Black EX-R6

As most would know by now I am looking at buying an xb gt coupe.

Im wondering whats involved in servicing these oldies.

Is a general service just replacing filters, oil, plugs etc and setting the timing? Or is there more to it?

Anything special I need to know for these old cars.

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74' Sandstone Biege XBGT, 351, FMX, Sunroof, Air Con, Power Steering.

psycho chicken

Adjusting mixtures on the carbies, mmmmm grouse fun that is.....not.

EBXR

Setting points is another favorite...

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'67 Mustang V8 4sp... what fun to drive!

Ghia5L

Just out of interest, what to you guys who self-service do with the oil? I did a self-service at my ex-gf's dad's place, but I left before he disposed of the oil (and I don't know how he did it, but I'm assuming he was naughty & tipped it down the drain).

Is there a set procedure for disposing of the oil (ie storing in containers and taking to an "oil recycling/disposing" place)? I'm curious...

-Dave-

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rick'o

Once you've drained the old oil into the oil catch pan, and put the new oil in, use the empty container to put your old oil in.

I generally wait until I have a few, then take them to the recycling centre..

R

302xm

Don't put it down the drain!!!! Its not naughty its F#*king criminal .
Im using 20liter thinners drums to store waste oil that i will take down to the local collection facility
Used oil recycling facilitys

XT500

What 302xm said.
Use the old containers to put the used oil in, wait till you get 20 litres, then take it to the local recycling facility/transfer station and get rid of it that way.

Also grease any grease nipples if it has any, ie front suspension, unis etc

JG33PY

i keep a spare set in the glove box, along with spare fuses and a small screwdriver. i know i'll be able to get home.
i don't know of too many people who keep a spare engine management system in their glove box
after my oil change i pour it into a 20l container then deliver to the tip. used filters go in a plastic bag then into the wheelie bin

lilMattie

Usually use excess oil to treat the property fence posts... termites are mighty nasty little beggars...

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When I get my wheels, I won't even wave goodbye!

psycho chicken

I'm lucky, I can take mine to work and put it in the used oil tank.

....or pour it in a hole behind the shed.