70-point Alvis Service
Engine
- Check for oil leaks
- Check carburettor/air intakes air cleaner elements(s)
- Check fuel pump sediment bowl
- Check carburettor filters
- Top up carburettor piston damper(s)
- Check/adjust carburettor idle settings
- Check & top up oil
- Check/adjust valve clearances
- Check cooling/heater systems for leaks and hoses for security and condition
- Check/top up cooling system -add Antifreeze
- Check/adjust operation of washers and top up reservoirs
- Check driving belts – adjust or renew
- Check starting carburettor fuel supply tube
Ignition
- Check and adjust spark plugs
- Check distributor points -adjust or renew
- Lubricate distributor
- Check/adjust ignition timing
Transmission
- Check for oil leaks
- Check/top up gearbox oil
- Check/top up rear axle/final drive oil
- Check/top up automatic gearbox fluid
- Check/top up clutch fluid reservoir
- Lubricate automatic gearbox exposed selector linkage
- Check clutch pipes for leaks and chafing
- Lubricate propeller shaft -check universal joints
- Lubricate clutch and brake pedal pivots
Steering and Suspension
- Check/top up steering and idler boxes
- Check condition and security of steering unit joints and gaiters
- Check/top up fluid in power steering reservoir
- Check front hub bearing end float
- Check/adjust hub bearing end float
- Check steering gear for oil leaks
- Check power steering system for leaks, hydraulic pipes and unions for chafing and corrosion
- Grease front suspension
Brakes
- Check visually, hydraulic pipes and unions for chafing, leaks and corrosion
- Check/top up brake fluid reservoir(s)
- Check hand brake operation: adjust
- Check foot brake operations: adjust to manufacturers instructions (self adjusting)
- Lubricate compensator
- Visually inspect brake linings/pads for wear, drums and discs for condition
- Lubricate hand brake mechanical linkage and cable guides (lever pivot)
- Lubricate brake pedal pivot(s)
- Check brake servo hose(s) for security and condition
Electrical
- Check original equipment ie: interior/exterior lamps, horns, wipers and warning indicators
- Check/top up battery electrolyte
- Clean and grease battery connections
- Lubricate dynamo
- Check dynamo brushes
- Lubricate starter motor
- Check/adjust head lamp alignment
- Check and if necessary renew wiper blades
- Check and adjust washer jets
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Exhaust and Fuel Pipes
- Check fuel system for leaks, pipes and unions for chafing and corrosion
- Check exhaust system for leaks and security
- Check exhaust mountings and adjust system for clearance
Wheels and Tyres
- Check that tyres comply with manufacturers specification
- Check/adjust tyre pressures, including spare
- Check tyres for tread depth and visually for external cuts in fabric, exposed cord, lumps or bulge
- Check tightness of road wheel fastenings
Body
- Lubricate all locks and hinges
- Check security and condition of seats and seat belts
- Check rear view mirror(s) for cracks
- Ensure cleanliness of controls, door handles and steering wheel
- Check operation of all door, bonnet and boot locks
- Check operation of window controls
- Check operation of seat belt inertia reel mechanism
General
- Road test and check function of all instrumentation
- Ensure jacking holes are clean
- Wash down engine and valet vehicle both inside and out
- Report any observations to customer