right guys,
i'm starting a treatment in two weeks witch should give me a bit more energy to do something on my car (4i), and i have the idea of getting her on the road and mot'd again.
after 6 years a lot needs to be replaced, but can anyone think of anything i didn't think of?
first, the engine runs, but needs its timing adjusted as i took out the dizzy for clearence on refitting the engine mounts, but sparks, fuel, all those are okay.
battery is really dead and needs replacement
alternator needs replacement, got that one laying around, only needs pully change
coolant, waterpump, thermostat? it had water inside for quite some time, but is it enough to pull the lower rad hose off and get a waterhose in the system to flush it? i'll put modern coolant in, but what kind? is there somekind of coolant better for the cast iron block?
gaitors on the steering rack
brakehoses? i haven't seen those in a while, so i'm not sure in what nick they are?
change oil, filter and gearbox oil / rear oil seal on the gearbox, box was heavy shifting before i stored the car
window wipers and all those things like check lights and such.
tyres, not that much in a hurry, got plenty of wheel laying around and im not bothered if i get my 4i MOT'd on focus ghia wheels with michelin energy savers on it.
anyone with more tips? it has some minor rust spots but the sills are still okay!
timo