Thread: The downside of owning several vehicles

Routine maintenance tends to take a while when there are several vehicles.

Up early this morning painting spouting, then on to vehicle maintenance.

As Wallit, the Series III Shorty, lives on the driveway I decided do this one first.
Bled the clutch & brakes then dropped the lower radiator hose to drain and flush the cooling system. Topped up with 33% anti-freeze anti-boil & tank water.

Next moved the MUX so I could move Wallit out of the way. Down the back shed and the Series I started first time (despite not being used for months), moved it to pole position on the driveway and bled the brakes. One rear backplate was a bit oily so I removed the wheel and after a struggle took the drum off. All clean inside, still only about 70% contact on the shoes so the brakes can only get better with a few more Kms.
Drained the coolant, much easier as there is a tap on the bottom of the radiator and also on the block.
Flushed & topped up the coolant.

Gave it a wash to get rid of some cobwebs and will put it away in the shed later.

Tomorrow I hope to get the Defender brakes & clutch bled and also replace the coolant.
Later in the week hopefully I get some time to work on the Series IIa GS & FFR, coolant needs to be done along with hoses. Currently they only have a corrosion inhibitor. Also need to replace brake fluid and check the brakes.
Maybe I'll even get time to work on the Dormobile before I go back to work on the 8th.

Just remembered, on of my boys wants me to give him a hand to service his car !!!




Colin

Originally Posted by goingbush

I do servicing when the km is due

If I did that some wouldn't be serviced for the next 10 years or so.....

My problem is time. Working full time and having a youngish family tends to limit 'spare time'.

I try and keep on top of brake fluid & coolant as leaving these too long between changes can lead to expensive repairs.
I get the anti-freeze/anti-boil coolant from SuperCheap when on special. States 7 years before it needs changing but reading the small print that's only if used at 50% dilution, if used at 33% it drops to 5 years.

Three done but the weather changes again tomorrow so later in the week or at the weekend I'll get round to the IIa GS & FFR.
These need the brakes checked out as the brake performance is pretty average, so wheels off and a check of the linings. Neither are being used and need work before they hit the road.

Rolling under the Defender today I noticed the polyair bags in the rear springs have disintegrated ! They were installed when I purchased it in 1999 and I'd never used them so another job on the list.

Then there is the IIa GS bonnet to repaint plus a bonnet for the SWB that I prepped years ago that needs a coat of Spanish Olive. Hopefully I can do these when the weather changes.
Then back to the Dormobile, the Rocky Mountain overdrive has been removed & repaired, I'll install it again at a later date. Need to finish bending Masonite for the headlining and work on the brakes.

Next the car trailer needs repainting when I've finished working on the house. Currently painting spouting & replacing downpipes, kitchen is next.


Colin