So the 3RB is hitting the 200K service and is 10 years old so it is time for a major service to get it through the next 3 years....another 100K!
After consideration I am not going down the modification route so I really just want to get a few more kms/years out of it before perhaps selling it as a project car. That said with the kms I travel (and speeds) it needs to be in top condition.
Wheels and Suspension:
Don’t think there is anything here. Control arm bushes changed this year, no leaks from the shocks, brake pads recently replaced and discs are nice and smooth and unwarned.
Body:
I drive this thing in the hinterland so the scratches and scrapes will stay! But the driver seat has collapsed on the left which is forum reported as probably a broken bracket rivet/weld. So the garage will be charged with fixing that.
Gearbox:
Getting a crunch in 5th on changes above about 3,500 but a rebuild is too much at this stage ie while it is drivable. If I destroy it then I can look at the rebuild. In the meantime the reverse lock out is gone so Corgiwerx has furnished me with new bushes and a short shifter kit which will be done at service.
Fluids:
Complete change of all fluids - radiator, diff, gearbox, engine and brake. Am I missing anywhere?
Engine:
Ok the main thing I want to keep on song. Has been a great engine but valve seals are probably worn. Don’t really want to rebuild upper engine and Head Gasket seems OK but Should I get it changed? If so then I would look at new top end (or is that side end on the H6?).
Spark plugs of course.
Belt and front of engine pulleys (belt gets done every 50K but pulleys are still original!)..... And while they are there I am thinking the timing chain and tensioner..(both original).
Usual oil filter and air filters are due.
Hoses seem fine and A/C is working well.
What else should be looked at/updated?