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Oct 29th, 2014, 23:25 | #1 |
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Preparing for massive road trip - to-do checklist
I picked up my 122S earlier this month and over the winter, I plan on preparing it for an 8000-KM road trip next summer, where it will get driven somewhat hard. The car was last daily driven in California in 2010. It was brought to Canada after that and only run sporadically since. I have had it running, but there's a big hole in the rad, so I haven't run it for very long or driven it at all.
I've started a to-do list but I know that I am missing things. Although I will drive the car hard, I am building it for reliability more than anything. Here is my list so far: Engine/Drivetrain Replace spark plugs - done Replace spark plug wires - done Replace coil Replace distributor cap - done Replace rotor - done Replace points Replace battery Replace battery cables - done Replace all fuel line - done Replace fuel filter - done Drain/clean fuel tank – done Rebuild carbs Replace air filters Replace fan belt Complete compression test Clean carb Adjust valves Replace valve cover gasket Pick up rad, have it tested and cleaned Replace radiator hoses Replace clutch/flywheel Inspect transmission/replace fluid Inspect differential/replace fluid Replace differential gasket Replace engine mounts Brakes Flush all fluid Replace all soft lines (Stainless?) Turn/replace front rotors Rebuild front calipers Replace pads Replace shoes/hardware Replace/rebuild master cylinder Suspension Replace shocks/springs Replace tie rods Replace ball joints Replace all bushings Wheels/tires Sandblast/paint wheels Replace tires and spare Exterior Replace weather stripping in rear ¼ windows Replace door weather stripping Replace wipers Clean/buff oxidized paint Interior Purchase seats from parts car – done Replace seats Install headrests? Install tachometer Clean thoroughly Tidy up dash wiring Remove/replace dash pad Fix horn Replace or re-web seat belts So? What am I missing? |
Oct 30th, 2014, 06:28 | #2 |
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You forgot to overhaul the fuel pump.
That's an optimistic list.....When do you plan to sleep? Lol! You say you'll be driving hard. Are you trying to set a distance/time record? Have a great trip. Nothing drives like an Amazon! |
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Oct 30th, 2014, 17:03 | #3 |
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Right, fuel pump and water pump too! It definitely is an optimistic list but I have eight months, so I should have plenty of time to complete everything.
Not shooting for any records. I should have said I'll be driving it hard occasionally at a few off highway spots, not throughout the whole trip |
Oct 30th, 2014, 23:40 | #4 |
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Some years ago I did a rally prep for a guy named John Tallis.He had done the London Sydney marathon in a then new amazon in 68 I think it was.32000 miles later he got to Sydney.He then parked the car up(first in a field)then in a barn until2008 or 9 I think.He then wanted to do the next London/Sydney and asked me to reprep the car.It was pretty much stock except for a larger fuel tank and progressive springs.I did the bare minimum to make sure he would get to Sydney.Probabaly less than you intend to do.I then gave him a quick course on how to look after the car,daily checks,weekly checks greasing and spanner checking.He phoned me up from Sydney saying he had won his class,no problems with the car at all.I asked whether he had done his maintenance as I explained.His reply "I checked the oil and water when we got to india,other than that,nothing !!!"Tough old cars these Volvos!Have a great trip.Dave
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Oct 31st, 2014, 11:36 | #5 |
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David,
Very interesting, it is great for all owners that the Amazon is as tough as that. My '64 122S with O/D is great fun, and I admit to doing the minimum to her oil and water occasionally. Once a year she gets a general service at MOT time. Given your experience it would be a real help to me and I am sure others if you are able to maybe list the regime of ongoing maintenance to keep these great cars in a reliable and safe state, for use on todays roads. Is that something you are willing to do, maybe we could then have it as a Sticky for all to benefit from. I hope you do not mind me making this request to you. Anthony |
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Oct 31st, 2014, 11:54 | #6 |
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A very interesting list, are you completing any checks on the wiring, fuses and electrical items, I am thinking more the connections and if the wiring has hardened over the years may be a little brittle or have corrosion on the various terminals by now. Anthony |
Oct 31st, 2014, 13:19 | #7 |
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Being an ex Ca car it may never have had a windscreen washer set-up. An easy and essential item to fit IMO. Use a twin "owl eyes" jet in the hood and a later type combined tank and electric pump. The later can be replaced by a cheaper generic type with the pump in the side of the Tank if you like.
New wiper arms and blades are an investment. Sloppy and worn old ones don't work well, they're not brilliant in the first place, so on a wet and windy night you need all the help you can get. Maybe check out http://www.marinco.com/en/products/wiper-systems These are for boats so have to cope with a lot. Adjustable arms not ideal but if their bladed fit a suitable standard arm that's good. They have 11.5" and 12" blades which should work well. Some people use 10", but these leave quite a bit of the screen un-wiped. Update us as you go and tick off the work done. Last edited by Derek UK; Oct 31st, 2014 at 13:39. Reason: Addition |
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Nov 1st, 2014, 08:28 | #8 |
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Last year I drove my '71 VW Camper to Germany, covering 4,000 km. I'd recently restored it so my service list was similar to yours but not quite as thorough. I still took a comprehensive kit of service parts and tools.
The one issue that I had was a problem with the distributor cap (new, Bosch) so the engine ran a bit rough towards the end of my trip. The manufacture of quality parts has moved to cheaper locations and in some cases quality has suffered. Replacing all service items is a good idea but don't assume that just because you're replaced it that it'll be completely reliable. Bring spares and be methodical if you do have to do any diagnosis along the way. It sounds like it'll be a great trip!
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So I understand that the replacement arms and blades from Marineco will fit the volvo amazon set up. I agree, mine are sloppy, so time for an upgrade. Do you have them on yours? Picture perhaps if you do have them. Kind regards from Jamie |
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