[doc] Re: Pads,disks and service parts,what do i need?

["nick12dmc" <Tammyfew@xxxxxxx>]

Hi Rick,

Rear Brake pads are Ferodo FDB 815 A, for Jaguar XJ 3.4, XJ 4.3
1975-86
Disk's,  best bet is DMUK
Most things for the engine are 1981 model year Volvo 260 B28F.
I would get the leads from DMUK or Volvo/Renault as some of the 
cheaper factor leads have the wrong size dust covers. 
 Oil is a subject that can start a masive debate. I was advised
that a simple rule of thumb for older engines is which ever oil
was "state of the art" at its time of production.
i.e. in the case of the Delorean semi-synthetic 10W40 
Don't use somthing like Mobile 1 or Shell Helix ultra (great in my
modern Alfa) as its to thin for the oil pump and the maching 
tolarance of the engine, it also contains detergents and you may
find it will cause leaks. I am sure every one has their own
favorite.
 I found a "one person blead kit" from Halfords for about £5 makes
changing the brake fluid alot easier.
Hope this helps
Regards
Nick H

--- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "mgrickak" <ricky@xxxx> wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> My delorean needs new rear brake pads,and as there making a grindy 
> noise:( it'll be new disks too! I know there Jag XJS,but what year 
> etc? can i just walk into my local motor factors and order jag XJS 
> pads/disks? also i'd like to get new spark plugs,leads,oil 
> filter,again we all know the engine,but what year etc do i ask for?
> also what oil is best for the engine,i was thinking of 10/40 but 
> thought that may be too thin,gotta change the brake fluid 
> too,another nasty job.
> just checked my mot and it runs out the 12th of next 
> month...........Gulp! i will be selling it once it has 12 months 
> mot,the insurance costs are killing me :(( if only i didn't have a 
> accident last year in my MG it might of been fine!
> 
> Rick Doc~371 Vin~6776



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