Service schedule? Also knocking suspension?

1. Willc03 Newbie Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 19

   #1 26th September 2011, 19:54

   Hi,
   
   I was just wondering what sort of services people do on their cars? Regards mileage and extent of the service?
   
   Also, me n/s suspension has developed what can also be described as a "sudden knock" sort of thing doesn't always happen but will mostly when turing the steering at certain points. The car is lowered 60mm but cant see this having much affect, didn't know if there were bearings in the top of the mount that may have partially siezed or something? If so can these be replaced seperately and where from?
   
   Cheers!
2. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #2 26th September 2011, 20:02

   change oil and filter every 60k and I replace the cambelt every 5k miles.
3. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #3 26th September 2011, 20:30

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by db_sax change oil and filter every 60k and I replace the cambelt every 5k miles.

   Shouldn`t that be round the other way mate?
4. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #4 26th September 2011, 20:32

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by stevo67 Shouldn`t that be round the other way mate?

   Nah lol was just being a div
5. Willc03 Newbie Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 19

   #5 26th September 2011, 21:46

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by db_sax change oil and filter every 60k and I replace the cambelt every 5k miles.

   With respect whats the point? I used to be a part time mechanic now work with diesel engines and am pretty clued up, all I wanted to know was what services people do to their cars and when as a comparison to what I do.
6. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #6 26th September 2011, 21:50

   Alright calm down deep breaths. Wasnt a post aimed at you or taking you for a fool.
   
   3 or 5k for oil and filter
   
   spark plugs maybe every 10k or whatever.
   
   Cam belt when the book says.
   
   Air filter when its needed.
   
   Other filters and gearbox oil, brake fluid every 50k id say.
   
   Ive not had a car that long, so do everything when I get the car.

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7. Willc03 Newbie Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 19

   #7 26th September 2011, 22:09

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by db_sax Alright calm down deep breaths. Wasnt a post aimed at you or taking you for a fool. 3 or 5k for oil and filter spark plugs maybe every 10k or whatever. Cam belt when the book says. Air filter when its needed. Other filters and gearbox oil, brake fluid every 50k id say. Ive not had a car that long, so do everything when I get the car.

   Its been one of them days...
   Ok thanks about what I was thinking then. Any idea about suspension knock?
8. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #8 26th September 2011, 22:12

   Check the boots on the track rod end, drop links and wishbone balljoint. Check for play in the wishbone ball joint too. Check the mounts and bushes on the wishbone and the ARB mounts. Also the wheel bearing while you're there.
   
   If all these are ok then it could be the top mount, yeh these can be bought separatley too.
   
   Check 106Parts, although they usually buy stuff from pug dealer then sell for more on their site lol

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