by Stuart
3. July 2010 13:54
After jacking up the front and taking the wheels off we inspected the brake pads. Enough meat on them to cover the Alps and the Pyrenees with ease.
Next we tackled an oil change. This proved difficult. John had forgotten the oil, so he and Martin went back to get it, taking the beast to warm her up. The 20 mile round trip killed the indicators. The boys later claimed to have reached 85mph without any rattling or judder – a feat that I find difficult to believe. Too much diesel fumes from blowing exhaust I thing.
Changed the fuel filter, oil filter and air filter.
These looked more like blockers than filters.
The new air filter alone should give us another 10 horse power.
Next we turned to aesthetics. Obviously we did not want to spoil the natural beauty of the beast so we opted for the name of our sponsor up the side, a go faster stripe down the middle and, of course, the names of the drivers and navigators.
Despite a bit of rain falling – I’m sure you’ll agree the finished effect is fantastic.
Now all we need to do is fix the indicators – or not – and were fit to go!
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