Brake components check (Every 36 000 miles or 3 years)
1 Inspect the thickness of the friction linings on the disc pads and brake shoes (as described earlier in this Chapter) at the intervals specified.
2 The rigid and flexible hydraulic pipes and hoses should be inspected for leaks or damage regularly. Although the rigid lines are plastic-coated in order to preserve them against corrosion, check for damage which may have occurred through flying stones, careless jacking or the traversing of rough ground.
3 Bend the hydraulic flexible hoses sharply with the fingers and examine the surface of the hose for signs of cracking or perishing of the rubber. Renew if evident.
4 Renew the brake fluid at the specified intervals and examine all rubber components (including master cylinder and piston seals) with a critical eye, renewing where necessary.
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Water pump - removal and refitting
OHV engines
Note: A new gasket and suitable jointing
compound must be used on refitting.
Removal
1 Drain the cooling system as described in
Chapter 1.
2 Slacken the three water pump pulley
reta ...
Wash/wipe system components - removal and refitting
Windscreen washer pump
Engine compartment-mounted
reservoir
Removal
1 Drain the washer fluid container.
2 Disconnect the lead and washer pipe.
3 Ease the top of the washer pump away
from the fl ...
Starter motor - testing in the car
Note: Refer to the precautions given in
“Safety first!” and in Section 1 of this Chapter
before proceeding.
1 If the starter motor fails to operate when the
ignition key is turned to the appropria ...