What would be the ultimate service....

[jolinari]

hi fellas,

I am not very mechanical minded person and i have an important question...

What would be the ultimate (car) service for a C3 corvette before I drive up to Queensland to the convention?


Please note the car get  basic service on a regular basis (evry2 months).

 my list so far is the following if you think i should include other areas please do not hesitate to mention it

*all hoses
*oil
*water level
*tyres pressure
*Gearbox oil level
*Brake Fluid oil
*check spark Plugs
*Belts
*engine compression
*brakes


Is that enough ?


thanks

[MADVET]

Don't forget to check the spare tyre and that you have all the associated tools that go with it. I allways pack a basic tool box including a pair of gloves and a small mat before i go on a road trip.

[VET-005]

Don't forget the diff oil like most people do.
And check your wheel nuts to make sure they are tight.

[Cameron 77C3]

Originally posted by jolinari
...............*check spark Plugs

...........and leads, dissy points, if ya have them and for any signs of cracks in dissy cap.  Also the condensor on the points, if fitted.

Also don't forget ya air filter and it 's worth taking a suitable bottle for water with you just in case and a rag incase you have to open a hot radiator cap.

Ensure wind screen washer bottle is full.  You would be surprised how often this is forgotten about especially during this lack of rain.  On that note check ya wiper blades etc.

[Chromie]

Take a few spares with you such as
Spare fan belts
Spare spark plug or two
Spare upper and lower radiator hoses

Service list should be as follows
Check engine tune
Engine, gearbox, differential, brake and power steering oil/fluid levels
Check condition of cooling system hoses (includes pressure testing the system)
Check condition of power steering hoses
Check condition of auto transmission cooling hoses
Check brakes for wear and leaks
Check front and rear suspension for wear/play
Check lights for operation
Check for any oil leaks
Check charge rate
Check tyres for damage/scrubbing/wear
Check wiper blades and operation including washers
Check exhaust for security/holes/cracks
and finally check wiring make sure it is not too close to the exhause or were it can rub throught something sharp.

[jolinari]

WOW this is good stuff!!!

[MR 69ER]

Also check all your drive train universal joints including inner & outer ends of your half shafts.

[RJ7868]

Don't forget to polish the dip stick, Mr. Sheen the radio antenna, wax the mud flaps.......;53

[nifty]

im thinking jo is going to have to fit a tow bar and tow a trailer to convension.but look on the bright side....you can use trailer to haul back tropheys.

[Cameron 77C3]

Ahhh what the hell Joe.  Just rebuild the thing before ya go. ;53

[jolinari]

Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
Ahhh what the hell Joe.  Just rebuild the thing before ya go. ;53

LMAO I was thinking the same thing Cam...;41

The worst thing is, I guess I will do what people are recommending just for peace of mind.

[MR 69ER]

You know you have to now Jo as if you don't we are gonna say "I TOLD YOU TOO", God forbid should you not do one of these things & someting happens.;41;41

[77CVT]

RainX!!!!!!!!  Every time I come down to your shows it pours rain and I say....."gee I should have put the rainX on the windscreen!!!!"

[Shane Finn]

Change the power steering fluid if it is more than 12 months old.

[nifty]

probably a good wax job is in order as well.