340 home service

340fan · Dec 29th, 2002, 17:10

Hi all, I'm planning to give my 340 1.7 a bit of a service, just wondering what to do. Obviously change engine oil/antifreeze. I am going to top up the gear box oil, rather than renew it all. Um... anything else?? I have lost my Haynes manual... should be fun!!
Cheers.

migrator · Dec 29th, 2002, 19:18

From Mr Haynes :

WEEKLY (or 250 miles)
Check oil, coolant, brake fluid, tyre pressure and condition,screen washer fluid (including screen wash), all lights operation, horn(s), battery terminals for security and lack of corrosion. Check battery electrolyte level (if not sealed for life battery).

For the rest ( as it gets a bit of a long list and I do not know how competent/able/willing you are ) I would recommend an investment in a replacement for the 'lost' book. It could save you pounds in garage fees.

Dec 29th, 2002, 19:19

Check pads, discs, drums, shoes, timing belt, tie rod ends, suspension ball joints, HT leads, vacuum pipes, coolant hoses, coolant reservoir, radiator, tyres and replace as required. Replace plugs, rotor, dizzy cap and any broken bulbs and that Haynes. They have a lot of them on e-Bay.

George

Resident near Leuven in Belgium

'87 745 GLE Turbo Diesel Intercooler (D24TIC/M46, 200k)
'88 745 Turbo Intercooler (B230FT/M46, 270k)
'88 745 GL (B200E/M47, 200k)
'89 440 GL (B17, 90k)

srtames · Jan 2nd, 2003, 13:50

do not forget the most important item ie body so inject box members with anti-rust wax or old egine oil esp rear crossmembers and sills. Scrape off any loose underseal usually near jacking points and protect.

Steve

Dec 29th, 2002, 17:10	#1
340fan New Member Last Online: Aug 2nd, 2015 21:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Worcester	340 home service Hi all, I'm planning to give my 340 1.7 a bit of a service, just wondering what to do. Obviously change engine oil/antifreeze. I am going to top up the gear box oil, rather than renew it all. Um... anything else?? I have lost my Haynes manual... should be fun!! Cheers.

Dec 29th, 2002, 19:18	#2
migrator Aye - him again Last Online: Today 11:30 Join Date: May 2001 Location: HAWICK	RE: 340 home service From Mr Haynes : WEEKLY (or 250 miles) Check oil, coolant, brake fluid, tyre pressure and condition,screen washer fluid (including screen wash), all lights operation, horn(s), battery terminals for security and lack of corrosion. Check battery electrolyte level (if not sealed for life battery). For the rest ( as it gets a bit of a long list and I do not know how competent/able/willing you are ) I would recommend an investment in a replacement for the 'lost' book. It could save you pounds in garage fees. __________________ (Ouch - that's another knuckle ...) VOC 11817

Dec 29th, 2002, 19:19	#3
George Holmer Guest Location:	RE: 340 home service Check pads, discs, drums, shoes, timing belt, tie rod ends, suspension ball joints, HT leads, vacuum pipes, coolant hoses, coolant reservoir, radiator, tyres and replace as required. Replace plugs, rotor, dizzy cap and any broken bulbs and that Haynes. They have a lot of them on e-Bay. George Resident near Leuven in Belgium '87 745 GLE Turbo Diesel Intercooler (D24TIC/M46, 200k) '88 745 Turbo Intercooler (B230FT/M46, 270k) '88 745 GL (B200E/M47, 200k) '89 440 GL (B17, 90k)

Jan 2nd, 2003, 13:50	#4
srtames Member Last Online: Jun 16th, 2020 17:21 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: reading	RE: 340 home service do not forget the most important item ie body so inject box members with anti-rust wax or old egine oil esp rear crossmembers and sills. Scrape off any loose underseal usually near jacking points and protect. Steve

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