mfo20 Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 G/morning everybody, As a new member to this forum i great you all and present you with my first topic/message. I drive a 1997 300Tdi Disco with about 150,000 miles on the clock. A bit of an old lady and as I love this car like my wife,I want to give her a second life - facelift. I am trying to make a list of the 'TO DO' things and categorise them in three sections Section 1: MUST DO - VITAL Section 2: COULD DO - but not that vital Section 3: COSMETICS I have already on my list a few items like; full servicing - oil - filters etc. chaning of squeeling waterpump chaning of belt tentioner cleaning out cooling system changing brake discs, pads, and maybe also the calipers changing shockabsorbers and maybe fit an upgraded suspension system some underbody protection fit new rims and tires I also have on my list changing of timing belt but I want to get a bit more DIY experience before I start on that job. My question to the forum is: any hints, advice, ideas on what I should do according to the three different sections is welcome. The main idea behind this is to give the old lady a thorough service to make sure she will run for another 10 years or something like that. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
task Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Clean up chassis and inner wings then waxoyle/rust protect them inside and out. Stainless exhaust. So many others but without knowing the condisiton of the it currently and what foibles it has it's hard to say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landmannnn Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 I drive a 1997 300Tdi Disco with about 150,000 miles on the clock. A bit of an old lady and as I love this car like my wife,I want to give her a second life - facelift. I normally trade in for a newer model. The downside is I often lose the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FridgeFreezer Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 @ landmann Back on the practical path, I'd buy a decent toolkit and just deal with things as they break (which, let's face it, they will). Every time something breaks or needs attention, take the opportunity to upgrade it if needed. For example, if the exhaust goes, fit a stainless one. I'd strongly agree with doing some rustproofing ASAP, if it hasn't needed work yet it may do soon so get in there with the wire brush & waxoyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkwack Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Welcome, the top 5 on your list I personally would list as vital the rest asand when time/money allows apart from rust proofing start that yesterday, but mostly remember to keep smiling,once you get to the silly laugh people will start talking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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