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.
