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Servicing the Work Vehicle.

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I rely on my stores on wheels to get me to jobs. I have recently serviced the vehicle, which I normally do in the summer as it is better to work outside when it is dry and warm.


I started off changing the engine oil and filter. Then the diesel fuel filter. Next I greased the propeller shafts. Then I  had a look underneath for old hoses about to explode or rusty patches that need anti-rust treatment. This time I took the timing belt cover off to have a nose. The main timing belt was o.k. ish but the other belt for the balancing shafts had broken. The engine runs fine, but if the broken balancing shaft belt gets into the main timing belt path it could jam it and cause serious damage.


So now due to the extensive number of parts needed to be removed to replace the belts I have also or am about to:


a, Renew the crank shaft oil seal. (Weeping oil).


b, Renew the cam shaft oil seal. (Preventative).


c, Replace the water pump. (Preventative).


d, Replace the thermostat. (Preventative).


e, Replace the timing belt idlers/tensioners.


f, Replace the power assisted steering belt.


g, Replace the alternator belts.


h, Remove the heavy air con pump that never gets used.


i, Generally check bolts and nuts and rust treat accessible parts.


So you start doing a few simple things and then discover much more that needs doing But I would rather undertake the preventative maintenance whilst I have everything apart rather than have to dismantle everything to replace just one single thing.


Should I buy a new electric van? 


Z.
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    Rewind the windings, clean the commutator, oil ther bearings - are you just changing one set of tasks for another?
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    ebee:

    Rewind the windings, clean the commutator, oil ther bearings - are you just changing one set of tasks for another?




    Yes ebee, I am a great repairer. I like to replace carbon brushes in starter motors or alternators. That is what is done when we buy a new part and return the old one to get our deposit back. Old alternators and starter motors are cleaned, new bearings fitted if necessary and new carbon brushes fitted. There are Youtube videos showing us how to repair alternators. Sometimes you need a powerful soldering iron, but it is doable. The makers of alternators have provided a small hole to hold back the carbon brushes with wire whist reassembling after servicing the machine. The wire is then retracted and the carbon brushes move to their working position by spring pressure. Repairing stuff saves energy, materials and pollution, and provides skilled employment.


    P.S. My work vehicle is so old that it has grease nipples (zerk fittings).


    One tutorial example.. https://www.google.com/search?q=youtube+alternator+repair&oq=Youtube+alternator+repair&aqs=chrome.0.0j69i60.6403j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpvalbx=_FkgvXfmiLfKo8gK_gZigDg4


    Z.

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    Zoomup:

    P.S. My work vehicle is so old that it has grease nipples (zerk fittings).




    But no so old that it has timing chains.


    Definitely replace those belts and tensioners on time, 'cos if they let go, you may need a new engine! ?

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    Indeed Chris, that is what I am currently doing. It was fortuitous that tonight I discovered that the new main timing belt A is correct in size and teeth number and spacings, but the new timing belt B has too many teeth, so I have just ordered another one. Life is such fun. I think that somebody above is looking after me though as I have two small jobs this week and can chuck a few bits into my car to do them, leaving the work vehicle on its axle stands.


    Z.

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