Issues with lack of use?
Discussion
Are there any particular issues associated with lack of use in the s series. I used to run a cvh engined morgan, which hadn't had much regular use in the few years prior to my purchase. Pressing it into service thew up a variety of issues - perished rubber bits, coolant system, fuel tank/lines valve stem seals , dried out piston rings, i could go on.... once sorted daily use improved things no end.
Does the 2.9 Cologne engine have any little foibles? Are the electrics made even more perilous with lack of eegular use?
Cheers for tips
Does the 2.9 Cologne engine have any little foibles? Are the electrics made even more perilous with lack of eegular use?
Cheers for tips
Apart from obvious things like perished hoses, as you mention, there can be issues with electrical contacts tarnishing, relays, air flow meters,general switches etc.
If it has been fired up at least once a year for MOT I wouldn't expect any major engine issues, tough old things those Colognes
tileart said:
Flat spots on tyres ? On which point -- someone I know has an S with tyres that have loads of tread but a DOT code for 2006 (no signs of sidewall perishing). He says the tyres should be replaced, I say not. Who's right -- me or him ?
I believe that 10years is the ABSOLUTE maximum for road car tyres (7 for trailers). Fuel hoses would be the biggest concern with lack of use - oil seals the second issue.
But it's a worrying indication that the owner might not have used it enough to notice and keep on top of all the age related maintenance issues. Pay particular attention to the state of the chassis and the state of the electrics when inspecting.
But it's a worrying indication that the owner might not have used it enough to notice and keep on top of all the age related maintenance issues. Pay particular attention to the state of the chassis and the state of the electrics when inspecting.
sawman said:
I would change them
So here's a question. You take the car into the tyre place and they are going to fit the 4 new tyres. How do they know where the jacking points are ? (I don't). I have visions of them using somewhere along an outrigger and then everything goes crunch. I did once see this picture though on PH, so the answer should be they use the transverse chassis members adjacent to but inboard of the triangular gussets ??? Anyone got a better picture to explain it ?The top knuckle joint on my steering column tightened up over the last winter. Definitely change the tyres (take the wheels off yourself and take them to the fitter in your sensible car) and definitely, definitely change the fuel lines. Be prepared to change the fuel filter a couple of times and you may also need a new fuel pump.
tileart said:
So here's a question. You take the car into the tyre place and they are going to fit the 4 new tyres. How do they know where the jacking points are ? (I don't). I have visions of them using somewhere along an outrigger and then everything goes crunch. I did once see this picture though on PH, so the answer should be they use the transverse chassis members adjacent to but inboard of the triangular gussets ??? Anyone got a better picture to explain it ?
On a four-poster, rubber-padded ramp, that's arranged just fine (assuming the chassis has no real corrosion issues)With a single trolley jack, however, I wouldn't go in on a corner like that, unless you were 100% sure the chassis was tough. Much better to go in under the lower chassis rails, and even better to use a timber to spread the load between NS and OS.
Kitchski said:
On a four-poster, rubber-padded ramp, that's arranged just fine (assuming the chassis has no real corrosion issues)
With a single trolley jack, however, I wouldn't go in on a corner like that, unless you were 100% sure the chassis was tough. Much better to go in under the lower chassis rails, and even better to use a timber to spread the load between NS and OS.
Kitchski, it sounds like i need one your books! With a single trolley jack, however, I wouldn't go in on a corner like that, unless you were 100% sure the chassis was tough. Much better to go in under the lower chassis rails, and even better to use a timber to spread the load between NS and OS.
Talking about lifting them up (or not), how much of a chassis evaluation is possible when viewing a potential purchase, with wheels on the ground?
sawman said:
Kitchski said:
On a four-poster, rubber-padded ramp, that's arranged just fine (assuming the chassis has no real corrosion issues)
With a single trolley jack, however, I wouldn't go in on a corner like that, unless you were 100% sure the chassis was tough. Much better to go in under the lower chassis rails, and even better to use a timber to spread the load between NS and OS.
Kitchski, it sounds like i need one your books! With a single trolley jack, however, I wouldn't go in on a corner like that, unless you were 100% sure the chassis was tough. Much better to go in under the lower chassis rails, and even better to use a timber to spread the load between NS and OS.
Talking about lifting them up (or not), how much of a chassis evaluation is possible when viewing a potential purchase, with wheels on the ground?
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