munz
Isuzu Baby
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Post by munz on Apr 15, 2008 8:21:26 GMT 11
DOT 3, DOT 4? Clutch, brake, power steeing... I want to replace it all! I am starting to systematically go through all the servicing requirements for my truck, any tips will be graciously accepted. Any stuff that people commonly miss? I have in my mind that I will do transmission fluid (manual), transfer case and diffs, grease all available nipples that I can find as I do get dirty and wet in my truck... (Hehe, he said nipples, dirty and wet LOL). Anyway, out of the gutter with that one... Any hidden greasing points, recommendations on lubricants, stuff not to over tighten or squeeze an exorbitant amount of grease into? Anything...
Thanks all.
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Post by geeves on Apr 15, 2008 10:13:40 GMT 11
Brake /clutch use dot3 but dot3/4 is ok even though the book says no
power steer is atf but you can buy fluids with extra additives for power steer which work ok and come in a more suitable size
Engine the best diesel oil you can afford
gearbox and transfer case (2 parts) cheap 30/40 oil recomended atf is ok as is VMX or similar. Do not use high quality engine oils as they have friction modifiers that make it very hard to change gear esspecialy when cold
Grease nipples All ball joints and all the universals in both driveshafts. Replacement ujoints frequently do not have nipples. Use a good waterproof grease.
Wheel bearings messy job same grease
diffs. If open diffs hypoid 140 if lsd lsd oil This is ok in open diffs as well but costs more
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Post by boritz on Apr 15, 2008 11:29:49 GMT 11
...Any stuff that people commonly miss?... Grease the smooth shafts of the brake caliper guide and lock bolts (the bolts that the calipers slide on) - it's not listed under routine servicing but rusted-solid shafts have been suffered by many owners. |
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Post by geeves on Apr 15, 2008 13:53:59 GMT 11
good point. Use a very high temp grease for this. Rubber grease is good. If the seals are in good condition it only needs doing every couple of years but if not every couple of months
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munz
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Post by munz on Apr 16, 2008 8:44:39 GMT 11
Wow, that's fantastic guys! Top marks on the brake runners too, I always forget this, exactly what I was after! I failed my WOF with my last car based on braking not within 20% Left to Right. All I did was sand and grease up the runners and my machine was a TOTALLY different beast. I might make this priority actually, seeing as you mentioned possible brake binding the other day Geeves, that would totally do it (fluctuating power feelings).
I don't have the time right now, but I will need to come back and ask you to define a couple points in that last post Geeves... Some time in the next couple days anyway. Also looking for a job in Christchurch at the moment, things are tight and really I can't afford to do all this right away (even though I would love to), looks like i'll have to talk my girl into buying me some "presents" LOL
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