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.

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.

Cooling System

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

Engine

• Drain engine sump and refill with fresh oil.
• Renew oil filter element.
• Renew the sparking plugs.
• Adjust drive belts and check condition.
• Change the air filter element.
• Clean the carburettor fuel strainers.
• Change the fuel filter unit.
• Check all fuel pipe connections for leakage.
• Top up the carburettor dash pot oil levels.
• Adjust tension of timing chains.
• Check and if necessary, adjust the mixture settings.

Transmission and rear suspension

• Drain manual gearbox and refill with fresh oil (if applicable).
• Top up automatic transmission oil level (if applicable).
• Adjust clutch push rod clearance (if applicable).
• Lubricate the propeller shaft spline and check tightness of flange bolts.
• Drain rear axle and refill with fresh oil.
• Check the condition and tightness of all rear suspension linkage bolts, including shock absorber and Watts linkage mounting bolts and bushes.
• Top up shock absorbers.
• Lubricate rear hub grease nipples.

Steering and front suspension

• Inspect track rod ball joints.
• Check condition of track rod and ball joint rubber gaiters.
• Inspect steering box mountings.
• Adjust king pin upper bearings.
• Inspect steering column universal joints.
• Lubricate king pin grease nipples.
• Lubricate steering grease nipples.
• Dismantle front hubs and re-pack with grease.
• Check and adjust toe-in.
• Check power steering hydraulic fluid reservoir level.

Brakes

• Check and adjust handbrake
• Lubricate handbrake pivots and grease the cables.
• Top up brake and clutch hydraulic reservoirs.
• Check all brake pipe connections for leaks. Inspect flexible brake hoses and all metal pipes.
• Check foot brake and examine the brake pads for wear.

Electrical

• Top up the battery electrolyte level, remove and clean the terminals and smear lightly with petroleum jelly.
• Check operation of lights, instruments and window lift motors.
• Visually check harness, terminals and security of units.

Wheels and tyres

• Check wheel spokes and tighten if necessary.
• Check tyre pressures and general condition of the tyres.
• Balance the road wheels, interchange them and 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 a road test to check operation and general condition of the car.
• Report any defects.