What to keep my eye on? Preventative Maintenance

[gilly81]

Great stuff! Thanks for this.

[ckhoile]

great info in this post thank you for your time

Cam

[Oversize]

Check the bronze filter in the fuel pump after every couple of fuel filter changes as it blocks easily. Symptom a gradual loss of power just after a filter change.Remedy on the rear of the pump is a yoke with incoming and excess return fuel lines with a 17mm bolt .Undo bolt through the union and catch the washer pull all the way out and in the hole behind the bolt is the filter now this is where you have to be sneaky go and raid mums sewing basket and pinch the crochet hook and pull out the filter and clean by blowing with compressed air.reverse procedure then pump the lift pump till bled and away you go.Never admit ever to the hook and keep well stashed because its now a lint filter remova.
I bled my brakes with new fluid every 12 mths or after going through deep water a job that can be done with mates over a beer cheaper than brakes parts.

A word from a female mechanic, guys go down to an Op Shop and find the knitting needles and crochet hooks and make a collection of different sizes for your tool box, then find a real fine stainless steel one and grind the hook of it (if you haven't already broken mums one) as it makes for the best radiator pick and comes in handy for heaps of odd jobs...

Cheers, Louise

[Rick111]

Hey Ynot, this would have to be one of the best threads I have every seen on any Forum. Soooo much information, and written in a way that most people can understand. Can't tell how greatfull I am
Great work buddy, you are a true gentleman, THANK YOU

Cheers, Rick

[Shaunous]

Hey Y'all,
What Km's is the recommended interval for changing the timing belt on the RD28t, Its not in the manual and I can't seem to find it anywhere else. I know most smaller cars say 80,000Kms...

I changed it only 5000Kms ago, but I have started a maintenance record and reminder for the big girl so I don't miss anything, and just want to note down when I need do to it next.

Cheers,
Shaun...

[AndyExy]

Hey Tony,
You might have directed this towards patrols, but I think it's fantastic information regardless of the vehicle, or age of vehicle.
Have you started writing your own maintenance book yet?
Or even better, you could always run some workshops on patrol maintenance!
Your dedication is inspiring.
andyp

[Brina]

Fantastic! A print out is going in the glove box.

[Antznz]

Great post.

Just went to do the oil change and the Repco lady (here's the first problem) gave me two Z416 filters and said that is right for my 1990 GQ Patrol. Got home and managed to see the old filters one of which say C-1121. Now the Ryco equivalent of this filter is a Z9 (according to Ryco website) which appear to be used for large trucks or perkins diesel engines. Any thoughts I'm fairly sure I should have got two Z115 Filters (can't be entirely sure as I can't see the writing on the second filter) but does anyone know what the Z9's are like (Better / worse)

[Silver]

Hi AntZNZ,

I see you have two filters - so you may have a diesel. If so, I can't help.

However if it is a TB42 petrol, I use a Z9 all the time. I look for those that are marketed as including a non return valve.

[mtnranges]

Legend of a post!! Thanks Tony for all your time and effort