and end up with a problem of the car 
> overheating!!! .... If you run the engine and turn the ac on, do 
the 
> rad fans come on straight away???....they should...

(The otterstat was what i connected together and the fans were 
instant.  I did not leave it that long 10 mins max so it may well be 
working.  Is it worth replacing it anyway?  I also wondered if 
anyone has a howto guide to upgrading the fanfail relay...i saw one 
b4 on the net with pics but cannot remember where!)
> 
> 
>
> 
> 
> The counter reaches 100 for every 30000 miles, so a quick calc 
> should tell you what your mileage and couter should be... of 
course 
> your counter could have been reset at some time,

(This means my mileage is most probs genuine as it is 50000ish and 
130 lambda clicks...sorted!!!!)
> 
> 
> > Finally...my car is an auto Aug 82 and just imported...the 
engine 
> > runs great...and i think i have been lucky for the price i paid 
> but 
> > can i have advice on what else i should instantly upgrade check 
b4 
> i 
> > start using her as my daily driver!!!!
> 
> Thats a big big question :).... definatley check all fluids and 
> change if they look old, i would change them any ay including main 
> engine oil and filter, coolant fluid, auto transmission fluid and 
> filter and final drive oil change and also flush and change the 
> brake fluids .... check the condition of all under car hoses etc.. 
> really you should check all areas of the car for leaks and general 
> all round condition, a 25 year old car needs  TLC and time spent on

Yep that is pretty much my plan...it looks like the mechanics of the 
car have benn pretty well maintained but i am not taking anything 
for granted!
> 

Thanks for your advice
> > 
> > Craig DOC 388
> > Vin 6723





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