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Aston Martin DB2-DB MkIII Servicing


ASTON MARTIN
DB2-DBMK III SERVICING

Adrian Johnson offer Classic Aston Martin servicing to factory specification. For more information on what is covered during each service, please click below for your desired model, then select the relevant service mileage.

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2,500 MILE SERVICE

Cooling system

  • Check coolant level.

Engine

  • Drain sump and refill with fresh oil.
  • Check and adjust distributor contact breaker point gap.
  • Check condition of fuel filter.
  • Top up carburettor dashpot oil levels.
  • Check and adjust alternator, water pump and hydraulic pump drive belt (if applicable).

Transmission

  • Adjust clutch push rod clearance (if applicable).
  • Check and top up the automatic transmission oil level (if applicable).

Front suspension and steering

  • Lubricate king pin grease nipples.
  • Lubricate track rod nipples.
  • Lubricate steering rack nipple.
  • Check power steering hydraulic fluid reservoir level (if applicable).

Brakes

  • Check and adjust handbrake.
  • Lubricate handbrake pivots.
  • Top up brake and clutch hydraulic fluid reservoirs.
  • Check foot brake and examine brake pads for wear.

Electrical

  • Top up battery electrolyte level and check security of terminals.

Tyres

  • Check tyre pressures and tread condition.
  • Check wheel spokes and tighten if necessary.
5,000 MILE SERVICE

Cooling system

  • Drain the cooling system, flush and refill with the correct solution to suit climatic conditions.
  • Check the system for levels and the condition of hoses. “Bars” corrosion inhibitor should be used at all times.

Engine

  • Drain engine sump and refill with fresh oil.
  • Renew the oil filter element.
  • Lubricate the distributor and adjust the contact breaker points.
  • Clean, reset and test the sparking plugs.
  • Change the fuel filter unit.
  • Check the mixture settings.
  • Adjust the drive belts and check condition.
  • Adjust tension of timing chains.

Transmission and rear suspension

  • Adjust clutch push rod clearance (if applicable).
  • Top up manual gearbox or automatic transmission oil level (as applicable).
  • Lubricate propeller shaft spline.
  • Check and top up rear axle oil level.
  • Top up rear shock absorber fluid level.

Steering and front suspension

  • Adjust king pin upper bearings.
  • Lubricate king pin grease nipples.
  • Lubricate track rod nipples.
  • Lubricate steering rack nipple.
  • Check and adjust toe-in.
  • Check condition of track rod and ball joint rubber gaiters.
  • Check power steering hydraulic fluid reservoir level.

Brakes

  • Top up brake and clutch hydraulic fluid reservoirs.
  • Lubricate handbrake pivots.
  • Lubricate handbrake cable grease nipples.
  • Check and adjust handbrake.
  • Check foot brake and examine brake pads for wear.

Electrical

  • Top up the battery electrolyte level and check security of terminals.

Wheels and Tyres

  • Check wheel spokes and tighten if necessary.
  • Check tyre pressures and tread condition.
  • Balance the road wheels and interchange them.
  • Grease the splines and tapers.

General

  • Lubricate with an oilcan all pivots, moving parts, door catches, etc.
  • Clean and grease the bonnet catch.
  • Check the general condition of the bodywork and operation of catches etc. Clear the door drain holes.
  • Carry out an abbreviated road test and check operation of brakes, steering lights, instruments and controls.
  • Report defects.
10,000 MILE SERVICE

Cooling system

  • Drain the cooling system, flush and refill with the correct solution to suit climatic conditions.
  • Check the system for levels and the condition of hoses. “Bars” corrosion inhibitor should be used at all times.

Engine

  • Drain engine sump and refill with fresh oil.
  • Renew the oil filter element.
  • Lubricate the distributor and adjust the contact breaker points.
  • Clean, reset and test the sparking plugs.
  • Change the fuel filter unit.
  • Check the mixture settings.
  • Adjust the drive belts and check condition.
  • Adjust tension of timing chains.

Transmission and rear suspension

  • Adjust clutch push rod clearance (if applicable).
  • Top up manual gearbox or automatic transmission oil level (as applicable).
  • Lubricate propeller shaft spline.
  • Check and top up rear axle oil level.
  • Top up rear shock absorber fluid level.

Steering and front suspension

  • Adjust king pin upper bearings.
  • Lubricate king pin grease nipples.
  • Lubricate track rod nipples.
  • Lubricate steering rack nipple.
  • Check and adjust toe-in.
  • Check condition of track rod and ball joint rubber gaiters.
  • Check power steering hydraulic fluid reservoir level.

Brakes

  • Top up brake and clutch hydraulic fluid reservoirs.
  • Lubricate handbrake pivots.
  • Lubricate handbrake cable grease nipples.
  • Check and adjust handbrake.
  • Check foot brake and examine brake pads for wear.

Electrical

  • Top up the battery electrolyte level and check security of terminals.Wheels and Tyres
  • Check wheel spokes and tighten if necessary.
  • Check tyre pressures and tread condition.
  • Balance the road wheels and interchange them. Grease the splines and tapers.

General

  • Lubricate with an oilcan all pivots, moving parts, door catches, etc.
  • Clean and grease the bonnet catch.
  • Check the general condition of the bodywork and operation of catches etc. Clear the door drain holes.
  • Carry out an abbreviated road test and check operation of brakes, steering lights, instruments and controls.
  • Report defects.
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