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Originally Posted by Thejdizzler
Also on full lock there is a ‘bouncing’ back and forth of the steering wheel and a noise, I am thinking this could be a CV joint so I will get the garage to look at that as well.
Is there anything else mechanical I should be looking at as a general health check?
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Please don't ask your garage to look at the CV joints. They will rip the bejesus out of you either emotionally or financially, possibly both. It doesn't have any. It's RWD with a live axle. Much better idea to get them to check/inspect/possibly replace the spaceship bushes, bottom ball joints and wheel alignment.
It may not eliminate the skipping totally as the turning circle is so tight, outside influences can cause it such as uneven ground. Also worth checking the PAS fluid level and tightness of the PAS belt.
As for general health, invest in a couple of cans of carb & air intake cleaner. With the engine cold, remove the hose to the AICV and spray inside.Switch the ignition on (don't start it, just switch the igniton to position 2 - warning lights on the dash) and spray carb cleaner into the AICV again. Switch the ignition off.
Remove the air intake trunking from the throttle body. Spray more carb cleaner round the throttle butterfly, opening the throttle by hand at the same time.
Do
NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, alter the throttle stop screw!!!!
Find the flame-trap. Preferably renew it but if not, remove it and clean it internally (it clips together) with carb cleaner. Follow the hoses from it and ensure the manifold stub is clear and clean with the carb cleaner.Also give a good spray into the oil separator. Renew or clean the oil filler cap by removing and spraying carb cleaner into the top stub.
Note that both the flame trap and oil filler cap are service items so shouldn't be too bad if it's been serviced properly. Checking their condition will give you an idea whether it's had proper servicing or just the basics.
Also check the air filter for cleanliness and renew if needed.
Finally after doing all this, remove fuse #1 for a minimum of 30 seconds then refit.
Congrats on your purchase and enjoy!
