Where do I start?

JDC5

JDC5

Charged DC5
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Well as the topic says really..... Where do I start as the car has been in the garage for about 8 months now and it's time to get the car back on the road. In the past I had made sure I came to see the car and kept it running for about 10min and then locked it away but with my DC5 I haven't manage to do this due to my job.

Also, I know leaving the car off road for this amount of time is bad so what damages would I have done?

I need like a checklist of things to do or things I need to do and check or replace.

Here is an idea of things I have planned to do - (car has about 85k on the clock)

Full Engine oil change and oil filter change
Change spark plugs
LSD oil change (what oil do I use?)
Replace clutch and flywheel and replace oil
New brake disc and pads all round
Replace engine mounts

How is the petrol still in the car... Useable?

Thanks all
 
leejw87

leejw87

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Petrol will be fine but I would still fill it when you bring it back on the road.

If it was mine I would do a full service:
Oil & Filter
Gearbox Oil
Coolant & Brake Fluid
Plugs & Filter

What condition are the brakes In.. When mine was off the road it was in a garage so brakes didn't see any bad weather and were still in good condition. I wouldn't bother with mounts unless there already worn or perished.. Clutch will still be fine as leaving it sitting wont really effect it.
 
JDC5

JDC5

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Well the brakes are due for a change and the rain did damage them abit, I am using a car cover however that doesn't cover the wheels

The clutch was slipping so that's due for a change too, the charger seems like its eating it away, but this is my daily drive and I do get stuck in traffic a lot . The carbonetic single carbon fibre clutch is not good for road/start stop traffic at all lol
 
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davidpingu

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As above but also check the tyres as the rubber can crack and perish and I'd be having a good look underneath for any signs of corrosion too I think.
 
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