EFJase

Was wondering of someone could knock up a check list for what has to be done during a normal car service on a EF falcon. (Change oil, filters, tighten this, do that, etc...)

Im gunna service the ol girl later this week, I think I got most things covered, but want to make sure i dont miss something, or do something dumb.


Thanks
Jase

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EFFalcon

very little.
after lookin at my receipts for services, very little gets done.
oil change, oil filter
check various bits and pieces.
plugs and leads if needed.
air filter /fuel filter if needed.

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1995 EF II Falcon GLi: Heritage Green, 4spd Auto, AUII 17" Rims, Custom BA Front Bar, Lowered, Gas Research LPG, Clear Indicators, JVC MP3 Headunit, Phoenix Gold 6.5" Splits, Coustic 481QE Amp, Clarion 12" sub, Leather Seats, Power Window Conversion, 3.45 LSD, Pacemaker Comp Extractors, 2.5" Exhaust, Mandrel Bent Intake, High Flow Filter, Wade 1004 110 cam.

In Progress: BA XR Side Skirts, BA XR Rear bar, BA Shifter Handle.

EFJase

Thanks.

Might paint the rocker cover, extractors and intake piping while im at it, any words of wisdom?

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EFFalcon

paint the extractors?
mmmmm interesting :)
well
intake piping.
don't do it like mine, coz otherwise our cars will be far too close
(i don't think u'd paint it bright green though!!)

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1995 EF II Falcon GLi: Heritage Green, 4spd Auto, AUII 17" Rims, Custom BA Front Bar, Lowered, Gas Research LPG, Clear Indicators, JVC MP3 Headunit, Phoenix Gold 6.5" Splits, Coustic 481QE Amp, Clarion 12" sub, Leather Seats, Power Window Conversion, 3.45 LSD, Pacemaker Comp Extractors, 2.5" Exhaust, Mandrel Bent Intake, High Flow Filter, Wade 1004 110 cam.

In Progress: BA XR Side Skirts, BA XR Rear bar, BA Shifter Handle.

XplodEd EA

A basic service is pretty simple but just about everything gets looked at, check condition of all items that wear (belts, brake pads, wiper inserts, boots, bushes, plugs, leads, filters, tyres, ball joints, uni's etc), check all fluid levels and condition, tyre pressures, oil and filter and check/adjust ya handbrake.

Alot of checks get done even on a minor service if you go to a dealership or a decent workshop but it doesnt get mentioned on the Repair Order or your receipt, the only time something is mentioned though is when something isnt right etc.

Painting the rocker cover is pretty simple and looks good, totally degrease it and give it a rough sand, I used a wire brush attachment on a drill very quickly. I hit mine with about 6 coats of that VHT high temp stuff and then ran a few coats of VHT clear over it and it hasnt chipped, cracked or flaked. Been on it for about 9/10 months now. Just make sure when you put it back on you seal it up properly otherwise it wont stay clean long.

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Phat Drift Damaged Cobalt Blue 1994 EF XR8 5 spd
Fully optioned - Sunroof, cruise, body kit
Stock as a Rock for the moment

mongrelEB

Might consider flushing the radiator/brakes?

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Pacemaker headers + 2.5" exhaust
EF Fairmont interior
MP3 player
Lowered King springs
5 speed manual
EF motor

Newest mod: EF Ghia wiring loom and dash

donuts2001

Fill the ashtray with change again... always comes in handy. lol

theman

dont forget to check your windscreen washer fluid levels and change if necessary... don't ask me how though.

crowbar

just a quickie about the rocker cover painting, does it just unbolt and come straigh off as simple as that, and also do u need a new rocker cover gasket on it before u put it back on again??

XRated

Yes, for all of us inexperienced people like myself, what's involved with taking off the rocker cover? Is it a job for an amateur? Risky?

My rocker cover is as greasy as f*** and gets like that even after a thorough scrubbing. Does this mean the cork/rubber needs to be changed?

Please be patient :)

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