EOI: DIY Service Day

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:24 pm

After having a whinge to Sammi about having to do a big service on the FTO, she said she had to do the same...

So i thought, why not do it together... Share expertise and give a helping hand...

What i hope to achieve is:
- Replace all 4 Brake pads
- Replace all 6 Spark Plugs
- Replace all Leads with Magnecor Leads
- Change oil and Filter
- Change Gearbox Oil
- Coolant Flush and Refill
- Delaminating Headlights Fix

Dont know if i'd get it all done in one day, but i'd definately like to try...

So just seeing if there's the interest at this stage... Got to find somewhere suitable to do it too...

zaskar98 · Post by **zaskar98** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 3:07 pm

Would certainly be interested as new to FTO and still finding my way around it. Had 'fun' trying to do clearances and plugs last week

Simon

maggsy · Post by **maggsy** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:35 pm

my engine will be going in soon so i wont be needing to do any serviceing in the engine bay.

might give my lights another sand though.

when will this happen i need to organise my days with work.

Post by **I8A4RE** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:55 pm

Yeah i have no problem helping ppl with their cars, sam that should be definitly do-able, as long as all the parts are there are theres no wasted time having to drive and get stuff. I move into the new house on wednesday so we could even do it there if ppl wanted to as i cant really be fucked dragging my tools around the place.

ps sam there are only 3 leads to replace

yano · Post by **yano** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:37 pm

Yeh I'll be up for this one as well..even to help out with a few things really. When were you's thinking of organising this one? I was planning on just taking my bitch to j&r's to get some sh*t done.

I want to change my plugs, leads, gearbox oil, possibly p/s fluid and coolant flush and also a fucked power steering boot. Btw, anyone know where I can get the ps boot from (besides mistubishi) and the magnecor leads. Called up a place recommended by mr charisma and they wanted $280 for the 3 leads. Is that the rrp???

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:31 am

Thundercords
Unit 2, 20 Crescent Street,
GRANVILLE, NSW 2142

Phone: (02) 9897-3777

$135 + $15 Express post

maggsy · Post by **maggsy** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 7:12 pm

yano28 wrote:I was planning on just taking my bitch to j&r's to get some sh*t done.

good luck with that......(if you've been reading my engine swap thread you'd know what i mean.

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Post by **I8A4RE** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:32 pm

Yeah i dont know if i would be taking my car there now

zaskar98 · Post by **zaskar98** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 3:12 pm

Anything happening with this Sam? I'm not working this weekend for a change and would really like to pick up a few pointers from the experts, beg/borrow/make valve clearance adjusting tool.
Simon MkII

Jamie · Post by **Jamie** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 6:30 pm

I would be interested in this. Any idea of when or where yet?

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:58 pm

First step is we need a place to do it...

Then we'll organise a day...

zaskar98 · Post by **zaskar98** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:25 pm

I think my namesake offered the services of his new place

Simon II

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:57 pm

Simon, Is your new place have enough room? Is it flat hard ground? Pics?

MissxFTO · Post by **MissxFTO** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:02 pm

like i said to sam im more than happy to do it here but as some of you know i have a sloping driveway with two spots outside the garage and two inside which you could only fit one car in because of all the crap in there

theres a spot around the side that could fit two but wouldnt reccomend for oil changes or jacking the car up....

SOMEONE has to have a flatter surface

BUT! im all keen still havent gotten around to sourcing parts

i will at some stage might try and cut a deal with the wankers down @ autobarn as they seem to think they know me ??? and its handy as its down the road from my place so if we need any extra bits n bobs

yano · Post by **yano** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 2:11 am

Sammy what parts are you after??? I've sourced iridium spark plugs for $14 ea delivered ($12.95 ea plus $10 delivery fee) and 3L's of redline shockproof gear oil for $80 delivered through a supplier. He has royal purple, castrol, mobil, redline and lubricants and ngk products pretty cheap. If your stuck with any of those things & autobarn won't go cheaper, I'll be happy to give you this guy's details. Oh yeh and magnecore leads were $131 delivered

Jamie · Post by **Jamie** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 12:00 am

I have an almost flat driveway and double lock up garage at mine. Parking shouldnt be too much of a problem either.

zaskar98 · Post by **zaskar98** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 1:34 pm

Stillborn idea

Post by **I8A4RE** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 3:46 pm

yeah my driveway is sloping so probably do it somewhere else. However i have a nice clean double garage. Im not moving my toolbox its way too heavy so where ever we do it, it must have decent tools there

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:28 pm

Lol... i ended up getting a guy at work to do everything for $50... lol

Post by **I8A4RE** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:39 pm

well if anyone else needs any help let me know