Hinge and lock check and lubrication (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
1 Work around the vehicle, and lubricate the bonnet, door and tailgate hinges with a light machine oil such as Duckhams Home Oil.
2 Lightly lubricate the bonnet release mechanism and exposed sections of inner cable with a smear of grease.
3 Check the security and operation of all hinges, latches and locks, adjusting them where required. Where applicable, check the operation of the central locking system.
4 Check the condition and operation of the tailgate struts, renewing them if either is leaking or is no longer able to support the tailgate securely when raised.
See also:
Alternator brushes and regulator - renewal
Bosch alternator
1 With the alternator removed from the
engine, clean the external surfaces free from
dirt.
2 Extract the brush box/regulator screws
from the rear cover and withdraw the brush
bo ...
General information and precautions
The body electrical system consists of all
lights, wash/wipe equipment, interior
electrical equipment, and associated switches
and wiring.
The electrical system is of the 12 volt
negative earth t ...
Weber 2V carburettor automatic choke unit - adjustment
XR3 models
1 Remove the air cleaner as described in
Section 2.
2 Disconnect the electrical lead to the
automatic choke.
3 Unscrew and remove the three screws
which hold the automatic choke housi ...
