hi and thanks for looking at my thread. I have just purchased a saph cossie 4x4. the story with the car is it has been stood for over 5 years. I am basically after a bit of advice. before getting her on the roads I want to fully service the car, engine oil, plugs, leads, g'box oil, diff oils, transferbox oil etc. I'm basically after advice on what grade oils I need for the car.

engine oil?
g'box oil?
diff oil?
transfer box oil?

thanks for looking and any help that can be given. cheers

 

Engine oil will differ with opinion, but I use Mobil 1 10W60. Fairly cheap too from Matt Lewis. My mate put it in his 4x4 saph and it quietened it down and stopped a slight oil leak he had.
Plugs I use the Motorcraft 071's. Again from Matt at around Ł10 a set.

Make sure you check all the brake and fuel lines for corrosion too, and it'll probably need some bushes after that time.

cheeRS

 

Change all oils, belts and spark plugs minimum. A new engine sensor set would be a good idea too. Plus get the brakes/tyres checked thoroughly.

 

Don't forget to change the fuel filter too

 

thanks for all the replys gents. can u also let me know how to become a full member and support this forum, awesome 4 finding the right info! cheers

 

Go at the top of the page and click on gold member.

 

Matt Lewis his the man for service parts top man.

 

Try the opieoils website for all of your oil options,

I use Silkolene Pro Race and AGPR-12PP motorcraft plugs for a 4wd

 

If its been sat for a long time also drain the tank and put some fresh fuel in it.